Mission Metroplex Inc

“Section b, line 12c: trustees, employees, and certain contributors are informed of what constitutes a conflict of interest. Any questions are first directed to the executive director, then to the trustees or the chairperson. Annually, the board of directors reviews the conflict of interest policy and each member is given the opportunity to report any potential conflict of interest or to verify that they know of no conflicts. Section b, line 15: the executive director's salary is set by another organization. An independent personnel committee reviews and approves the salary and benefits of the executive director. Another entity also pays for two other employee' salaries, although those two employees are not key employees, board members or directors of mission metroplex. These salaries are disclosed. To some oversight agencies (e.g. Evangelical council of financial accountability) as part of their annual review. These salaries are recorded on the mission metroplex books as donated salaries. Mission metroplex does have a process in place to review the performance of the executive director and the effectiveness of the organization as a whole.”

“See additional information below”

“Members sign their approval after viewing the form 990”

“Conflicts of interest policy reviewed annually and blank disclosure statements given to each board member”

“Whistleblower policy reviewed annually”

“First baptist church arlington pays tillie burgin's salary and is unrelated to mission metroplex”

“Anyone wishing to view documents belonging to mission metroplex may make an appointment with the executive director during regular operating hours”

“Section a, line 2: many board members are married to other board members. One board member is an employee of the organization. Two board members are parents of the medical clinic director. The executive director is the mother and grandmother of employees. Tillie burgin's, executive director, salary is paid by first baptist church (ein -1726) in arlington, texas. First baptist church is unrelated to mission metroplex and does not exercise control over the organization's operations or management. Total reportable compensation paid by the church in 2024 was 95,394.”

“Mission metroplex provides clothing, food, medical/dental services, rent/utility aid, furniture, after school tutoring, counseling, and other assistance free of charge to the needy through donations and thousands of volunteers.”

“Line 4d: mission metroplex provides transportation to the homeless, school children in crisis, medical patients, and families in refugee programs who do not have other means to travel to work, school, medical appointments, or other classes. Mission metroplex transported 140 people throughout 2024. All clients are referred from the arlington isd, local hospital, and patient outreach programs or are residents of local shelters. All transportation is provided free of charge. Arlington, tx lacks sufficient public transportation, so the goal of mission metroplex is to transport people who otherwise could not get to job interviews, work, school, or other crucial appointments.”

“See form 990, part iii - additional information line 4d.”