Raise the Barr

“Relationships. Lori Barr, Secretary and CEO/Co-Founder, and Anthony Barr, President/Co-Founder, are mother and son.”

“Conflict of Interest Policy. The Organization has a conflict of interest policy. Annually during one of the Board of Directors meetings, each member of the Board is required to complete the conflict of interest form. Any conflict is reported to the Board and noted in the Board minutes.”

“Compensation Review and Approval Process - CEO, Executive Management, Officers and Key Employees. Officers are selected by the Executive Committee of the Board and approved by the Board of Directors. The executive committee regularly reviews the annual compensation and benefits of similar positions with like nonprofits from the Center of Nonprofit Management and the American Society of Association Executives and established salary ranges based on the job title, job description, duties, responsibility and authority. Salary ranges for the key employees and program staff are likewise evaluated on a annual basis by their supervisors/managers during the budgeting process and approved by the Board of Directors.”

“Organization documents are made publicly available. RTBs governing documents, conflicts of interest policy and audited financial statements are available to the public via the website, Guidestar and Charity Navigator, and upon request.”

“Program Service Accomplishments Raise The Barr RTB continued its mission to support low-income single parent students and their children with direct services while the parent is enrolled in workforce training and/or higher education programs. RTBs direct service model pairs financial support paired with programming that includes coaching, workshops, and networking experiences, aimed at improving college access and degree attainment, career readiness, financial acumen, mental health, and family wellness. With an emphasis on partnerships with higher education leaders and community organizations, RTB is specifically focused on access to safe, stable, and affordable housing and basic needs, so single parent students and their children can thrive their educational programs and achieve their goals. RTB expanded its programming with two new institutional-partners and in one new geographic region in 2024, using a replicable and scalable model that can be integrated into any community who sees value in the investment of the future of all family types.”

“Form 990 review. Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA, reviewed by management and presented to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors for review and approval. Upon approval by the audit committee, the Form 990 is electronically sent to all the Board members prior to it being electronically filed with the IRS.”