Griffith Centers for Children Inc

“There shall be an executive committee, consisting of the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and such other members of the board of director as the president, from time to time, may designate. The executive committee shall be vested with the responsibility and authority of general supervision and management of the affairs of the center. The executive committee shall report to the board of directors at each full board meeting. The chief executive officer of the center shall be an ex-officio member of the executive committee, without vote.”

“The governing documents were amended to reflect name change from griffith centers for children, inc to griffith centers, inc.”

“The form 990 is prepared by the organization's public accounting firm based on information provided by the mangement. This form 990, after completion and subsequent auditor review, is reviewed by the ceo and the director of finance. An electronic copy is then provided to the board of trustees for review. Once reviewed to satisfaction, the trustees will vote to approve the form 990 and its subsequent filing with the irs.”

“Griffith centers, inc. 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 centers, inc. 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 2022. 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 2022.”

“Upon request, griffith centers makes available to the public its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and statements, and financial statements.”

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 1,577,669. Management and general expenses 185,642. Fundraising expenses 52,132. Total expenses 1,815,443.”

“The process for oversight and selection of an independent accountant has not changed.”