2018-06-29T10:28:01-05:00 2017-12-31 391628949 JOHNSON BLOCK & CO INC 122 6TH STREET NORTH LA CROSSE WI 54601 990 2017-01-01 390848188 GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY INC GREA 6087961400 1855 EAST MAIN STREET ONALASKA WI 54650 MARY KAY WOLF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6087961400 2018-06-06 true SCOTT TURNBULL P00446288 6087841890 2018-06-29 2017 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z MARY KAY WOLF 1855 MAIN ST ONALASKA WI 54650 2725040 false X WWW.GRUW.ORG X 1954 WI OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE LIVES AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES. OUR VISION IS THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITIES WILL ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH EDUCATION, INCOME STABILITY AND HEALTHY LIVES. 22 22 12 500 0 2040605 2534690 69431 159215 3963 4466 25995 23255 2139994 2721626 1520168 1584675 0 389826 499651 0 210996 181342 301441 2091336 2385767 48658 335859 3296853 3634169 1523218 1524675 1773635 2109494 X OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE LIVES AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES. 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THE PROGRAMS MUST ADDRESS IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY NEEDS, TRACK PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND ACHIEVE POSITIVE RESULTS IN THE FOLLOWING IMPACT AREAS: EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, HEALTH AND COMMUNITY BASICS. 146771 COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAM - COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING EFFORTS INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, UNITED WAY STAFF INVOLVEMENT AND RESOURCES FOR LA CROSSE COUNTY FAMILY POLICY BOARD, FAMILY POLICY BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, LA CROSSE COUNTY PREVENTION NETWORK, LA CROSSE COUNTY HOUSING COMMISSION, LA CROSSE AREA TO END HOMELESSNESS COLLABORATIVE, REBUILDING FOR LEARNING COMMUNITY RETREAT, HEALTH SCIENCE CONSORTIUM - POPULATION HEALTH COMMITTEE, HOMELESS COLLABORATIVE, HEROIN TASK FORCE, LA CROSSE MENTAL HEALTH COALITION, MONROE COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH COALITION, MONROE COUNTY JOB SKILLS INITIATIVE, MONROE COUNTY SAFE COMMUNITY COALITION, LA CROSSE AREA FAMILY COLLABORATIVE AND LA CROSSE COUNTY VOLUNTEERS ACTIVE IN DISASTER (VOAD). BORN LEARNING TRAILS ARE AN OUTDOOR LITERACY TOOL FOR PRE-SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND THEIR CARE GIVER. INSTALLED TRAILS INCLUDE, EVANS BOSSHARD PARK IN SPARTA, VAN RIPER PARK IN ONALASKA, RED CLOUD PARK IN LA CROSSE, CHAD ERICKSON MEMORIAL PARK IN LA CROSSE AND FIREMAN'S PARK IN TOMAH. THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF COORDINATING THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE TRAILS. UNITED WAY IS UPDATING THE COMPASS NOW HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ASSET AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT WITH THE SUPPORT OF LOCAL PARTNERS. THIS EFFORT HELPS IDENTIFY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE CRITICAL ISSUES, WHAT RESOURCES CURRENTLY EXIST FOR THESE ISSUES AND WHAT RESOURCES MAY BE MISSING TO ADDRESS THESE NEEDS IN A SIX COUNTY AREA (HOUSTON (MN), BUFFALO, LA CROSSE, MONROE, TREMPEALEAU AND VERNON (WI)). THE COMPASS REPORT PROVIDES VALUABLE INFORMATION AND PRESENTS THE RESULTS OF DATA COLLECTED THROUGH A COMMUNITY SURVEY, FOCUS GROUPS, AN EXTENSIVE REVIEW OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC INDICATORS, AND AN INVENTORY OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE PURPOSE OF THE COMPASS REPORT IS TO SERVE AS A REFERENCE TOOL AND FOUNDATION FOR ACTION PLANS THAT SOLVE PROBLEMS LONG TERM. THE NEW COMPASS NOW ANALYSIS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN SUMMER 2018 AT GRUW.ORG OR COMPASSSNOW.ORG AND PROVIDES DETAILED DATA AND ASSESSMENT RESULTS FOR EACH OF THE SIX COUNTIES SURVEYED. 