2022-08-10T16:21:19-05:00 2021-12-31 560727655 CANNON & COMPANY LLP 2160 COUNTRY CLUB RD WINSTONSALEM NC 271044208 990 2021-01-01 581454715 RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE PIEDMONT TRIAD INC RONA 3367230228 419 S HAWTHORNE RD WINSTONSALEM NC 27103 CHARLES W KRAFT CHIEF EXEC OFFICER 3367230228 2022-08-10 true CHARLES KRAFT XXX-XX-XXXX TONY M HARRIS JR P00224272 3367250635 2022-08-10 2021 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z CHARLES W KRAFT 419 S HAWTHORNE ROAD WINSTONSALEM NC 27103 3908939 false X WWW.RMHCPT.ORG X 1981 NC THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE PIEDMONT TRIAD, INC. PROVIDES A "HOME AWAY FROM HOME," IN OUR HOUSE AND FAMILY ROOMS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE IN OUR COMMUNITY. 29 29 23 300 0 2126841 1809085 10068 7488 300994 1065006 48887 91730 2486790 2973309 0 0 799440 886309 96352 117094 322977 754902 930907 1650694 1934310 836096 1038999 15659740 17158539 140836 68911 15518904 17089628 X THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE PIEDMONT TRIAD, INC. 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FAMILIES ARE ASKED FOR A RENTAL DONATION OF 10.00 PER NIGHT, WHICH CAN BE WAIVED IF NECESSARY AS 83% OF OUR GUESTS CANNOT PAY THIS SMALL FEE. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE COST TO OPERATE EACH ROOM AND THE AMOUNT PAID BY OUR FAMILIES IS FUNDED BY COMMUNITY DONATIONS. CIVIC GROUPS, CHURCHES AND INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE HOUSE. IN-KIND GOODS WORTH THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ARE DONATED TO THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE EACH YEAR. THESE DONATIONS ALLOW THE HOUSE TO ENHANCE THE SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE FAMILIES AND TO REDUCE EXPENDITURES IN PROGRAM, ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDRAISING AREAS. SOME EXAMPLES OF MAJOR IN- KIND GIFTS INCLUDE YARD WORK AND LANDSCAPING, 390 RESTAURANT CATERED MEALS FUNDED BY DONORS UNDER COVID PROTOCOLS, SOFT DRINKS, FOOD, LAUNDRY SERVICE, TOYS, AND PAPER GOODS. AS COVID RESTRICTIONS EASED, 96 VOLUNTEERS GIVING 744 HOURS TO SUPPORT THE STAFF AND FAMILIES IN THE HOUSE ON A REGULAR BASIS BY ASSISTING IN MEAL PREPARATION,GUEST RELATIONS,SPECIAL EVENTS, OFFICE AND HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES. ADDITIONALLY, 1000+ MEMBERS OF THE FRIENDS OF THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AND OVER 300 VOLUNTEERS ARE INVOLVED IN PROMOTING THE HOUSE AND IMPLEMENTING THE HOUSE'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISING PROJECTS: SPORT-A- SHIRT, SHARE-A-NIGHT,GOLF TOURNAMENT, CHARACTER BREAKFAST AND LUMINARY SALES. 216846 THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE PIEDMONT TRIAD, INC. OPERATES THREE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOMS, ONE LOCATED ON THE SIXTH FLOOR OF BRENNER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ONE ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER,AND ONE LOCATED ON THE SIXTH FLOOR OF MOSES H. CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. THE FAMILY ROOMS OFFER THE DAY SERVICES OF THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE WITHIN THE WALLS OF THE HOSPITAL. COMFORTABLE SEATING AREAS, A KITCHEN STOCKED WITH COMPLIMENTARY SNACKS, AND COMPUTERS WITH INTERNET ACCESS ARE AMONG THE AMENITIES PROVIDED. THE ROOMS ARE OPEN TO ANY FAMILY WITH A HOSPITALIZED PEDIATRIC PATIENT. AS THE PANDEMIC EASED, ALL THREE FAMILY ROOMS WERE OPENED BY SEPTEMBER 2021. TOTAL VOLUNTEERS OF 105 GAVE 4,512 HOURS TO STAFF THE FAMILY ROOMS. IN 2021 AFTER RE-OPENING, THE FAMILY ROOMS WELCOMED 4,206 VISITORS FROM 49 NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES AND 10 OTHER STATES. 