Partnership for Safety and Justice

“The 990 is drafted by the preparer and the finance and operations director. It is then discussed and reviewed by the finance and operations committee of the board (which includes the executive director). Any changes are made by the preparer. The final return is emailed to all board members before filing.”

“Our conflict of interest policy covers directors and officers and their family members. The board decides if a conflict exists in any transaction or arrangement. After exercising due diligence, the board shall determine whether the transaction or arrangement is fair to partnership for safety and justice. The transaction must be approved by a majority of the board attending that meeting who have no direct or indirect interest in the transaction.”

“Compensation of the executive director is determined by the board. The board periodically reviews organizational salaries against an independent survey of non-profit salaries. This review was conducted in 2020. The compensation range of the finance & operations director is determined by the board, and the executive director sets the salary within that range. The board periodically reviews organizational salaries against an independent survey of non-profit salaries. This review was conducted in 2020.”

“Requests for financial statements, governing documents and conflict of interest policies are considered on a case-by-case basis.”

“Government relations: program service expenses 65,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 65,000. Program consultants: program service expenses 74,280. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 74,280. Fiscal sponsorship services: program service expenses 26,660. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 26,660. Communications consultants: program service expenses 51,721. Management and general expenses 100. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 51,821. Other professional fees: program service expenses 1,125. Management and general expenses 6,821. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,946.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”