2014-04-28T13:03:35-05:00 2013-12-31 VANACOREDEBENEDICTUSDIGOVANNI&WEDDELL 11 RACQUET RD NEWBURGH NY 12550 990 2013-01-01 131740518 YMCA OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN WESTCHESTER NY INC YMCA 250 MAMARONECK AVENUE WHITE PLAINS NY 10605 CYNTHIA RUBINO CEO 2014-04-25 true DAVIDE DIGENOVA CPA P00955704 8455679000 2014-04-25 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z CYNTHIA RUBINO 250 MAMARONECK AVENUE WHITE PLAINS NY 10605 10029953 false X WWW.YMCA-CNW.ORG X 1900 NY PART I, LINE 1 - BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES: OUR INCLUSION PROJECT AT CAMP COMBE SERVED 150 YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AN ARRAY OF CHALLENGES FROM ADD, ADHD, COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS, SOCIAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS. THIS PROJECT INTEGRATES CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES IN A LARGE PROGRAM SEAMLESSLY. WE TAUGHT HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE TO SWIM AND FEEL SAFE IN THE WATER BY MAKING THE FIRST EXPERIENCE A POSITIVE ONE. THOSE WITH LIMITED ABILITIES WERE ALSO ABLE TO ENJOY TIME IN THE WATER THROUGH OUR SPECIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS BOCES. WE CONTINUE TO BE AT THE FRONTLINE SERVING THE MOST MARGINALIZED CITIZENS, MANY OF THEM UNDER THE AGE OF 18, MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN TRUANCY PREVENTION, HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND PREVENTION OF RISK BEHAVIORS. OUR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE INITIATIVE CONNECTED WITH A BROADER BASE OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS, BRINGING THE Y MESSAGE INTO NEW COMMUNITIES AND CONNECTING FAMILIES IN NEED WITH FINANCI 19 19 451 250 0 797189 984668 7236694 7273291 12662 377506 134686 1012339 8181231 9647804 98356 231296 0 5130946 4666568 0 155509 3316157 3670484 8545459 8568348 -364228 1079456 6479889 7397928 6052248 5797774 427641 1600154 X PART I, LINE 1 - BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES: OUR INCLUSION PROJECT AT CAMP COMBE SERVED 150 YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AN ARRAY OF CHALLENGES FROM ADD, ADHD, COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS, SOCIAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS. THIS PROJECT INTEGRATES CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES IN A LARGE PROGRAM SEAMLESSLY. WE TAUGHT HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE TO SWIM AND FEEL SAFE IN THE WATER BY MAKING THE FIRST EXPERIENCE A POSITIVE ONE. THOSE WITH LIMITED ABILITIES WERE ALSO ABLE TO ENJOY TIME IN THE WATER THROUGH OUR SPECIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS BOCES. WE CONTINUE TO BE AT THE FRONTLINE SERVING THE MOST MARGINALIZED CITIZENS, MANY OF THEM UNDER THE AGE OF 18, MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN TRUANCY PREVENTION, HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND PREVENTION OF RISK BEHAVIORS. OUR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE INITIATIVE CONNECTED WITH A BROADER BASE OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS, BRINGING THE Y MESSAGE INTO NEW COMMUNITIES AND CONNECTING FAMILIES IN NEED WITH FINANCI false false 3625706 2961585 HEALTHY LIFESTYLE INITIATIVES ACROSS TWO COUNTIES SPAN A WIDE AGE RANGE FROM TODDLERS TO SENIORS. THE COMMUNITY IMPACT OF THE YMCA'S EFFORTS IN THIS AREA IS POWERFUL. BEGINNING WITH THE YOUNGEST OF OUR CONSTITUENTS IN OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SWIM CLASSES, YOUTH ARE INTRODUCED TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTHY EATING, SETTING THEM ON A LIFELONG PATH TO WELLNESS. MOVING INTO THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND TEEN AGE GROUPS, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE INITIATIVES CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXERCISE TOGETHER IN A FUN AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT AS WELL AS LEARN ABOUT HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES. TEENS ADDRESS THE COMPELLING ISSUES OF LIFE AS A YOUNG ADULT AND FOCUS ON STEERING CLEAR OF NEGATIVE LIFESTYLE CHOICES. ADULTS AND SENIORS MEET AT THE Y OR ONE OF OUR OFFSITE PROGRAMS TO GATHER IN COMMUNITY WITH EACH OTHER. THE HEALTH BENEFITS EXTEND BEYOND THE CLASSES AND FITNESS EQUIPMENT TO SOCIAL CONNECTIONS AND SPIRITED FRIENDSHIPS. ALL OF OUR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS WELCOME PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES AND WE ACTIVELY SEEK WAYS TO ENTICE THOSE WITH LIMITED MOBILITY, IMPAIRED COGNITION, OR SIGNIFICANT HEALTH ISSUES INTO THE YMCA FAMILY. WE DO THIS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL HEALTH CENTERS, MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS AND AREA PHYSICIANS. 