Project Link Inc

“Project LINK ensure that their Board of Directors reviews Form 990 before it is filed with the IRS. This process promotes transparency, accountability, and compliance. Here's a step-by-step guide: Gather Financial Records - The finance team compiles revenue, expenses, grants, salaries, and noncash donations. Work with an Accountant - Our tax professional prepares the draft Form 990. Verify Key Information - Ensure accuracy in program service descriptions, executive compensation, and governance details. Board Review Process, Distribute the Draft Form 990 - to board members at least two weeks before the meeting then, Obtain Board Approval - Vote on final approval before submission.”

“Project LINK demonstrates compliance monitoring by the following: Annual Acknowledgments - Require board members and key employees to sign a conflict-of-interest statement each year. Board Oversight - We have assigned a committee to review policies and ensure enforcement. Meeting Minutes & Documentation - We keep records of policy discussions, approvals, and enforcement actions in board meeting minutes. We have regular reviews - Conduct annual policy reviews to ensure they align with current laws and best practices. We have internal audits - The staff and board performs self-audits to assess compliance and address gaps.”

“Project LINK procedures for Review & approval by Independent Persons: the Board of Directors (excluding any individuals with conflicts of interest) is responsible for reviewing and approving salaries. Individuals involved in the decision must not benefit personally from the compensation being determined. If the executive director's compensation is being reviewed, the ED must recuse herself from the discussion and approval process. Use of Comparability Data: Project LINK gathers external data to determine reasonable compensation, such as: IRS Form 990s of similar nonprofits, Salary surveys from nonprofit industry groups, market research on salaries for similar roles, locations, and budgets. The decision-making process must be documented in meeting minutes, including: The date and attendees of the meeting, The comparability data reviewed, the final decision on compensation,any conflicts of interest and recusals, the basis for determining reasonableness. The board must retain these records as part of our official documentation. Currently the positions that are reviewed our the social worker counselors, parent coaches, and workshop instructors”

“Project LINK maintained transparency and accountability of certain documents to include: Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, Conflict of Interest Policy, 990 Filings, and annual audits are made available for public inspection by the following: Office Inspection - Physical copies are available for public viewing at the organization's principal office during regular business hours by upon request. The organization also provide a copy upon written request from donors, members, or the public, upon request.”

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“Hillsborough County Public Schools donated office space, phone service, part-time custodian support, and use of office furniture”