131792 GREAT RIVERS HUB - IS A SYSTEM TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN HEALTH CARE DELIVERY AND THE SOCIAL SERVICE SECTOR FOR COST SAVINGS, IMPROVED POPULATION HEALTH OUTCOMES AND INCREASED CLIENT EXPERIENCE AND ENGAGEMENT. THE HUB MODEL IS FOCUSED ON RISK REDUCTION THROUGH OUTCOME-BASED PATHWAYS. THERE ARE 20 IDENTIFIED PATHWAYS THAT REVOLVE AROUND HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH. EACH PATHWAY HAS A DEFINED OUTCOME BASED ON CLINICAL BEST PRACTICE AND EVIDENCE BASED MODELS. THE HUB UTILIZES COMMUNITY CARE COORDINATORS THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO COMPLETE PATHWAYS FOR AN IDENTIFIED AT-RISK POPULATION. 169724 BETTER TOGETHER IN LA CROSSE COUNTY IS AN 8-YEAR PROJECT FUNDED BY THE HEALTHIER WISCONSIN PARTNERSHIP PROJECT OF THE ADVANCING A HEALTHIER WISCONSIN ENDOWMENT AT THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN. LA CROSSE COUNTY IS ONE OF 10 COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN WHO RECEIVED FUNDING TO WORK ON IMPROVING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AMONG ITS YOUTH. THE BETTER TOGETHER PROJECT SEEKS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF YOUTH, AGES 12-18, WHO ARE AT RISK FOR DEPRESSION. TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL, THEY HAVE IDENTIFIED FOUR STRATEGIES WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.BETTERTOGETHERLAXCO.ORG. RACE TO THE TOP GRANT - THE RACE TO THE TOP GRANT FUNDED A PROCESS TO BRING TOGETHER EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERTS, CREATING A COLLABORATIVE. THE GOALS OF THE COLLABORATIVE ARE TO EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND INTERACTIONS, REACHING THE COMMUNITY WHERE THEY WERE - NOT STARTING A NEW PROGRAM. THIS HAS EVOLVED INTO A COMMUNITY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN CALLED SPARKS, THAT WILL CONTINUE TO BRING FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF POSITIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES. VOLUNTEER CENTER - THE GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY OPERATES A VOLUNTEER CENTER THAT PROMOTES AND FACILITATES VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER PROMOTES THE VALUE OF VOLUNTEERISM, SERVES AS A RESOURCE TO NON-PROFIT AGENCIES, BUSINESSES AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IN EFFECTIVELY UTILIZING VOLUNTEERS AND PROVIDES VALUABLE VOLUNTEER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES TO THE COMMUNITY. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER CAN BE ACCESSED AT OUR WEBSITE: GRUW.ORG. LABOR RELATIONS PROGRAM - PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY AND ORGANIZED LABOR. THIS PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELFARE SERVICES OF THE COMMUNITY AND INVOLVING ORGANIZED LABOR IN THE ONGOING ACTIVITIES OF THE UNITED WAY. 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IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(2). IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THEIR INCOME TAX ACCOUNTING AND GENERALLY AVOIDS RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH POTENTIALLY PROBLEMATIC TAX POSITIONS THAT MAY BE CHALLENGED UPON EXAMINATION. