Richmond Community Foundation

“The finance committee of the rcf board of directors reviewed the form 990 at a formally called meeting of the committee. After thorough review, the finance committee / board treasurer presented the form 990 to the rcf board.”

“All employees are required to disclose any conflicts of interest. Officers and directors are required to compelte a conflict of interest form at the beginning of each year. Officers and directors of richmond community foundation are asked to maintain independence, objectivity and confidentiality and to do what a sense of fairness, ethics, and personal integrity dictate even though nont necessarily obligated to do so by law, regulation, or custom. Directos and officers serving on the executive committee shall refrain from voting on a proposed grant if they are in a conflict-of-interest situation and, if appropriate, shall withdraw from the meeting.”

“The president/ceo is evaluated annually by the board officers of the rcf foundation. The ceo prepares a written evaluation based on the goals set by the ceo and officers during the prior year. The officers review the report and discuss with the cbo, provide feedback to the cbo, and goals for the coming year.”

“Key staff are evaluated annually by their immediate supervisor using a performance management tool. The employee completes the tool, which is then provided to the supervisor who reivews the tool, and provides feedback tot he employee (written and verbal). This took is also used to review goals from the prior year and set goals for the coming year. The tool also identifies training needs and oppoertunitites for growth.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request for the same period of time set forth in sec. 6104(d).”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Peacemaker Fellowship: The Operation Peacemaker Fellowship was established to reduce the number of young men involved in gun-related violence in the City of Richmond and North Richmond. Partners include the City of Richmond, the Richmond Police Activities League and the Office of Neighborhood Safety. Operation Peacemaker Fellowship is designed to expose and provide recipients with considerable opportunity for personal, social, educational, and vocational growth and development. The Office of Neighborhood Safety assists each Fellow in focusing on building skills, credentials, experiences, degrees, and networks in an effort to enhance the future economic opportunity of the Fellow. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: WEST CONTRA COSTA LITERACY COALITION: RICHMOND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STAFFS THE COALITION, A GROUP OF LITERACY ADVOCATES, NON-PROFIT PARTNERS AND THE WEST CONTRA COSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT. RCF PRODUCED A REPORT ON THE CHALLENGES OF SUMMER LEARNING LOSS FOR STUDENTS IN THE DISTRCT. RCF AND THE COALITION HAVE ALSO PROVIDED KEY TRAININGS FOR NON-PROFITS TO EXPAND THEIR CAPACITY TO PROVIDE LITERACY PROGRAMS THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS FROM PRE-K THROUGH 3RD GRADE. OVER 150 PEOPLE HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE TRAININGS AND CONVENINGS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: CEASEFIRE; OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY: REDUCE FIREARM ASSULT AND ASSOCIATED DEATH THROUGH STREET OUTREACH, ATTENTION INTENSIVE MENTORING/LIFE COACHING, HEALTHY EXPOSRUES, AND KIKAGES TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Summit: The annual summit addresses the need to prepare students for success in college and careers. Todays economy demands a highly educated workforce and jobs require more complex knowledge and skills. The summit provides a full day of dynamic speakers and opportunities to engage in discussions about local strategies and impact. Attending the summit are hundreds of educators, community and nonprofit leaders, elected officials, business leaders and hundreds of high school students who develop innovative strategies to support the next generation workforce.”