2025-07-09T16:14:41-04:00 2024-12-31 332416013 CLEARPOINT CPAS PC 1350 E ANDREW JOHNSON HWY GREENEVILLE TN 377454270 990 2024-01-01 621578123 SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES INC SOUT 4239755437 418 N STATE OF FRANKLIN ROAD JOHNSON CITY TN 37604 DEWAYNE DICKENS CEO 4239755437 2025-07-09 true true CURTIS H MORRISON P01878351 4236388144 2025-07-09 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DEWAYNE DICKENS 418 N STATE OF FRANKLIN RD JOHNSON CITY TN 37604 864667 false X WWW.RMHSA.ORG X 1994 TN TO PROVIDE A "TEMPORARY" HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE IN ANY LOCAL HOSPITAL. 18 18 12 877 0 582094 673585 0 77570 131845 25394 5406 685058 810836 0 0 352659 351261 33164 85056 326279 278343 678938 662768 6120 148068 3242611 3413169 17820 6296 3224791 3406873 X TO PROVIDE A "TEMPORARY" HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE IN ANY LOCAL HOSPITAL. false false 499914 THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS HOUSE) IS A PROGRAM OF THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES, (CHARITIES), GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MANAGED BY AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF HOUSE OPERATIONS AND STAFF WHO OVER-SEE THE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS. GUEST FAMILIES AND CHILDREN SERVED BY THE HOUSE COME FROM A RADIUS OF 125 MILES OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF JOHNSON CITY, TN. (INCLUDES COUNTIES LOCATED IN NE TENNESSEE, SW VIRGINIA, EASTERN KENTUCKY AND WEST VIRGINIA). THE HOUSE IS IN JOHNSON CITY, TN BUT IS A REGIONAL FACILITY. AS OF DECEMBER 2024, FAMILIES FROM SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA CONTINUE TO USE THE HOUSE THE MOST. SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA 49% NORTHEAST TENNESSEE 43% EASTERN KENTUCKY 1% MISC. STATES 7% THE HOUSE IS 14,000 SQ. FEET, HAS 10 BEDROOMS/PRIVATE BATHS WITH A KITCHEN, LAUNDRY ROOM, TV ROOMS AND PLAY AREAS AS COMMON AREAS SHARED BY ALL GUEST FAMILIES. EVENING MEALS ARE PROVIDED BY CHURCH GROUPS, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, FRATERNAL GROUPS, FAMILIES/FRIENDS OR RESTAURANTS AT LEAST 20 OUT OF 30 DAYS. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOODS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES TO PREPARE AT THEIR LEISURE. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE IN A LOCAL HOSPITAL SETTING ARE ELIGIBLE TO STAY AS GUESTS AT THE HOUSE. A CHILD MUST BE A DEPENDENT OF THE PARENT(S), 21 YEARS OR YOUNGER. FAMILIES LIVING THE GREATEST DISTANCE FROM THE HOSPITAL PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE FOR THE CHILD ARE GIVEN PRIORITY IN STAYING AT THE HOUSE. A CRITICALLY ILL CHILD OR ONE IN IMMINENT DANGER OF DEATH RECEIVES PRIORITY REGARDLESS OF DISTANCE. A NIGHTLY CONTRIBUTION OF 10 IS REQUESTED. HOWEVER, NO ONE IS EVER TURNED AWAY BECAUSE OF THE INABILITY TO MAKE THE SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION. IN 2024, THE AVERAGE NIGHTLY CONTRIBUTION WAS 1.40, AND THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY WAS 11 DAYS. THE HOUSE PROVIDED 3,178 NIGHTS AND RECEIVED 2,277.00 THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM GUEST FAMILIES. THE SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION OF 10 HELPS TO DEFRAY THE FULL COST OF 80/NIGHT TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WHO STAY AT THE HOUSE. IF THE HOUSE HAD NOT BEEN AVAILABLE THE OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE FOR FAMILIES WOULD HAVE BEEN APPROXIMATELY 701,453.50 (MOTEL, FOOD, GAS, LAUNDRY, MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS). THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RAISING FUNDS TO MEET THE BUDGETARY NEEDS OF THE HOUSE EACH YEAR. THE CHARITIES IS DEPENDENT ON FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND DONATIONS TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN AT THE HOUSE. FUNDRAISING EVENTS INCLUDE: HEARTS FOR THE HOUSE; SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 