Safehouse Denver Inc.

“The completed form 990 and attachments are presented to the finance committee of the board of directors for review and comment. The finance committee then presents the form to the board of directors at a regularly scheduled meeting for review and approval.”

“The executive committee of the board of directors monitors conflicts of interest on an on-going basis. The policy is reviewed annually with the entire board and individually with new members joining the board during the year. All board members are aware of the duty to disclose any interests or activities that might give rise to a conflict of interest. All members of the board sign the conflict of interest disclosure annually.”

“The executive committee of the board of directors reviews industry standards for non-profit ceo pay. Final salary recommendations for the ceo are based on industry standards, relevant experience and expectations for the position. The ceo's salary is reviewed and approved by the executive committe of the board annually in the context of performance evaluation and operating budget for the upcoming year.”

“The salaries of key employees are determined by the ceo. Comparable salary surveys are consulted for validation.”

“The governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request. The financial statements are available through the publication of the annual report, registration with the state of colorado charitable organizations website and upon request.”

“Safehouse denver assists adults, children, and youth in reclaiming their right to a life free from domestic violence. The agency provides a broad spectrum of culturally competent , trauma informed services including: emergency shelter; safety planning; individual counseling; personal advocacy; support groups; parenting sessions; legal advocacy; a 24-hour crisis and information line. Services are available through the non- residential counseling and advocacy center as well as through the emergency shelter. Safehouse denver also increases community awareness and accountability for the intervention in, and prevention of, domestic violence through its community education program.”

“Form 990: part i, line 5; part v, line 2a; part vii, section a, line 1a safehouse denver has a coemployment relationship with a peo company, intandem human resources and as such does not submit forms w-2 under the safehouse name and federal id number. Salaries paid through the peo company are reflected as if they were paid by safehouse denver for the purpose of functional expenses and compensation information.”

“Community education provides educational presentations about domestic violence to increase community awareness, encourage prevention, and develop effective community responses. Expenses 48,531 . Children's program includes personal advocacy, educational assistance, and therapeutic play and intervention groups that support children in developing safety plans, conflict resolution skills, and developing healthy relationships. Expenses 143,517.”

“Change in beneficial interest in trust 5,094”