For the Long Term

“The 990 schedules are prepared by the accountant and are reviewed with the organization president before submission to the tax preparer for preparation of draft 990. The draft 990 is then reviewed and approved by the president and filed by the tax preparer.”

“At the beginning of their term, and annually thereafter, every member, director, officer, employee, and any other interested person signs a conflict of interest disclosure statement. When a potential conflict of interest is disclosed, the board of directors will provide the individual with an opportunity to disclose all material facts. The board will collect all pertinent information and question the involved parties. If it turns out that a conflict does not exist, the inquiry will be documented but no further action will be taken. If the board determines that a conflict of interest exists, they will take the appropriate actions to address the conflict. This may include (but not be limited to): (a) prohibiting any interested parties from voting on any matter related to said conflict of interest or (b) terminating employment with for the long term. Affected parties both within and outside of for the long term, including shareholders, directors, employees, and independent contractors, will be notified. If the conflict of interest in question involves a member of the board, that individual will be excused from deliberations.”

“The board reviews and approves the president's compensation based on comparable data of similar sized organizations within the industry. The most recent review was held in january 2021.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, financial statements, and conflict of interest policy available upon request.”