Insight for the Blind Inc.

“The tax return preparer emails a copy of the completed form 990 to each voting board member prior to filing. Along with the form 990, the tax return preparer emails a summary outline providing guidance for board review of the form 990. It is requested that board members review form 990 and compile questions. The tax return preparer is available to meet with governing board to review the form 990 and address any questions. Changes are made if necessary and corrected form 990 is redistributed for review and approval prior to filing.”

“The organizaton regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with their conflict of interest policy by requiring each officer and director or key employee to sign a statement affirming receipt of copy of policy, that they have read and understand it and that they agree to comply with the policy. The president/ceo periodically reviews these to be sure they stay in compliance. Close knowledge of each board member enables the organization to be assured of compliance. Renewal of compliance with conflict of interest policy takes place annually.”

“The annual salary of the president/ceo is reviewed and approved by the governing board. Salary is comparable to the amount paid to other ceos of south florida not-for-profits with similar annual budgets. All review and approval proceedings are contemporaneously substantiated by the governing board in the organizations minutes maintained in writing for each meeting held.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public by providing viewing times upon appointment at the organizations office during regular office hours.”

“The organization pays for other professional services to independent contractors as follows:digital recording production and post production services totalling $19,323development coordinator totalling $50,250other support services $2,400”