Attainment Network

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

“Management closely reviews the 990 with the independent tax preparation firm and ensures all questions are answered appropriately before filing. The organization then provides a copy of the 990 to all board members in a timely manner prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“The attainment network board of directors has adopted a conflict of interest policy (the policy) that covers all interested persons, defined as any director, officer, employee, or member of a committee with governing board delegated powers, who has a direct or indirect financial or non-financial interest. Each director, officer, and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: a) has received a copy of the policy; b) has read and understands the policy; c) has agreed to comply with the policy; and d) understands the corporation is charitable and, in order to maintain its federal tax exemption, must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest or non-financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the board. After disclosure of the financial interest or non-financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, the interested person shall leave the board meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. If the board has reasonable cause to believe the interested person has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the interested person of the basis for such belief and afford the interested person an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing the interested person's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the board determines the interested person has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.”

“The attainment network board of directors (board) completes an annual evaluation of the chief executive officer's (ceo) compensation. For comparability purposes, the board utilizes an employment contract to which the ceo and another organization were parties. The results of such review are recorded contemporaneously in the board minutes and in the ceo's personnel file. This process was last completed november 16, 2023. While the board does not participate directly in the compensation review process of other key employees of the organization, the ceo performs the annual compensation review, and the board approves such increases from a budgetary perspective. Similar to the ceo's review process, the results are contemporaneously recorded in each individual's personnel file.”

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

“Contract labor: program service expenses 155,885. Management and general expenses 94,068. Fundraising expenses 18,814. Total expenses 268,767.”

“The attainment network went through an in-depth request for proposal process to select an independent accountant for audit and tax services. The organization reviewed proposals submitted by many firms and held interviews with the top three. The board designated decision making authority to the chief executive officer. The independent accounting firm was selected based on industry experience, reputation, quality of final deliverables and ability to grow with and support the organization into the future.”