The Shadow Project

“Christy scattarella, director of special projects, is the sister of board trustee leslie waldman.”

“Copies of form 990 are sent to all board members for review prior to filing. The executive director and board president review the 990 in detail.”

“All board members, staff, and volunteers are covered under the organization's conflicts of interest policy. All staff, volunteers, and board members receive notice of the policy upon hire or start of volunteer service. Board members are asked to complete an annual conflict of interest disclosure. Board members are asked to report any relationships which could potentially give rise to a conflict. The executive director and board president review all disclosures reported by board members, and evaluate the risk of potential conflict.”

“The board determines the compensation of the executive director, and ensures the compensation is well within the limits of compensation for comparable positions in similar organizations. The executive director recommends compensation for all other employees, and the board approves such compensation in the budget approval process.”

“Governing documents are made available upon request. Form 990 is published on the organization website and guidestar.”

“Grants management: program service expenses 5,101. Management and general expenses 1,712. Fundraising expenses 15,537. Total expenses 22,350. Organizational management: program service expenses 2,111. Management and general expenses 708. Fundraising expenses 6,430. Total expenses 9,249. Other professional services: program service expenses 17,721. Management and general expenses 1,940. Fundraising expenses 5,265. Total expenses 24,926.”

“The process for financial oversight has not changed from the prior year.”