Northwest Human Services Inc.

“The board has an executive committee, to act in the place of the board of directors during the interim periods between board meetings or when it is impracticable to call a meeting of the entire board of directors in the event of an emergency or other matter requiring the immediate action of the board of directors. The directors who are also officers serve as the executive committee. The ceo serves as a non-voting ex-officio member of the executive committee. The executive committee operates within the established parameters of board policies and reports all actions taken to the full board for ratification and recording in board minutes.”

“Membership in the corporation is open to any individual from the community who: 1. Has demonstrated interest and support of the corporation through a monetary contribution of at least five-hundred dollars ($500.00) in the 12 months preceding the annual meeting. Or 2. Is a current member of the board, salaried staff, program volunteer, or a national health service corps provider assigned to nwhs programs.”

“The election of the members of the board of directors are ratified each year by a majority vote of the members of the organization.”

“Prior to filing, a draft of the form 990 was reviewed by the audit committee. The finance committee made a recommendation to the board of directors to accept the tax return. The tax return was then signed by the chief executive officer and then electonically filed by the preparer.”

“The organization monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy through annual evaluation and updating. Officers, directors, trustees and key employees would not be able to discuss or vote on an issue where a conflict of interest exists.”

“Annual evaluation and compensation of the ceo, executive director, and top management is determined by the board. Annual evaluation and compensation of other officers or key employees is determined by the ceo.”

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

“Northwest human services combined two programs: hoap and hotline.”

“Miscellaneous expense: program service expenses 39,784. Management and general expenses 34,973. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 74,757. Bank charges: program service expenses 12,463. Management and general expenses 51,265. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 63,728. Job recruiting expense: program service expenses 8,188. Management and general expenses 4,357. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 12,545. Client assistance: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,262. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,262. Intra-agency expense: program service expenses 460,165. Management and general expenses -460,164. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1.”