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM TAXING AUTHORITIES IMPOSING ADDITIONAL INCOME TAXES FROM ACTIVITIES DEEMED TO BE UNRELATED TO THE ORGANIZATIONS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS WOULD NOT HAVE A MATERIAL EFFECT ON THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B RENTAL EXPENSES -3,414 BAD DEBT RECOVERIES 41,433 DONOR AGENCY DESIGNATIONS 15,904 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D RENTAL EXPENSES 3,414 BAD DEBT RECOVERIES -41,433 DONOR AGENCY DESIGNATIONS -15,904 true AMERICAN RED CROSS OF SOUTHWEST WI 2927 LOSEY BLVD SOUTH LA CROSSE WI 54601 530196605 3 56573 A RESTRICTED GRANT M BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SEV 432 DIVISION STREET LA CROSSE WI 54601 391762460 3 56225 A RESTRICTED GRANT M BLUFF COUNTRY FAMILY RESOURCES PO BOX 294 HOKAH MN 55941 411502808 3 27224 A RESTRICTED GRANT M BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - GATEWAY ARE 2600 QUARRY ROAD LA CROSSE WI 54601 390806175 3 39771 A RESTRICTED GRANT M BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SPARTA 1000 EAST MONTGOMERY SPARTA WI 54656 391798177 3 27061 A RESTRICTED GRANT M BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER LA CR 1331 CLINTON STREET LA CROSSE WI 54601 396084791 3 7500 AN UNRESTRICTED GRAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER LA CR 1331 CLINTON STREET LA CROSSE WI 54601 396084791 3 130586 A RESTRICTED GRANT M BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF WEST CENTRAL 105 WEST MILWAUKEE ST TOMAH WI 54660 391962065 3 52370 A RESTRICTED GRANT M COULEE CHILDREN'S CENTER 2935 EAST AVE SOUTH LA CROSSE WI 54601 391054503 3 49626 A RESTRICTED GRANT M COULEE COUNCIL ON ADDICTIONS 921 WEST AVE SOUTH LA CROSSE WI 54601 391129125 3 47166 A RESTRICTED GRANT M COULEE REGION YWCA 3219 COMMERCE STREET LA CROSSE WI 54603 390810543 3 84313 A RESTRICTED GRANT M COULEECAP INC 201 MELBY STREET SUITE A WESTBY WI 54667 391077614 3 93265 A RESTRICTED GRANT M ESSENTIAL HEALTH CLINIC 1201 CALEDONIA STREET LA CROSSE WI 54603 391166634 3 61096 A RESTRICTED GRANT M FAMILIES FIRST OF MONROE COUNTY 1118 WEST VETERANS STREET TOMAH WI 54660 391862568 3 43424 A RESTRICTED GRANT M FAMILY & CHILDREN'S CENTER 1707 MAIN STREET LA CROSSE WI 54601 390821863 3 186800 A RESTRICTED GRANT M FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION (CREDIT 505 KING STREET SUITE 212 LA CROSSE WI 54601 390808501 3 9324 A RESTRICTED GRANT M GIRL SCOUTS OF WI - BADGERLAND COUN 2710 SKI LANE MADISON WI 53713 390806331 3 39660 A RESTRICTED GRANT M GREAT RIVERS 2-1-1 PO BOX 426 ONALASKA WI 546500426 391606449 3 71965 A RESTRICTED GRANT M HUNGER TASK FORCE OF LA CROSSE 1240 CLINTON STREET LA CROSSE WI 54603 391947827 3 29224 A RESTRICTED GRANT M INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES 4439 MORMON COULEE RD LA CROSSE WI 54601 391762026 3 63267 A RESTRICTED GRANT M LA CRESCENT AREA HEALTHY COMMUNITY 703 SOUTH 11TH STREET LA CRESCENT MN 55947 202665775 3 18558 A RESTRICTED GRANT M MOBILE MEALS OF LA CROSSE 2600 QUARRY ROAD LA CROSSE WI 54601 391187523 3 10098 A RESTRICTED GRANT M NEW HORIZONS SHELTER PO BOX 2031 LA CROSSE WI 546022031 391737699 3 105428 A RESTRICTED GRANT M PARENTING PLACE 1500 GREEN BAY STREET LA CROSSE WI 54601 391676842 3 34588 A RESTRICTED GRANT M SALVATION ARMY 223 NORTH 8TH STREET LA CROSSE WI 54601 362167910 3 112737 A RESTRICTED GRANT M SCENIC BLUFF HEALTH CENTER 238 FRONT STREET CASHTON WI 54619 391760445 3 26798 A RESTRICTED GRANT M WAFER 403 CAUSEWAY BLVD LA CROSSE WI 54603 391552632 3 72995 A RESTRICTED GRANT M WESTERN DAIRYLAND ECONOMIC OPPOR 23122 WHITEHALL ROAD INDEPENDENCE WI 54747 391076993 3 14888 A RESTRICTED GRANT M 27 SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 RESTRICTED GRANT FOR AN AGENCY