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        <ExplanationTxt>The organization works with its independent accounting firm to prepare Form 990. Next, key staff and the Finance Committee, composed of board members and community volunteers, for review and discuss Form 990. Finally, it is provided to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors before filing.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Employees: Upon hire, all employees acknowledge having read and understood the conflict of interest policy. Those personnel policies which require any notification changes (personal information, conflict of interest, etc.) are highlighted annually during an all-staff meeting. Employees must notify their supervisors of any potential conflict; supervisors then meet with HR staff to determine whether a conflict (actual or perceived) exists and what appropriate action must be taken. Directors: Board members annually acknowledge that they have read and understood the conflict of interest policy. They must notify the President &amp; CEO of a conflict (actual or perceived) and refrain from voting on decisions associated with a potential conflict of interest at board meetings.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Board Chair conducts the annual performance review for the President &amp; CEO. External compensation surveys and other market data are considered in setting compensation. The Executive Committee approves merit-based and market rate adjustments. Performance reviews are conducted annually for all other officers and employees. A merit pool amount is approved annually by the Board of Directors, and merit is awarded according to performance ratings. In addition, the agency participates in a market survey of compensation for nonprofit organizations every two years. Results from this survey and other market data sources are reviewed by a committee of the Board of Directors and the HR Department. Salary adjustments are made as necessary to remain competitive with peer agencies, and a committee approves these adjustments of the Board of Directors.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Available upon request and through national and local bodies providing public information including Guidestar and DonorHouston.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, line 11g</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Contract services: Program service expenses 1,170,318. Management and general expenses 138,758. Fundraising expenses 48,903. Total expenses 1,357,979. Professional fees: Program service expenses 12,000. Management and general expenses 7,620. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 19,620. Contract training: Program service expenses 305,781. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 305,781. Payroll service: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 55,616. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 55,616.</ExplanationTxt>
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