Homeward Bound

“Board members frank bennett and anne bennet-perez have a family relationship.”

“The day-to-day operations are managed by a new leaf, inc., an arizona nonprofit corporation exempt from tax under internal revenue section 501(c)(3). See schedule r. A new leaf, inc. Became the sole member of homeward bound during the year ended june 30, 2024.”

“The articles of incorporation were amended to state that a new leaf, inc., an arizona nonprofit corporation, shall be the sole member of homeward bound and shall have the power to manage and control the affairs and property of homeward bound.”

“A new leaf, inc., an arizona nonprofit corporation, is the organization's sole member.”

“The organization does not have any committees that have the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The form 990 is prepared by the independent certified public accounting firm who conducted the financial statement audit and is then presented to the cao and ceo of a new leaf, inc. For their review and discussion. Once approved by the cao and ceo, the form 990 is distributed to the board of directors prior to filing with the irs.”

“All members of the board of directors and key leadership staff complete conflict of interest forms as required under a new leaf, inc.'s conflict of interest policy. The organization's management team monitors compliance with policies and use of vendors, agencies, professionals or other outside organizations to ensure compliance with policies. Board members recuse themselves from discussions or vote when potential conflicts of interest arise. Board members annually complete a disclosure of conflict of interest statement which is maintained by the governance committee and the ceo and forwarded to any government agencies which require such disclosure.”

“The board of directors reviews the ceo's performance on an annual basis, and using market information, sets compensation accordingly. Other officers or key employees are reviewed annually by the ceo who recommends any changes to compensation to the chairperson of the board of directors for approval. All changes made are reported to the board of directors by the ceo.”

“A public copy of the form 990 and the form 1023 are available on a new leaf, inc.'s website (a related organization, see schedule r) at www.turnanewleaf.org.”

“A public copy of the form 990, form 1023, the conflict of interest policy and other governing documents are available upon request at the organization's administration office during regular business hours.”

“This process has not changed from the prior year.”