Ability Resources Inc

“During the current fiscal year ending 09/30/2024, significant changes were made to the bylaws. The term of an officer was increased from one to two years. The succession of the president by the president-elect is automatic, unless there is a resignation or the nominating/board development committee or the board seeks an election of a new president. The president and president-elect may not be re-elected to second consecutive terms. Procedures were put into place to address when an officer vacancy occurs. Revisions were made to clarify language regarding board member re-election with respect to term length. A provision was added to allow the removal of a board member with or without cause by a three-quarters vote of the board. A statement was added that the board establishes the rules for check-signing and payment authority.”

“Electronic copies of the form 990 are sent to the finance committee for review and presented to the full board of directors at the next regular meeting.”

“All board members, staff and volunteers are required to review and sign the conflict of interest policy on a fiscal year basis. All board member conflicts of interest must be immediately disclosed to the executive committee of the board of directors who shall determine whether a conflict of interest exists. If a conflict of interest exists, the board shall vote to authorize or reject the transaction or take any other actions deemed necessary to address the conflict and protect the best interest of ability resources, inc.”

“The executive committee of the board of directors or board president conducts an annual performance appraisal of the executive director. The executive committee determines whether to award an increase in salary and the percentage of the increase. The percentage is determined by the constraints of the budget. The board president signs off on the executive director's increase. The next performance appraisal of the executive director is scheduled on november 21st, 2024.”

“Board members receive copies of the bylaws and conflict of interest policy during board orientation. Board members receive monthly financial statements prior to regularly scheduled board meetings. All governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“Independent living (il) services - il services help individuals gain effective control and direction in their lives. Services include information and referral, peer counseling, individual and system advocacy, skills training, diabetes education program, tai chi for arthritis for fall prevention, bingocize, donations of used durable medical equipment, health and wellness education, and help with accessing health care services including covid-19 vaccines. We responded to 2,139 requests for information and referral. Outcomes included 238 individuals obtaining recycled durable medical, 29 individuals receiving food assistance, 54 people obtaining incontinence supplies, 14 households receiving utility assistance and 8 households receiving rental assistance that prevented eviction. Three hundred seventy-four seniors participated in at last one health promotion workshop.”

“Case management services 639,145 0 0 consulting 9,202 0 0 data processing/payroll srvs 0 2,639 0 it services 3,455 1,506 127 hpdp quarterly meetings 850 0 0 transition supplies 11,844 0 0 veterans program 7,027 0 0 total 671,523 4,145 127”

“Fundraising expenses 3,509 fundraising expenses -3,509”