California Youth Connection

“The tax return is prepared by an outside accounting firm. After completion of said returns, the organization is sent a draft of the tax returns to be reviewed and examined. The organization makes copies of the returns and distributes to those individuals charged with governance. Those individuals at that time can review and if applicable discuss any line items in the return with the accountant who has prepared the return. If all items are found to be acceptable, an authorization is signed and provided to authorize the outside accounting firm to process, sign and provide copies of the returns to be filed (paper or electronically) with the designated governmental agencies. The tax returns are then signed by the organization, stamped and mailed with certified return receipt or the signed form 8879 is provided to the outside accounting firm allowing electronic filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually by all board members, and it is given to all incoming new board members as part of their onboarding process with the Board's Governance Committee. Members are instructed to provide written information about any potential conflicts in which they may be involved and to update their information as necessary.”

“The Board's Executive Committee (President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary) sets compensation levels for the Executive Director/CEO. The Executive Director/CEO sets compensation levels for top management in consultation with the Board's Executive Committee, and in collaboration with the Director of HR, and in the FY, with the Financial consultant.”

“Federal Tax Returns are available at guidestar.org & charitynavigator.org.Also, the website www.calyouthconn.org, Financials page under AboutUs has information.”

“Governing documents are available for public inspection at the principal place of business.The written conflict of interest policy and the organization's financial statements are available upon request.”