Easter Seals of Oregon

“The ceo and cfo review the 990 for accuracy and provide feedback and applicable changes to the preparer. The completed 990 is made available to all board members during the next official board meeting.”

“All officers, board members, directors and employees are covered under the policy. If the organization enters into a business arrangement with an officer, director, trustee, or key employee, then the board is informed of the business arrangement prior to the organization's formal initiation of the business arrangement.”

“In establishing compensation for the ceo, the organization reviews and sets compensation annually consistent with the comparative compensation survey data provided each year by easter seals national, as well as local comparative compensation information and the annual performance evaluation. This process was last completed in 2021.”

“The documents are made available upon request.”

“The executive committee acts in an advisory capacity to the president/ceo and may, by a vote of a majority of its members, exercise authority of the board when, in the judgment of the chair, corporate action may be necessary and it is not practicable to hold a meeting of the board; provided that any action taken by the committee shall be reported to the board and may be disaffirmed by a 2/3's majority of all of the members of the board.”

“Employment, job training & veteran services: easter seals oregon provides employment services to oregonians with disabilities and other barriers to learn skill to successfully enter or return to the working force. Services include job placement and development, training, and language assistance to people seeking employment. The senior community service employment program is a job training and placement program that matches quality mature workers with employers who value what they have to offer. Seniors who are 55 and older are placed in a wide variety of community service activities at nonprofit and public facilities, including day care centers, senior centers, schools, and hospitals. Homeless veterans reintegration program is an employment program for veterans experiencing homelessness or who are at immenient risk of becoming homeless. Connecting communities program is an employment program for individiuals with disabilities and english as a second language. Supportive services for veteran families provides support to veterans and their families to find permanent housing, prevent eviction, obtain documentation, secure benefits and increase skills and income. We provide case management to identify barriers and connect them with community resources.”

“The organization's process for selecting an independent auditor and for overseeing the financial statement audit did not change during the year.”