181690 RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE PIEDMONT TRIAD, INC. FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, AND REFERRAL SERVICES NECESSARY TO PROMOTE THE WELL BEING OF THE WHOLE FAMILY. THE PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES ADJUST TO THEIR CHILD'S ILLNESS BY OFFERING SERVICES THAT ENRICH PARENTING AND COPING SKILLS. SUPPORT SERVICES ARE OFFERED THROUGH DAILY VISITS WITH FAMILIES AT THE HOSPITAL BY THE FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER AND VOLUNTEERS, INFORMAL SUPPORT GROUPS, RELAXATION AND STRESS MANAGEMENT SESSIONS, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR SIBLINGS, FAMILY MEMBER BIRTHDAYS, HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, PET THERAPY, AND BINGO. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING, PARENTING WORKSHOPS, AND QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSIONS WITH DOCTORS. ALSO AVAILABLE IS A FAMILY RESOURCE LIBRARY WITH BOOKS, VIDEOS, A COMPUTER FOR DOING RESEARCH OR SIMPLY CHECKING EMAILS, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND FACILITIES, AND ASSISTANCE WITH ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES IS AVAILABLE. THE PANDEMIC CLOSED THE PORTION OF THE PROGRAM PROVIDED BY VOLUNTEERS. OUR FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER PROVIDED SUPPORT SERVICES TO GUEST FAMILIES ONE-ON-ONE VIA PERSONAL CARE KITS. 132988 IN 2021 RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE PIEDMONT TRIAD, INC. MAINTAINED A HYBRID HOSPITALITY CART PROGRAM TO SERVE: (1) PARENTS THAT ARE RELUCTANT TO LEAVE THEIR CHILD'S BEDSIDE AND/OR (2) MOTHERS-TO-BE THAT ARE RECEIVING ANTEPARTUM CARE AT HOSPITAL PRIOR TO BIRTH OF A CHILD WITH MEDICAL CHALLENGES AND (3)FAMILIES RECEIVING SERVICES AT A HOSPITAL TOO SMALL TO SUPPORT A RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM. OUR THREE HOSPITALITY CARTS: ONE EACH IN THE ANTEPARTUM WINGS OF THE WAKE FOREST BAPTIST HEALTH BRENNER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER AND ONE IN THE MATERNITY SUITES OF RANDOLPH HEALTH WERE NOT PERMITTED TO OPERATE DURING THE PANDEMIC. HOWEVER, OUR STAFF PROVIDED SNACK BAGS/ PERSONAL CARE KITS TO BE DISTRIBUTED BY HOSPITAL STAFF. 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SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X INCOME TAX STATUSTHE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. HOWEVER, INCOME, IF ANY, FROM CERTAIN ACTIVITIES NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX- EXEMPT PURPOSE IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION QUALIFIES FOR THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A) AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION OTHER THAN A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(2). THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S FORMS 990, RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX, FOR 2021, 2020 AND 2019 ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY ARE FILED. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D USE OF LEASED VEHICLE 8,645 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B SPECIAL EVENTS -COST OF DIRECT BENEFIT TO DONORS -86,826 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D USE OF LEASED VEHICLE 8,645 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 4B SPECIAL EVENTS- COST OF DIRECT BENEFIT TO DONORS -86,826 X X X X X true TRUE SENSE MARKETING COMMERCE DRIVE FREEDOM PA 15042 MAIL SOLIC false 218985 117094 101891 218985 117094 101891 NC AK AL AR CA CO CT DC FL GA HI IL KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC TN TX UT VA WA WI WV VA AZ PA WI WV SPORT A SHIRT 161147 106507 54640 155 25884 GOLF TOURNAMENT 131009 98200 32809 29110 9169 2 139575 51198 88377 610 2858 19040 431731 255905 175826 610 32123 54093 86826 89000 SCHEDULE