Secure Attachment Initiative

“Upon completion of the annual form 990, each member is provided with a copy to review and address any questions prior to filing.”

“Annual statements each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated power shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: a. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy b. Has read and understands the policy c. Has agreed to comply with the policy, and d. Understands the non-profit is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption, it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes”

“Periodic reviews to ensure the non-proift operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted the periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects: whether compensation arrangments and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information, and the result of arms length bargaining. Whether partnerships, joint venutres, and arrangemets with non-profitss management conform to the non-profits written poliies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable ivestment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction”

“Process for determining compensation the board of directors is responsible for determining the amount that employees and/or independent contractors should be paid. They will vote on the amount that key employees of the nonprofit are paid by employing the following processes: conduct a market survey-the committee will then conduct a survey of nonprofits to see what the salaries are for similar positions in the area based on the following information: 1. Find other nonprofits that offer similar programs, are located in similar locations, have a similar number of employees, and have similar gross revenue. 2. Take into consideration how much the nonprofit can actually afford to pay. Recommendation-the board of directors will make a recommendation to vote on. The compensation package will include a salary level for the position based on the findings from the research.”

“The nonprofit organization will provide tax returns upon request. A statement on how to request the information is provided on the entitys website. A public disclosure copy is also mailed to colorado attorney generals office in accordance with state requirements.”

“The nonprofit organization will governing documents and policies available upon request. A statement on how to request the information is provided on the entitys website.”