CHARLES COUNTY CHARITABLE TRUST INC: Form 990EZ, tax year 2016
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- Organization
- CHARLES COUNTY CHARITABLE TRUST INC (EIN 81-3638681)
- Tax period
- 2016-07-01 to 2017-06-30
- Filed
- 2018-02-05
- IRS object ID
- 201820369349200522
- Schema version
- 2016v3.1
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2018-02-05T13:33:15-05:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2017-06-30 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 521999052 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | ASKEY ASKEY & ASSOCIATES CPA LLC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | PO BOX 662 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | LEONARDTOWN | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MD | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 206500662 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990EZ | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2016-07-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 813638681 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | CHARLES COUNTY CHARITABLE | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Business Name Line2 | TRUST INC | BusinessNameLine2Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | CHAR | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 3019343700 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 9375 CHESAPEAKE STREET SUITE 221 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | LAPLATA | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MD | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 20646 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | VIVIAN H MILLS | PersonNm |
| Person Title | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 3019343700 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2018-01-18 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | JANICE E ROHME | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00059614 | PTIN |
| Phone | 3014755671 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2018-01-18 | PreparationDt |
Filing Security Information FilingSecurityInformation
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| At Submission Creation Device Id | F8E8C302B45B67843F13B8EA9C208F1DCF85C19A | AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId |
| At Submission Filing Device Id | 24EE6C22EAD48E369D099071F3F4655F8DDD45CD | AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2016 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z | BuildTS |
Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Return | Yes (X) | InitialReturnInd |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Website Address | WWW.CHARLESNONPROFITS.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Gross Receipts | $183,628 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part I | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIInd |
| Contributions Gifts Grants Etc | $183,628 | ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt |
| Total Revenue | $183,628 | TotalRevenueAmt |
| Salaries Other Comp Empl Bnft | $108,301 | SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt |
| Fees And Other Pymt To Ind Cntrct | $6,869 | FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt |
| Occupancy Rent Utlts And Maint | $9,986 | OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt |
| Printing Publications Postage | $188 | PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt |
| Other Expenses Total | $15,614 | OtherExpensesTotalAmt |
| Total Expenses | $140,958 | TotalExpensesAmt |
| Excess Or Deficit For Year | $42,670 | ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $42,670 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part II | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd |
Cash Savings And Investments CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EOY | $47,544 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total Detail OtherAssetsTotalDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EOY | $8,664 | EOYAmt |
Form990 Total Assets Form990TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $56,208 | EOYAmt |
Sum Of Total Liabilities SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EOY | $13,538 | EOYAmt |
