Lutheran Services Florida Inc

“Form 990 is initially reviewed internally by the president/ceo and cfo of the organization. Subsequent to this review, the 990 is forwarded to the board of directors for comments and questions prior to filing. The cfo signs the return after considering all of the board of directors comments and questions.”

“The purpose of the lsf conflict of interest policy is to protect the organization's interest when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director of the organization. This policy is intended to supplement but not replace any applicable state laws governing conflicts of interest applicable to nonprofit and charitable organizations. To ensure compliance with this conflict of interest policy as it applies to the board, lutheran services florida prohibits members of the governing board from also being organization personnel. The organization ensures that the governing board members who are relatives of personnel recuse themselves on matters where objectivity would be compromised. To further avoid any appearance of conflict of interest, no governing board member, employee, agent or principal shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a purchase or contract with a vendor where, to his/her knowledge, any individual, family member, partner, or potential employer has financial interest in the purchase or contract. In addition each member of the board signs a statement indicating that they have received a copy of the conflict of interest policy and understand said policy. Lsf also has a conflict of interest policy that applies to personnel which is found in the personnel policy manual. This policy states that no lsf employee may engage in any activity that might benefit him/her personally at the expense of, or that might be harmful to the organization. If there is any question regarding this issue, the matter should be submitted in writing to the chief executive officer. Employees may engage in activities, including additional employment, outside of working-time and away from lsf premises, of their own choosing, provided that such do not conflict or interfere with lsf's objectives or purposes and the employee's performance or the ability to meet lsf requirements. Lsf resources or working time should not be used in furtherance of outside employment.”

“The ceo's compensation is determined by the board of directors. The process includes an independent compensation review completed by an independent compensation consultant, review of similar organizations' form 990, and consulting with lutheran services of america's salary listing of similar positions around the country. The board analyzes and compares the information to determine the appropriate level of compensation. For other officers of the organization, salary surveys are used and compared. All processes used to determine compensation are documented.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public under request. Financial statements are available to the public upon request for the same period of time as set forth by irc section 6104(d). Requests can be directed to the corporate controller at (813) 676-9480.”

“Changes in value of beneficial interest in assets held by others 42,906.”

“The organization's oversight and selection processes have not changed from the prior year.”