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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 22,970,238 | 41,830,154 | 14,347,314 | 29,586,330 | 26,158,554 | 134,892,590 |
| 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.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 22,970,238 | 41,830,154 | 14,347,314 | 29,586,330 | 26,158,554 | 134,892,590 |
| 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) .. | 45,090,525 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 89,802,065 | |||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 22,970,238 | 41,830,154 | 14,347,314 | 29,586,330 | 26,158,554 | 134,892,590 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 720,254 | 895,168 | 2,574,136 | 3,840,158 | 4,753,650 | 12,783,366 |
| 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 VI.).. | 44,883 | 216,833 | 111,543 | -62,427 | 379,369 | 690,201 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 148,394,361 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 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 on 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 VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024: | ||||
| a From 2019....... | ||||
| b From 2020....... | ||||
| c From 2021....... | ||||
| d From 2022....... | ||||
| e From 2023....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2024..... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6 | VOLUNTEER GOVERNING BOARD OF TRUSTEES PLUS VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND MEMBERS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS. |
| FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2B: | WAGES ARE PAID BY AND REIMBURSED TO SMH HEALTH CARE, INC.(FEIN 59-2620159) |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 | THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS WERE AMENDED AND RESTATED EFFECTIVE MARCH 27, 2025. PREVIOUS ARTICLE V - OFFICERS: SECTION 1. SELECTION. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES NO LATER THAN AT ITS ANNUAL MEETING SHALL ELECT AS OFFICERS: CHAIR, VICE CHAIR, SECRETARY AND TREASURER, AND SUCH OTHER ASSISTANTS OR OFFICERS AS MAY BE DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEE FROM TIME TO TIME. THE TERM FOR THE CHAIR, VICE CHAIR, SECRETARY AND TREASURER SHALL COMMENCE WITH THE FISCAL YEAR UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE VICE CHAIR SHALL ALSO BE ELECTED AS AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PURPOSES OF ACTING IN THE EVENT THAT THE SECRETARY IS UNABLE TO ACT. SECTION 2. TERM, REMOVAL, AND VACANCIES. EACH OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION SHALL HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE OFFICER'S SUCCESSOR IS ELECTED AND QUALIFIED OR UNTIL THE OFFICER'S EARLIER RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL. THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR EACH OFFICER SHALL BE ONE YEAR EXCEPT FOR THE CHAIR WHICH WILL SERVE FOR 2 YEARS. ANY OFFICER ELECTED OR APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY BE REMOVED AT ANY TIME BY AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF THE MAJORITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THEN IN OFFICE. ANY VACANCY OCCURRING IN ANY OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE FILLED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. SECTION 3. CHAIR OF THE BOARD. THE CHAIR SHALL PRESIDE AT ALL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND SHALL SEE THAT ALL ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE COMMUNICATED TO THE OFFICERS FOR IMPLEMENTATION. THE CHAIR SHALL IN CONSULTATION WITH THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE NOMINATE THE VICE CHAIR, TREASURER AND SECRETARY WHO SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE BOARD. THE CHAIR WILL SELECT ALL STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND MAY ALSO ESTABLISH AD HOC COMMITTEES. THE CHAIR SHALL ALSO SUPERVISE THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION IF ANY. SECTION 4. VICE CHAIR. THE VICE CHAIR SHALL SERVE IN THE ABSENCE OF THE CHAIR, OR IN THE EVENT OF HIS INABILITY TO ACT. SECTION 5. SECRETARY. THE SECRETARY OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE SHALL ATTEND ALL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND SHALL RECORD ALL THE PROCEEDINGS THEREOF IN A MINUTE BOOK TO BE KEPT FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE SECRETARY SHALL GIVE, OR CAUSE TO BE GIVEN, ALL NOTICES REQUIRED BY STATUTE, BYLAW OR RESOLUTION, AND SHALL PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR PRESIDENT. THE SECRETARY SHALL HAVE CUSTODY OF THE CORPORATE