Think of Us

“A draft form of the 990 return was circulated to the board of directors for their review. Their questions were collected and resolved. The board of directors approves the final form 990 to be filed.”

“Each director, principal officer, and member of a committee with board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms that such person: (a) has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, (b) has read and understands the policy, (c) has agreed to comply with the policy, and (d) understands that Think of Us is a charitable organization and that In order to maintain its federal tax exemption, it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. To ensure that Think of Us operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted. Such periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects: (a) whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information, and the result of arm's length bargaining, and (b) whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to think of us' written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or an excess benefit transaction.”

“New hire appointments, terminations, disciplinary actions, increases in pay, additional benefits, and other general matters are approved in the following order: The board of directors approves for the CEO, the CEO and board of directors approves for the senior leadership team, and all staff is approved by the CEO and Deputy Director.”

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