Fosterhope Sacramento

“The president, danieal dibenedetto reviews the tax return for accuracy and signs before mailing.”

“At each board meeting interested persons are encouraged to disclose the existence of any financial interest and are given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors considering any arragement or proposed transaction. After disclosure of a financial interest and all material facts, the interested person is asked to leave the meeting while the remaining board members determine if a conflict of interest exists. This policy is reviewed annually at the time of the audit. The organization utilizes the most recent "compesation and benefits survey of northern california nonprofit organizations" to review information in the immediate area for comparable sized organizations. Annual performance evaluation and other criteria also factor into these decisions. The board of directors determine and approve the executive director's salary. The executive director, with input from the specific employee's supervisor, determines employee salaries. The organization's form 990 may be viewed on guidestar. All other governing documents and policies are available upon written request. The president, danieal dibenedetto reviews the tax return for accuracy”

“The organization utilizes the most recent "compesation and benefits survey of northern california nonprofit organizations" to review information in the immediate area for comparable sized organizations. Annual performance evaluation and other criteria also factor into these decisions. The board of directors determine and approve the executive director's salary. The executive director, with input from the specific employee's supervisor, determines employee salaries.”

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

“Foster parents direct payments: Program service expenses 1,148,825. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,148,825. Social workers: Program service expenses 277,472. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 277,472.”

“The organization has an active board of directors, and the project management company has an audit committee that recommends the auditing firm and reviews the audited financial statements.”