Figs of Wake County Inc

“A draft copy of the form 990 is posted on the figs google drive for board review. The financial secretary and treasurer review the draft 990 with ultimate approval by the treasurer.”

“The board informs new members about the conflict of interest policy at the time of election and provides them with a copy. In addition, the board reviews the policy and each member must sign a declaration form at the first meeting of the board in january of each year as to whether he or she has a conflict of interest. A board member with a real or potential conflict of interest must provide a written statement of disclosure to the president of the organization who will determine what course of action is required.”

“The board provides the requested documents (either in hard copy or electronic version) to any organization or person requesting them. In particular, the documents are provided to the north carolina secretary of state's office, as requested as part of a grant application process, or for confirmation of our current status to any organization providing oversight to people interested in the not-for-profit sector.”

“Figs works with partner non-profit organizations to provide assistance to low income, uninsured or underinsured residents of wake county, nc, to purchase their essential prescription medicines and medical supplies. Figs also funds purchase of bulk generic medicines and supplies for its partners. Figs distributes over-the-counter health kits to non-profits that serve a homeless population transitioning to stable housing in wake county, nc. Figs also funds the unc school of nursing mobile health clinic twice a month in cary, nc.”

“Figs served 3873 indigent or medically indigent residents of wake county, nc in calendar year 2024. The partners with whom figs worked were urban ministries of wake county; alliance medical ministry; dorcas ministries; unc school of nursing; neighborhealth; oak city cares; first presbyterian outreach; the catholic charities hispanic center and the urban ministries walk in clinic. Figs funded 32,900 prescriptions. Figs assisted the urban ministries obtain essential bulk generic medicine at a cost of 66,192. Figs paid almost 57,570 for medical equipment and supplies. At a cost of 15,214 figs funded a program with the unc school of nursing to provide access to primary clinic care and prevention services for indigent residents of wake county who had no other medical home. Additionally, figs provided 1340 over-the-counter portable health kits to the homeless and people transitioning from homelessness to stable housing.”