Contra Costa Crisis Center

“In accordance with common practice in the nonprofit community, the Board delegates certain matters to the executive committee, who is empowered to act between board meetings if necessary, and sometimes with specifically delegated authority to act in particular areas on behalf of the full board. The composition of the executive committee includes officers of the Board of Directors.”

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed by the organizations management, a member of the Board of Directors, and the Executive Director. This group of individuals then discusses the contents of the return with the outside tax professional. After a full review, the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organizations voting body. A representative of management authorizes the final return which is then e-filed with the Internal Revenue Service.”

“Members of the Board of Directors review all potential conflicts of interest at least annually. All personnel and Board members are required to disclose (in writing) potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. Loans between the organization and members of management 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 organizations policies and procedures.”

“Members of the Board of Directors review the compensation of all high-level personnel periodically in accordance with the IRS rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Specifically, the organization uses the Fair Pay for Northern California Nonprofits, produced by Nonprofit Compensation Associates, to determine the amount of compensation. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with the guidelines and the organizations policies and procedures. Final compensation adjustments are approved by the Board.Compensation of other management and key employees is reviewed periodically by members of management. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources (such as Fair Pay for Northern California Nonprofits, produced by Nonprofit Compensation Associates , as previously mentioned) in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries and all related benefits. All decisions are then documented in personnel files.”

“Compensation of other high-level personnel and key employees is reviewed periodically 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 the organizations governing documents, financial statements and other legal filings are maintained in a secure environment and made available for inspection by tax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually to www.guidestar.org (where they are available for viewing as electronic copies) and to the Agencys own public website. Additionally, tax returns are available for a physical inspection at the organizations office in Walnut Creek, California.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Other InformationThe Crisis Center is governed by a community volunteer Board of Directors. A staff of approximately 15 people, assisted by 100 plus volunteers, provides mental health services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our operating budget is 1.42 million (82.4 percent for direct services and 17.6 percent for administration and fundraising). About 65% percent of our funding comes from private sources (individuals, businesses, foundations, civic clubs, religious groups, and proceeds from Leftovers Thrift Shop - a 501c3 organization that supports the Crisis Center). The remaining 35% percent comes from government contracts and grants. We own our 7,000 square-foot facility in Walnut Creek.”