Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Form 990, Part IV, Section B, Policies, Line 10 - Affiliates | The Organization was instrumental in the formation of Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies, Inc. EIN 46-2760132 (the 'Affiliate".) The affiliate is operated pursuant to an Affiliation Agreement signed by both parties at a date near the inception of the Affiliate. Exempt organization status of the affiliate is pending at 6/30/2013. | |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | Governing documents, policy statements and summary financial statements are available to the public upon request. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | Annually the Trustees appoint a compensation committee to review the executive directors results compared to an annual plan. Committee brings its recommendations to the Trustees for approval. A similar procedure is in effect for key employees who are reviewed by the executive director. Trustees monitor compensation for all such employees but give authority to the executive director. Compensation is compared to other similar state local development corporations. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c | Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | Trustees meet nearly weekly and are aware of many conflicts. At each vote, Trustees are asked to abstain if there are conflicts. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | A draft of the Form 990 with all attachments was distributed to the Trustees in advance of a meeting to discuss the filings. Trustees input was sought and appropriate additional disclosures and corrections were made. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b | Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders | Member approval is required for removal of Trustees. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | The organization is a membership organization. It has approximately 110 members consisting of representatives of towns throughout Windham County Vermont and representing business, community, education, and government interests. The major activity of the "Members" is election of Trustees. Members meet approximately 3 times per year. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et | Mark W. Richards, Trustee, is related to Tammy Richards, Treasurer. Mark W Richards, Trustee is an owner of Richards Inc. which is the organization's insurance agency. Mark W. Richards, Trustee, is a director of the organization's principal banking institution. Deborah Boyle is an officer in the organization's principal banking institution. Carl Lynde is an officer in a bank that has lent funds to the orgainization, has participated in loans to the organization and holds interest-bearing cash funds of the organization. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d | Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Providing assistance to businesses and individuals through a workforce development project. |
| Software ID: | 12000229 |
| Software Version: | 2012v2.0 |