Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence

“The organization's accounting firm forwarded the form 990 to the finance director who in turn forwarded it to the executive director and the finance committee of the board. After review, the form 990 was forwarded to the full board who were encouraged to review it prior to filing. Any questions were sent to the finance director who either answered the question or contacted the accounting firm for clarification.”

“Next door's conflict of interest policy applies to board members and officers. The executive committee of the board and executive director determine whether a conflict exists. This group then reviews any actual conflicts. Should the executive committee make the determination that a conflict exists, those persons involved are excluded from deliberations and voting for approval of matters in which they are involved.”

“The executive committee of the board of next door discusses annual salary increases for the executive director and director of finance and operations. In its review, the committee takes into account the most recently available survey data regarding comparable salaries and market data, performance, and past salary history. After considering all the supporting data, the executive committee determines the annual increase, if any.”

“Audited financial statements, governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request and during normal business hours. Financial statements are available on the website.”

“General consultants: program service expenses 31,765. Management and general expenses 10,174. Fundraising expenses 51,316. Total expenses 93,255. Graphic artists: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 3,464. Total expenses 3,464. Payroll processing: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 8,820. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,820. Stipends: program service expenses 1,983. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,983. Fund development: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 27,336. Total expenses 27,336. Collaberative partners: program service expenses 278,840. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 278,840.”