SEAL OF THE CORPORATION. SECTION 6. TREASURER. THE TREASURER SHALL CHAIR THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WHICH WILL PROVIDE OVERALL FISCAL OVERSIGHT. THE CORPORATION'S CHIEF FINANCIAL EMPLOYEE OR DESIGNEE SHALL HAVE THE CUSTODY OF THE CORPORATE FUNDS AND SECURITIES, AND SHALL KEEP FULL AND ACCURATE ACCOUNTS OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS AS WELL AS SHALL DISBURSE FUNDS OF THE CORPORATION AS MAY BE ORDERED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND SHALL RENDER TO THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AT REGULAR MEETINGS, OR WHEN SO REQUIRED, AN ACCOUNT OF ALL TRANSACTIONS AS TREASURER AND OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE CORPORATION. SECTION 7. IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR. THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR SHALL SERVE AS ADVISOR TO THE CHAIR AND SHALL BE A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE TERM OF OFFICE SHALL BE ONE YEAR OR UNTIL THE SITTING CHAIR ROTATES OFF AS CHAIR. PAST CHAIRS MAY BE INVITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AS EX-OFFICIO (NON-VOTING MEMBERS) AND THEIR PRESENCE WILL NOT BE COUNTED IN THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF TRUSTEES ALLOWABLE. IS SUPERSEDED BY AMENDED ARTICLE V - OFFICERS: SECTION 1. SELECTION. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES NO LATER THAN THE LAST MEETING OF ITS FISCAL YEAR SHALL ELECT AS OFFICERS: CHAIR, VICE CHAIR, SECRETARY, AND TREASURER, AND SUCH OTHER ASSISTANTS OR OFFICERS AS MAY BE DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME. THE CHAIR SHALL BE NOMINATED BY THE NOMINATING & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND SHALL BE ELECTED NOT LATER THAN THE MAY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE TERM FOR THE CHAIR, VICE CHAIR, SECRETARY, AND TREASURER SHALL COMMENCE WITH THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE VICE CHAIR SHALL ALSO BE ELECTED AS AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PURPOSES OF ACTING IN THE EVENT THAT THE SECRETARY IS UNABLE TO ACT. SECTION 2. TERM, REMOVAL, AND VACANCIES. EACH OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION SHALL HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE OFFICER'S SUCCESSOR IS ELECTED AND QUALIFIED OR UNTIL THE OFFICER'S EARLIER RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL. THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR EACH OFFICER SHALL BE ONE YEAR, AND EACH OFFICER MAY SERVE NO MORE THAN THREE CONSECUTIVE TERMS. ANY OFFICER ELECTED OR APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY BE REMOVED AT ANY TIME BY AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF THE MAJORITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THEN IN OFFICE. ANY VACANCY OCCURRING IN ANY OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE FILLED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. SECTION 3. CHAIR OF THE BOARD. THE CHAIR SHALL PRESIDE AT ALL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND SHALL SEE THAT ALL ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE COMMUNICATED TO THE OFFICERS FOR IMPLEMENTATION. THE NOMINATING & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CHAIR-ELECT, SHALL NOMINATE THE VICE CHAIR, TREASURER, AND SECRETARY WHO SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE TREASURER SHALL CHAIR THE FINANCE & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE. THE CHAIR WILL SELECT ALL OTHER STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND MAY ALSO ESTABLISH AD HOC COMMITTEES. EACH STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIR MAY SERVE NO MORE THAN THREE CONSECUTIVE TERMS. THE CHAIR SHALL ALSO SUPERVISE THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION IF ANY. SECTION 4. VICE CHAIR. THE VICE CHAIR SHALL SERVE IN THE ABSENCE OF THE CHAIR, OR IN THE EVENT OF THE CHAIR'S INABILITY TO ACT. SECTION 5. SECRETARY. THE SECRETARY OR THE DESIGNEE SELECTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION SHALL ATTEND ALL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND SHALL RECORD AND MAINTAIN THE RECORD OF ALL THE PROCEEDINGS THEREOF. THE SECRETARY SHALL GIVE, OR CAUSE TO BE GIVEN, ALL NOTICES REQUIRED BY STATUTE, BYLAW OR RESOLUTION, AND SHALL PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR PRESIDENT. THE SECRETARY OR THE DESIGNEE SELECTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE CUSTODY OF THE CORPORATE SEAL OF THE CORPORATION. SECTION 6. TREASURER. THE TREASURER SHALL CHAIR THE FINANCE & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE WHICH WILL PROVIDE OVERALL FISCAL