El Refugio Inc.

“The 990 is reviewed by the Board Members of the organization after it is filed.”

“The Board of Directors regularly monitors the conflict of interest policy.”

“The Board of Directors review the compensation of all employees on a yearly basis.”

“All employees compensation is done competitively to others in the field. All of the Organizations employees are compensated far below the national average.”

“The Organization makes its government documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public when requested. This is done electronically, fax, or by mail. Interested parties are guided to the guidestar.org website where it is available for review. There is a small fee for copies requested.”

“El Refugio domestic violence offender treatment and intervention program, abbreviated as DVOTI, is comprised of a fifty two week session held in four locations in two counties for men or women who are court mandated to attend. The DVOTI program curriculum is to facilitate the process of change through critical thinking approaches. The program provides case management as needed, quarterly evaluation of goals to gauge clients learning process, provide courts monthly reports on compliance for attending and participation, referrals for alternative services for counseling, substance abuse, medical or mental health treatment when necessary. The DVOTI program provides an opportunity for hope to families whose lives are adversely affected by the painful and destructive dynamics of domestic violence.”

“The Organization called for a Prior Period Adjustment for 31,020 to be recorded. This was related to the adjustment of the beginning balance of Deferred Revenue. This increase was related to income that had been previously recorded in prior years. Thus a corresponding decrease to Net Asset was necessary during this fiscal year.”