Unidosus

“The return is prepared by the organization's public accounting firm, rsm us llp, and is reviewed by the organization's financial staff, including the chief financial officer and other key executives. The audit committee and full board reviews the 990. The board executive committee approved the 990.”

“The conflict of interest policy is distributed annually by the board liaison to board members. All are asked to sign and return a statement identifying any conflicting interests. Conflicts are reviewed by the secretary who recommends action, if any. If a conflict is noted, the board member is permitted to make a presentation at the board or committee meeting, but after such presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion and then vote on the noted transaction. The board shall obtain all the facts regarding the transaction and determine if an alternative to the proposed transaction is appropriate. Then the board or committee shall determine by a majority of disinterested members whether the transaction or its proposed alternative is in the organization's best interest.”

“Unidosus' compensation committee is charged with oversight for determining the adequacy and reasonableness of the compensation and benefits paid to the chief executive. Within this process, the committee will conduct an annual performance evaluation that may deem appropriate and includes a chief executive compensation analysis study. In carrying out its responsibilities, the committee may rely upon reasoned written opinions of legal counsel and of qualified legal, accounting, compensation, and valuation experts. Legal counsel may be in-house or independent.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in section 6104(d).”

“Additional information on average hours per week: the hours shown in form 990, part vii, for compensated employees represent the hours recorded in our payroll system. The actual hours worked by the compensated individuals are significantly higher than those shown in part vii.”

“Unidosus, the largest national hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the united states, works to improve opportunities for hispanic americans. Through its network of nearly 300 affiliated community-based organizations, unidosus reaches millions of hispanics each year in 41 states, puerto rico, and the district of columbia. To achieve its mission, unidosus conducts applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy, providing a latino perspective in five key areas: (1) assets/investments; (2) civil rights/immigration; (3) education; (4) employment and economic status; and (5) health. In addition, it provides capacity building assistance to its affiliates who work at the state and local level to advance opportunities for individuals and families.”

“Contract services: program service expenses 2,717,073. Management and general expenses 122,610. Fundraising expenses 84,654. Total expenses 2,924,337. Consultants: program service expenses 7,221,044. Management and general expenses 327,183. Fundraising expenses 66,252. Total expenses 7,614,479. Temporary help: program service expenses 97,850. Management and general expenses 156,323. Fundraising expenses 1,491. Total expenses 255,664. Other: program service expenses 300,723. Management and general expenses 219,033. Fundraising expenses 12,545. Total expenses 532,301.”