Net Assets Or Fund Balances NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $42,670 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Primary Exempt Purpose | THE MISSION OF THE CHARLES COUNTY CHARITABLE TRUST IS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY BY STRENGTHENING THE LOCAL NONPROFIT SECTOR THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND GRANT ASSISTANCE. | PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt |
Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp (4 entries)
| Description Program Srvc AccomDescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | Program Service ExpensesProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
|---|---|
| CHARLES COUNTY GRANT AWARDS PROGRAM: BECAUSE THE TRUST WAS NOT YET INCORPORATED AND THUS LACKING A GOVERNING BOARD, THE COMMITTEE TO FORM THE CHARITABLE TRUST HANDLED THE GRANT APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS IN THE PERIOD BETWEEN MARCH AND JUNE, 2016. UPON THE TRUST'S INCORPORATION BY THE STATE OF MARYLAND ON JUNE 24, 2016, THE COMMITTEE'S WORK WAS ESSENTIALLY COMPLETED, AND IT DISSOLVED UPON THE FIRST MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN AUGUST 2016. AT THAT POINT THE TRUST ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROGRAM, WHICH IS CARRIED OUT THROUGH A FORMAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. THE FIRST STEPS TAKEN BY THE BOARD IN LATE 2016 INCLUDED APPROVING A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE NEXT GRANT CYCLE (FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 STARTING JULY 1, 2017) AND ANNOUNCING AND WIDELY ADVERTISING THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE AND GUIDELINES. IN 2017, IT REVIEWED 29 APPLICATIONS FROM LOCAL NONPROFITS AND APPROVED 24, THUS COMMITTING THE ENTIRE AMOUNT RECEIVED FROM THE COUNTY AS A GRANT FOR THIS PURPOSE. DISTRIBUTION OF THE AWARDS BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER 2017, AFTER THE START OF A NEW FISCAL YEAR. THIS PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COUNTY REPRESENTS A VALUABLE SERVICE TO THE NONPROFIT COMMUNITY AND TO THE COUNTY ITSELF. | $29,091 |
| CHARLES COUNTY NONPROFIT ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACT STUDY: TO GAIN A CLEAR AND CONTEMPORANEOUS PICTURE OF THE COUNTY'S DIVERSE NONPROFIT SECTOR, THE TRUST UNDERTOOK AN EXTENSIVE SURVEY OF 501(C)(3)ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SERVICES TO COUNTY RESIDENTS. THE PROJECT WAS UNDERTAKEN IN COLLABORATION WITH MARYLAND NONPROFITS, A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION WITH SIGNIFICANT PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN DATA GATHERING AND ANALYSIS PERTAINING TO THE NONPROFIT SECTOR. IT PROVIDED A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT TO COORDINATE THE PROJECT, AND A DIVERSE PROJECT TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS DRAWN FROM THE COMMUNITY WAS ORGANIZED BY THE TRUST TO PROVIDE INPUT. THE SURVEY FORM, WHICH WAS SENT OUT TO OVER 200 ORGANIZATIONS, SOUGHT A WIDE VARIETY OF INFORMATION ABOUT BUDGETS, GOALS, LEVELS OF SERVICES AND PROGRAM DEMANDS, EMPLOYMENT, AND GOVERNANCE. THE RESPONSE RATE TO THE SURVEY REACHED A PHENOMENAL FORTY PERCENT. COMPILATION OF THE DATA WAS COMPLETE BEFORE THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR. APPROVAL AND DISTRIBUTION OF A FINAL REPORT WILL TAKE PLACE IN FY 2018. AS WAS PLANNED, THE FINDINGS WILL SERVE AS AN ONGOING VALUABLE SOURCE OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOCAL NONPROFIT SECTOR WITH WHICH TO PLAN AND CARRY OUT FUTURE PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT THE ROLE OF THE NONPROFIT SECTOR. | $22,248 |
| PRESIDENTS' COUNCIL: TO PROVIDE THE CHIEF VOLUNTEER OFFICERS OF LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET TOGETHER AS A GROUP, THE TRUST LAUNCHED THE PRESIDENTS' COUNCIL. THE IDEA INVOLVES PROVIDING THESE NONPROFIT LEADERS A MEANS FOR EXCHANGING INFORMATION, LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER, AND JOINTLY DECIDING TOPICS OF MUTUAL INTEREST TO DISCUSS AT QUARTERLY MEETINGS. THE PROGRAM WAS PILOTED IN JUNE 2017 AND CULMINATED WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION BY EVERYONE PRESENT TO PROCEED WITH THE PLAN. THE PARTICIPANTS EXPRESSED APPRECIATION FOR THIS UNPRECEDENTED CHANCE FOR NETWORKING AND COOPERATION. THE POTENTIAL VALUE OF THIS PROJECT WAS UNDERSCORED BY PUBLISHED RESEARCH SHOWING THAT THE ROLE OF THE NONPROFIT PRESIDENT HAS TYPICALLY BEEN BELOW THE RADAR, WITH SCANT ATTENTION TO PREPARATION FOR THE DEMANDS OF THE ROLE. IN ORGANIZING THE COUNCIL, THE TRUST SEES IT AS A VEHICLE FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF BOARD PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPING AN EXPANDED LEADERSHIP POOL FOR THE COMMUNITY. | $9,314 |
