Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
DEXTER COMMUNITY REGIONAL HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
43-6054187
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
213,303
188,803
228,729
450,638
445,796
1,527,269
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
213,303
188,803
228,729
450,638
445,796
1,527,269
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
556,980
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
970,289
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
213,303
188,803
228,729
450,638
445,796
1,527,269
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
303,447
321,598
260,709
274,688
271,180
1,431,622
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
2,958,891
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
90,989
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
32.790 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
28.380 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
THE ORGANIZATION MEETS THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST BASED UPON ITS OPERATIONS AS DESCRIBED IN FORM 990, PART III, AS WELL AS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: THE ORGANIZATION IS ACTIVE IN ITS EFFORTS TO INCREASE BOTH THE NUMBER OF FUNDING SOURCES AS WELL AS THE TOTAL DOLLARS RECEIVED FROM THOSE SOURCES. THOSE EFFORTS INCLUDE THE CONTINUOUS EFFORTS OF OUR EXECUTIVE STAFF AND OUR GRANTWRITER TO EXPLORE NEW SOURCES OF FUNDING AND INCREASE LEVELS OF CURRENT GRANTS. OUR CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS DIVERSE IN THAT WE HAVE MEMBERS FROM THE AREA WHO ARE ACTIVE IN LOCAL BUSINESSES, MEDICINE, INVESTMENTS, BANKING AND REAL ESTATE AND REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY AND ITS HEALTHCARE NEEDS. OUR ORGANIZATION'S VARIOUS HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. OUR ORGANIZATION'S REGULAR MEMBERSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON WHO MAKES A MINIMUM CONTRIBUTION OF 50 TO THE ORGANIZATION. THE MEMBER IS THEN ENTITLED TO TAKE PART IN THE ANNUAL MEETING WITH FULL VOTING RIGHTS. EACH MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE, REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF HIS OR HER INITIAL MEMBERSHIP CONTRIBUTION. THE MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLL IN DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION AND IT'S VARIOUS PROGRAMS.
Explanation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
DEXTER COMMUNITY REGIONAL HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
43-6054187
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE ORGANIZATION'S STATEMENT OF PURPOSES, AS PRESENTED IN THE CORPORATE BY-LAWS, IS (1) TO ENSURE, AS OWNER AND LESSOR, THE VIABILITY OF THE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LOCATED IN DEXTER, MISSOURI, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE DEXTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, BY SCRUTINIZING THE LESSEE'S OPERATION OF THE HOSPITAL TO ENSURE THAT THE LESSEE ABIDES BY THE LEASE TERMS AND CONTINUES TO PROVIDE THE HEALTH CARE NEEDED IN THE DEXTER AREA; AND (2) TO BUILD HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE OVERALL COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THE ORGANIZATION ORIGINALLY OPERATED A FULL SERVICE 50 BED COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INCLUDING PROVISION OF LIMITED CHARITABLE CARE TO THE DEXTER, MISSOURI COMMUNITY AS ITS PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITY DURING THE PERIOD 1968 - 1999. IN 1999, IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE OPERATIONS OF THE HOSPITAL WITHOUT CUTTING ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO THE DEXTER, MISSOURI COMMUNITY, THE ORGANIZATION LEASED THE HOSPITAL FACILITIES, INCLUDING LAND, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT TO AN UNRELATED HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION THAT OPERATED THE HOSPITAL. SINCE THEN, OTHER ORGANIZATIONS HAVE LEASED THE FACILITIES AND OPERATED THE HOSPITAL TO PROVIDE FOR THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE DEXTER COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF PERSONS IN THE DEXTER, MISSOURI COMMUNITY THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF VARIOUS HEALTHCARE RELATED PROGRAMS THAT RELATE TO ITS TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE. PRIMARY AMONG THEM ARE MOTHER-TO-MOTHER, PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE AND HEALTHCARE RELATED SCHOLARSHIPS. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE LICENSE TO CARE (CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION), SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE, FITNESS CHALLENGES AND A GED PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION'S THREE LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICES (BY EXPENSES) ARE MOTHER-TO-MOTHER, PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE AND HEALTHCARE RELATED SCHOLARSHIPS. THE ACTIVITIES IN THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESCRIBED IN PART III ITEM 4 AND ARE NOT REPEATED HERE. OTHER ORGANIZATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE: THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND IN PROMOTING CHILD ABUSE AND PREVENTION. THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN AWARDED FOUR SOUTHEAST MISSOURI COUNTIES