5K, AND THE ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC. VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, GROUPS AND MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS THROUGHOUT THE SERVICE AREA HOLD FUNDRAISING EVENTS TO BENEFIT THE HOUSE AS WELL. IN-KIND DONATIONS DONATED BY THE COMMUNITY RANGE FROM CANNED GOODS, PAPER PRODUCTS, FRESH VEGETABLES, HOME-MADE BREADS, MUFFINS TO SOMEONE PROVIDING YARD WORK, PROFESSIONAL CLEANING, CLERICAL ASSISTANCE, CLEANING THE KITCHEN, MOPPING FLOORS, REPLACING SMOKE DETECTORS, REPLACING FILTERS ON HEATING/AC UNITS AND MONTHLY CHECKS OF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. THESE GENEROUS IN-KIND DONATIONS HELP DEFRAY THE COST OF PROVIDING SERVICES AND WE ARE BETTER ABLE TO PROVIDE FOR THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WHO FIND A SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE AT OUR HOUSE. THERE IS A STAFF OF 4 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AND 5 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES. VOLUNTEERS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE OPERATIONS OF THE HOUSE. VOLUNTEER'S CLEAN ROOMS, WASH LINENS, MOP FLOORS, RUN THE VACUUM, CLEAN WINDOWS, BAKE CAKES/COOKIES, REGISTER/CHECK-OUT FAMILIES, AND HELP WITH FUNDRAISING EVENTS. VOLUNTEERS DO WHATEVER NEEDS TO BE DONE TO KEEP THE HOUSE CLEAN AND INVITING FOR OUR GUEST FAMILIES. IN 2024, 877 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 3,014 HOURS TO THE HOUSE FOR A VALUE OF 111,234.12. THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CONTINUES TO BE A HAVEN FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN. THE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE A LOVING, SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE AWAY FROM THE HOSPITAL SETTING THAT ALLOWS FAMILIES TO BE MORE RELAXED AND BUILD THEIR RESOURCES. THE GUEST FAMILIES IN THE HOUSE BECOME ONE BIG FAMILY SHARING AND NURTURING EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GOOD TIMES AS WELL AS THE BAD TIMES. WE CANNOT PROVIDE ALL THE AMENITIES OF HOME, BUT WE CAN PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH AS MUCH NORMALCY AS POSSIBLE DURING A DIFFICULT TIME WITH A SICK CHILD. WHILE WE CANNOT TAKE AWAY THE CRISIS WE CAN GIVE FAMILIES WITH A SICK CHILD THE BEST MEDICINE - EACH OTHER. EVALUATIONS OF THE HOUSE AND STAFF BY FAMILIES WHO STAY AT THE HOUSE CONTINUE TO SHOW WHAT A BLESSING AND A NEED IS MET BY THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE DURING A TIME OF CRISIS WITH A CHILD. WE CONTINUE TO MEET OUR MISSION OF PROVIDING A "TEMPORARY HOME AWAY FROM HOME" FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE IN ANY AREA HOSPITAL. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES GLOBAL, CHICAGO, IL REQUIRES EACH RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES, INC. TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR'S OPERATING EXPENSE IN RESERVE. THESE RESERVE FUNDS WILL HOLD THE CHARITIES RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE PROGRAM IN GOOD STEAD SHOULD THERE BE DIFFICULT TIMES OR DISASTER. OUR CHARITIES HAS REACHED THIS MILESTONE BY CAREFUL APPROPRIATION OF MONIES RAISED THROUGH FUNDRAISING EVENTS, BEING TRANSPARENT, ACCOUNTABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR FUNDS DONATED BY STAKEHOLDER AND DUE DILIGENCE 499914 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 1 0 true 12 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 18 18 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false TN VA KY WV NC X X JENNIFER GAILLARD 4239755437 418 N STATE OF FRANKLIN RD JOHNSON CITY TN 37604 DEWAYNE DICKENS CEO 40.00 X 100927 0 3095 JASON CARTER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 HUGH FERGUSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOE GANGER TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SAM GRIFFITH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHELSEA HAYES SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 RACHEL HYMES 1ST VP 