Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch

“As tax questions and issues arise throughout the year, the organization engages its tax consultants for guidance. The organization's fiscal department works closely with the outside accounting firm to prepare and review the return. The final draft of the form 990 is reviewed and signed by the cfo with copies provided to the entire board. Since the information to complete form 990 is taken directly from the year-end audited financial statements there is no separate presentation to the organization's governing bodies. Monthly financial information is presented to the board of directors' finance committee with the entire board of directors receiving financial information six times a year.”

“Pursuant to the conflicts of interest policy, an annual conflict of interest disclosure statement, aimed at determining any family and business relationships and transactions or other transactions that may pose a potential conflict is distributed to board members. Upon becoming a board member and annually thereafter, each member is required to sign a statement affirming that he/she: (1) has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy; (2) has read the policy and understands the policy; and (3) has disclosed any conflict of interest. If a conflict of interest issue or possible conflict of interest arises, board members shall disclose the conflict or potential conflict of interest to other board members and refrain from voting or using his/her personal influence on the matter. Statements and discussion are documented within the board meeting minutes. Upon employment, new hires are required to sign a statement affirming that he/she: (1) has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy; (2) has read the policy and understands the policy; and (3) has disclosed any conflict of interest.”

“The organization's compensation philosophy is to provide a competitive equitable wage, which compensates the individual for the position, education, licensure, experience, and level of organizational responsibilities. The organization maintains wage matrixes which include criteria for compensation based upon the position held, education, licensure and experience. Performance of local, regional, and national wage salary surveys are conducted to ensure equitable and competitive wages in the field of mental health services. Annually, the organization participates in the national alliance for children and families wage surveys which include compensation director and executive level positions. Compensation of executive officers is utilized through wage matrixes and salary surveys. The organization's chief executive officer's compensation is established by the board of directors.”

“As a charitable organization, copies of the organization's annual form 990 tax return and supporting documentation for the three prior years are made available for public inspection upon request without charge (other than a reasonable fee for reproduction and copying costs). Federal tax laws do not mandate that the organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements be made available for public inspection. Therefore, the organization does not publicly provide such information unless required in the normal course of business. (for example: contractual requirements, grant applications, to obtain loans, etc.)”

“Professional fees: program service expenses 1,719,106. Management and general expenses 305,901. Fundraising expenses 10,363. Total expenses 2,035,370.”

“The organization has not changed its process of oversight on selecting an independent accountant from the prior year.”