Discovery Counseling Center of the San Ramon Valley Inc.

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed by the organization's executive director and at least one member of the board of directors. The group of individuals then discusses the contents of the return with the outside tax professional. After a full review (with modifications where necessary), a representative of management or the board signs and mails the return to the department of treasury.”

“A committee of the board of directors reviews all potential conflicts of interest at least annually. The executive director and all board members are required to disclose (in writing) potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. Loans between the organization and members of management and the board are strictly prohibited. The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.”

“A committee of the board of directors reviews the compensation of all high-level personnel annually in accordance with irs rules in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with irs guidelines and the organization's policies and procedures.”

“Compensation of other personnel and key employees is reviewed at least annually by members of management. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries and all related benefits. All decisions are then documented in personnel files.”

“All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements and other legal filings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection by tax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually to www.guidestar.org and the organization's website (where it is available for viewing as an electronic copy) and are also available at the organization's office in danville, california (for a physical inspection).”

“Other program services 4: the thrift station:since 1973, discovery center's services are supported by the friends of discovery who operate the thrift station resale shop in danville, california by funding from the contra costa county, san ramon valley school district, clients fees, corporate and community donations. The thrift station welcomes quality donations of household items and clothing, and all donations are tax-deductible. The thrift station is managed by the friends of disovery, a group of volunteers with over 140 members.”

“We achieve our mission by (1) providing affordable and high quality mental health services through our mental health clinic and support groups, as well as school based counseling, (2) reducing the incidence of substance abuse through prevention and recovery services, (3) promoting family bonding through creating lasting family connections.”