Center for Responsible Lending

“The Form 990 is prepared by staff accountants. The Chief Financial Officer, the Controller, and in-house counsel review multiple drafts and verify all answers before the form is provided to the Chief Executive officer and board of directors for further review and comment prior to submission.”

“The organizations Conflict of Interest Policy covers its officers, directors or trustees, all employees of the organization or any related organizations, and family members of persons in these categories. All covered persons are required under the policy to disclose actual or potential conflicts as soon as they arise and the directors of the organization and related organizations confirm annually that there are no existing conflicts of interest. Persons with actual conflicts are prohibited from participating in any decisions relevant to the situation where the conflict exists. Most conflicts are clearly delineated by the policy; situations that are not so clear-cut are reviewed by in-house counsel, CEO, or Board, as appropriate.”

“The organization pays its highest paid workers including the CEO, top management officials and other officers, in accordance with a salary ceiling that is confirmed annually by the board, and was last confirmed in May 2018. This ceiling is subject to adjustment for increased cost of living associated with the geographical areas in which workers are working, but is well below the average market salary for workers with comparable levels of expertise and experience.”

“No director or officer receives compensation for his or her work as a director, office, or trustee; instead the amounts listed in column (D) and (F) are compensation paid to employees of the filing organization who work 30-40 hours per week. No compensation is for hours devoted to related organizations.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19: No documents available to the public.”

“Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a: No director or officer receives compensation for his or her work as a director, officer or trustee; instead, the amounts listed in columns (E) & (F) are compensation paid to employees of the related organization who work 30-40 hours per week. Self-Help Services Corporation serves as the employer for all the filing organizations workers.”