Project Guardianship Inc

“The organization has a sole member, the vera institute of justice, inc.”

“The sole member has the power to elect or appoint all members of the organization's board of trustees.”

“The decision to amend article ii or article x of the bylaws is reserved to the organization's sole member.”

“The organization has its form 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm. It is reviewed and approved by the finance and audit committee prior to filing. It is distributed to all members of the organization's board of trustees.”

“The organization has a written conflict of interest policy which applies to its officers, trustees, and key employees. Such persons are required to disclose annually, and as they may arise, any interest that could give rise to a conflict. Disclosures are reviewed by the organization's board of directors who makes the determation as to whether the transaction involves a substantial financial interest and whether to approve the transaction. The interested person must abstain from the discussion and vote on the transaction, agreement or arrangement.”

“The executive committee of the board of directors determines the compensation of the president and ceo on an annual basis. The committee, which is comprised of independent persons, reviews comparability data from comparable nonprofit organizations and the nonprofit new york compensation survey. The compensation is approved by the executive committee, and the deliberation and decision are contemporaneously documented. The process was last undertaken in 2022.”

“The organization makes its form 990 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code. In addition, the financial statements, conflict of interest policy, articles of incorporation, and by-laws are also available upon written request or by calling the organization directly.”

“The organization implemented a new program in 2022. The objective of project guardianship's training and educational supports program is to fill the gaps described and to assist family members or friends in their role of caregivers in all of its multiple aspects (and with or without assuming the formal role of guardian).”

“The organization has a finance and audit committee that assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from the prior year.”