FROM WHICH THEY WILL RECEIVE 100% OF THE 25 DONATED TO THE CTF LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION WILL USE THIS MONEY FOR CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION FITNESS CHALLENGE HAS BECOME AN ANNUAL WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE WHERE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY SIGNUP IN TEAMS OF FOUR AND CHALLENGE THEMSELVES TO TAKE OFF POUNDS IN THEIR OWN SENSIBLE WAY WHILE WEIGHING IN WEEKLY FOR ACCOUNTABILITY. THE FOUNDATION'S WALKERS FOR WELLNESS EXERCISE PROGRAM HAS BEEN ADDED TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO WALK AT A CONVENIENT LOCATION TO PROMOTE A MORE ACTIVE, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. WALKERS LOG IN AT TWO SITES TO DOCUMENT PARTICIPATION. THE FOUNDATION ASSISTS SOME MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO MEET 150% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE WITH GENERIC MEDICATIONS AND SPECIAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES SUCH AS ADULT DIAPERS OR HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
YOUNG MOTHERS, FATHERS, AND CHILDREN VERY MUCH ENJOY COMING BY THE OFFICE TO VISIT AND PLAY IN THE RESOURCE CENTER. DURING THESE MEETINGS THE CHILDREN ENJOY THE PLAYROOM AND THE PARENTS GET TO INTERACT WITH STAFF IN A RELAXING, STRESS FREE ATMOSPHERE. MOTHER-TO-MOTHER IS A 3 PHASE PROGRAM. PHASE 1 IS WHEN A YOUNG WOMAN ENTERS THE PROGRAM DURING HER PREGNANCY. SHE ENTERS PHASE 2 WHEN THE CHILD IS BORN. WHEN THE CHILD REACHES ITS FIRST BIRTHDAY THE MOTHER THEN DECIDES IF SHE WANTS TO ENTER PHASE 3 OF THE PROGRAM. IF SHE CHOOSES TO ENTER PHASE 3 SHE MUST EITHER CONTINUE HER EDUCATION OR OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT. MOTHER-TO-MOTHER IS ALL ABOUT EDUCATION AND YOUNG MOTHERS CREATING SAFE AND STABLE HOMES FOR THEIR FAMILIES. EMPHASIS IS GIVEN TO PROMOTING POSITIVE TRAINING AND SKILLS THAT ENABLE THE YOUNG MOTHER TO DEVELOP A FINANCIALLY SECURE FUTURE FOR HER AND HER FAMILY. IF THEY DO NOT HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA THEY ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER OUR GED PROGRAM. THE GED PROGRAM IS OPEN NOT ONLY TO MOTHERS BUT ALSO FATHERS. IF THEY WANT TO BEGIN OR CONTINUE WITH COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL CLASSES A STAFF PERSON IS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE THEM WITH ASSISTANCE TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION OR TECHNICAL SKILLS. ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO THOSE THAT ARE LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT BY HELPING WITH JOB SEARCHES, RESUMES, APPROPRIATE CLOTHING FOR INTERVIEWS, AND TIPS ON GOOD INTERVIEW PRESENTATIONS. DURING 2012 A TOTAL OF 123 YOUNG PARENTS AND CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN THE MOTHER-TO-MOTHER PROGRAM. THE MOTHER TO MOTHER PROGRAM IS PRIMARILY FUNDED BY GRANTS AND DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
OR ARE HOME SCHOOLED IN STODDARD COUNTY. EACH APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE A SHORT BIOGRAPHY AND ANSWER AN ESSAY QUESTION REGARDING THEIR CAREER GOALS. THREE INDEPENDENT JUDGES FROM OUTSIDE STODDARD COUNTY REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS AND THE ESSAY. THESE JUDGES DO NOT KNOW THE NAMES OF THE APPLICANTS. THE SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED TO THE APPLICANT WITH THE HIGHEST COMBINED NUMERICAL SCORE. THE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR IS AWARDED THE SCHOLARSHIP AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE REGIONAL HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
A GED PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO PARTICIPANTS OF MOTHER-TO-MOTHER AND TO ALL OTHER PARENTING YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN UNDER THE AGE OF THIRTY. THE ORGANIZATION AWARDS GRANTS TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT FURTHER ITS HEALTHCARE MISSION. DURING THE YEAR, GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO PARENTS AS TEACHERS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE. MO-SMILES RECEIVED A GRANT TO PROMOTE DENTAL CARE FOR THE UNINSURED OR POVERTY STRICKEN AT A LOCAL MONTHLY CLINIC. OTHER AWARDS WERE GIVEN TO LOCAL CHARITIES TO ASSIST WITH CANCER TREATMENTS AND MENTAL HEALTH.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4
AT THE 04/26/12 ANNUAL MEETING, THE MEMBERSHIP APPROVED TWO CHANGES IN THE BY-LAWS RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FIRST WAS TO ELIMINATE THE PROVISION THAT THE HOSPITAL CHIEF OF STAFF AUTOMATICALLY BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SINCE THE FOUNDATION NO LONGER OPERATES THE HOSPITAL, THIS WAS NO LONGER APPROPRIATE, ESPECIALLY SINCE THE FOUNDATION AND THE HOSPITAL MUST DEAL AT ARMS LENGTH ON MATTERS RELATING TO THE LEASE. SECOND WAS TO ELIMINATE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRED CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO RESIDE IN SPECIFIED AREAS OF STODDARD COUNTY. THIS PROVISION WAS ORGINALLY ADDED IN THE MID 1960'S WHEN FUNDS WERE RAISED TO BUILD THE HOSPITAL AND MATCHING FUND REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED THAT EACH AREA'S CONTRIBUTORS SHOULD BE REPRESENTED ON THE BOARD. SINCE THE FOUNDATION NO LONGER OPERATES THE HOSPITAL, THIS PROVISION IS NO LONGER APPROPRIATE.