PROGRAM(S) UNDERGO EXTENSIVE PRE-SCREENING BEFORE BEING AWARDED FUNDING. SUCH SCREENING INCLUDES: AN APPLICATION PROCESS THAT INCLUDES EXPLANATION OF THE PROPOSED USE AND OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS FOR THE FUNDING; FINANCIAL REVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATION TO GAIN A LEVEL OF ASSURANCE THAT FISCAL POLICIES ARE SOUND; VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH PATRIOT ACT PROVISIONS AND VERIFICATION OF 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT STATUS. COMMUNITY MEMBERS REVIEW THIS INFORMATION ANNUALLY. THE ORGANIZATION IS REQUIRED TO VERIFY THAT FUNDING WAS USED FOR THE PURPOSES INTENDED AND WHAT THE ACTUAL RESULTS WERE COMPARED TO THE PROPOSED RESULTS FOR EACH PROGRAM. UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO AN AGENCY ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING DONOR DESIGNATED FUNDS ARE PRE-SCREENED. SUCH SCREENING INCLUDES: FINANCIAL REVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATION TO GAIN A LEVEL OF ASSURANCE THAT FISCAL POLICIES ARE SOUND; VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH PATRIOT ACT PROVISIONS AND VERIFICATION OF 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT STATUS. FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE LIVES AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES. OUR VISION IS THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITIES WILL ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH EDUCATION, INCOME STABILITY AND HEALTHY LIVES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B BORN LEARNING TRAILS ARE AN OUTDOOR LITERACY TOOL FOR PRE-SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND THEIR CARE GIVER. INSTALLED TRAILS INCLUDE, EVANS BOSSHARD PARK IN SPARTA, VAN RIPER PARK IN ONALASKA, RED CLOUD PARK IN LA CROSSE, CHAD ERICKSON MEMORIAL PARK IN LA CROSSE AND FIREMAN'S PARK IN TOMAH. THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF COORDINATING THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE TRAILS. UNITED WAY IS UPDATING THE COMPASS NOW HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ASSET AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT WITH THE SUPPORT OF LOCAL PARTNERS. THIS EFFORT HELPS IDENTIFY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE CRITICAL ISSUES, WHAT RESOURCES CURRENTLY EXIST FOR THESE ISSUES AND WHAT RESOURCES MAY BE MISSING TO ADDRESS THESE NEEDS IN A SIX COUNTY AREA (HOUSTON (MN), BUFFALO, LA CROSSE, MONROE, TREMPEALEAU AND VERNON (WI)). THE COMPASS REPORT PROVIDES VALUABLE INFORMATION AND PRESENTS THE RESULTS OF DATA COLLECTED THROUGH A COMMUNITY SURVEY, FOCUS GROUPS, AN EXTENSIVE REVIEW OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC INDICATORS, AND AN INVENTORY OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE PURPOSE OF THE COMPASS REPORT IS TO SERVE AS A REFERENCE TOOL AND FOUNDATION FOR ACTION PLANS THAT SOLVE PROBLEMS LONG TERM. THE NEW COMPASS NOW ANALYSIS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN SUMMER 2018 AT GRUW.ORG OR COMPASSSNOW.ORG AND PROVIDES DETAILED DATA AND ASSESSMENT RESULTS FOR EACH OF THE SIX COUNTIES SURVEYED. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D BETTER TOGETHER IN LA CROSSE COUNTY IS AN 8-YEAR PROJECT FUNDED BY THE HEALTHIER WISCONSIN PARTNERSHIP PROJECT OF THE ADVANCING A HEALTHIER WISCONSIN ENDOWMENT AT THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN. LA CROSSE COUNTY IS ONE OF 10 COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN WHO RECEIVED FUNDING TO WORK ON IMPROVING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AMONG ITS YOUTH. THE BETTER TOGETHER PROJECT SEEKS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF YOUTH, AGES 12-18, WHO ARE AT RISK FOR DEPRESSION. TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL, THEY HAVE IDENTIFIED FOUR STRATEGIES WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.BETTERTOGETHERLAXCO.ORG. RACE TO THE TOP GRANT - THE RACE TO THE TOP GRANT FUNDED A PROCESS TO BRING TOGETHER EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERTS, CREATING A COLLABORATIVE. THE GOALS OF THE COLLABORATIVE ARE TO EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND INTERACTIONS, REACHING THE COMMUNITY WHERE THEY WERE - NOT STARTING A NEW PROGRAM. THIS HAS EVOLVED INTO A COMMUNITY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN CALLED SPARKS, THAT WILL CONTINUE TO BRING FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF POSITIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES. VOLUNTEER CENTER - THE GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY OPERATES A VOLUNTEER CENTER THAT PROMOTES AND FACILITATES VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER PROMOTES THE VALUE OF VOLUNTEERISM, SERVES AS A RESOURCE TO NON-PROFIT AGENCIES, BUSINESSES AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IN EFFECTIVELY UTILIZING VOLUNTEERS AND PROVIDES VALUABLE VOLUNTEER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES TO THE COMMUNITY. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER CAN BE ACCESSED AT OUR WEBSITE: GRUW.ORG. LABOR RELATIONS PROGRAM - PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY AND ORGANIZED LABOR. THIS PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELFARE SERVICES OF THE COMMUNITY AND INVOLVING ORGANIZED LABOR IN THE ONGOING ACTIVITIES OF THE UNITED WAY. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO INTERVENTION SERVICES, LETTER CARRIERS FOOD DRIVE, AND HOLIDAY FOOD PROGRAMS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN JUNE. THE FORM 990 WILL BE REVIEWED AND VOTED ON AT THE JUNE BOARD MEETING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ANNUALLY ALL BOARD MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND STAFF MUST LIST ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON A FORM WHICH IS MAINTAINED BY UNITED WAY STAFF. NO BOARD MEMBER MAY VOTE ON ANY MATTER DIRECTLY AFFECTING THEIR LISTED CONFLICT OF INTERESTS. ABSTAINED VOTES ARE LISTED IN THE MINUTES OF EACH BOARD MEETING. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD CHAIR ARE FAMILIAR WITH ALL DISCLOSED CONFLICTS AND MONITOR THEM DURING MEETINGS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: A WAGE REVIEW IS COMPLETED BY MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHO LOOK AT COMPARABLE COMPENSATION IN THE REGION AND FOR OTHER SIMILAR SIZE UNITED WAYS. THE PERCENTAGE OF INCREASE IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND VOTED ON BY THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. BOARD MEMBERS THAT VOTE ARE WITHOUT CONFLICT AND THE DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B OTHER EMPLOYEES: WAGES ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. A PERCENTAGE OF INCREASE IS DETERMINED AND INCLUDED IN THE BUDGET WHICH IS APPROVED BY THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. BOARD MEMBERS THAT VOTE ARE WITHOUT CONFLICT AND THE DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE ORGANIZATIONS ANNUAL REPORT ARE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE. ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 RENTAL EXPENSES 3,414 BAD DEBT RECOVERIES -41,433 DONOR AGENCY DESIGNATIONS -15,904 RENTAL EXPENSES -3,414 BAD DEBT RECOVERIES 41,433 DONOR AGENCY DESIGNATIONS 15,904