Richmond Community Foundation

“Article iv, section 2(a) board of directors, number and qualification of directors, voting directors was updated to include no more than twenty-five (25) directors.”

“Line 11b explanation - the finance committee of the rcf board of directors reviewed the form 990. After thorough review, the finance committee / board treasurer provided the form 990 to the rcf board.”

“All employees are required to disclose any conflicts of interest. Officers and directors are required to complete 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 not 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.”

“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 reviews the tool, and provides feedback to the employee (written and verbal). This tool is also used to review goals from the prior year and set goals for the coming year. The tool also identifies training needs and opportunitites for growth. 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.”

“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).”

“Healthy richmond: a 10-year partnership to create meaningful and lasting improvements in the health of children and youth in richmond. Richmond is one of 14 communities across california taking part in a statewide initiative called building healthy communities, sponsored by the california endowment. The program completed a neighborhood improvement plan for north richmond, and impacted health access and policies. Mobility labs: a pioneering, four-year initiative to spur the development of new solutions to sustainably lift families out of poverty, and to promote dynamic leaders who will aim to change the national conversation around social and economic mobility.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”