2020-11-14T09:32:30-06:00 2019-12-31 271728945 PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES LLP 500 MAMARONECK AVENUE HARRISON NY 105281633 990 2019-01-01 133477015 HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC HOPE 9146364010 50 WASHINGTON AVE NEW ROCHELLE NY 10801 WALTER RITZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9146364010 2020-11-14 1 GARRETT M HIGGINS P00543209 9143818900 2020-11-13 24.190.81.120 2020-11-14 09:32:26 ES P DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709 9616F4B14A694591D1E716C270910E6FA5556DA3 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z WALTER RITZ 50 WASHINGTON AVE NEW ROCHELLE NY 10801 2155081 0 X HTTP://HOPECOMMUNITYSERVICES.ORG/ X 1988 NY THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP THOSE IN NEED THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A SOUP KITCHEN, FOOD PANTRY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM AND FOUR HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR THE HOMELESS. 20 20 14 300 0 0 1719811 2086302 58015 53357 1745 1742 -9904 2245 1769667 2143646 922558 1223762 0 0 592195 548395 0 0 84201 263446 345570 1778199 2117727 -8532 25919 431117 488685 40922 72571 390195 416114 X HOPE ("HELP OUR PEOPLE EAT") COMMUNITY SERVICES IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, NON-SECTARIAN ORGANIZATION SERVING THE PEOPLE OF NEW ROCHELLE AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, WITHIN A SPIRITUAL, ECUMENICAL DIMENSION. HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED:- A WARM, INVITING ATMOSPHERE OF PERSONAL AND RESPECTFUL SERVICE TO THE DISADVANTAGED OF THIS COMMUNITY FOR THE NEEDS OF BODY, MIND, HEART, AND SPIRIT.HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES CHALLENGED ITS CLIENTS TO ACHIEVE:- PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY- HEALTHY SELF-SUFFICIENCY- A FULLER APPRECIATION OF THEIR DIGNITY AND SELF-WORTH- RECOGNITION OF THE INTERDEPENDENCE OF THEMSELVES AND OTHERS.HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED ITS SERVICES IN AN UNBIASED AND NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER. 0 0 999917 790050 FOOD PROGRAM - SEE SCHEDULE OSOUP KITCHENHOPE'S SOUP KITCHEN PROVIDES A WELL-BALANCED HOT MEAL TO CLIENTS 52 WEEKS A YEAR EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY AND THE LAST TWO MONDAYS OF EACH MONTH. OUR DOORS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AT 2 PM FOR SNACKS AND BEVERAGES. AT 5 PM WE SERVE A HOT MEAL INCLUDING FRESH SALAD, SOUP, A MAIN COURSE WITH FRESH VEGETABLES, BREAD AND BUTTER, POTATOES, RICE OR PASTA AND DESERT. WE ALSO SERVE SPECIAL HOLIDAY MEALS AND, WHEN AVAILABLE DISTRIBUTE FRESH PRODUCE. IN ADDITION, THE SOUP KITCHEN OPENS AT 9 AM AND STAYS OPEN UNTIL 7 PM FOR OUR HOMELESS RESOURCE CENTER (HRC) CLIENTS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. THE HRC CLIENTS ARE SERVED BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER AS WELL AS SNACKS AND BEVERAGES THROUGHOUT THE DAY. HOPE'S SOUP KITCHEN HAS BECOME A UNIQUE COMMUNITY WHERE BIRTHDAYS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS ARE CELEBRATED BY THE VOLUNTEERS AND CLIENTS. IT HAS BECOME A REFUGE FOR THE HOMELESS OF NEW ROCHELLE. THE SOUP KITCHEN IS ALSO A POINT OF ENTRY FOR ALL OF OUR OTHER PROGRAMS.FOOD PANTRYHOPE'S FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES BAGGED GROCERIES TO THE POOREST RESIDENTS OF NEW ROCHELLE. HOPE HAS BEEN PROVIDING FOR THOSE IN NEED FOR 35 YEARS. PEOPLE LEARN ABOUT THE PROGRAM BY WORD OF MOUTH, AND THROUGH OUR FLYERS AND BROCHURES THAT ARE DISTRIBUTED THROUGHOUT NEW ROCHELLE. OUR CLIENTS INCLUDE SENIOR CITIZENS EXISTING ON A FIXED INCOME, PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHALLENGES, PEOPLE IN RECOVERY, WORKING POOR FAMILIES, IMMIGRANTS, NEWLY UNEMPLOYED AND THE HOMELESS. THE GROCERY BAGS DISTRIBUTED ENABLE STRUGGLING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO REALLOCATE A PORTION OF THEIR LIMITED INCOME TO THE HIGH COST OF HOUSING IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY. LAST YEAR MORE THAN 700 CHILDREN REGISTERED IN OUR PANTRY RELIED ON HOPE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE NUTRITION FOR THEIR GROWING BODIES AND MINDS. WITHOUT