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRIS JETT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN FARIS JR DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALISON KESTNER PAST-PRESIDE 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN KISS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLIE LOWE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOANNE PATY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LENORA PENNY-TACKLING DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER PLUMLEY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 AUSTIN REED DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL SIMPSON 2ND VP 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JAMIE THOMAS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JIM WHALEN PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 100927 3095 1 false false false 116001 557584 24058 673585 131845 131845 56513 116001 53831 2682 -11398 VENDING PROGRAMS 2724 2724 2724 810836 123171 100927 79688 12586 8653 204189 161221 25462 17506 22660 17208 3243 2209 23485 19082 2642 1761 26851 2105 24731 15 33164 33164 7209 7209 6319 2504 591 3224 15429 12536 1736 1157 21084 20451 633 219 219 13321 10823 1499 999 58998 57228 1770 5417 5254 163 LEASE 60000 58200 1800 FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES 35717 35717 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 10322 10167 155 DONOR RECOGNITION 7302 7302 10155 7511 787 1857 662768 499914 77798 85056 70012 194236 907740 891261 37910 43250 1852436 1312457 559559 539979 1609622 1740558 57768 3885 3242611 3413169 4978 1373 12842 4923 17820 6296 X 3133739 3369704 91052 37169 3224791 3406873 3242611 3413169 X 148068 34014 X false true X true false X 1096008 533757 468298 582094 673585 3353742 1096008 533757 468298 582094 673585 3353742 3353742 62218 94652 53930 77570 131845 420215 40765 63112 66231 72806 45157 288071 4062028 34117 0.82560 0.83140 X PART II, LINE 10 FUNDRAISING EVENTS 242,914 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1516936 1027881 489055 41182 6040 35142 87054 84867 2187 207264 193669 13595 539979 PAYROLL LIABILITIES 4923 4923 914063 34014 15381 49395 864668 -53832 -53832 810836 731981 15381 53832 69213 662768 662768 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B COST OF DIRECT BENEFIT TO DONORS -53,832 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D COST OF DIRECT BENEFIT TO DONORS 53,832 X true TN VA WV KY NC GOLF TOURNAMENT 76086 65886 10200 34654 SHAMROCK SHUFFL 73378 50115 23263 18223 2 23050 23050 954 172514 116001 56513 53831 53831 2682 FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS HOUSE) IS A PROGRAM OF THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES, (CHARITIES), GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MANAGED BY AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF HOUSE OPERATIONS AND STAFF WHO OVER-SEE THE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS. GUEST FAMILIES AND CHILDREN SERVED BY THE HOUSE COME FROM A RADIUS OF 125 MILES OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF JOHNSON CITY, TN. (INCLUDES COUNTIES LOCATED IN NE TENNESSEE, SW VIRGINIA, EASTERN KENTUCKY AND WEST VIRGINIA). THE HOUSE IS IN JOHNSON CITY, TN BUT IS A REGIONAL FACILITY. AS OF DECEMBER 2024, FAMILIES FROM SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA CONTINUE TO USE THE HOUSE THE MOST. SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA 49% NORTHEAST TENNESSEE 43% EASTERN KENTUCKY 1% MISC. STATES 7% THE HOUSE IS 14,000 SQ. FEET, HAS 10 BEDROOMS/PRIVATE BATHS WITH A KITCHEN, LAUNDRY ROOM, TV ROOMS AND PLAY AREAS AS COMMON AREAS SHARED BY ALL GUEST FAMILIES. EVENING MEALS ARE PROVIDED BY CHURCH GROUPS, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, FRATERNAL GROUPS, FAMILIES/FRIENDS OR RESTAURANTS AT LEAST 20 OUT OF 30 DAYS. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOODS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES TO PREPARE AT THEIR LEISURE. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE IN A LOCAL HOSPITAL SETTING ARE ELIGIBLE TO STAY AS GUESTS AT THE HOUSE. A CHILD MUST BE A DEPENDENT OF THE PARENT(S), 21 YEARS OR YOUNGER. FAMILIES LIVING THE GREATEST DISTANCE FROM THE HOSPITAL PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE FOR THE CHILD ARE GIVEN PRIORITY IN STAYING AT THE HOUSE. A CRITICALLY ILL CHILD OR ONE IN IMMINENT DANGER OF DEATH RECEIVES PRIORITY REGARDLESS OF DISTANCE. A NIGHTLY CONTRIBUTION OF 10 IS REQUESTED. HOWEVER, NO ONE IS EVER TURNED AWAY BECAUSE OF THE INABILITY TO MAKE THE SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION. IN 2024, THE AVERAGE NIGHTLY CONTRIBUTION WAS 1.40, AND THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY WAS 11 DAYS. THE HOUSE PROVIDED 3,178 NIGHTS AND RECEIVED 2,277.00 THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM GUEST FAMILIES. THE SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION OF 10 HELPS TO DEFRAY THE FULL COST OF 80/NIGHT TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WHO STAY AT THE HOUSE. IF THE HOUSE HAD NOT BEEN AVAILABLE THE OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE FOR FAMILIES WOULD HAVE BEEN APPROXIMATELY 701,453.50 (MOTEL, FOOD, GAS, LAUNDRY, MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS). THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RAISING FUNDS TO MEET THE BUDGETARY NEEDS OF THE HOUSE EACH YEAR. THE CHARITIES IS DEPENDENT ON FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND DONATIONS TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN AT THE HOUSE. FUNDRAISING EVENTS INCLUDE: HEARTS FOR THE HOUSE; SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 5K, AND THE ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC. VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, GROUPS AND MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS THROUGHOUT THE SERVICE AREA HOLD FUNDRAISING EVENTS TO BENEFIT THE HOUSE AS WELL. IN-KIND DONATIONS DONATED BY THE COMMUNITY RANGE FROM CANNED GOODS, PAPER PRODUCTS, FRESH VEGETABLES, HOME-MADE BREADS, MUFFINS TO SOMEONE PROVIDING YARD WORK, PROFESSIONAL CLEANING, CLERICAL ASSISTANCE, CLEANING THE KITCHEN, MOPPING FLOORS, REPLACING SMOKE DETECTORS, REPLACING FILTERS ON HEATING/AC UNITS AND MONTHLY CHECKS OF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. THESE GENEROUS IN-KIND DONATIONS HELP DEFRAY THE COST OF PROVIDING SERVICES AND WE ARE BETTER ABLE TO PROVIDE FOR THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WHO FIND A SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE AT OUR HOUSE. THERE IS A STAFF OF 4 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AND 5 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES. VOLUNTEERS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE OPERATIONS OF THE HOUSE. VOLUNTEER'S CLEAN ROOMS, WASH LINENS, MOP FLOORS, RUN THE VACUUM, CLEAN WINDOWS, BAKE CAKES/COOKIES, REGISTER/CHECK-OUT FAMILIES, AND HELP WITH FUNDRAISING EVENTS. VOLUNTEERS DO WHATEVER NEEDS TO BE DONE TO KEEP THE HOUSE CLEAN AND INVITING FOR OUR GUEST FAMILIES. IN 2024, 877 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 3,014 HOURS TO THE HOUSE FOR A VALUE OF 111,234.12. THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CONTINUES TO BE A HAVEN FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN. THE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE A LOVING, SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE AWAY FROM THE HOSPITAL SETTING THAT ALLOWS FAMILIES TO BE MORE RELAXED AND BUILD THEIR RESOURCES. THE GUEST FAMILIES IN THE HOUSE BECOME ONE BIG FAMILY SHARING AND NURTURING EACH OTHER THROUGH THE GOOD TIMES AS WELL AS THE BAD TIMES. WE CANNOT PROVIDE ALL THE AMENITIES OF HOME, BUT WE CAN PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH AS MUCH NORMALCY AS POSSIBLE DURING A DIFFICULT TIME WITH A SICK CHILD. WHILE WE CANNOT TAKE AWAY THE CRISIS WE CAN GIVE FAMILIES WITH A SICK CHILD THE BEST MEDICINE - EACH OTHER. EVALUATIONS OF THE HOUSE AND STAFF BY FAMILIES WHO STAY AT THE HOUSE CONTINUE TO SHOW WHAT A BLESSING AND A NEED IS MET BY THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE DURING A TIME OF CRISIS WITH A CHILD. WE CONTINUE TO MEET OUR MISSION OF PROVIDING A "TEMPORARY HOME AWAY FROM HOME" FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE IN ANY AREA HOSPITAL. