Exceptional Childrens Foundation a Corp

“Form 990 is reviewed and approved by an outside consultant, management, and the budget and finance committee. A copy of the final form 990 is then sent electronically to all board members prior to it being filed.”

“A conflict of interest policy has been approved by the board of directors. A conflict of interest disclosure statement including a list of major vendors with whom the foundation transacted business during the previous year is furnished annually to each director, officer, and member of the executive staff of the organization. The forms are reviewed and signed by each member with any conflicts noted and returned to the staff member who handles board affairs.”

“The organization has an executive committee of the board of directors, independent of management, which obtains comparative compensation information, reviews and approves the compensation of the president & ceo, and documents the results in a written employment contract and in written meeting summaries.”

“The organization has an executive committee of the board of directors, independent of management, which reviews comparative compensation information and approves executive compensation. Results are included in written meeting summaries.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policies, and financial statements are available to executive staff and the board of directors. Upon request from the general public, the organization will provide access to these documents as required by law.”

“Other program services 4: supported employment program - ecfs supported employment program provides an array of services to support some 100 adults with developmental disabilities annually in successful placement in work opportunities in the community. Most clients' primary diagnosis is mild, moderate or borderline intellectual disability, autism, or down syndrome. Program components include interest assessment and job matching, job placement, on-the-job training and support, and case management. Typical placements include work in the following areas: clerical, janitorial, grounds maintenance, and food service. Additional revenue from government agencies totaling $539,771 has been reported as government grants on page 9, part viii, line 1e. Other program services 5: residential services program - ecf's residential services program provides a variety of living arrangements coupled with in-home living skills training and support services for 60 participants, the majority of whom have a diagnosis of mild to moderate intellectual disability. In addition to providing safe and comfortable housing at six locations in los angeles county, the primary goal of the program is to foster the highest level of independence through full and proactive home and community involvement. Additional revenue from government agencies totaling $669,157 has been reported as government grants on page 9, part viii, line 1e. Other program services 6: developmental activity centers - ecf's developmental activity centers offer day programs for 170 adult clients with moderate to profound developmental disabilities at two locations: culver city and central los angeles. The program provides full-day services five days a week that include vital training in self-help, domestic, vocational, recreational, social and community use skills. Participants learn about personal grooming, cooking, taking public transportation and much more, all with respect for each individual's ability level. On-site practice is reinforced through community integration experiences in real-life settings such as trips to the grocery store to practice shopping, trips to community art fairs, picnics in the park, as well as a range of volunteer opportunities. Our adult day program component offers similar instruction with more intensive one-on-one care for clients who require additional support. A young at heart component offers recreational, health and fitness activities specifically designed for aging adults and seniors with special needs. Additional revenue from government agencies totaling $1,669,224 has been reported as government grants on page 9, part viii, line 1e. Other program services 7: art center program - ecf's art center program provides fine arts training, life skills and case management for disabled adults, the majority of whom have a diagnosis of mild to moderate intellectual disability, autism, or cerebral palsy. The centers provide full-day programming five days a week to more than 145 program participants with professional art instructors in studio facilities at four locations: downtown los angeles, south los angeles, culver city, and san pedro. Art instruction is offered in a variety of mediums, such as water color, oil, pen and ink, printmaking and ceramics. Complementary services include independent living skills, counseling and behavior management. Nationally recognized for its leadership in demonstrating that individuals with developmental disabilities often possess strong artistic abilities, many of the program's participating artists have won awards in juried shows throughout the country. Additional revenue from government agencies totaling $1,796,389 has been reported as government grants on page 9, part viii, line 1e.”