Marble Retreat

“The completed form 990 is emailed to the treasurer of the financial committee of the board of directors. The treasurer and the executive director review the form in detail prior to filing. The other board members review the form 990 which does not include schedule b information.”

“The board of directors and the key employees complete a conflict of interest questionnaire annually.”

“The board of directors reviews and approves the executive director's annual salary, with no participation by the executive director or other interested persons. The executive director's salary is established using comparable data for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similar nonprofits; consideration of roles and responsibilities of the executive director; and cost of living data. Comparable market data is obtained from salary surveys and form 990s filed by comparable not-for- profit organizations. Discussions and decisions regarding the compensation are documented in personnel committee meeting minutes. The executive director also receives reimbursements for routine, reasonable, and documented expenses incurred during the year under an accountable plan. The organization has a travel policy that caps reimbursement levels and requires low-budget travel.”

“A line item budget is approved by the board of directors annually. The board approves the salaries and benefits expenses for all employees. Discussions and decisions regarding the budget are documented in board meeting minutes. The board of directors reviews and approves the salaries of other officers or key employees, with no participation by the interested persons, in accordance with the annual budget approved by the board. The personnel committee establishes salaries using comparable data for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similar nonprofits; consideration of roles and responsibilities of the officer or key employee; and cost of living data. Comparable market data is obtained from salary surveys and form 990s filed by comparable not-for-profit organizations.”

“We consider requests on a case-by-case basis.”

“Volunteers were used as host couples at the lodge, including preparation and serving of meals in addition to hosting and caring for clients. Volunteers also assisted with general lodge maintenance and gathered, cut, and stacked firewood for the lodge. Volunteers gave significant time and talent in planning and renovating areas of the host apartment and retreat lodge, including the replacement of all sliding glass doors, significant work on the deck, and the building and installation of the front porch decking complete with ramp. Our board of directors also serve on a volunteer basis.”