| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part III, Line 3 Significant changes in program services | In previous years Compass Rose Benefit Group provided group term life insurance to their members but as of May 1, 2023 group term life insurance is no longer offered. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a AND 15B - PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION | ANNUALLY THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT IS VOTED UPON AND APPROVED BY A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MADE UP OF BOARD MEMBERS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE USES THE FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR TYPE AND SIZE. OTHER EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION IS SET BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT (PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER). |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders | MEMBERS IN INSURANCE PROGRAMS OFFERED BY COMPASS ROSE BENEFITS GROUP. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body | THE MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM PERSONS NOMINATED BY THE MEMBERS. THE NEW DIRECTOR'S FIRST MEETING IS THE ANNUAL MEETING IN JANUARY. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM PREPARES AND REVIEWS THE 990. THE FORM 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT. ANY QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS THE ORGANIZATION'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT HAVE ARE ADDRESSED. THE 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE. AFTER THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL, THE FINAL FORM 990 WITH ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES IS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD. THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL MAKE A MOTION TO THE FULL BOARD TO APPROVE THE FORM 990 FOR SUBMISSION. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy | A COMMITTEE WITHIN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO OVERSEE AND ADDRESS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (COI). ANNUALLY, BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY COMPASS ROSE EMPLOYEES SIGN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED, READ, AND WILL ADHERE TO COMPASS ROSE'S COI POLICY. THE VICE PRESIDENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH EXECUTIVE TEAM, WILL ADDRESS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. A. BEFORE THE VICE PRESIDENT TAKES ACTION ON A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION INVOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE VICE PRESIDENT SHALL DISCLOSE ALL FACTS MATERIAL TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. SUCH DISCLOSURE SHALL BE REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. B. A PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN OR BE PERMITTED TO HEAR THE VICE PRESIDENT'S DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER EXCEPT TO DISCLOSE MATERIAL FACTS AND TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. C. THE PERSON HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL NOT BE PRESENT IN THE MEETING ROOM, WHICH SHALL BE REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. D. IN THE EVENT IT IS NOT ENTIRELY CLEAR THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT SHALL DISCLOSE THE CIRCUMSTANCES TO THE VICE PRESIDENT, WHO SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THERE EXISTS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT IS SUBJECT TO THIS POLICY. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | OTHER THAN FORM 990, ALL OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ONLY MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY APPROVAL. |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances | Contingency Reserve Receipts - 11992072; Change in Special Reserve - 19421859; |
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