Purpose Dignity Action

“Question does not apply, as none of the committees have the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“Management reviews the 990 and reconciles to the audited (if available) and board approved (if audit is not yet available) financial statements. A copy is emailed to board members prior to it being filed.”

“Board members review and sign a detailed conflict of interest form each year that covers both legal and financial conflicts. Board members do identify emerging potential conflicts and, following the policy, either declare and recuse themselves or, when the conflict is more fundamental, resign from the board. Management and all other staff are governed by a procurement/contracting conflicts policy circulated periodically by email (prior to handbook) and now set out in the employee manual, establishing that procurement & contracting decisions will not be made or influenced by any employee with a direct personal or family interest in the decision.”

“All employees except co-executive directors are paid at a rate established with reference to comparable wages in the region and sector for each position, and based on compensation needed to recruit and retain employees with special skills and experience needed for their positions (particularly in lead work where pool is very limited). All regular (non-fellowship) wage scales are reviewed and approved by the board and are augmented by cola established for all employees by annual action of the board of directors. Directors' wage scale was set by the board in 2015, with cost of living adjustments as negotiated for all other staff. Scale was lower than some directly comparable scales at the request of the then-executive director to reduce burden on programs and development efforts.”

“Documents are available upon request.”

“Uncompensated board members over the course of 2024 plus a researcher volunteering to assist with development.”

“Subgrants: program service expenses 136,399. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 136,399. Legal subcontracts: program service expenses 359,526. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 359,526. Security/transportation contracts: program service expenses 1,159,179. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,159,179. Case management services: program service expenses 11,718,264. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,718,264. Other professional services: program service expenses 197,159. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 197,159. Contract employees: program service expenses 79,797. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 79,797.”