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
YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES INC
Employer identification number
46-6017085
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?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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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.") ....
7,717,035
7,999,014
9,187,377
8,984,901
8,521,714
42,410,041
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..
160,046
160,045
165,114
162,676
647,881
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
7,877,081
8,159,059
9,352,491
9,147,577
8,521,714
43,057,922
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)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
43,057,922
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..
7,877,081
8,159,059
9,352,491
9,147,577
8,521,714
43,057,922
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
34,291
22,720
13,964
13,715
13,612
98,302
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.)..
116,048
126,579
117,504
125,925
156,585
642,641
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
43,798,865
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
6,442,037
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
98.310 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
98.310 %
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
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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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
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES INC
Employer identification number
46-6017085
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
PROVIDERS IN THE COMMUNITY. LAST YEAR, 95 GIRLS RECEIVED SERVICES THROUGH THE PROGRAM. GIRLS INC. OPERATION SMART (SCIENCE, MATH, AND RELEVANT TECHNOLOGY) IS A HIGHLY ACCLAIMED PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES GIRLS TO ENGAGE IN SCIENCE AND MATH ACTIVITIES AND INVESTIGATE NON-TRADITIONAL, TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC CAREERS. GIRLS EXPLORE THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, MENTORING EXPERIENCES, AND LABORATORY EXPERIMENTATION. IN 2012, NEARLY 1,300 GIRLS PARTICIPATED IN GIRLS INC. PROGRAMMING. YFS CHILD CARE. OFFERS QUALITY CARE, A HIGHLY-QUALIFIED STAFF, REASONABLE RATES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, AND A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE FOR MORE THAN 600 CHILDREN, AGES FOUR WEEKS TO 14 YEARS. LAST YEAR, 61% OF FAMILIES WHO ENROLLED THEIR CHILDREN IN THIS PROGRAM WERE LOW-INCOME. YFS CHILD CARE IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY YEAR ROUND AND IS ONE OF ONLY A FEW CENTER-BASED PROGRAMS IN THE AREA THAT ACCEPTS INFANTS AND TODDLERS, PART-TIME CHILDREN, AND CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS AREN'T ABLE TO MAKE A LONG-TERM COMMITMENT FOR CHILD CARE. ABOUT 600 CHILDREN SERVED LAST YEAR, UP TO 15% WERE INFANTS AND TODDLERS, 48% ATTEND PRESCHOOL AND 37% PARTICIPATED IN THE SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM. NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS, PLANNED BY A REGISTERED DIETITIAN, ARE SERVED. TRAINED DRIVERS TRANSPORT CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE TO AND FROM DESIGNATED RAPID CITY SCHOOLS. CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO A GYMNASIUM, COMPUTER LABORATORY, LIBRARY AND TEACHING KITCHEN, IN ADDITION TO AN OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND AND THEIR CLASSROOMS. THE INTEGRATION OF YFS HEAD START PROGRAMMING ALLOWS YFS CHILD CARE TO OFFER HIGH QUALITY SERVICES, SUCH AS DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS, FAMILY SERVICES ASSISTANCE, COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, PARENT TRAININGS, AND NUTRITION AND HEALTH EDUCATION FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN, AGES 4 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS. YFS CHILD CARE ACCEPTS FAMILIES WHO RECEIVE CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE BENEFITS THROUGH THE SOUTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF CHILD CARE SERVICES. DISCOUNTED RATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES WITH MORE THAN ONE CHILD ENROLLED AND FAMILIES WHO MEET INCOME GUIDELINES. YFS NUTRITION SERVICES. PROVIDES OR OVERSEES THE PROVISION OF MORE THAN ONE MILLION MEALS AND SNACKS TO CHILDREN WITHIN YFS PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY CHILDREN THROUGH THE SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM, AND CHILDREN IN FAMILY CHILD CARE SETTINGS IN 18 COUNTIES IN WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA. YFS NUTRITION SERVICES IMPLEMENTS THE YFS SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM, OFFERING FREE BREAKFASTS AND LUNCHES TO CHILDREN UP TO AGE 18 IN RAPID CITY. NEARLY 34,000 FREE MEALS AND SNACKS WERE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN DURING THE SUMMER IN 2012. YFS NUTRITION SERVICES STAFF ARE EXPERIENCED, DEDICATED, AND COMMITTED TO PROMOTING POSITIVE FOOD ATTITUDES, HEALTHY EATING HABITS, AND AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION IN A CHILD'S PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SOCIAL HEALTH AND ABILITY TO LEARN. STAFF OFFER INDIVIDUAL NUTRITION COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES, NUTRITION EDUCATION CLASSES, AND TRAININGS FOR FAMILIES AND STAFF TO INSTILL THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. THEY USE AN EXTENSIVE LIBRARY OF NUTRITION AND WELLNESS RESOURCES AND IMPLEMENT THE "I AM MOVING, I AM LEARNING" APPROACH DESIGNED TO INCREASE TIME SPENT IN MODERATE TO VIGOROUS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, THE QUALITY OF INTENTIONAL STRUCTURED MOVEMENT, AND HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES EVERY DAY. YFS COUNSELING CENTER. PROVIDES ASSESSMENT, PREVENTION AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR AREA YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES, AS WELL AS A HEALTH ADVOCACY PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK BOYS, AGES 4-17. IN THE PAST YEAR, A NEW YOUTH TRAMA CENTER WAS OPENED TO INCREASE IDENTIFICATION OF YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO EXPERIENCE TRAUMATIC STRESS AND SHORTEN THE TIME TO ENTER EFFECTIVE TREATMENT PROGRAMS. THE MASTER'S LEVEL COUNSELORS SPECIALIZE IN A VARIETY OF THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES INCLUDING PLAY, ART AND SAND THERAPY, ABUSE AND TRAUMA COPING TECHNIQUES, AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND PREVENTION COUNSELING. THE YFS COUNSELING CENTER OFFERS CRISIS INTERVENTION, ASSESSMENTS, COUNSELING AND CASEMANAGEMENT SERVICES TO CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP THERAPY; MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING; STRESS AND ANGER MANAGEMENT; ALCOHOL AND DRUG EVALUATIONS; LEVEL I ALCOHOL AND DRUG TREATMENT; PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS; PARENTING CLASSES; ADHD SUPPORT GROUPS; BOYS' HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES; STATE- ACCREDITED 12-HOUR DUI CLASSES; AND MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATIONS AND TRAININGS. THE YFS COUNSELING CENTER SERVED 598 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS IN THE LAST YEAR THROUGH ASSESSMENT, COUNSELING, AND PREVENTION EDUCATION. OF THAT NUMBER, 191 CHILDREN AND 46 NON-OFFENDING PARENTS WERE SEEN FOR ISSUES RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SINCE TIE INCEPTION OF THE YOUTH TRAUMA CENTER, MORE THAN 200 ASSESSMENTS WERE CONDUCTED AND 397 TRAUMA-RELATED CLIENTS WERE SERVED. THE BOYS' HEALTH PROGRAM SERVED 70 BOYS THROUGH ITS EXTENSIVE AND INTENSIVE HEALTH ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES. THE WISES GUYS REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS PORGRAM ALSO REACHED MORE THAN 220 ADOLESCENTS THIS PAST YEAR. YFS RAPID CITY PRENATAL TO FIVE HEAD START. A COMPREHENSIVE, FEDERALLY- FUNDED PROGRAM THAT ENHANCES THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN, AGES 0 TO 5, FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES, HOME VISITS, AND SOCIALIZATION EVENTS. DURING THE 2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR , 372 CHILDREN, AGES 3-5,AND THEIR FAMILIES PARTICIPATED IN THE YFS RAPID CITY HEAD START PROGRAMS. YFS RAPID CITY HEAD START SERVED 116 CHILDREN, AGES 0-3, AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE LAST YEAR. INCOME GUIDELINES ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EACH YEAR. YFS RAPID CITY HEAD START PROVIDES SOCIAL COMPETENCY AND SCHOOL READINESS ACTIVITIES IN A PRESCHOOL ENVIRONMENT. TEACHERS WORK WITH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AND SET INDIVIDUAL GOALS FOR EACH CHILD. CHILDREN LEARN SOCIAL SKILLS SUCH AS PROBLEM SOLVING AND TEAMWORK IN A CLASSROOM SETTING, BOOSTING THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE AND PREPARING THEM FOR A LIFETIME OF LEARNING. YFS RAPID CITY HEAD START OFFERS 3.5 HOUR SESSIONS, FOUR DAYS PER WEEK FOR CHILDREN, AGES 3-5. MORNING OR AFTERNOON OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE. A NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND/OR SNACK ARE OFFERED IN ALL SESSIONS. IN ADDITION, SCREENING AND DEVELOPMENTAL TESTING, TRANSPORTATION, SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES, RESOURCES FOR FAMILY-ORIENTED COUNSELING, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, FAMILY LITERACY ACTIVITIES, ALCOHOL AND DRUG DEPENDENCY PREVENTION, HEALTH AND DENTAL SCREENINGS ARE ALSO OFFERED. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE FOR QUALIFYING PARTICIPANTS. YFS RURAL PRENATAL TO FIVE HEAD START. A PARENT-FOCUSED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERS HOME VISITS AND IN-HOME ACTIVITIES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, AGES 0-5, IN EIGHT COUNTIES IN WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA (BUTTE, CUSTER, FALL RIVER, HAAKON, JACKSON, LAWRENCE, MEADE, AND PENNINGTON). DURING THE 2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR, 129 CHILDREN, AGE 3-5 AND THEIR FAMILIES BENEFITED FROM TEH YFS RURAL HEAD START PROGRAM. LAST YEAR THE YFS RURAL EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM SERVED 59 CHILDREN, AGES 0-3, AND THEIR FAMILIES. INCOME GUIDELINES ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EACH YEAR. YFS RURAL HEAD START TEACHERS, CALLED HOME VISITORS, WORK WITH PARENTS AND CHILDREN IN THEIR HOMES TO PLAN AND SHARE ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BENEFIT THE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR CHILDREN. PARENTS ARE ABLE TO CONTINUE TEACHING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES BETWEEN THE WEEKLY HOME VISITS. SOCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES ARE OFFERED TWICE EACH MONTH TO ALLOW CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM TO PLAY AND INTERACT WITH OTHERS THEIR AGE. DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS, SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES, RESOURCES FOR FAMILY-ORIENTED COUNSELING, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, FAMILY LITERACY ACTIVITIES, ALCOHOL AND DRUG DEPENDENCY PREVENTION, HEALTH AND DENTAL SCREENINGS ARE ALSO OFFERED. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE FOR QUALIFYING PARTICIPANTS. YFS WESTERN PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTER (WPRC). A COMMUNITY RESOURCE LIBRARY PROVIDING PREVENTION RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOLS, COALITIONS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN 24 COUNTIES IN WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA. STAFF ASSIST STUDENTS, PARENTS, EDUCATORS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, SOCIAL SERVICE AND MENTAL HEALTH AGENCIES, CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA. LAST YEAR, THE WPRC SPONSORED OR COLLABORATED WITH OTHER AGENCIES ON RETREATS, WORKSHOPS, CLASSES AND OTHER EVENTS THAT REACHED MORE THAN 12,000 YOUTH AND ADULTS. WPRC STAFF CONDUCTED IT REGIONAL SADD (STUDENTS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS) CONFERENCE BRINGING TOGETHER MORE THAN 200 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FROM WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA TO PROMOTE A DRUG AND ACOHOL FREE LIFESTYLE. WPRC STAFF DISSEMINATED INFORMATION TO TEN OF THOUSANDS OF LOCAL PROFESSIONALS AND FAMILIES IN WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA THROUGH NEWSPAPER ARTICLES, PODCASTS, PREVENTION NEWSLETTERS, AND FREE LITER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990, PART VI
A COPY OF THE ANNUAL TAX FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO MANAGEMENT AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW BEFORE FILING.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE 990 WAS PREPARED BY A CPA FIRM, REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT AND THE FINANCE COMMITTE, BOTH BEFORE FILING.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANNUALLY. IF THERE ARE AREAS OF CONCERN, THEY ARE REVIEWED BY THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
BY JULY 15 OF EACH YEAR, THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO MEET WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND REVIEW HER JOB PERFORMANCE. THE AD HOC COMMITTEE WILL CONSIST OF AT LEAST THREE PEOPLE. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT THIS COMMITTEE INCLUDE THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND THE CHAIR OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE AND/OR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE. THE EVALUATION MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE BETWEEN JULY 15 AND AUGUST 31. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL PRESENT A WRITTEN SELF-EVALUATION AND A CURRENT SALARY COMPENSATION STUDY FOR THE COMMITTEE'S REVIEW. THIS COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO RECOMMEND A LIMITED PAY INCREASE (UP TO A 1-STEP INCREASE FOR JOB PERFORMANCE AND UP TO A 1-STEP INCREASE FOR AN EQUITY ADJUSTMENT BASED UPON THE SALARY COMPARISON STUDY). A BRIEF REPORT OF THE EVALUATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AT THE NEXT MEETING. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MUST APPROVE THE EVALUATION AND SALARY INCREASE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF COLA. THIS PAY INCREASE WILL TYPICALLY BE RETROACTIVE TO THE BEGINNING OF THE FISCAL YEAR. APPROPRIATE PAPERWORK WILL BE SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PLACED IN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S FILE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR RECEIVES AN ANNUAL EVALUATION. A SALARY SURVEY OF "LIKE" ORGANIZATIONS IS COMPLETED PERIODICALLY, BUT AT A MINIMUM OF EVERY TWO YEARS. THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REVIEWS ALL MERIT RAISES.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
UPON REQUEST FOR SUCH INFORMATION, THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL DELIBERATE ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO PROVIDE ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
KID'S FAIR EXPENSE NET AGAINST REVENUE ON RETURN 47,764 KID'S FAIR EXPENSE NET AGAINST REVENUE ON RETURN -47,764
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.