OVERSIGHT OF THE CORPORATION. THE PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION OR THE DESIGNEE SELECTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE THE CUSTODY OF THE CORPORATE FUNDS AND SECURITIES, AND SHALL KEEP FULL AND ACCURATE ACCOUNTS OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS AS WELL AS SHALL DISBURSE FUNDS OF THE CORPORATION AS MAY BE ORDERED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND SHALL RENDER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AT REGULAR MEETINGS, OR WHEN SO REQUIRED, AN ACCOUNT OF ALL TRANSACTIONS AS TREASURER AND OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE CORPORATION. SECTION 7. IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR. THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR SHALL SERVE AS ADVISOR TO THE CHAIR AND SHALL BE A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE TERM OF OFFICE SHALL BE UNTIL THE END OF THE TERM OF THE CURRENT CHAIR (INCLUDING UP TO THREE CONSECUTIVE ONE YEAR TERMS). |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECEIVES AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE ENTIRE 990 PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS OF ANY COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS ARE COVERED BY THE POLICY AND ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST WHICH MAY BE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. A PERSON HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST IF THE PERSON IS 1) AN OFFICER OR DIRECTOR OR EMPLOYEE OF AN ORGANIZATION WHICH IS APPLYING FOR OR RECEIVING A GRANT FROM THE FOUNDATION, 2) HAS AN OWNERSHIP OR INVESTMENT INTEREST OF GREATER THAN 5% IN ANY ENTITY WITH WHICH THE FOUNDATION HAS A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, AND/OR 3) HAS A COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT WITH THE FOUNDATION OR WITH ANY ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL WITH WHICH THE FOUNDATION HAS A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. COMPENSATION INCLUDES DIRECT AND INDIRECT REMUNERATION AS WELL AS GIFTS OR FAVORS REASONABLY CONSIDERED NOT INSUBSTANTIAL. THE INTERESTED PERSON IS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE TRUSTEES OR MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. A CONFLICT MAY BE DECLARED BY THE INTERESTED PERSON WITHOUT FURTHER ACTION, OR THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MAY MAKE A DETERMINATION AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS. AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE OR SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING WHILE THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DISCUSSES THE MATTER AND DETERMINE BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED TRUSTEES OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS FOUND TO EXIST, 1) THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MAY APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION WHICH INVOLVES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, OR 2) THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE, BY MAJORITY VOTE, WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE FOUNDATION'S BEST INTEREST AND WHETHER TO PROCEED OR REJECT THE PROPOSAL. DURING THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON THE MATTER, THE INTERESTED PERSON WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL NOT BE PRESENT. A VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR OF ANY COMMITTEE WHO RECEIVED COMPENSATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE FOUNDATION FOR SERVICES IS PRECLUDED FROM VOTING ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO THAT MEMBER'S COMPENSATION. IF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE MEMBER'S RESPONSE, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AS REQUIRED, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE COMPENSATION GUIDELINES ASSIST THE BOARD IN FULFILLING ITS RESPONSIBILITIES TO ACHIEVE THE FOUNDATION'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ACCORDING TO THE MISSION STATEMENT AND UPDATED BY THE STRATEGIC PLAN. THE ALLOCATION OF FINANCIAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES IS DESIGNED FOR THAT PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THE BOARD RECOGNIZES THAT ACHIEVING THE MISSION REQUIRES ATTRACTING, RETAINING AND REWARDING SKILLED EXECUTIVES AND PERSONNEL WITHIN APPROPRIATE GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY GOOD GOVERNANCE PRACTICES. THE BOARD WISHES TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION INCENTIVES THAT ARE COMPETITIVE IN THE MARKETPLACE AND BALANCED BETWEEN SHORT AND LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE DESIGNED TO MOTIVATE AND REWARD MISSION DIRECTED PERFORMANCE. THE GOVERNANCE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FUNCTIONING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND ENSURES THAT AN EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND COMPENSATION PROCESS IS IN PLACE. DUTIES INCLUDE 1) FACILITATE THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE FOUNDATION PRESIDENT. INVITE PERFORMANCE FEEDBACK FROM ALL BOARD MEMBERS. AT AN ANNUAL EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE BOARD, SHARE FEEDBACK, AND REACH CONSENSUS ON OVERALL PERFORMANCE RATING. 