G, PART IV SCHEDULE G, PART 1, LINE 2B, COL (III)- CUSTODY ARRANGEMENT WITH TRUE SENSE MARKETING: CONTRIBUTIONS, THE RESULT OF TRUE SENSE MARKETING MAIL SOLICITATIONS, ARE MAILED DIRECTLY TO AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR, DIRECT MAIL PROCESSORS (DMP). ON A WEEKLY BASIS, DMP RECORDS ALL DONATIONS AND SUBSEQUENTLY DEPOSITS THEM INTO THE BANK ACCOUNT OF RMHCPT. TRUE SENSE MARKETING RECONCILES THE DEPOSIT REPORTS TO THE DONATION REPORTS AND EMAILS THE DONATION REPORT TO RMHCPT. MONTHLY BANK STATEMENT IS MAILED DIRECTLY TO RMHCPT EACH MONTH. BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2016. RMHCPT ENGAGED THE SERVICES OF TRUE SENSE MARKETING, A PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING CONSULTING FIRM, TO ASSIST IN ESTABLISHING A DIRECT MAIL DONATION PROGRAM. THE NATURE OF THIS TYPE OF PROGRAM IS SUCH THAT THE TIME FRAME FOR RECEIPT OF A MAJOR INDIVIDUAL DONATION MAY BE YEARS IN THE FUTURE. THEREFORE, AN ANNUAL SNAPSHOT OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS RAISED THROUGH THIS ACTIVITY MAY NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM. RMHCPT WILL DEVELOP A NUMBER OF DONOR PROSPECTS FOR FUTURE GIFTS FROM THE INITIATION OF THIS PROGRAM. WE BELIEVE THIS ACTIVITY IS IMPORTANT TO FUTURE OPERATIONAL FUNDING REQUIREMENTS WHICH WILL ALLOW US TO REMAIN FINANCIALLY SOUND. SCHEDULE G, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 3 CONTINUED - WISCONSIN, WEST VIRGINIA SEE SCHEDULE G SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION WORKSHEET X 66267 X 4 6675 X 6 15292 X 240 68031 false true true SCHEDULE M, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 32B PART1 LINE 32B THIRD PARTY USED TO PROCESS NON CASH CONTRIBUTIONS. THIRD PARTY HIRED BY ORGANIZATION TO SELL NON CASH CONTRIBUTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTED ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 WITH AUTOMOTIVE RECOVERY SERVICES, INC (DBA INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS(IAA)), A PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISER/SOLICITOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROCESSING ANY TYPE OF VEHICLES (CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES, BOATS, TRACTORS, TRAILERS) DONATED TO THE ORGANIZATION. ON APRIL 23, 2021, THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED VENDORS FOR THIS SERVICE TO CHARITABLE ADULT RIDES & SERVICES, INC (CARS).IAA (1/1-4/22/2021), NOW CARS (4/23-12/31/2021) PICKS UP VEHICLE, THEN TAKES TO AUCTION, SENDS APPROPRIATE PAPERWORK TO DONOR, DEDUCTS THEIR FEES AND REMITS NET PROCEEDS TO ORGANIZATION WITH DETAILS OF VEHICLE DONATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR DONORS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE PIEDMONT TRIAD, INC. OWNS AND OPERATES A 36-BEDROOM FACILITY THAT PROVIDES TEMPORARY LODGING FOR FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN WHO MUST LEAVE THEIR HOME COMMUNITY TO SEEK MEDICAL CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN. MOST CHILDREN ARE PATIENTS AT BRENNER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST AND NOVANT HEALTH CENTER, ALTHOUGH ANY MEDICAL FACILITY IN OUR SERVICE AREA MAY REFER PATIENTS. MORE THAN A PLACE TO STAY, THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OFFERS ITS GUESTS CHEERFUL BEDROOMS, NOURISHING HOME-COOKED MEALS, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, PARKING, AREAS FOR RECREATION, AND THE SUPPORT OF A PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND OTHER GUESTS IN SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES. IN 2021, IN SPITE OF COVID, THE HOUSE SERVED 573 FAMILIES FROM 49 NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES, AND 11 OTHER STATES. FAMILIES ARE ASKED FOR A RENTAL DONATION OF 10.00 PER NIGHT, WHICH CAN BE WAIVED IF NECESSARY AS 83% OF OUR GUESTS CANNOT PAY THIS SMALL FEE. