Griffith Centers for Children Inc

“The board of directors, may designate one or more standing committees. From time to time the board may designate the executive committee to act with the full authority of the board between meetings. The executive committee shall report to the board of directors at each full board meeting.”

“Upon completion and subsequent auditor review, the form 990 is presented to and reviewed by all voting board members at the full board meeting closest to the date following completion of the form. If a quorum is present, the board will vote to approve the form 990 for filing with the irs and/or approve the form 990, with adjustments named and required for completion, prior to filing with the irs. If a quorum is not physically available, an electronic copy will be submitted to all voting board members with request for an electronic approval. Board approval is required prior to filing form 990 with the irs.”

“Griffith centers for children monitors conflicts of interest throughout its business transactions with a formal, annual review of required written statements from each governing board member and officers/directors of the organization. All other employees of the organization are required to sign the policy, as received and understood, at their time of hire. If a conflict of interest arises, a motion to abstain the member from voting on particular issues relevant to the conflict is received and approved by the governing board. Conflicts of interest, if any occur, are noted in the meeting minutes. The member may and should continue to vote on issues not related to the specific conflict of interest.”

“Compensation for griffith center's president/ceo is reviewed annually by the board chair who conducts interviews with key staff and utilizes comparable non-profit data to determine a fair and reasonable compensation package that may include, but is not limited to, the following: size of organization based on annual revenues, years of service, geographic region, local competitive rates, and the organization's current financial position. Results and recommendations are presented and approved during the executive session of the board meeting. This process last occurred in fiscal year 2015. Compensation for griffith center's other officers or key employees are determined by the president/ceo who utilizes comparable non-profit data to determine fair and reasonable compensation for the size of the organization, the responsibilities of the position, education level and years of experience, along with the organization's current financial position. This process last occurred in fiscal year 2015.”

“Griffith centers for children makes available its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and statements, and financial statements upon request to the public.”

“Behavioral therapist: program service expenses 1,789,217. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 681. Total expenses 1,789,898.”

“The organization's financial committee assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process did not change from the prior year.”