The Garden Foundation Inc

“Taylor gardner chaney and marty gardner are daughter and mother .”

“External firms were contracted to carry out the responsibilities of the cfo”

“The 990 is prepared by an unbiased accounting firm, reviewed by staff, ceo, and board members, and submitted once the ceo and treasurer certifies that the irs form 990 is accurate and complete”

“An annual disclosure statement is circulated to the board of directors, officers, staff, and volunteers to assist them when considering disclosures of perceived or potential conflicts of interest.the written statements are filed the garden foundation inc. With the operations department and reviewed by the board of directors. All disclosures of conflict, whether real or apparent, are noted in the record of the minutes of the board. If a conflict of interest is identified, in addition to filing a notice of disclosure, that individual must abstain with regard to the subject of the conflict from participation in discussions, using their personal influence to make decisions, making motions, voting, executing agreements, or taking similar actions on behalf of the organization where the conflict of interest might pertain by law, agreement, or otherwise.”

“Compensation of executive or top management is reviewed annually by the ceo and board of directors as part of the annual budget process, taking into consideration overall organization performance for the previous year and projections for the coming year. The ceo has responsibility for establishing and maintaining all non-executive salaries, raises, and other benefits determined by the overall salary and compensation system, individual performance assessments and standards.”

“The organization will make its form 1023, 990 and governing documents available upon request.”

“The garden foundation board of directors determines the ceo's compensation on an annual basis and complies with the legal requirements for maximum compensation and reporting of taxable elements. Compensation is set based on performance, skills, competencies, development, growth, and commitment to overall mission and strategy of the garden foundation.”

“The garden foundation is a non-profit organization serving those with disabilities in the city of las vegas. Our goal is to support and enhance the lives of people with disabilities by providing a place of education,inspiration, independence and inclusion! We believe and practice person-centered-planning and therefore provide a customized experience to meet the needs of each client and their family. Every person we serve has their own interests, skills, needs and goals and should have choices in what they do. We strive to help each individual reach their fullest potential, whatever that may be! Vision: our vision is to enhance our clients' lives by providing a place to learn, grow, socialize, explore,be independent, and have some fun! Our programs are designed to provide a warm and inclusive environment while enriching lives through education, socialization,community service, engagement and personal development! At the garden foundation,we focus on abilities not disabilities and empower everyone to reach their full potential. People are celebrated for who they are, and encouraged to thrive.”

“First accomplishment: the grow program is the primary program of the garden foundation. The grow acronym stands for our pillars of focus: g-giving back and community service, r-recreational classes, o-occupation and vocational training, w-wellness of the person as a whole (mentally, physically, emotionally, socially). Grow is a daily habilitation program uniquely designed to be an inclusive and safe place for continuous growth and progression of our clients. Smaller by design, the 1:1 to 1:3 staff-to-client ratios enable tgf to focus on each individual client and their personal goals. By customizing grow to each client via person-centered planning, tgf can tailor client experiences to their unique interests and skills. Some of the experiences provided by the grow program include vocational training classes and hands-on job experience,1:1 piano and guitar lessons, yoga, art, dance, and theater, tae kwon do, life skills classes, gardening, engineering and technology, social skills classes,singing, sign language, science, financial literacy, journaling, and more. This vast array of experiences gives disabled adults the opportunity to achieve their full-potential and lead ultimately more fulfilling lives.our primary goals & objectives are:offer weekly classes to 40+ clients. Experiences are based on client interest, including 1:1 piano and guitar lessons, yoga, art, dance,theater, tae kwon do, gardening, engineering and technology, social skills, vocational training, singing, sign language, science, financial literacy, and journaling/writing.offer life-skills based training opportunities to 30+ clients annually. These opportunities can include, for instance, activities like implementing the steps involved in getting a haircut, including setting a budget, communicating their needs to the hairdresser, engaging in conversation during the service, determining an appropriate tip and paying for the haircut.expected outcomes are: 100%of clients are able to access and experience lessons according to their interests.”

“The ceo and the agency serving as cfo are responsible for overseeing the financial review.”