1542021 2029436 IN 2013 WE SERVED MORE THAN 1,400 UNDUPLICATED CAMPERS IN OUR FOUR YMCAS IN WESTCHESTER AND PUTNAM COUNTIES. THE YMCA CAMPERS ENJOY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY, NATURE AND HIKING AND LOCAL TRIPS AND FIELD VISITS TO MUSEUMS AND PARTNER AGENCIES. LOCAL ARTISTS JOIN US FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS TO ENGAGE YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE APPRECIATION OF ALL FORMS OF ARTISTIC ENDEAVOR FROM DANCE TO SCULPTURE AND PAINTING. TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES SUCH AS GYM, PLAYGROUND GAMES, AND RECREATIONAL SPORTS ARE ENJOYED BY ALL CAMPERS THROUGH A THOUGHTFUL APPROACH DESIGNED TO FIND A PLACE FOR EVERY CHILD'S INTEREST AND ABILITIES. IN 2013 WE MADE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE SUMMER LEARNING GAP WITH JOURNAL WRITING, THEATER PROJECTS AND SUMMER WORKSHEET SESSIONS WHICH WERE HEAVILY PRAISED BY TEACHERS AND PARENTS. AQUATICS FEATURES PROMINENTLY IN ALL OUR CAMPS AND IT IS DURING THE SUMMER SEASON THAT WE ARE ABLE TO TEACH THE MOST MARGINALIZED OF OUR CHILDREN TO SWIM. THIS LIFE-SAVING SKILL NOT ONLY PREVENTS FUTURE DROWNING RISK BUT TRANSLATES INTO HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE UPON RETURN TO SCHOOL. OUR CAMP COMBE FACILITY IS THE LARGEST EMPLOYER OF TEENS IN PUTNAM COUNTY AT A TIME WHEN TEEN UNEMPLOYMENT IS AT AN ALL TIME HIGH. WHITE PLAINS AND COMMUNITY BRANCHES ALSO RECRUIT TEEN COUNSELORS AND OFFER A COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG TEENS. YMCA'S CAMPS ARE FUN AND INTRODUCE YOUNG PEOPLE TO MANY NEW AND EXCITING CHALLENGES. ADDITIONALLY, THEY PROVIDE A SAFE AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN WHILE PARENTS ARE AT WORK. IN THIS WAY THE YMCA SUPPORTS FAMILY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR AREA. NEARLY 75% OF OUR CAMPERS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS OR SOME OTHER FORM OF SUBSIDY TO ATTEND. 962586 1226207 OUT EFFORTS IN 2013 WERE FOCUSED ON BRINGING THE YMCA TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH HEAVY INVOLVEMENT WITH PARTNER AGENCIES TO SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT HEALTHY LIVING, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. COMMUNITY AND FAMILY EVENTS ATTRACTED HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES AT ALL OF OUR BRANCHES AND THROUGH THE EVENTS WE WERE ABLE TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, HEALTH PROGRAMS, SWIMS LESSONS AND ALL THE MANY OPTIONS FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH OUR YMCAS. TEEN PROGRAM PARTICIPATION DOUBLED IN LEADERS CLUBS AND YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT BY CONNECTING WITH TEENS IN THE SCHOOLS, AT FAMILY EVENTS AND OTHER COMMUNITY FUNCTIONS. WE SERVE YOUNG PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND INTRODUCE THEM TO A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES THROUGH SESSIONS ON CONFLICT RESOLUTION, PEER LEADERSHIP, COLLEGE PREPARATION, HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS AND THE DEEPER ISSUES OF IDENTITY AND LACK OF CONFIDENCE. MEMBERS OF THE YMCA BRANCHES WERE ABLE TO TRY MANY NEW THINGS IN 2013. CLASSES FOR ALL LEVELS AND ABILITIES WERE INTRODUCED AS WELL AS COMMUNITY LEAGUES, BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER IN PURSUIT OF A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE. MANY COMMUNITY PARTNERS SHARED OUR FACILITIES THIS YEAR: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, BOY SCOUTS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, BOCES GROUPS, SENIOR CENTERS, LOCAL YOUTH SPORTS TEAMS AND OTHERS. 1387368 231296 1962649 HOUSING: WE CONNECT OUR RESIDENTS TO APPROPRIATE ANCILLARY SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT THEIR SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION INTO THE WORKFORCE AND COMMUNITY LIFE IN WESTCHESTER. YMCA HOUSING IN SO CRITICALLY IMPORTANT IN THIS RECESSION, HAVING A POWERFUL EFFECT ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF HOUSING FOR MANY PEOPLE LIVING CLOSE TO THE POVERTY LEVEL AND AT RISK FOR POTENTIAL HOMELESSNESS. SCHOLARSHIPS: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN BASED ON THEIR FAMILY'S INCOME AND HARDSHIP. AN APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED TO THE YMCA ALONG WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO PROVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. 