Action Resources International

“This form 990 is prepared and reviewed by the ari certified accountant, its president/ceo, and staff program support services. The form 990 is reviewed and approved for submission by the ari governing body, the executive board.”

“Governing documents and a conflict-of-interest policy for ari were developed, reviewed and adopted by its board of directors, and are reviewed on an annual basis. The matter of potential and arising conflicts of interest are discussed regularly amoung board members as a formal part of board meetings. Should conflicts of interest arise, the board determines through modified consensus whether any acts of noncompliance should be corrected or result in removal from the board. Financial statements are created by the ari staff bookkeeper, and reviewed on a regular basis by its ceo and cpa. Financial statements are prepared for and reviewed by the board of directors at its annual meeting, as well as by request as needed or requested.”

“The ari board of directors oversees the hiring, firing and supervision of its ceo. On an annual basis, a nationwide study of equitably situated positions in similar organizations, filled by individuals with similar levels of skill and experience is conducted by a board member. The entire board (separately from and then together with the ceo) reviews and discusses an appropriate level of compensation for an annual and a per-hour consultation basis. The final decision for the rate of compensation of the ceo is made by the full board of directors and executive board, with the president absent from and precluded from having a vote in the matter. *note on compensation to gayle m. Woodsum. Woodsum is founder, president and ceo of ari, and has been since its inception in 1990. Woodsum is not an employee of ari or any of its programs. Compensation received by woodsum on a contract basis is for work that specifically names her and her skills and experience as directly related to the mission and philosophy of ari.”

“The ari chief executive officer oversees the hiring, firing and supervision of its key employees. On an annual basis, a nationwide study of equitably situated positisons in similar organizations, filled by individuals with similar levels of skill and experience is conducted by the ceo. The ceo reviews and discusses an appropriate level of compensation for salaried and a per-hour pay rates, and receives approval from the board for the final compensation offered to all key positions in the organization.”

“Available upon request, copies are emailed or mailed as requested.”

“Higher ground fair 2810. 0. 178.”

“Collaborative pathway modeling & evaluation 9625. 0. 0.”

“Americorps state 161464. 0. 15848.”

“Criminal background checks 917. 917. 0. 0.”

“Dues & subscriptions 983. 486. 497. 0.”

“Foster grandparents program stipend & uniforms 86382. 86382. 0. 0.”

“Fundraising event expense 622. 0. 0. 622.”

“MEALS 1574. 1574. 0. 0.”

“Membership & dues 350. 150. 200. 0.”

“Memberships & subscriptions 6243. 2567. 3676. 0.”

“Miscellaneous 100. 0. 100. 0.”

“Penalties refunded -2726. 0. -2726. 0.”

“Printing and reproduction 3530. 3292. 238. 0.”

“Program supplies 126055. 121642. 4413. 0.”

“Recognition 5533. 5533. 0. 0.”

“Special projects & services 75. 50. 25. 0.”

“Staff meeting food 101. 101. 0. 0.”

“Stipend 7666. 7666. 0. 0.”

“Supplemental member's allowance 4983. 650. 4333. 0.”

“Telephone and internet expense 4046. 2382. 1664. 0.”

“Utilities 4216. 2773. 1443. 0.”

“Vehicle expenses 9381. 9024. 357. 0.”

“Vista cost share payment 1505. 1505. 0. 0.”

“Wyoming sales tax 12. 0. 12. 0.”

“Rounding adjustment -5. -2. -3. 0.”