The Mentoring Center

“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.”

“We are proud of our reputation for conducting our activities with fairness and integrity. We require all our staff members to uphold this reputation in every work-related activity. If you are ever in doubt about whether an activity meets our high ethical standards or compromises our reputation, please discuss your concerns with your supervisor or our Executive Director.”

“The Board of Directors decide the salary of the Executive Director based on a performance evaluation, length of service, and the salary range of similar size nonprofit organizations.”

“Federal Tax Returns are available at guidestar.org & charitynavigator.org.”

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

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Black Youth ForwardProvided at-risk youth with mentoring and support services including educational assistance, employment training and placement, housing, transportation, and referrals for health services. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Kaiser-Touro University In partnership with Touro University California, The Mentoring Center has provided mentor training and technical assistance in support of the development and implementation of the Partnership for Achievement of Total Health in Student (PATHS) mentoring program, implemented at Vallejo High School. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Transformative Youth Violence PreventionUtilizing Transformative Mentoring, TMC has been serving Oakland youth by offering a program that teaches them how to walk away from violence and destruction by leading productive and meaningful lives that make a difference.”