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE COST TO OPERATE EACH ROOM AND THE AMOUNT PAID BY OUR FAMILIES IS FUNDED BY COMMUNITY DONATIONS. CIVIC GROUPS, CHURCHES AND INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE HOUSE. IN-KIND GOODS WORTH THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ARE DONATED TO THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE EACH YEAR. THESE DONATIONS ALLOW THE HOUSE TO ENHANCE THE SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE FAMILIES AND TO REDUCE EXPENDITURES IN PROGRAM, ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDRAISING AREAS. SOME EXAMPLES OF MAJOR IN- KIND GIFTS INCLUDE YARD WORK AND LANDSCAPING, 390 RESTAURANT CATERED MEALS FUNDED BY DONORS UNDER COVID PROTOCOLS, SOFT DRINKS, FOOD, LAUNDRY SERVICE, TOYS, AND PAPER GOODS. AS COVID RESTRICTIONS EASED, 96 VOLUNTEERS GIVING 744 HOURS TO SUPPORT THE STAFF AND FAMILIES IN THE HOUSE ON A REGULAR BASIS BY ASSISTING IN MEAL PREPARATION,GUEST RELATIONS,SPECIAL EVENTS, OFFICE AND HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES. ADDITIONALLY, 1000+ MEMBERS OF THE FRIENDS OF THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AND OVER 300 VOLUNTEERS ARE INVOLVED IN PROMOTING THE HOUSE AND IMPLEMENTING THE HOUSE'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISING PROJECTS: SPORT-A- SHIRT, SHARE-A-NIGHT,GOLF TOURNAMENT, CHARACTER BREAKFAST AND LUMINARY SALES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE PIEDMONT TRIAD, INC. OPERATES THREE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOMS, ONE LOCATED ON THE SIXTH FLOOR OF BRENNER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ONE ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER,AND ONE LOCATED ON THE SIXTH FLOOR OF MOSES H. CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. THE FAMILY ROOMS OFFER THE DAY SERVICES OF THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE WITHIN THE WALLS OF THE HOSPITAL. COMFORTABLE SEATING AREAS, A KITCHEN STOCKED WITH COMPLIMENTARY SNACKS, AND COMPUTERS WITH INTERNET ACCESS ARE AMONG THE AMENITIES PROVIDED. THE ROOMS ARE OPEN TO ANY FAMILY WITH A HOSPITALIZED PEDIATRIC PATIENT. AS THE PANDEMIC EASED, ALL THREE FAMILY ROOMS WERE OPENED BY SEPTEMBER 2021. TOTAL VOLUNTEERS OF 105 GAVE 4,512 HOURS TO STAFF THE FAMILY ROOMS. IN 2021 AFTER RE-OPENING, THE FAMILY ROOMS WELCOMED 4,206 VISITORS FROM 49 NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES AND 10 OTHER STATES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE PIEDMONT TRIAD, INC. FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, AND REFERRAL SERVICES NECESSARY TO PROMOTE THE WELL BEING OF THE WHOLE FAMILY. THE PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES ADJUST TO THEIR CHILD'S ILLNESS BY OFFERING SERVICES THAT ENRICH PARENTING AND COPING SKILLS. SUPPORT SERVICES ARE OFFERED THROUGH DAILY VISITS WITH FAMILIES AT THE HOSPITAL BY THE FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER AND VOLUNTEERS, INFORMAL SUPPORT GROUPS, RELAXATION AND STRESS MANAGEMENT SESSIONS, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR SIBLINGS, FAMILY MEMBER BIRTHDAYS, HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, PET THERAPY, AND BINGO. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING, PARENTING WORKSHOPS, AND QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSIONS WITH DOCTORS. ALSO AVAILABLE IS A FAMILY RESOURCE LIBRARY WITH BOOKS, VIDEOS, A COMPUTER FOR DOING RESEARCH OR SIMPLY CHECKING EMAILS, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND FACILITIES, AND ASSISTANCE WITH ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES IS AVAILABLE. THE PANDEMIC CLOSED THE PORTION OF THE PROGRAM PROVIDED BY VOLUNTEERS. OUR FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER PROVIDED SUPPORT SERVICES TO GUEST FAMILIES ONE-ON-ONE VIA PERSONAL CARE KITS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D IN 2021 RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE PIEDMONT TRIAD, INC. MAINTAINED A HYBRID HOSPITALITY CART PROGRAM TO SERVE: (1) PARENTS THAT ARE RELUCTANT TO LEAVE THEIR CHILD'S BEDSIDE AND/OR (2) MOTHERS-TO-BE THAT ARE RECEIVING ANTEPARTUM CARE AT HOSPITAL PRIOR TO BIRTH OF A CHILD WITH MEDICAL CHALLENGES AND (3)FAMILIES RECEIVING SERVICES AT A HOSPITAL TOO SMALL TO SUPPORT A RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM. OUR THREE HOSPITALITY CARTS: ONE EACH IN THE ANTEPARTUM WINGS OF THE WAKE FOREST BAPTIST HEALTH BRENNER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER AND ONE IN THE MATERNITY SUITES OF RANDOLPH HEALTH WERE NOT PERMITTED TO OPERATE DURING THE PANDEMIC. HOWEVER, OUR STAFF PROVIDED SNACK BAGS/ PERSONAL CARE KITS TO BE DISTRIBUTED BY HOSPITAL STAFF. A COMBINED TOTAL OF 4060 SNACK BAG/ PERSONAL CARE KITS WERE PROVIDED, SERVING 1,014 FAMILIES AND MOTHERS TO BE SPREAD OVER THE THREE HOSPITALS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 THE FRIENDS OF THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE IS AN AUXILARY ORGANIZATION OF RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE PIEDMONT TRIAD FOR WHICH MEMBERS PAY DUES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A THE MEMBERS OF FRIENDS OF RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE ELECT THE PRESIDENT OF THE FRIENDS OF RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE. FOLLOWING THEIR SERVICE AS PRESIDENT, IN THEIR ROLE AS IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT, THEY SERVE ON THE BOARD OF RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE PIEDMONT TRIAD AND HAVE VOTING RIGHTS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THOROUGHLY REVIEW THE FORM 990 AND AFTERWARDS THE FORM 990 IS EMAILED TO BOARD MEMBERS FOR COMMENTS BEFORE FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ANNUALLY, EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND BOARD COMMITTEES SIGNS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. THEY ARE FILED WITH THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WHO REVIEWS EACH ONE TO DETERMINE IF THERE ARE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS THAT MIGHT INFLUENCE DECISION MAKING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER POSITION, THE BOARD DESIGNATES THE BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE TO GATHER BOARD COMMENTS AND COMPARABLE DATA AND TO RECOMMEND COMPENSATION BASED UPON THIS DATA AND COMPARABILITY FACTORS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE SIZE OF THE ORGANIZATION, THE GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE EMPLOYEE'S LENGTH OF SERVICE. THE BOARD DESIGNATES THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE COMMENTS AND THE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND TO SET THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES AND SUBMITS COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS. THE ANNUAL BUDGET IS APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD. SALARY AND WAGE RANGES FOR ALL STAFF POSITIONS ARE REVIEWED BY A PAID INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY AT LEAST EVERY FIVE YEARS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND OFFICE UPON REQUEST. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE AT THE ORGANIZATIONS'S OFFICE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 USE OF LEASED VEHICLE 8,645 SPECIAL EVENTS -COST OF DIRECT BENEFIT TO DONORS 86,826 USE OF LEASED VEHICLE -8,645 SPECIAL EVENTS- COST OF DIRECT BENEFIT TO DONORS -86,826