HOPE'S ASSISTANCE, OUR CLIENTS WOULD FACE THE TERRIBLE CHOICE OF FOOD OR SHELTER. OUR SENIORS WOULD HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN MUCH NEEDED MEDICATION AND FOOD. WE PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED BAGS FOR PEOPLE ON A MEDICALLY RESTRICTED DIET SUCH AS LOW SODIUM OR LOW SUGAR. WE PROVIDE NON-COOKING BAGS FOR THOSE CLIENTS WHO HAVE NO ACCESS TO COOKING FACILITIES. WE ALSO STRIVE TO ACCOMMODATE THE ETHNIC FOOD PREFERENCES OF OUR DIVERSE POPULATION. IN AN EFFORT TO ASSIST HOME BOUND SENIORS AND OTHER CITIZENS, WE HAVE ARRANGED FOR STAFF FROM THE NEARBY LOW INCOME HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO PICK UP AND DELIVER GROCERIES FOR THOSE PEOPLE. FOR HOLIDAYS WE PROVIDE SOMETHING EXTRA SO THAT OUR CLIENTS CAN ENJOY A HOLIDAY MEAL WITH THEIR FAMILIES OR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS. FOR THANKSGIVING WE GAVE OUT 800 TURKEYS AND ALL THE TRIMMINGS; WE ALSO PARTNER WITH A LOCAL CHURCH WHO DELIVERS A COMPLETE COOKED THANKSGIVING MEAL TO CLIENTS' HOMES. FOR CHRISTMAS WE GAVE OUT HAMS AND TURKEYS, FOR EASTER WE GAVE OUT CHICKENS AND HAM. OUR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED ARE COORDINATED WITH LOCAL CHURCHES, SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS, AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO ASSURE THAT RESIDENTS IN NEED CAN ACCESS THE FOOD REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE FOOD PANTRY SERVES AS A POINT OF ENTRY TO OUR OTHER PROGRAMS. IT IS A MEANS TO IDENTIFY PEOPLE WHO CAN BE ASSISTED THROUGH OUR OUTREACH SERVICES AND SOUP KITCHEN AND HOUSING PROGRAMS. 688016 354048 53357 HOUSING STABILIZATION PROGRAMS - SEE SCHEDULE OHOPE'S HOUSING STABILIZATION PROGRAMS SEEK TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING RENT ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES. IT OPERATES FOUR MAJOR HOUSING PROGRAMS FUNDED THROUGH THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE, WESTCHESTER DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND NEW YORK STATE. ALL THESE PROGRAMS OFFER CRITICAL HOUSING SUPPORT FOR CLIENTS. CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RE-HOUSING INITIATIVE (CNR) IS A PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE HOMELESS RESIDENTS OF WESTCHESTER WHO HAVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM BENEFITS INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEEMED TO BE HOUSING-READY WITH A FOCUS ON HOMELESS VETERANS. IN ADDITION TO PLACING THEM IN HOUSING, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND REFERRALS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. IT IS FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO 14 INDIVIDUALS IN 2019. THIS PROGRAM REVENUE IS $281,153, $213,299 OF WHICH IS FOR LEASING APARTMENTS.THE REFUGE IS A HOUSING PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY FOR LGBTQ YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 25. IT IS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, WHICH MEANS CLIENTS ARE PERMITTED TO STAY IN THE PROGRAM FOR A MAXIMUM OF 18 MONTHS. THE PROGRAM IS PERSON-CENTERED AND EACH CLIENT WILL HAVE A GOAL AND MULTIPLE CASEWORKERS WHO WILL ASSIST IN REACHING THAT GOAL. THE YOUTH WILL BE REFERRED FOR JOB TRAINING, VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COMPLETION OF ANY HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE. WE HAVE FORMED A PARTNERSHIP WITH WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES, CENTER LANE AND THE LOFT. THESE AGENCIES WILL PROVIDE BOTH INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL INTERACTION SKILLS TRAINING FOR THE CLIENTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO 12 INDIVIDUALS IN 2019. THIS PROGRAM REVENUE IS $103,501, $83,200 OF WHICH IS FOR LEASING APARTMENTS.THE HRC (HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER) PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO SHELTER HOMELESS PEOPLE IN THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE. GUESTS ARE ABLE TO UTILIZE HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES DINING ROOM ON WEEKDAYS, WHILE ALSO RECEIVING BREAKFAST LUNCH AND DINNER. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OASIS SHELTER, THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING HOUSING AND MAINTAIN THE NEW ROCHELLE'S TBRA (TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE) PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 250 INDIVIDUALS IN 2019. 83096 COMMUNITY OUTREACH - SEE SCHEDULE OHOPE'S COMMUNITY OUTREACH/SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM (SSP) HELPS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES ACCESS ENTITLEMENTS, FIND JOBS, AND OBTAIN HEALTH CARE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. IT ALSO ASSISTS WITH CITIZENSHIP AND LITERACY CLASSES, IMMIGRATION ISSUES AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ISSUES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES COUNSELING AND SUPPORT TO SINGLE MOTHERS AND WORKS WITH THEM TO PROBLEM SOLVE AND NEGOTIATE THE DAY TO DAY ISSUES RELATED TO HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE SYSTEMS ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN. ADDITIONALLY, SSP PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH CLOTHING, CAR SEATS, BABY FOOD, FORMULA AND DIAPERS. WE OFFER HELP FILLING OUT APPLICATIONS FOR FOOD STAMPS, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID AND INTERFACE WITH THE SCHOOLS AND MEDICAL PROVIDERS ON BEHALF OF NON ENGLISH SPEAKING CLIENTS.THE SSP PROGRAM OFFERS WALK-IN CRISIS INTERVENTION, PROBLEM SOLVING AND REFERRALS TO ALL OF HOPE'S PROGRAMS AS WELL AS REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENT ENTITLEMENTS. 79664 79664 79664 79664 1850693 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 20 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 NY X X WALTER RITZ 9146364010 50 WASHINGTON AVE NEW ROCHELLE NY 10801 CAROLE TROUM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THRU MAY 2019 40.00 X 74646 0 0 WALTER RITZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 63511 0 0 LYNETTE GOLDBERG PRESIDENT 10.00 X X 0 0 0 ALI GREENE VICE PRESIDENT 4.00 X X 0 0 0 EDWARD DORIAN TREASURER 2.25 X X 0 0 0 JIM HENRY SECRETARY 4.00 X X 0 0 0 CAROL BALIK DIRECTOR 0.10 X 0 0 0 CHRISTINE BISKUP DIRECTOR 3.75 X 0 0 0 AMARILYS CORTIJO DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM DAMROW DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 J KEVIN DEVLIN DIRECTOR 2.25 X 0 0 0 KATHY DOSCHER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 FRANCES SHAHAR DIRECTOR 0.10 X 0 0 0 SHIRIN STEIN DIRECTOR 2.75 X 0 0 0 ERNEST WONG DIRECTOR 1.25 X 0 0 0 JOHN FARRIS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 IRIS FREED DIRECTOR 4.00 X 0 0 0 RYAN KAHN DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 DAVID KIES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DOROTHY MEEHAN DIRECTOR 0.75 X 0 0 0 AUGUSTA MELENDEZ DIRECTOR 1.25 X 0 0 0 DAVID SCHUCK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MATTHEW ZIMMERMAN DIRECTOR, THRU MARCH 2019 5.00 X 0 0 0 138157 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 600 99047 647210 1339445 911475 2086302 RENTAL INCOME: CLIENTS 900099 53357 53357 53357 1742 1742 13680 99047 11435 2245 2245 2143646 53357 0 3987 1223762 1223762 138157 109029 10140 18988 304275 240125 22329 41821 70750 55834 5192 9724 35213 27789 2584 4840 47575 47575 42830 19425 23405 10983 10983 74969 74969 2904 1779 1125 7586 7586 12226 12226 FOOD AND SUPPLIES 93004 93004 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 19556 19556 OTHER DIRECT EXPENSE 19481 14662 4819 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 10447 4977 5470 4009 4009 2117727 1850693 182833 84201 86994 106887 193225 194681 132496 141281 13975 1635 253108 208907 4427 44201 431117 488685 40922 72571 40922 72571 X 387585 413504 2610 2610 390195 416114 431117 488685 25919 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1059226 1354847 1723256 1719811 2086302 7943442 1059226 1354847 1723256 1719811 2086302 7943442 7943442 1734 1322 1109 1745 1742 7652 2245 2245 1896 1896 7955235 207301 0.99850 0.99130 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE - 2016 AMOUNT: $ 1,896. