| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6 | The organization is a member-owned credit union. Members elect directors on a staggered annual basis at the annual meeting. Certain decisions, such as amendments to bylaws are subject to approval by the North Carolina Credit Union Division and/or the National Credit Union Administration. |
| Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a | The organization is a member owned credit union. Individuals meeting membership criteria may join for $5. |
| Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b | The organization is a member-owned credit union. Members elect directors on a staggered annual basis at the annual meeting. Certain decisions, such as amendments to bylaws, are subject to approval by the North Carolina Credit Union Division and/or the National Credit Union Administration. |
| Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 | The Form 990 is prepared by staff accountants. The Chief Financial Officer, the Controller, and in-house cousel review multiple drafts and verify all answers before the form is provided to the Chief Executive Officer and board of directors for further review and comment prior to submission. |
| Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c | The organizations Conflict of Interest Policy covers its officers, directors or trustees, all employees of the organization or any related organizations, and family members of persons in these categories. All covered persons are required under the policy to disclose actual or potential conflicts as soon as they arise and the directors of the organization and related organizations confirm anually that there are no existing conflicts of interest. Persons with actual conflicts are prohibited from participating in any decision relevant to the situation where the conflict exists. Most conflicts are clearly delineated by the policy; situations that are not so clear-cut are reviewed by in-house counsel, the CEO, or Board, as appropriate. |
| CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a | The organization pays its highest-paid workers, including the CEO, top management officials, and other officers, in accordance with a salary ceiling that is confirmed annually by the board and was last confirmed in November 2023. This ceiling is subject to adjustment for the increased cost of living associated with the geographical areas in which workers are working and is within the average market salary for workers with comparable levels of expertise and experience. |
| Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b | The organization pays its highest-paid workers, including the CEO, top management officials, and other officers, in accordance with a salary ceiling that is confirmed annually by the board and was last confirmed in November 2023. This ceiling is subject to adjustment for the increased cost of living associated with the geographical areas in which workers are working and is within the average market salary for workers with comparable levels of expertise and experience. |
| Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 | No documents available to the public. |
| Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 | Unrealized derivative gain $3,258,121Cash dividends paid on secondary capital ($4,663,653)Merged equity acquired $79,345.00 |
| Part VII response or note to any other line in Part VII | No director or officer receives compensation for their work as a director, officer or trustee; instead the amount listed in columns (E) and (F) are compensation paid to full-time (40 hours per week) employees of the related organization, Self-Help Services Corporation, which serves as the employer for all the filing organizations workers. |
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