Connecting Ties Inc.

“Robin james, the organization's executive director, is the mother of ceylon miner (caregiver), and mother-in-law of timi miner (tagger at second time around). Naomi sasse (executive assistant) is the daughter of board member, chris sasse.”

“Form 990 will be reviewed by the finance committee before it is filed.”

“Transactions that are or could be perceived as a conflict of interest are discussed with the executive director. If a conflict does exist, the company attempts to eliminate the conflict by a change in procedure, if possible.”

“The executive director's wages are reviewed and approved by the board of directors, and are documented in board meeting minutes. Data was taken from chromes website regarding executive directors' salaries for similar sized non-profits in the same industry and located in the northwest. Total wages budgeted for all other staff are also approved by the board of directors.”

“Documents are made available upon request.”

“Client program expenses and supplies: program service expenses 7,680. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,680. Dues and subscriptions: program service expenses 4,488. Management and general expenses 2,992. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,480. Bank service charges: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 6,602. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,602. Continuing education: program service expenses 5,073. Management and general expenses 969. Fundraising expenses 92. Total expenses 6,134. Vehicle repairs: program service expenses 3,311. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,311. Other expenses: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 443. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 443.”

“Correction to june 30 2018 receivables 59,094.”

“The process has not changed from prior years; the board assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit.”