| 1. FORMATION OF THE NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP COLLOQUIUM 2. SPONSORSHIPS FOR OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS | $1,407 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $62,060 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (8 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hrs Per Wk Devoted To PosAverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|
| SANDRA MCGRAW | ||
| PRESIDENT | 2.00 | $0 |
| MELANIE BOSTON-HOLLAND | ||
| VICE PRESIDE | 1.00 | $0 |
| JESSICA TALLEY | ||
| SECRETARY | 1.00 | $0 |
| STEPHEN M BUNKER | ||
| TREASURER | 2.00 | $0 |
| ANN J CHAB | ||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| TANISHA D SANDERS | ||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| KURT W WOLFGANG | ||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| VIVIAN H MILLS | ||
| EXECUTIVE DI | 40.00 | $27,720 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Not Previously Rpt | false | ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd |
| Chg Made To Orgnzng Doc Not Rpt | false | ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd |
| Organization Had UBI | false | OrganizationHadUBIInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Organization Dissolved Etc | false | OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd |
| Form1120 Pol Filed | false | Form1120PolFiledInd |
| Made Loans To From Officers | false | MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MD | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | STEPHEN BUNKER | PersonNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 9375 CHESAPEAKE STREET SUITE 221 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | LAPLATA | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MD | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 20646 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 3019343700 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Donor Advised Fnds | false | DonorAdvisedFndsInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Tanning Services Provided | false | TanningServicesProvidedInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Transaction With Control Ent | false | TransactionWithControlEntInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Part VI Of Comp Of Hghst Pd Empl | NONE | PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt |
| Part VI Hghst Pd Cntrct Prof Srvc | NONE | PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt |
| Filed Schedule A | Yes (true) | FiledScheduleAInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year | $183,628 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $183,628 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year | $183,628 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $183,628 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total170 | $183,628 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
| Total Support | $183,628 | TotalSupportAmt |
| First5 Years170 | Yes (X) | First5Years170Ind |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (8 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 | EXPENSES BUSINESS EXPENSES 1,124 SUPPLIES 4,800 INSURANCE 1,392 ADVERTISING 1,897 TELEPHONE 2,634 MEALS 336 SPONSORSHIPS 476 IMPACT STUDY 2,225 TRAVEL AND MEETINGS 232 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 498 TOTAL 15,614 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 | COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 0 2,704 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 0 270 FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT 0 4,639 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 0 228 PREPAID RENT 0 1,069 SECURITY DEPOSIT 0 750 TOTAL 0 8,664 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 | ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 0 1,932 PAYROLL AND RELATED LIABILITIES 0 11,606 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III | THE MISSION OF THE CHARLES COUNTY CHARITABLE TRUST IS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY BY STRENGTHENING THE LOCAL NONPROFIT SECTOR THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND GRANT ASSISTANCE. