Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | All members are considered equal based on membership and have one vote based on voting requirements. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | Board members are elected based on the policy of the credit union and the board of directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | The 990 information used to prepare the tax return is gathered within the Corporate Accounting Department. The return is then compiled using an external accounting firm. The return is reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer and the Controller prior to going to the Board of Directors for approval. Any changes to the tax return or in the instructions for the return are brought to the attention of the Board of Directors for review. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | Teachers Credit Union reviews the conflict of interest policy annually with all members of the Board of Directors, Senior Executive Management, Vice Presidents, and Assistant Vice Presidents. All persons in these job classifications are required to complete a disclosure form with regard to accounts held, active loans, and any additional outside occupations. These documents are submitted for review to the Director of Administration. Policy includes steps to avoid conflict of interest and if changes occur regarding potential conflict of interest, it is the responsibility of the director, committee member, or the employee to report such changes to the proper channel. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 | There is an independent consulting agency that is used to calculate and compare management's compensation. For the Chief Executive Officer, there is also a written contract stating a term and salary that must then be approved by the board of directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | The governing documents of the credit union are available upon request. Financial statements are available to membership in the annual report that is published in the first quarter each year, or available upon request. Each year the management of the credit union reviews the conflict of interest policy and it is available to others upon request. |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | Membership fees are a charge to become membership of Teachers Credit Union and are not treated as income. The funds from the membership fee are directly added to equity for every membership account that is opened during the year as ownership within the organization. |
| Software ID: | 14000267 |
| Software Version: | v1.00 |