Illinois Valley 2010 Community Response Team

“The organization has in place procedures to address board review of the form 990 before filing.”

“New vendors are reviewed upon contract award to determine any conflicts of interest with current employees, directors, officers or key employees. Employees are required to sign a statement that they have read and understand all policies included in their employee manual. A written conflict of interest policy is included in all new board member packets. The board updated the conflict of interest policy in 2011 and 2016.The board of directors adopted a statement Recognizing Historic Inequity and Discrimination in Oregon to support it economic development programs.”

“The board of directors and executive staff determine compensation based on industry standards, funding allocations, and other organization conditions. Executive staff is recused during the determination of the executive staff's compensation.”

“The board of directors and executive staff determine compensation based on industry standards, funding allocations, and other organization conditions. Executive staff is recused during the determination of the executive staff's compensation.”

“The organization makes its form 1023 and 990 available for public inspection upon request; a copy of the document(s) can be obtained by requesting in person, in writing or via telephone.The organization makes its governing documents, financial statements and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request in person, in writing, or via telephone.”

“No documents available to the public.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Business Entrepreneurial Center Program:In conjunction with Rogue Community College (RCC), the IVCDO is managing a business educational and mentoring center in Kerby, OR. The Business Entrepreneurial Center (BEC) brings the resources of the RCCs Small Business Development Center together with the economic and community development capacity of the IVCDO to provide a wide range of business services. Delivered mostly one-on-one, the services focus on improving existing businesses and mentoring business startups located in the Illinois Valley and other rural areas of Josephine County. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Individual Development Account (IDA) ProgramThe IVCDO also manages an Individual Development Account (IDA) matched savings program, which is funded by state and federal tax credits and allocated by the Oregon State Legislature. As a host organization through CASA of Oregon, the IVCDO program serves low-moderate income residents for: small business asset purchases, post-secondary education, and home rehab projects. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Cave Junction Farmers MarketAfter 5 years as a program developed and managed by IVCDO, the Farmers Market was self-sustaining and began the steps to become its own nonprofit organization in 2019. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Jubilee Park, Cave JunctionOngoing development of Parks and Recreation Master Plan for City of Cave Junction has led to renovation of the baseball field, new lights, fencing, and wheel chair accessible dugout & stands. Other project includes purchase and development of a second ball field to accommodate tournaments. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Illinois River Forks State Park and Rough & Ready State Park Expansion of Disc Golf Course at IRF Forks State Park from 9 18 holes, plus wheel chair accessible pathways. Planning and agency approval for expansion of wheel chair accessible path at Rough & Ready Botanical Wayside. Both projects include Title II funds from BLM. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: IVCanDonate Cans For KidsSelf-sustaining program of IVCanDO that collects community donations of returnable beverage containers to raise funds for youth arts, sports, and enrichment programs. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 10: RiverStars Performing ArtsHighly successful program of dance theater for grades 3 12 along with community members. Now in its 6th year, RiverStars is recognized statewide for its innovation in a rural area, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 11: The Kerby Water DistrictThe formation of the District as a legal entity, along with design and construction of the water system was accomplished through grant writing and project management from the IVCDO. Josephine County was the official recipient and partner for several grants from USDA Rural Development and Oregon CDBG funds. A contract was entered into with the City of Cave Junction to supply water to the new system. Construction of the $3.2M project started in 2006 and was completed in 2009.”

“IVCDO General Membership is open to any resident, property owner, or business owner in the Illinois Valley. Criteria are checked on application. Memberships must be renewed every 2 years. An annual general membership meeting is held in March to elect new board members for any expiring or vacant seats. All candidates for the board must be general members for at least 30 days prior to election. Elections are held according to IVCDO Bylaws. The organization has in place procedures to address board review of the form 990 before filing.New vendors are reviewed upon contract award to determine any conflicts of interest with current employees, directors, officers or key employees. Employees are required to sign a statement that they have read and understand all policies included in their employee manual. A written conflict of interest policy is included in all new board member packets. The board updated the conflict of interest policy in 2011 and 2016.The board of directors adopted a statement Recognizing Historic Inequity and Discrimination in Oregon to support it economic development programs. The board of directors and executive staff determine compensation based on industry standards, funding allocations, and other organization conditions. Executive staff is recused during the determination of the executive staff's compensation. The organization makes its form 1023 and 990 available for public inspection upon request; a copy of the document(s) can be obtained by requesting in person, in writing or via telephone.The organization makes its governing documents, financial statements and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request in person, in writing, or via telephone.”