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 | CHARLES COUNTY GRANT AWARDS PROGRAM: BECAUSE THE TRUST WAS NOT YET INCORPORATED AND THUS LACKING A GOVERNING BOARD, THE COMMITTEE TO FORM THE CHARITABLE TRUST HANDLED THE GRANT APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS IN THE PERIOD BETWEEN MARCH AND JUNE, 2016. UPON THE TRUST'S INCORPORATION BY THE STATE OF MARYLAND ON JUNE 24, 2016, THE COMMITTEE'S WORK WAS ESSENTIALLY COMPLETED, AND IT DISSOLVED UPON THE FIRST MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN AUGUST 2016. AT THAT POINT THE TRUST ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROGRAM, WHICH IS CARRIED OUT THROUGH A FORMAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. THE FIRST STEPS TAKEN BY THE BOARD IN LATE 2016 INCLUDED APPROVING A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE NEXT GRANT CYCLE (FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 STARTING JULY 1, 2017) AND ANNOUNCING AND WIDELY ADVERTISING THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE AND GUIDELINES. IN 2017, IT REVIEWED 29 APPLICATIONS FROM LOCAL NONPROFITS AND APPROVED 24, THUS COMMITTING THE ENTIRE AMOUNT RECEIVED FROM THE COUNTY AS A GRANT FOR THIS PURPOSE. DISTRIBUTION OF THE AWARDS BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER 2017, AFTER THE START OF A NEW FISCAL YEAR. THIS PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COUNTY REPRESENTS A VALUABLE SERVICE TO THE NONPROFIT COMMUNITY AND TO THE COUNTY ITSELF. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 | CHARLES COUNTY NONPROFIT ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACT STUDY: TO GAIN A CLEAR AND CONTEMPORANEOUS PICTURE OF THE COUNTY'S DIVERSE NONPROFIT SECTOR, THE TRUST UNDERTOOK AN EXTENSIVE SURVEY OF 501(C)(3)ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SERVICES TO COUNTY RESIDENTS. THE PROJECT WAS UNDERTAKEN IN COLLABORATION WITH MARYLAND NONPROFITS, A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION WITH SIGNIFICANT PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN DATA GATHERING AND ANALYSIS PERTAINING TO THE NONPROFIT SECTOR. IT PROVIDED A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT TO COORDINATE THE PROJECT, AND A DIVERSE PROJECT TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS DRAWN FROM THE COMMUNITY WAS ORGANIZED BY THE TRUST TO PROVIDE INPUT. THE SURVEY FORM, WHICH WAS SENT OUT TO OVER 200 ORGANIZATIONS, SOUGHT A WIDE VARIETY OF INFORMATION ABOUT BUDGETS, GOALS, LEVELS OF SERVICES AND PROGRAM DEMANDS, EMPLOYMENT, AND GOVERNANCE. THE RESPONSE RATE TO THE SURVEY REACHED A PHENOMENAL FORTY PERCENT. COMPILATION OF THE DATA WAS COMPLETE BEFORE THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR. APPROVAL AND DISTRIBUTION OF A FINAL REPORT WILL TAKE PLACE IN FY 2018. AS WAS PLANNED, THE FINDINGS WILL SERVE AS AN ONGOING VALUABLE SOURCE OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOCAL NONPROFIT SECTOR WITH WHICH TO PLAN AND CARRY OUT FUTURE PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT THE ROLE OF THE NONPROFIT SECTOR. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 | PRESIDENTS' COUNCIL: TO PROVIDE THE CHIEF VOLUNTEER OFFICERS OF LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET TOGETHER AS A GROUP, THE TRUST LAUNCHED THE PRESIDENTS' COUNCIL. THE IDEA INVOLVES PROVIDING THESE NONPROFIT LEADERS A MEANS FOR EXCHANGING INFORMATION, LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER, AND JOINTLY DECIDING TOPICS OF MUTUAL INTEREST TO DISCUSS AT QUARTERLY MEETINGS. THE PROGRAM WAS PILOTED IN JUNE 2017 AND CULMINATED WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION BY EVERYONE PRESENT TO PROCEED WITH THE PLAN. THE PARTICIPANTS EXPRESSED APPRECIATION FOR THIS UNPRECEDENTED CHANCE FOR NETWORKING AND COOPERATION. THE POTENTIAL VALUE OF THIS PROJECT WAS UNDERSCORED BY PUBLISHED RESEARCH SHOWING THAT THE ROLE OF THE NONPROFIT PRESIDENT HAS TYPICALLY BEEN BELOW THE RADAR, WITH SCANT ATTENTION TO PREPARATION FOR THE DEMANDS OF THE ROLE. IN ORGANIZING THE COUNCIL, THE TRUST SEES IT AS A VEHICLE FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF BOARD PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPING AN EXPANDED LEADERSHIP POOL FOR THE COMMUNITY. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31 | 1. FORMATION OF THE NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP COLLOQUIUM 2. SPONSORSHIPS FOR OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS |
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