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 120091 120091 0 133017 88816 44201 44201 X 2143646 0 2143646 0 2143646 2117727 0 2117727 0 2117727 PART X, LINE 2: HOPE RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF TAX POSITIONS ONLY WHEN THEY ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT HOPE HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE. HOPE IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATIONS BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING JURISDICTIONS FOR PERIODS PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31, 2016. ANNUAL GALA 112727 99047 13680 8867 2568 112727 99047 13680 8867 2568 11435 2245 1 IN TOTAL, 14 PEOPLE HAVE RECEIVED CNR RENTAL ASSISTANCE 14 223689 DONATED MEALS, SOUP KITCHEN 93256 571089 COST FOOD FOR FAMILIES IN NEED DONATED FOOD THROUGH FOOD PANTRY 226908 201289 COST FOOD FOR FAMILIES IN NEED IN TOTAL, 12 PEOPLE HAVE RECEIVED LGBTQ RENTAL ASSISTANCE 12 89595 IN TOTAL, 48 PEOPLE HAVE RECEIVED STEPH RENTAL ASSISTANCE 48 40764 DONATED BACKPACKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, WINTER COATS, HATS, GLOVES, SCARVES, TOYS 1581 79664 COST BACKPACKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, WINTER COATS, HATS, GLOVES, SCARVES, TOYS DONATED FOOD - SUMMER OF HOPE 6457 17672 COST FOOD FOR FAMILIES IN NEED PART I, LINE 2: CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE REFUGE INITIATIVE: TWO EXCEL SPREADSHEETS HAVE BEEN CREATED TO MONITOR THE MONTHLY AND OVERALL TOTAL SPENT ON EACH CLIENT. IN ADDITION TO THE SPREADSHEETS, EACH CLIENT IS ENTERED INTO THE HMIS DATABASE WHICH IS UPDATED MONTHLY. HMIS TRACKS THE CLIENT'S TOTALS INDIVIDUALLY AND THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE GRANT SPENT. HMIS ALSO TRACKS THE NUMBER OF MONTHS A CLIENT RECEIVES ASSISTANCE, TO ENSURE A CLIENT DOES NOT GO OVER THE MAXIMUM 18 MONTHS ALLOWED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. ALL PAYMENTS ARE MAILED DIRECTLY TO THE LANDLORD. ALL CLIENTS HAVE TO MEET THE FEDERAL AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAM; IF A CLIENT HAS MET THOSE REQUIREMENTS THEY CAN RECEIVE ASSISTANCE. THE GRANT FOR THIS PROGRAM IS VERY SPECIFIC AS TO THE POPULATION IT TARGETS. TO QUALIFY THE INDIVIDUAL MUST BE HOMELESS, RESIDE IN A SHELTER, AND IDENTIFY AS LGBT PLUS. THE GRANT IS A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR YOUTH AGES 18-24. THE RECIPIENT IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY ANY RENT, THE GRANT PAYS THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENT. STEPH GRANTS ARE PAID TO ASSIST CLIENTS WITH RENT. THE PAYMENTS ARE ISSUED AND SENT DIRECTLY TO THE LANDLORD. SOUP KITCHEN AND FOOD PANTRY: THERE ARE NO REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING MEALS, ANYONE WHO COMES TO THE SOUP KITCHEN GETS A MEAL. IN THE FOOD PANTRY PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER. THEIR INCOME MUST MEET FEDERAL GUIDELINES FOR LOW INCOME. SUMMER OF HOPE IS A PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM WITH THE NEW ROCHELLE PARK AND RECS DEPARTMENT AND YOUTH BUREAU THAT PROVIDES FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCHES TO SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NEW ROCHELLE DURING SUMMER BREAK. X 64614 COST X 1 13718 AVG SELLING PRICE X 65 833143 COST 0 0 0 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): COLUMN (B) REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC. HAS ITS FORM 990 PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND HAS ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING REVIEW PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION REPORTED IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE. WHEN THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN PREPARED, REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND IS READY TO BE FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, IT IS ELECTRONICALLY SENT TO THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR APPROVAL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THIS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY ("POLICY") IS ADOPTED FOR HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. (THE "CORPORATION") IN ORDER TO ASSURE: (I) A UNIFORM CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR COVERED PERSONS (AS DEFINED BELOW) AND (II) EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND DECISION MAKING REGARDING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. AS