Buckner International

“Buckner international contracts with hr houston group to provide human resource services including benefits consulting, maintaining compliance with government rules and regulations, and maintaining and training on various human resource policies and procedures.”

“Fundraising and related activities were a function of buckner foundation (bf) prior to 2016 when these activities were transitioned to buckner international (bi). Bi adopted amended and restated bylaws on july 15, 2016 which became effective on july 31, 2016. The new bylaws expand the purpose of bi to include donor acquisition, engagement, retention, fundraising, communications, and marketing activities as well as obtaining grants and gift support and processing services for the benefit of the supported organizations. Other changes in the bylaws include, changes in the type, number and makeup of certain committees, and changes in term limits and duties of certain positions.”

“The baptist general convention of texas may directly elect one-fourth (1/4) of the trustees who are elected annually to fill expiring terms of the board of trustees.”

“The finance committee appoints a finance committee member, familiar and qualified in accounting matters, to review and discuss the tax forms with staff. Upon approval of this review, the tax form is sent to the full board prior to the filing of the form.”

“Trustees, directors, and officers are required to submit a statement of disclosure upon appointment to the board and thereafter annually. The purpose of this statement is to provide a mechanism for the disclosure of any actual or potential conflict(s) of interest. Any actual or potential conflicts that arise between annual statement submissions are required to be communicated as soon as possible in writing to the general counsel. The conflict of interest policy (coi) is explained at the time of issuance for signature. The coi defines disqualified persons and potential conflicts. Any conflicts that arise are reviewed by the buckner international board outside of the presence of the individual(s) involved.”

“Compensation decisions for the executive jobs are based on relevant compensation survey data, evidenced by job holder performance and available resources. The chairman of the board of trustees of buckner international, in consulation with the trustees, is responsible for setting the compensation for the president/ceo job. The board chair coordinates with the human resources consultant to conduct a formal evaluation of the job performance of the president/ceo. The evaluation involves feedback from the president/ceo, his direct reports and the trustees. That data is reviewed by the board members and a report is reviewed with the president/ceo during his annual job performance evaluation meeting. This meeting occurs during the last six months of each year. For all other executive job holders, survey data is provided to the president/ceo for determining compensation.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available for review by request. They may be reviewed at the corporate office in dallas or may be sent by mail.”

“Average hours and reportable compensation: officer compensation reflects total compensation paid by the organization and does not reflect payment for services as officers. Average hours per week are an estimate of the hours spent in the capacity of officer. David slover was employed by buckner foundation from january - march 2016 and then buckner international from april - july 2016. Therefore, he has compensation and hours in both entities.”

“Consulting service: program service expenses 401,281. Management and general expenses 101,072. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 502,353. Admin & general service: program service expenses 1,441,367. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,441,367. Website host service: program service expenses 18,096. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 18,096. Transportation service: program service expenses 966. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 966.”

“Net transfers to related organizations -6,280,036.”