Pacific Institute

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed bythe organization's management, at least one member of the board of directors, and the chief financial officer. This group of individuals then discusses the contents of the return with the outside tax professional. After a full review (with modifications where necessary), the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. A representative of management authorizes the final form 990 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. The executive director and all board members are required to disclose (in writing) potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. Loans between the organization and members of management and the board 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 organization's policies and procedures.”

“Members of the board of directors review the compensation of all high-level personnel annually in accordance with irs rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with irs guidelines and the organization's policies and procedures.”

“Compensation of other high-level personnel and key employees is reviewed at least annually 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 of the organization's governing documents, financial statements and other legalfilings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection bytax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually towww.guidestar.org (where it is available for viewing as an electronic copy) and are also available at the organization's office in san francisco, california (for a physical inspection).”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Gerontology Programs (Continued)The AgeSong Institute of Elder WellnessASIEWfollows a vision of promoting healthy aging for the growing elderly population by providing individualized and holistic care within a therapeutic environment. As a response for the need for mental health services and adequate approaches to help elders who present unique states of consciousness, Pacific Institutes ASIEW cares for issues seniors face during the last phase of life. At the ASIEW, we have designed and helped to implement specialized programs of services for older adults and elders residing in care facilities.The Institute would like to conceptulize mental illness not as a pathology but rather as a different state of conciousness in need of understanding. It is for the mental health professional to learn the different languages of these states of conciousness. This effort of learning will reward both the practicioner as well as the client for whom he or she cares.We use a humanistic, process-oriented model and attitude to promote well-being and independent living.”