2) ANNUALLY RECOMMEND COMPENSATION AND BONUS LEVELS TO THE BOARD FOR THE FOUNDATION PRESIDENT. 3) COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES MUST MEET STANDARDS UNDER IRS INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS REGULATIONS AS THEY APPLY TO DISQUALIFIED PERSONS. THIS INCLUDES THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER KEY STAFF. COMPENSATION, FOR PURPOSES OF INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS, INCLUDES ALL REMUNERATION. ANNUALLY THE FULL BOARD MEETS TO ESTABLISH THE MISSION-ORIENTED STRATEGY FOR THE COMING YEAR AND APPROVE THE ANNUAL PLAN FOR ALLOCATING FINANCIAL RESOURCES. THE STRATEGY WILL BECOME THE BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING PERFORMANCE GOALS FOR THE ORGANIZATION AS A WHOLE AND FOR INDIVIDUALS. THE GOVERNANCE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ESTABLISHES MISSION-ORIENTED PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OVERALL COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY FOR THE COMING YEAR BASED ON THE STRATEGY AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES. THE BOARD HAS DETERMINED THAT MERIT INCREASES AND BONUSES ARE BASED ON PERFORMANCE IN ACHIEVING THE FOUNDATION'S OBJECTIVES TO FULFILL THE MISSION AND STRATEGIC PLAN. THE BOARD HAS ALSO SET A GOAL THAT ALL STAFF, INCLUDING EXECUTIVES, RECEIVE MARKET COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION INCLUDING BENEFITS. THE PRESIDENT OR DESIGNEE EVALUATES EACH STAFF MEMBER DURING THE ANNUAL PLANNING PROCESS AND COMPENSATION IS ADJUSTED BASED ON PERFORMANCE, THE BOARD APPROVED ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, AND THE MARKET BASED SALARY POINT FOR THAT POSITION. THE PRESIDENT HAS PARAMETERS FOR TOTAL COMPENSATION PAID TO STAFF BASED ON THE BOARD APPROVED ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND IS REQUIRED TO INFORM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHENEVER COMPENSATION WILL EXCEED THOSE PARAMETERS. THE GOVERNANCE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE EVALUATES THE PRESIDENT ANNUALLY AT THE END OF THE EACH FISCAL YEAR AND DETERMINES THE ANNUAL RATING BASED ON PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVEMENT OF GOALS AND COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR LIKE POSITIONS IN SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. TO MEET THE REASONABLE STANDARD OF THE IRS, THE FOUNDATION HAS IDENTIFIED A GROUP OF ORGANIZATIONS MOST COMPARABLE TO THE FOUNDATION IN TERMS OF REVENUES AND THEIR SOURCES, SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES, MISSION, QUALITY OF STAFF THEY RECRUIT AND PUBLIC PROMINENCE. THE TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR THE CEOS OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS IS USED TO DETERMINE REASONABLENESS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT 585,750. UNREALIZED GAIN ON PERPETUAL TRUSTS 71,435. NET INVESTMENT (INCOME) LOSS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE K-1'S RECEIVED -304,099. ADJUSTMENT BAD DEBT RESERVE -159,749. RETURN OF GRANT FUNDS 223,384. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C AUDIT REVIEW PROCESS | THE AUDIT REVIEW PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 8 | DURING THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, THE FOUNDATION CHANGED ITS ACCOUNTING POLICY RELATED TO THE RECOGNITION OF GRANTS PAYABLE AND THE CORRESPONDING GRANT EXPENSE. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 WERE RETROSPECTIVELY ADJUSTED TO REFLECT THE NEW ACCOUNTING POLICY FOR ALL PERIODS PRESENTED. THE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF THE CHANGE RESULTED IN AN INCREASE TO OPENING NET ASSETS OF $9,470,041 AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2023. IN ADDITION, THE CHANGE RESULTED IN A DECREASE IN THE CHANGE IN NET ASSETS OF $1,623,330 FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AMOUNTS HAVE BEEN RESTATED. |
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