United Voices for Newcomer Rights

“A draft of the annual form 990 is presented to the board for approval before filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy outlines procedures regarding: 1. The duty to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest; 2. Determining whether a conflict of interest exists; 3. Addressing the conflict of interest; and 4. Violations of the conflicts of interest policy each staff and director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall sign a statement, upon beginning work with the organization, which affirms such person: 1. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy; 2. Has read and understands the policy; 3. Has agreed to comply with the policy; and 4. Understands the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities that accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. Periodic reviews shall be conducted to ensure the organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status.”

“The board of directors conducts a performance review for the executive director annually and researches comparable salary and benefit packages to ensure appropriate compensation.”

“Governing documents, policies and the irs form 990 are made available to the public upon request. Board information, financial statements and the irs 990 are also available on the coros website of the new mexico attorney general's office.”

“We cultivate educational, economic, cultural, social, and physical and mental health resources in partnership with newcomers (refugees, immigrants, asylum-seekers, and others who are new to the united states) to empower them to achieve system change that supports their well-being and integration in their new communities. We do this by promoting mutual learning to help newcomers and others living in america understand each other and develop and support effective and just policies, collaborating with other organizations, government agencies, and individuals to achieve our vision, developing, implementing, adapting, evaluating, and disseminating programs that benefit newcomers, including the refugee well- being project (an innovative model for connecting newcomers with people and resources in the united states to promote mutual learning and improve mental health), and building capacity and leadership skills of newcomers.”

“Stipend 8,000 0 0 contract labor 88,775 0 0 total 96,775 0 0”