The Ljd Jfcs Foundation Inc

“All board members are notified of availability of the form 990 by e-mail, us mail, and/or at a board or committee meeting prior to filing.”

“Each member of the board completes a conflict of interest questionnaire annually per our by-laws. Each director, principal officer, and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such a person (a) received a copy of the conflict of interet policy; (b) has read and understands the policy; (c) has agreed to comply with the policy, and (d) understands the corporation is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. Staff also signs a conflict of interest statement. This is scheduled for distribution to both groups in january. The conflict of interest form is provided to new staff upon hire and new board members upon election. Should conflicts of interest regarding the board be disclosed, the information is presented to the baord/committee and the member in question must recuse him/herself from any discussion pertaining to the conflict and from voting on the transaction or arrangement. An impartial party may be asked to investigate. After conducting due diligence, the board/committee votes on whether an alternative transaction or arrangement is permissible. Minutes are recorded for such discussions/actions with staff. The executive director has ultimate authority in reviewing any conflicts of interest, and due diligence is exercised in investigating and remediating any such conflict.”

“The organization maintains an environment that is open, honest, and transparent. The irs form 990 is posted online via guidestar and is sent to grant-making bodies and other external stakeholders upon request. Our annual report is sent to staff, governing board of directors, community advisory board, funding sources, regulatory bodies, and other interested parties. The report is also posted on the website. The agency sends the annual financial audit to many of these same stakeholders. Audited financial statements are easily accessible for review. At board orientation each year, the organization educates new board members on their collective and individual legal responsibilities as a board member. Board members sign conflict of interest policies and must disclose and known conflict of interest. In 2006, the organization updated its conflict of interest policies to encompass jfcs, jfcs charities, and jfcs realty, inc.. Copies of acknowledgements/disclosures (for board and staff) are kept on file and are available for review upon request. Copies of the organization's by-laws, articles of incorporation, annual report, audited financial statements, and key policies are submitted to regulatory bodies, including the council on accreditation as part of re-accreditation and annual contract monitoring. Board and committee minutes, financial reports, and entire policy and procedure manuals are maintained on-site and are available upon request. Copies of governing documents, the annual report, audit and policies and procedures are maintained on the shared drive.”

“Jfcs charities, inc. Is included in consolidated financial statements with related organizations, jewish family & community services, inc. And jfcs realty, inc. The finance committee of jewish family & community services, inc. Is responsible for oversight of the audit the consolidated financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from the prior year.”