Together We Can Community Resource

“Jessica Chacha and Mayra Chacha are sisters. They exclude themselves from matters that are specific to the other person.”

“No committee have authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The Board is sent a copy of the 990 and CHAR500 prepared by the external accounting firm. The Board reads through the 990 and CHAR500 and asks the accounting firm any questions they have, then after they are satisified with the 990 and CHAR500 the Board votes to approve the filing. After the filing has been approved the applicable signing officers sign and return the electronic filing authorizations to the accounting firm and electronically sign to approve the filing with the State of New York Charities Bureau.”

“The Organization monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy through regular Board Meetings and open communications between the members of the Board.”

“The Board approves any compensation paid to members of the Baord, without the Board member who is receiving the compensation voting on the matter.”

“The Organization makes the 990 avialable upon request and additionally the 990 can be found on the Federal and New York State websites. The NY CHAR500 can be obtained upon request or on the New York State website.”

“The Organization makes its governing documents available upon request.”

“Food Pantry : Program service expenses 2,056. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,056. Volunteer Appreciation : Program service expenses 1,615. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 85. Total expenses 1,700. Bank Charges and Processing Fees: Program service expenses 1,054. Management and general expenses 226. Fundraising expenses 226. Total expenses 1,506. Telephone Expense : Program service expenses 680. Management and general expenses 97. Fundraising expenses 83. Total expenses 860. Licenses and Permits : Program service expenses 664. Management and general expenses 92. Fundraising expenses 25. Total expenses 781.”