The Primavera Foundation Inc.

“After review and approval by the finance committee, the form 990 is provided to all board members via email. The board has an opportunity to ask for clarification, provide edits, and make suggestions. Shortly thereafter the form is submitted to the irs.”

“The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy. Each board member signs the conflict of interest policy when they become a board member as well as signing the policy annually. If anyone on the board feels that they should not vote on a matter before the board because they have a personal connection, they are expected to voice their concern. All members are fully aware of this policy. If a member sees or hears something that might be questionable, the concern is brought before the executive committee.”

“Primavera foundation's performance evaluation takes into account the ceo's job description, annual goals and objectives from the work plan, and any other relevant factors identified or approved by the board. The ceo's annual goals and objectives will be closely tied to the organization's annual and strategic goals and objectives per its operating plan and strategic initiatives. The evaluation will include the ceo's own self assessment, the senior leadership team and executive assistant's assessment, as well as the board's evaluation of his or her performance. The full board will review all. The executive committee will make recommendations for compensation increases based on salary surveys and salary data from comparable organizations and the outcome of the ceo evaluation. The evaluation will be conducted annually and documented in writing. In all cases, the assessment will provide a permanent record that can be referred to by the ceo and the board. Compensation increases should not be the primary purpose for conducting the evaluation. Primavera foundation's performance evaluation for other officers and key employees is performed by the ceo on an annual basis. This process takes into account the job description, annual goals, and objectives from the officer's departmental work plan, and any other relevant factors identified or approved by the ceo. The annual goals and objectives will be closely tied to the organization's annual and strategic goals and objectives per its operating plan and strategic initiatives. The evaluation will include the officer's own self assessment and any other evaluations the ceo of his or her performance. The ceo will make recommendations for compensation increases based on salary surveys and salary data form comparable organizations and the outcome of the officer's evaluation, within the constraints of the approved budget.”

“The applicable documents are available upon request.”

“Primavera's emergency services, workforce development, property and asset management, homeownership and financial empowerment, community building and engagement, and neighborhood revitalization programs and services provide opportunities for individuals and families to develop, attain, and sustain safe, stable, independent, engaged, and productive lives. All programs are focused on the following four goals: survival, stability, security, and sustainability. During the fy 2019-2020, primavera foundation maintained the following ratings and certification: neighborworks america exemplary health rating; four star charity from charity navigator; guidestar platinum seal of transparency; and, carf certification. In early march, 2020, primavera foundation implemented a covid-19 plan designed to ensure the health and well-being of the staff, volunteers, and community members to prevent and mitigate the spread and impact of covid-19 while also carrying out the organizational mission to provide services to and advocacy with the most marginalized and vulnerable members in southern arizona. Primavera's resilient business model ensured that the organization would continue to provide critical services while adding new protocols and plans throughout the fiscal year to adapt to the fast paced, constantly changing pandemic environment. With support from government partners, foundations, and individual donors, primavera greatly expanded eviction prevention and utility assistance by 60% as well as rapid re-housing programs to families in crisis from the pandemic. In addition, primavera halted evictions at all multifamily rental housing properties to support individuals and families in crisis due to the coronavirus.”

“In fiscal year 2020, 1,398 volunteers provided 25,511 volunteer hours of support to primavera foundation. This is a value of $693,899. Volunteers work in all of primavera's lines of business, multiple programs, as well as performing administrative tasks. Some examples of the types of jobs carried out by volunteers include: program participant intake process; meal teams for several shelters, housing programs and primavera works; clerical positions; receptionist; filing; sorting program participant mail; assisting with handling of food boxes and in-kind donations; helping with the community annual street count of persons experiencing homelessness; rehab projects at primavera properties; community gardening; neighborhood clean-up and art projects; legal services; primavera cooks! Fundraising events; workshops for program participants such as: job readiness, employment retention, financial empowerment, home-buyer and post-homeownership education; and, board governance and oversight.”

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