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MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE YMCA'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE YMCA HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE GUIDANCE. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, THE YMCA IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS PRIOR TO 2010. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B SCHOLARSHIPS 231,296 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 4B SCHOLARSHIPS 231,296 GOLF OUTTING 75705 48157 27548 33917 CULINARY EXPERI 23015 5165 17850 2963 98720 53322 45398 36880 36880 8518 true SCHOLARSHIPS 145 231296 SCHEDULE I, PAGE 4, PART IV SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: THE ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED ON THE BASIS OF INCOME AND HARDSHIP. AN APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED TO THE YMCA ALONG WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO PROVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. IF THE EVIDENCE IS SATISFACTORY, THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE CHILDREN ATTENDING THE YMCA X X X false false false false false false false false false TONY NINAN CFO 175500 17550 193050 ANTHONY MONTALBANO VP/EXECUTIVE DIR. 143000 14300 11287 168587 A COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER INDUSTRIAL DE 521294265 NONEAVAIL 2007-05-04 3555336 RENOVATIONS AND UPGRADE TO HVAC AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. false false false A 3555336 2009 false false true true A false false false false false false false A false false false false false false false false false SCHEDULE K - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER INDUSTRIAL DEV SCHEDULE K, PART I, LINE A: ISSUER'S FULL NAME: COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPOMENT AGENCY FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION PART I, LINE 1 - BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES: OUR INCLUSION PROJECT AT CAMP COMBE SERVED 150 YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AN ARRAY OF CHALLENGES FROM ADD, ADHD, COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS, SOCIAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS. THIS PROJECT INTEGRATES CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES IN A LARGE PROGRAM SEAMLESSLY. WE TAUGHT HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE TO SWIM AND FEEL SAFE IN THE WATER BY MAKING THE FIRST EXPERIENCE A POSITIVE ONE. THOSE WITH LIMITED ABILITIES WERE ALSO ABLE TO ENJOY TIME IN THE WATER THROUGH OUR SPECIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS BOCES. WE CONTINUE TO BE AT THE FRONTLINE SERVING THE MOST MARGINALIZED CITIZENS, MANY OF THEM UNDER THE AGE OF 18, MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN TRUANCY PREVENTION, HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND PREVENTION OF RISK BEHAVIORS. OUR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE INITIATIVE CONNECTED WITH A BROADER BASE OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS, BRINGING THE Y MESSAGE INTO NEW COMMUNITIES AND CONNECTING FAMILIES IN NEED WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THESE DIFFICULT TIME. PART III, LINE 1 - BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: THE YMCA OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN WESTCHESTER IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. IT IS A CHARITABLE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WELCOMES ALL PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, RELIGION OR ECONOMIC STATUS. OUR CHARITY STRIVES TO ENRICH EACH AND EVERY LIFE THROUGH A UNIQUE, DYNAMIC COMBINATION OF PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHENS SPIRIT,MIND AND BODY. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 VOLUNTEER SERVICES: GREAT STRIDES WERE MADE TO RECRUIT QUALITY VOLUNTEERS TO JOIN OUR BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND SERVICE PROJECT EFFORTS. YMCA WORK DAYS STOOD OUT AS THE STRONGEST COMMUNITY IMPACT EFFORT IN 2013. WE LOGGED 32,116 VOLUNTEER HOURS THROUGH BOARD SERVICE, WORK PROJECTS, PROGRAM DELIVERY AND TEEN VOLUNTEER EFFORTS. ADDITIONALLY, WE COMMUNICATED TO OUR MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS ABOUT OUR FOCUS ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND HOW THEIR PARTICIPATION CAN MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. WE SAW A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT AND NEW MIX OF VOLUNTEERS THIS YEAR WITH A HIGHER PERCENTAGE OF TEENS AND TRADITIONAL YMCA FACILITY MEMBERS JOINING IN THE WORK. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A ADULTS AND SENIORS MEET AT THE Y OR ONE OF OUR OFFSITE PROGRAMS TO GATHER IN COMMUNITY WITH EACH OTHER. THE HEALTH BENEFITS EXTEND BEYOND THE CLASSES AND FITNESS EQUIPMENT TO SOCIAL CONNECTIONS AND SPIRITED FRIENDSHIPS. ALL OF OUR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS WELCOME PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES AND WE ACTIVELY SEEK WAYS TO ENTICE THOSE WITH LIMITED MOBILITY, IMPAIRED COGNITION, OR SIGNIFICANT HEALTH ISSUES INTO THE YMCA FAMILY. WE DO THIS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL HEALTH CENTERS, MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS AND AREA PHYSICIANS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B PRAISED BY TEACHERS AND PARENTS. AQUATICS FEATURES PROMINENTLY IN ALL OUR CAMPS AND IT IS DURING THE SUMMER SEASON THAT WE ARE ABLE TO TEACH THE MOST MARGINALIZED OF OUR CHILDREN TO SWIM. THIS LIFE-SAVING SKILL NOT ONLY PREVENTS FUTURE DROWNING RISK BUT TRANSLATES INTO HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE UPON RETURN TO SCHOOL. OUR CAMP COMBE FACILITY IS THE LARGEST EMPLOYER OF TEENS IN PUTNAM COUNTY AT A TIME WHEN TEEN UNEMPLOYMENT IS AT AN ALL TIME HIGH. WHITE PLAINS AND COMMUNITY BRANCHES ALSO RECRUIT TEEN COUNSELORS AND OFFER A COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG TEENS. YMCA'S CAMPS ARE FUN AND INTRODUCE YOUNG PEOPLE TO MANY NEW AND EXCITING CHALLENGES. ADDITIONALLY, THEY PROVIDE A SAFE AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN WHILE PARENTS ARE AT WORK. IN THIS WAY THE YMCA SUPPORTS FAMILY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR AREA. NEARLY 75% OF OUR CAMPERS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS OR SOME OTHER FORM OF SUBSIDY TO ATTEND. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C OTHER COMMUNITY FUNCTIONS. WE SERVE YOUNG PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND INTRODUCE THEM TO A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES THROUGH SESSIONS ON CONFLICT RESOLUTION, PEER LEADERSHIP, COLLEGE PREPARATION, HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS AND THE DEEPER ISSUES OF IDENTITY AND LACK OF CONFIDENCE. MEMBERS OF THE YMCA BRANCHES WERE ABLE TO TRY MANY NEW THINGS IN 2013. CLASSES FOR ALL LEVELS AND ABILITIES WERE INTRODUCED AS WELL AS COMMUNITY LEAGUES, BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER IN PURSUIT OF A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE. MANY COMMUNITY PARTNERS SHARED OUR FACILITIES THIS YEAR: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, BOY SCOUTS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, BOCES GROUPS, SENIOR CENTERS, LOCAL YOUTH SPORTS TEAMS AND OTHERS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D HOUSING: WE CONNECT OUR RESIDENTS TO APPROPRIATE ANCILLARY SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT THEIR SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION INTO THE WORKFORCE AND COMMUNITY LIFE IN WESTCHESTER. YMCA HOUSING IN SO CRITICALLY IMPORTANT IN THIS RECESSION, HAVING A POWERFUL EFFECT ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF HOUSING FOR MANY PEOPLE LIVING CLOSE TO THE POVERTY LEVEL AND AT RISK FOR POTENTIAL HOMELESSNESS. SCHOLARSHIPS: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN BASED ON THEIR FAMILY'S INCOME AND HARDSHIP. AN APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED TO THE YMCA ALONG WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO PROVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. IF THE EVIDENCE IS SATISFACTORY, THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE CHILDREN ATTENDING THE YMCA. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE ORGANIZATION 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 IS READY TO BE FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, IT IS SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. THE GOVERNING BODY IS PROVIDED WITH THE FORM 990 FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. ANY COMMENTS ARE THEN GROUPED, SUMMARIZED AND PROVIDED TO THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER OR COMMITTEE IN CHARGE OF FILING THE RETURN FOR THEIR REVIEW. EACH ISSUE IS DOCUMENTED AND ADDRESSED UNTIL THE RETURN IS FINALIZED AND APPROVED FOR FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION HAS IN PLACE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH IT ANNUALLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES. THE BOARD CURRENTLY MANDATES THAT ALL MEMBERS OF THE MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNING BODY ANNUALLY SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS THAT MAY EXIST. THE SIGNED CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS SUBMITTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHO REVIEWS THE SIGNED ATTESTATIONS FOR POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS. IF A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL NOTIFY A MEMBER OF MANAGEMENT OR GOVERNING BODY ABOUT SUCH CONFLICT AND INVESTIGATE THE CONFLICT. THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION WILL BE SUMMARIZED AND DOCUMENTED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BE REPORTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY. IF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ESTABLISHES THAT AN ACTUAL CONFLICT EXISTS, THE MEMBER OF MANAGEMENT OR THE GOVERNING BODY WILL BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO VOTE OR BE PART OF ANY DECISIONS ABOUT SUCH TRANSACTION THAT HAVE TO DO WITH THE CONFLICT UNTIL SUCH TIME THERE IS NO LONGER A CONFLICT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DERIVES ITS AUTHORITY FROM THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. THE COMMITTEE WILL WORK TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND DETERMINATION OF THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES, PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND SALARY REVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO. THE WORK OF THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WILL REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO MEET TWO TO THREE TIMES A YEAR TO ESTABLISH, REGULARLY REVIEW, AND MODIFY, AS APPROPRIATE, THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY. THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ARE TO: DELEGATE AUTHORITY FOR ANY OF ITS RESPONSIBILITIES TO SUB-COMMITTEES, AS THE COMMITTEE MAY DEEM APPROPRIATE AT ITS SOL DISCRETION. RETAIN, ON ITS OWN AUTHORITY, SUCH COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS, OUTSIDE COUNSEL OR OTHER ADVISORS, AS THE COMMITTEE MAY DEEM APPROPRIATE IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION. THE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE SOLE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE RELATED FEES AND RETENTION TERMS. REVIEW CORPORATE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES RELEVANT TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S COMPENSATION, INCLUDING ONLY HIS/HER ANNUAL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES. DEVELOP (IN CONSULTATION WITH THE PRESIDENT/CEO) SPECIFIC, MEASUREABLE AND ATTAINABLE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES. MAINTAIN, BY WAY OF SCHEDULE MEETINGS IF NECESSARY, A DIRECT LINE OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND THE COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE FOR EXCHANGES OF VIEWS AND INFORMATION. CONDUCT AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE INTERVIEW WITH THE PRESIDENT/CEO TO MEASURE PROGRESS AGAINST ESTABLISHED PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES. EVALUATE THE PRESIDENT/CEO PERFORMANCE AGAINST ESTABLISHED PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES. DETERMINE THE PRESIDENTS/CEO COMPENSATION LEVEL BASED ON THE EVALUATION. PROVIDE AND DISCUSS IN A FOLLOW UP MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT/CEO A WRITTEN EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION DECISION. ENSURE THAT WRITTEN EVALUATION AND SALARY DETERMINATION ARE PLACED IN THE PERSONNEL FILE. REPORT TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DECISIONS. THE PRESIDENT/CEO SHALL CONDUCT A WRITTEN PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND SALARY REVIEW FOR THE NEXT HIGHLY COMPENSATION EMPLOYEES, AND REPORT THE SALARY AWARDS TO THE COMMITTEE FOR THEIR REVIEW AND FINALIZATION. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT COMPENSATION INFORMATION FOR THE TOP FIVE COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES IF FULLY AND FAIRLY DISCLOSED ON FEDERAL TAX RETURN FORM 990 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 990 AND FORM 1023 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE RETURN IS POSTED ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF WEBSITES. IN ADDITION, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, FORM 990, FORM 1023, AND BY-LAWS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST, ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE OR BY CALLING THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 SCHOLARSHIPS -231,296 SCHOLARSHIPS 231,296