Ritter Center

“The form 990 for the organization is presented to management for review and approval. Once approved, management gets final approval from the board of directors prior to filing of the form.”

“Every board director and employee is required to sign a conflict of interest policy. Board directors do not receive compensation or services from the ritter center. No board director participates in any discussion or vote on any matter in which they or a member of their immediate family has a potential conflict of interest due to having a material economic involvement regarding the matter under discussion. When such a matter presents itself, the director must announce their potential conflict, disqualify themself, and be excused from the meeting until the discussion is concluded. The chairman of the board makes inquiries if such conflict appears to exist whenever new matters are presented. All directors must state all affilations in order to determine potential conflict of interest.”

“The organization uses an independent hiring agency that eliminates unqualified applicants and makes recommendations to third party hiring committee of the center for volunteers and non-profit leadership. The hiring committee makes recommendations to the board of directors and executive committee. The executive committee then interviews applicants and makes recommendations to the board. The also interviews applicants and makes the final decision. The independent agencies, the board of directors and the executive committee use salary comparisons and surveys to determine appropriate salary levels and benefits.”

“Governing documents, policies and financial statements can be obtained upon request.”

“Professional services: program service expenses 292,986. Management and general expenses 128,657. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 421,643.”

“There is no change in oversight or the audit selection process.”