Seniors First Foundation Inc

“The ceo's compensation is determined by the board of directors of the related organization, which is independent with respect to the compensation arrangement being considered. The board members use a regional compensation salary report from edyth bush institute (ebi), their professional experiences in the local business market as well as their service on other nonprofit boards to determine appropriate compensation. Review and approval is documented in the board and executive committee minutes. The ceo determines the compensation of other officers utilizing the regional compensation salary report from ebi and other similar industry reports.”

“THE CEO AND CONTROLLER WILL REVIEW THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. THE RETURN WILL THEN BE FORWARDED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF SENIORS FIRST, INC, A RELATED ORGANIZATION, WITH THE OPTION OF REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. The Form 990 is available to all members of the Board upon request.”

“The board members fill out the conflict of interest reporting form when they first join the board. The form is also filled out at every annual meeting by all board members. Compliance is self reported throughout the year. A member refrains from voting on matters concerning a conflict of interest.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available for public inspection upon request.”

“In 1998, seniors first created and incorporated seniors first foundation, inc. (the "foundation") to attract and administer funds for the benefit of seniors first. In 2018, seniors first created and incorporated garden patch delivery, llc ("garden patch") with seniors first as its sole member. The foundation, garden patch, and seniors first have common board members and management and, as such, the foundation and garden patch are considered affiliates of seniors first. Seniors first, inc. ("seniors first") is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to enhance the quality of life of central florida seniors by maintaining their independence and dignity. Founded in 1966, seniors first offers a vital support system to vulnerable, older adults aged 60 and up to help them meet their daily living needs at home. To promote independent living, seniors first provides the following critical programs and services: meals on wheels, neighborhood lunch with transportation, in-home care through a case managed package of services including personal care, homemaker, companionship, respite for caregivers, guardianship, stepping stone medical equipment bank and a community food pantry. Seniors first receives funding from various sources, principally federal, state, and local grants. To meet required funding matches and serve more seniors on waiting lists , seniors first also receives private sector support from the united way, foundations, businesses, and the general public.”

“Oversight of the audit the finance committee of seniors first, inc., a related organization, 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.”