Student Basic Needs Coalition

“The Student Basic Needs Coalition (SBNC) follows a structured process to review its Form 990 prior to submission to the Internal Revenue Service. Upon completion of the Form 990 by SBNC's external accountant or preparer, a draft copy is provided to the organization's executive leadership for initial review. The Executive Director(s) thoroughly examine the form for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with the organization's financial records and operational activities. Following this internal review, the draft Form 990 is distributed to the Board of Directors for their review and comments. Board members are given sufficient time to review the document and ask questions or request clarifications regarding the content of the filing. Any comments or corrections identified by the executive leadership or board members are communicated back to the preparer for revision. Once all revisions are made, a final version of the Form 990 is circulated to the Board of Directors for approval prior to its submission. This process ensures the Form 990 accurately reflects SBNC's financial information, program accomplishments, and compliance with applicable reporting requirements.”

“The Student Basic Needs Coalition (SBNC) maintains a written Conflict of Interest Policy that applies to its board members, officers, and key employees. The organization regularly and consistently monitors compliance with this policy through the following procedures: Annual Disclosure, Meeting Procedures, and Documentation.”

“The Student Basic Needs Coalition (SBNC) has a formal process in place to establish and review the compensation of its top management officials. The Board of Directors reviews and approves the compensation of the Executive Director(s) annually using CANDID benchmarking data for similarly sized nonprofit organizations. Compensation determinations are approved contemporaneously by independent board members, and individuals whose compensation is under review do not participate in the decision-making process. Documentation supporting the compensation approval process is maintained contemporaneously in board meeting records.”

“The Student Basic Needs Coalition (SBNC) maintains a formal process to review and approve compensation for its officers and key employees, as applicable. Compensation is reviewed annually by the Board of Directors using benchmarking data from similarly sized nonprofit organizations, including publicly available information through CANDID and comparable market sources. Compensation decisions are approved contemporaneously by independent board members, and affected individuals do not participate in discussions or decisions regarding their own compensation. Documentation of compensation determinations is maintained contemporaneously in board or committee meeting records.”

“Upon request we provide any of these documents to any individual or group looking for copies.”