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES GLOBAL, CHICAGO, IL REQUIRES EACH RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES, INC. TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR'S OPERATING EXPENSE IN RESERVE. THESE RESERVE FUNDS WILL HOLD THE CHARITIES RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE PROGRAM IN GOOD STEAD SHOULD THERE BE DIFFICULT TIMES OR DISASTER. OUR CHARITIES HAS REACHED THIS MILESTONE BY CAREFUL APPROPRIATION OF MONIES RAISED THROUGH FUNDRAISING EVENTS, BEING TRANSPARENT, ACCOUNTABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR FUNDS DONATED BY STAKEHOLDER AND DUE DILIGENCE FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A DRAFT COPY OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT/990 IS PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. AUDIT COMMITTEE VOTES TO ACCEPT OR DENY DRAFT DOCUMENTS. IF ACCEPTED THE AUDIT/990 ARE MAILED OR DELIVERED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER A MINIMUM OF 5 DAYS BEFORE THE JUNE MEETING, THUS GIVING THEM AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW BEFORE A BOARD VOTE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR THE ORGANIZATION IS CONSISTENTLY MONITORED AND ENFORCED. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS IN PLACE SO THAT ALL BOARD MEMBERS, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS SCRUPULOUSLY AVOID CONFLICT OF INTEREST OF THE HOUSE ON ONE HAND, AND PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS INTERESTS ON THE OTHER. THIS INCLUDES AVOIDING POTENTIAL AND ACTUAL CONFLICTS IN INTEREST, AS WELL AS PERCEPTIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. BEFORE OPPORTUNITIES AND ISSUES ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD, BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED IF A CONFLICT EXISTS OR A POTENTIAL FOR CONFLICT EXISTS FOR ANY ONE PRESENT. IF A CONFLICT EXISTS OR THE POTENTIAL OF A CONFLICT, THEY ARE ASKED TO LEAVE THE ROOM FOR THE DISCUSSION AND NOT PERMITTED TO VOTE IN THE QUESTION. THE BOARD MINUTES REFLECT THE BOARD MEMBER NAMES THAT LEFT THE ROOM FOR THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE. THE MINUTES REFLECT WE ABIDE BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN PLACE FOR THE CHARITIES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE CHARITIES HAS A BENEFITS COMMITTEE THAT DETERMINES THE INCREASES PROVIDED TO EMPLOYEES. THIS COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR BENCHMARKING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EVERY 3-5 YEARS TO ASSURE THAT THE QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION ARE SIMILAR FOR A COMPARABLE POSITION IN A SIMILAR ORGANIZATION. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BENCHMARKS ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE CHARITIES AND REPORTS THE INFORMATION TO THE BENEFITS COMMITTEE. SALARY INCREASES ARE BASED ON INPUT FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, BENEFITS COMMITTEE, AND RESULTS OF EVALUATIONS OF EACH EMPLOYEE. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EVALUATED ANNUALLY ON THEIR ANNIVERSARY DATE OF HIRE AND BENCHMARKED EVERY THREE YEARS. DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE WERE BENCHMARKED IN 2022. THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT WAS BENCHMARKED IN 2022. THE LAST EVALUATION FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS AUGUST 2022. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B SEE NOTE FOR LINE 15A. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18 FORM 1023 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE STREET ADDRESS FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 COST OF DIRECT BENEFIT TO DONORS 53,832 COST OF DIRECT BENEFIT TO DONORS -53,832