The Warren Center Inc

“After the drafts have been reviewed by the executive director and cfo they are sent to the president, treasurer, and finance committee for their review. Then the form 990 is presented to the full board for their approval. Once approved, it is signed by the executive director and electronically filed.”

“The board and/or executive staff review all contracts, purchases and contingent relationships. As these occasions arise, questions are asked by the board and executive staff to determine if or how a conflict exists or may be perceived. Situations are handled on a case-by-case basis. It is determined whether the board member recuses themselves from discussion or vote, or whether that individual can no longer hold a voting position on the board. Board members are required to review and sign a conflict of interest statement.”

“Base salary is determined by job description and responsibilities, degree, years of experience as it relates to the position with warren center, bi-lingual competency, and compensation surveys within the industry. Compensation surveys are reviewed every two years to determine competetiveness of starting salaries. Starting base salary is determined by these factors. Steps on the salary scale are in 3% increments which is the budgeted amount of increase per year. The budgeted amount is reviewed by the board as part of the budget presentation and approval process. Increases may vary from 3% of individual performance is significantly above or below standard. Changes in the market place or a change in position may necessitate an adjustment in the salary.”

“The center's governing documents are available at the center's administrative office for review upon request.”

“The net economic benefit from our fundraising events is calculated as follows:Contributions from fundraising events reported on Part VIII, line 1c $ 302,342Gross income from fundraising events reported on Part VIII, line 8a 135,200Less: Direct costs of events reported on part VIII, Line 8b (169,338) Net economic benefit of fundraising events $ 268,204”

“THE ORGANIZATION LEASES ALL EMPLOYEES FROM A PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT ORGANIZATION (PEO). During calendar year 2016, the organization had 94 leased employees.”