Family Tree Inc.

“Process to Review the Form 990: THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY FAMILY TREE'S FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE. IT IS PROVIDED ELECTRONICALLY TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE IT IS FILED.”

“Process for Monitoring Compliance with Conflict of Interest Policy: FAMILY TREE'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO ANY DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS. THE POLICY PROVIDES ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST MUST BE DISCLOSED PRIOR TO DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION. THE BOARD WILL DETERMINE HOW TO ADDRESS THE SITUATION. TYPICALLY, AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A CONFLICT SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ANNUALLY, EACH OFFICER AND DIRECTOR SIGNS AN AFFIRMATION THAT THEY HAVE REVIEWED THE BOARD APPROVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSED ANY KNOWN RELATIONSHIPS THAT HAVE BUSINESS WITH FAMILY TREE.”

“Review of CEO or Top Mgmt Official Compensation: FAMILY TREE HAS A COMPENSATION PROGRAM AND PHILOSOPHY WHICH INCLUDES USING A SALARY SCHEDULE BASED UPON CURRENT MARKET VALUES OF ALL POSITIONS. THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWS AND PROVIDES INPUT ON THE SALARY SCHEDULE. THE CEO APPROVES THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR ALL POSITIONS EXCEPT CEO AND CFO. The Board of Directors establishes the CEOs salary range by conducting a comprehensive salary schedule review using applicable market surveys. The Executive Committee of the Board conducts the CEOs performance appraisal with input from the full Board. The Executive Committee determines the CEOs compensation within the Board-approved salary range. The Board Chair documents the new CEO salary and submits to Family Tree Human Resources Director. Documentation of new CEO salary is retained in CEOs personnel file. THE LAST REVIEW WAS PERFORMED IN JUNE OF 2016.”

“Review of other officer compensation: The Board of Directors establishes salary range for CFO by conducting a comprehensive salary schedule review using applicable market surveys. The CEO conducts CFO performance appraisal and determines CFO compensation. The CEO documents the CFO salary and submits to Family Tree Human Resources Director. Documentation of CFO new salary is retained in CFOs personnel file. THE LAST REVIEW WAS PERFORMED IN JUNE OF 2016.”

“Governing Documents Available to the Public: The annual audit and 990 are available to the public online via guidestar, dun and bradstreet and the family tree website. Summarized financial information is also available in family tree's annual report which is distributed to donors and made available to the public on family tree's website, www.thefamilytree.org. Governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.”

“PROGRAM SERVICES ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Line 4a: Housing & family stabilization services: provides individual and family stabilization services through emergency shelter, crisis hotline, homeless prevention services, case management, education and employment counseling, along with ancillary support, for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. During fiscal 2016, over 3,300 people were connected through the crisis hotline, and 3,374 people received direct services including rental assistance and case management. 1. House of hope: 90-day shelter, case management, and support for homeless women with children. Last year, house of hope provided emergency residential services to 186 individuals/families with almost half of families moving to safe and stable housing post-shelter. 2. Homelessness program: comprehensive support, case management and employment guidance, stabilizing individuals/families and providing access to affordable housing. During fiscal 2016, 228 households enrolled in the program; 126 families exited the housing programs and 110 (87%) moved into permanent housing. Additionally, 78% of those households who excited maintained or increased their income. Line 4b: Domestic violence services: keeps domestic violence survivors and their children safe through our crisis line, emergency shelter, safety planning, legal advocacy, and linkages to community resources. During the 2015-2016 fiscal year, over 16,500 people contacted us through crisis/informational hotlines. 1. Women in crisis: 45-day confidential shelter, case management, and support for victims and their children. Eighty-nine percent of those surveyed reported increased knowledge of safety strategies, and 91% reported increased awareness of community resources. 2. Legal advocacy program: increase immediate and long-term safety through civil/criminal legal advocacy and crisis intervention. Ninety-three percent of those surveyed reported they know more about their rights and options. 3. Domestic violence outreach: increase safety/healing, and decrease isolation of victims and their children through advocacy in a safe, community setting. During the fiscal year, 96% of those surveyed reported they feel less alone. 4. Parenting time program: provide a safe environment for children to spend time with non-residential parent(s). Last fiscal year, services were provided to 1,582 individuals, and provided over 8,400 hours of safety for children. Line 4c: Child & youth services: offers community-based education, treatment, crisis intervention, and case management to stabilize youth homes and to help families overcome situations of child abuse and neglect. 1. Safecare Colorado: nationally-recognized, in-home program providing direct skills training in parenting, child safety, and health in adams and douglas counties. The goal in this evidence-based program is for 70% of families that participate through intake will complete one or more safecare module, proving an increase in parenting knowledge. 2. Community family resource team: 120-day home-based therapy providing crisis intervention, school-based assistance, and support to stabilize families, keeping youth safely in homes. During the 2015-2016 fiscal year, we assisted 101 at-risk youth with in-home services; 90% were successfully diverted from further child welfare system involvement. 3. Kinship programs: home-based financial/supportive services for relative caretakers struggling to maintain stability/housing for children in their care. 4. Colorado child care assistance program: administration of enrollment in douglas county child care assistance program. Line 4d: Other Family Tree Programs Treasure trunk is a donation-based community thrift store whose primary function is to offer access to clothing, furniture, and household goods to families and individuals who are on the path towards self-sufficiency. Family tree provides vouchers usually valued between $25 and $250 for family tree program partici”

“Other changes in net assets or fund balances: change in beneficial interest in net assets of community first foundation (5,799)”