Bering Omega Community Health Services

“Initially the Form 990 is reviewed by the Accounting Manager and any pertinent questions and concerns are communicated to the tax preparer. Once the review by the Accounting Manager is complete the form is reviewed by the President and any questions or concerns are addressed to the Accounting Manager and if needed to the tax preparer. Lastly, a copy of the Form 990 is provided to the board prior to filing.”

“In January of each year, all board of trustees are asked to review and sign the Bering Omega Community Services Conflict of Interest Questionnaire. The questionnaire addresses specific areas that include products or services, competition, employment or other positions, interests, investments, activities or situations that might constitute a conflict of interest. Board members agree to supplement the questionnaire, by promptly reporting to the President, any event or acceptance of any position which would render their signed statements inaccurate or incomplete in any respect.”

“Annually, the President of Bering Omega Community Services has a performance review process that is completed by the Chair of the Board, Vice Chair of the Board and chair elect board members. Many factors are considered in this annual review process that may include methodology compiled by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Nonprofit Times and the United Way Nonprofit Connection of Greater Houston. At a minimum, this process considers the agencies annual operating budget, compensation data for management positions, compensation philosophies, number of agency employees, organizational performance, geographical considerations and individual performance goal attainment.”

“Key employees are annually reviewed by the President based on their individual performance.”

“Upon request”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Bering Omega's Day Treatment Center provided 4,632 day care visits to 71 HIV + individuals. The center meets the health and social needs of people with HIV, who can not be left alone, preventing premature placement in nursing care facilities. Bering Omega's Volunteer Program recruits, screens, and places the unpaid human resources for the agency's programs. In 2014, over 48 individuals contributed over 3,014.68 hours in support of our work and our clients. Bering Omega provides a grant of $62,400 to Bering Support Network, a program of Bering United Memorial Church. This program provides counseling to HIV - affected community. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Bering Omega Dental Clinic provided 15,032 patient visits to 2,533 HIV + individuals. Dental services offered at this program are critical to overall overall good health, securing and maintaining employment and self esteem as well as to preventing pain, tooth loss and possible loss of life.”