Womenspace Inc.

“No committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The Form 990 will be reviewed electronically or at a board meeting prior to filing.”

“Management and board members are required to disclose conflicts of interest as they arise.”

“Yearly performance reviews with internal and external input and comparable salaries locally.”

“Upon Request.”

“To ensure the organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, the Organization does have a conflict of interest policy that is applicable to employees. The organization is currently working on a broader policy that also formally covers the board of directors and to put in place procedures and policies for periodic review. On an annual basis, the auditors do inquire with respect to the conflicts of interest and may obtain written representations from the board members and officers, therefore management and the board are aware of and making representations with respect to conflicts of interest.”

“The organization has established guidelines for document retention and destruction. The organization is currently working on a formalized policy and expanding the scope of its current guidelines.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Womenspace has directed and established Youth Services, Community Education and Outreach, Legal Advocacy, Emergency Crisis Line, and Support Groups programs. Since 1975, these programs have contributed to our ability to support and protect this vulnerable and invisible population of people both enduring and struggling with IPV. Youth Services ensures that children, who are particularly vulnerable to the effects of violence in the home and are at increased risk of being abused themselves and more likely to be in abusive relationships later in life, are given the opportunity to develop in environments free of violence. Our Community Education and Outreach department disseminates information about IPV and healthy relationships to reduce domestic violence through education. Our Legal Advocacy program guides clients through the confusing legal system for child custody, restitution, court orders, and other issues critical to their safety while transitioning away from abusive relationships. Our Emergency Crisis Line takes calls and provides life-saving referrals either to one of our programs or to a community resource. Our support groups, as with all our services, are offered in both English and Spanish, and include: Intimate Partner Violence Education and Parenting in Crisis. We also provide childcare while the parents focus on information provided.”