Sunnyside Foundation Inc

“The organization has corporate members comprised of the board of directors of sunnyside properties of sarasota inc., a related 501(c)(3) organization. In their role as corporate members, the primary purpose is to elect the board of directors of sunnyside foundation, inc. Corporate members also have the ability to amend by-laws and remove board members.”

“The members of the organization conduct an annual meeting in september to elect the board of directors of sunnyside foundation, inc.”

“In accordance with the organization's by-laws, each member has one vote for any matter considered in a meeting, either annual or special. The board of directors is elected at the annual meeting. Power to amend by-laws and the articles of incorporation is reserved to the members.”

“The executive committee of the board of directors meets with the operational officers of the organization to review the form 990 prior to filing. Upon review and acceptance by the executive committee, with updates and revisions as necessary, copies of the final 990 are provided to all board members for their review prior to filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually by the board of directors, officers and key staff as part of the annual re-organizational meeting in november. Board members, officers and key staff sign conflict of interest disclosure statements at that time. Individuals are advised to review their status regularly and report any issues that would require an update to their conflict of interest statement. Persons with a conflict are expected to refrain from any discussions and abstain from any voting on all matters in which a potential conflict is identified.”

“The personnel committee of the board of directors of sunnyside properties of sarasota inc., a related 501(c)(3) organization, conducts an annual review of the ceo with input from various sources among directors, staff and sunnyside residents. Results are compiled and reviewed along with a review of the prior year's performance against established goals in order to develop a compensation package. After comparing to peer groups through industry compensation studies, the personnel committee drafts a compensation package for discussion by the board. Board discussion and approval of the final compensation package is completed in an executive session of a board meeting. Compensation packages for other officers and executive level staff are established by the ceo after annual reviews and comparison against industry compensation studies.”

“Governing documents, the conflict of interest policy including the individually signed conflict of interest disclosure statements, the audited financial statements and the form 990 are available by request in the corporate offices located on the sunnyside village campus. The form 990 is also available for public review on the guidestar.org website.”

“Allocated salaries and benefits: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 3,265. Fundraising expenses 82,255. Total expenses 85,520. Other professional fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 1,119. Total expenses 1,119.”

“Oversight of the audit and selection of independent accountant: the finance committee of sunnyside properties of sarasota, inc. Is responsible for the selection, monitoring and evaluation of an independent audit firm and oversight of the audit of its financial statements. There was no change in this process from the prior year.”