USED IN THIS POLICY, THE TERM "COVERED PERSON" REFERS TO (A) DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION; AND (B) EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, OR OTHER PERSONS WHO MAY BE IN A POSITION TO EXERCISE SUBSTANTIAL INFLUENCE OVER THE CORPORATION'S AFFAIRS. COVERED PERSONS SHALL COMPLETE THE QUESTIONNAIRE CONCERNING FINANCIAL INTEREST INITIALLY UPON THEIR START DATE WITH THE CORPORATION, THEN ANNUALLY, AND ON CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES, WHICH SHALL BE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR A COMMITTEE THEREOF. EACH COVERED PERSON SHALL PROMPTLY DISCLOSE, PRIOR OR IMMEDIATELY UPON BECOMING AWARE OF ANY CONTEMPLATED TRANSACTION, AGREEMENT OR OTHER ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN A COVERED PERSON OR A RELATED PARTY AND THE CORPORATION TO THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE CHAIR ALL MATERIAL FACTS RELATING TO ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST, AS WELL AS ANY ACTUAL, POTENTIAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST. A COVERED PERSON WITH A FINANCIAL INTEREST MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER SUCH PRESENTATION, HE OR SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT GAVE RISE TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. NO RELATED PARTY MAY PARTICIPATE IN DELIBERATIONS OR VOTING RELATING TO MATTERS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION; PROVIDED THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL PROHIBIT THE BOARD OR AUTHORIZED COMMITTEE FROM REQUESTING THAT A RELATED PARTY PRESENT INFORMATION CONCERNING A RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION AT A BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF DELIBERATIONS OR VOTING RELATING THERETO. DIRECTORS WHO ATTEND A MEETING BUT ARE NOT PRESENT AT THE TIME OF A VOTE DUE TO THEIR INTEREST IN A RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION WILL BE DETERMINED TO BE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE VOTE FOR PURPOSES OF ESTABLISHING A QUORUM. THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE CORPORATION CAN OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY ATTAINABLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE, BY AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE QUORUM OF DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETING, WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE CORPORATION'S BEST INTEREST AND FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE CORPORATION. THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR ANY COMMITTEE THEREOF SHALL CONTAIN: (I) THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO DISCLOSED AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR OTHERWISE WERE FOUND TO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND THE NATURE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST; AND (II) THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO WERE PRESENT FOR DISCUSSIONS AND VOTES RELATING TO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, THE CONTENT OF THE DISCUSSION, INCLUDING ANY ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT CONSIDERED AND THE APPROPRIATE COMPARABILITY DATA RELIED UPON, AND A RECORD OF ANY VOTES TAKEN. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS DETERMINED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASED ON A REVIEW OF THE SALARIES OF SIMILAR POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. INCREASES ARE DECIDED AT A BOARD MEETING AND DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES, WHICH INCLUDE THE BOARD'S DECISION. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2019. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IT IS POSTED ON NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL WEBSITE, GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF WEBSITES. IN ADDITION, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST AT 50 WASHINGTON AVE, NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801 OR BY CALLING THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY AT 914-636-4010. PART XII, LINE 2C: HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT.