Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce Foundation

“There is now an operating agreement for heartland visioning, llc. And the chamber of commerce foundation. The operating agreement states that the financial activity of heartland visioning, llc. Is now being reported with the tax return for the greater topeka chamber of commerce foundation.”

“The directors of the group constitute its members. The members approve significant decisions of the organization.”

“The members approve significant decisions of the organization.”

“Form 990 was reviewed by the audit committee and e-mailed to the entire board prior to filing. The 990 was prepared by an independent cpa firm.”

“During orientation the officer/director/key employee is required to review & sign an agreement which requires notification of conflicts. The conflict of interest policy is required to be signed annually. Board members are also required to notify of any conflicts as they occur if after the conflict of interest policy is signed.”

“Form 990, part vi, section b, line 15a & 15b the organization does not pay executive compensation, that compensation is paid from related organizations that do have policies in place for determining executive compensation.”

“The financial statements, governing documents & conflict of interest policy are not available to the general public.”

“Heartland visioning, llc, leads and facilitates a process for community change.”

“Contract services: program service expenses 51,663. Management and general expenses 1,182. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 52,845.”

“The employees of heartland visioning, llc are paid through the greater topeka chamber of commerce. Heartland visioning, llc reimburses the chamber of commerce for these salaries. The chamber of commerce serves as the common paymaster.”