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION'S BY-LAWS AT ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP, SECTION 1 MEMBERS STATES: THE CORPORATION SHALL OPERATE UPON A MEMBERSHIP BASIS. THERE SHALL BE ONE CLASS OF MEMBERS AS FOLLOWS: REGULAR MEMBERSHIPS WITH VOTING PRIVILEGES, WHO SHALL INCLUDE THOSE CHARTER MEMBERS WHO SIGNED THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND ALSO THOSE PERSONS WHO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS IN MONEY, PROPERTY OR SERVICES IN THE MINIMUM CUMULATIVE SUM OR VALUE OF FIFTY (50.00) DOLLARS OR MORE AND APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP AND ARE DULY REGISTERED AS SUCH. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL MAKE THE DETERMINATION AS TO THE VALUE OF THE PROPERTY OR SERVICES GIVEN. NO PERSON SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP UNTIL THE MONEY, PROPERTY OR SERVICES CONTRIBUTED IS ACTUALLY RECEIVED AND VALUED BY THE CORPORATION.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
ARTICLE IV:MEMBERSHIP SECTION 2. MEETINGS OF MEMBERS: THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THIS CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING DIRECTORS, IS HELD ON THE FOURTH THURSDAY OF APRIL EACH YEAR.
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B
ACTIONS OF OUR MEMBER ELECTED BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE DRAFT COPY OF FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PREPARER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER ORGANIZATION STAFF PRIOR TO ITS COMPLETION. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS EMAILED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF PRIOR TO ITS FILING. RETURN WILL BE REVIEWED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ITS NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION'S BY-LAWS ARTICLE IX, SECTION 2 "DUALITY OF INTEREST" STATES ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE POLICY REQUIRES ANY MEMBER TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS BEFORE DISCUSSIONS OR ACTIONS ARE TAKEN. THAT POLICY IS STATED AS FOLLOWS: ANY DIRECTOR, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, OR COMMITTEE MEMBER HAVING AN INTEREST, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, IN A CONTRACT OR OTHER TRANSACTION PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR A COMMITTEE THEREOF FOR AUTHORIZATION, APPROVAL, OR RATIFICATION SHALL MAKE A PROMPT, FULL, AND FRANK DISCLOSURE OF HIS INTEREST TO THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE PRIOR TO ITS ACTING ON SUCH CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION. SUCH DISCLOSURE SHALL INCLUDE ANY RELEVANT AND MATERIAL FACTS, KNOWN TO SUCH PERSON, ABOUT THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION WHICH MIGHT REASONABLY BE CONSTRUED TO BE ADVERSE TO THE CORPORATION'S INTEREST. AFTER MAKING SUCH DISCLOSURE, OR IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH A DISCLOSURE A DETERMINATION BY A MAJORITY OF THE OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT THAT SUCH A CONFLICT DOES EXIST, SUCH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE OR COMMITTEE MEMBER HAVING SUCH CONFLICT SHALL REMOVE HIMSELF/HERSELF FROM THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON THE MATTER AT HAND. THE FACT OF SUCH REMOVAL SHALL BE NOTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. THE BOARD MAY ADOPT DUALITY OF INTEREST POLICIES REQUIRING: (A) REGULAR ANNUAL STATEMENTS FROM DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES THAT DISCLOSE EXISTING AND POTENTIAL DUALITIES OF INTEREST. (B) CORRECTIVE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS WITH RESPECT TO TRANSGRESSIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS SECTION, A PERSON SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE AN "INTEREST" IN A CONTRACT OR OTHER TRANSACTION IF HE IS THE PARTY (OR ONE OF THE PARTIES) CONTRACTING OR DEALING WITH THE FOUNDATION, OR IS A DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR HAS A SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL OR INFLUENTIAL INTEREST IN OR WITH THE ENTITY CONTRACTING OR DEALING WITH THE FOUNDATION.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCLUDES A NUMBER OF LOCAL BUSINESSMEN AND WOMEN. THEY CONSIDER THE PAY LEVELS OF SIMILAR POSITIONS IN LOCAL BUSINESSES AS WELL AS OTHER LOCAL NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR DETERMINATION OF THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PACKAGE PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THIS PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
FOR OTHER THAN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COMPENSATION LEVELS ARE DETERMINED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. THESE COMPENSATION LEVELS ARE BASED UPON SIMILAR POSITIONS IN THE FOR PROFIT ARENA, AS WELL AS FUNDING SOURCE GUIDELINES FOR THOSE WHOSE COMPENSATION IS FUNDED BY GRANT REVENUES.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY (WHICH IS INCLUDED IN OUR BY-LAWS) AND DETAILED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT OUR OFFICES, LOCATED AT 215 WEST GRANT STREET IN DEXTER MO. THIS IS COMMUNICATED TO THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP EACH YEAR AT THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.