Black Heart Association

“Section A, Line 2 - Tara Robinson, CEO & Founder, and Fredrick Robinson, COO, have a family relationship.”

“Section B, Line 11b - A full copy of the Form 990 is provided to the entire board prior to filing with the Internal Revenue Service.”

“Section B, Line 12c - This policy covers any director, principal officer, or member of a committee with governing board delegated powers, who has a direct or indirect financial interest, such as An ownership or investment interest in any entity with which BHA has a transaction or arrangement, a compensation arrangement with BHA or with any entity or individual with which BHA has a transaction or arrangement, or a potential ownership or investment interest in, or compensation arrangement with, any entity or individual with which BHA is negotiating a transaction or arrangement. Duty to Disclose -- In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the Board or Executive Committee. Recusal of Self - Any director may recuse himself or herself at any time from involvement in any decision or discussion in which the director believes he or she has or may have a conflict of interest, without going through the process for determining whether a conflict of interest exists. Determining Whether a Conflict of Interest Exists -- After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the Board or Executive Committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining Board or Executive Committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. Procedures for Addressing the Conflict of Interest An interested person may make a presentation at the Board or Executive Committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest. The Chairperson of the Board or Executive Committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. After exercising due diligence, the Board or Executive Committee shall determine whether BHA can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under Circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the Board or Executive Committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in BHAs best interest,for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination, it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement.”

“The BHA board reviews and approves officer salaries. The board compares officer salary to those of other nonprofits with a similar size and scope.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.”

“Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g - Other services include Auto Repairs and Maintenance($13,446.77).”

“Tara Robinson, CEO & Founder, and Fredrick Robinson, COO, have a family relationship.”

“A full copy of the Form 990 is provided to the entire board prior to filing with the Internal Revenue Service.”

“The BHA board reviews and approves officer or key employees salaries. The board compares officer salary to those of other nonprofits with a similar size and scope.”