Smiles Beyond the Bars

“Prior to submission of the 990, the Board Treasurer goes over any non-standard items with BOD. The return is discussed, ensuring it meets compliance and reconciles to the public year end financial statements. Any changes needing to be made are subject to a vote by the Board of Directors.”

“Individual board members are chosen based on professionalism, industry ethics, type of skill knowledge need by the organization and commitment to the mission of Smiles and Beyond, Inc. The Board of Directors actively self-regulates; making decisions based on the mission statement and the ethical standards of sustainable non-profits.”

“Annually, the Board of Directors reviews the Executive Director's (ED) salary, using data from other comparable local organizations. Additionally, the BOD reviews the duties of the ED using metrics to quantify organizational accomplishments. Staff/Contractors wages and fees are reviewed for fair market value. If a BOD member provides a skilled contract service for the enhancement of the administration and management of the organization, the BOD will discuss limits and services to be provided by the member.”

“Governing documents, policies, bylaws and financial information are held at the office of Smiles and Beyond, Inc at 360 E Coronado Road, Suite 110, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Both hard and/or digital copies of company documents and financial statements can be provided upon request.”

“For the safety of our program participants and the protection of our generous dental providers our program services ceased operations from February 15, 2020 - August 15, 2020. With the global health crisis of Covid-19 the program service hiatus reduced the number of program participants served during 2020. As PPE gear became the standard provider requirement, readily available testing and the Covid-19 vaccine; services resumed in in late August of 2020.”

“A Marketing/Grant Contractor is paid $32,000 annually. A Social Media/Web Design Contractor is paid $8,000 annually.”