Easterseals Blake Foundation

“Officers of blake holding corporation manage the day to day operations of easter seals blake foundation.”

“Easter seals blake foundation recognizes that the governance role of its board includes the annual review of the internal revenue service form 990, return of organization exempt from income tax. Accordingly, the organization requires review of the form 990 by the board prior to its filing on an annual basis.”

“Easter seals blake foundation requires all board members to review and sign an agreement detailing the agency's policy regarding potential conflicts of interest. Each year all board members are surveyed for disclosure of any and all transactions that fall into the conflict of interest category. The finance committee then reviews all documents related to the transactions disclosed to ensure compliance with the conflict of interest policy. The finance committee reports to the board the results of such review at the following board meeting.”

“As directed by the bylaws of easter seals blake foundation, article vi, section 3, the executive committee of the board of trustees is charged with the responsibility to annually evaluate the performance and review and establish the compensation of the chief executive officer. In determining the compensation of the c.e.o. The committee takes into consideration, at a minimum, the following: -the results of the c.e.o.'s evaluation. -local and national salary comparisons from easter seals inc. For agencies of similar scope and budget. -local and state salary comparisons from other available sources, such as united way and aappd. -financial resources and performance of the agency for the past year. -projected financial resources and budget of the agency for the upcoming year. -range of compensation adjustments for other members of senior management and national cost of living calculations. The committee may take into consideration any other factors deemed relevant and equitable.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

“Volunteers assist with meetings and special events.”

“Supportive living services provide therapeutic skills training in a residential setting for seriously mentally ill adults and adolescents. Room and board are also provided to these individuals.”