2024-02-08T14:55:43-06:00 2022-09-30 882730877 CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC 6116 EXECUTIVE BLVD STE 600 ROCKVILLE MD 20852 990 2021-10-01 853490414 UJIMA THE NATIONAL CENTER ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN UJIM 2027583874 5 THOMAS CIRCLE NW 500 WASHINGTON DC 20005 KARMA COTTMAN CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2027583874 2024-02-08 1 KARMA COTTMAN 999009999 RAYMOND BARBAGALLO P00173692 3015899000 3 AAL1 IAL1 2021 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X KARMA COTTMAN 5 THOMAS CIRCLE NW 500 WASHINGTON DC 20005 2213681 0 X HTTPS://UJIMACOMMUNITY.ORG X 2021 DC LAUNCHED IN 2016, UJIMA, INC., THE NATIONAL CENTER ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY, SERVES AS A NATIONAL, CULTURALLY-SPECIFIC SERVICES ISSUE RESOURCE CENTER. OUR MISSION IS TO MOBILIZE THE COMMUNITY TO RESPOND TO AND END DOMESTIC, SEXUAL AND COMMUNITY VIOLENCE IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY. WE ACTUALIZE THIS MISSION THROUGH RESEARCH, PUBLIC AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT. UJIMA SERVICES AS A RESOURCE TO: SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE, ADVOCATES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND THE COMMUNITY AT-LARGE. 6 6 9 0 0 0 145666 2156633 0 57048 0 -4522 0 0 145666 2209159 0 76236 0 0 0 1321787 0 0 543 5287 710089 5287 2108112 140379 101047 153648 540812 13269 345541 140379 195271 X TO MOBILIZE THE COMMUNITY TO RESPOND TO AND END DOMESTIC, SEXUAL AND COMMUNITY VIOLENCE IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY. WE ACTUALIZE THIS MISSION THROUGH RESEARCH, PUBLIC AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT. UJIMA SERVES AS A RESOURCE TO: SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE, ADVOCATES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND THE COMMUNITY AT-LARGE. 1 0 714477 76236 57048 TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCESEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION 396830 COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AWARENESS & OUTREACHSEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION 79368 SYSTEM CHANGE, POLICY & ADVOCACYSEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION 404320 RESEARCH & EDUCATION UJIMA INC. COLLABORATED ON A PRELIMINARY NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT TO INFORM CULTURALLY SPECIFIC ADVOCACY ACROSS BLACK, ASIAN/ASIAN AMERICAN, PACIFIC ISLANDER, AND LATINX COMMUNITIES. THREE SEPARATE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORTS (FOCUSING ON LATINX, BLACK, AND ASIAN/ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITIES) WERE DEVELOPED TO REVIEW SOCIAL INDICATORS OF NEED IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS THAT, IN TURN, CAN PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING. SOCIAL INDICATORS OF CULTURALLY SPECIFIC NEEDS INCLUDE PUBLIC HEALTH DATA AND CULTURALLY SPECIFIC RESEARCH. UJIMA INC.'S REPORT HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPACT OF CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES TO ADDRESS DISPARITIES IN OUTCOMES, INCLUDING INTIMATE PARTNER HOMICIDE; RESEARCHERS RECOMMEND TARGETING PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION EFFORTS THAT CONSIDER BOTH COMMUNITY AND SOCIETAL FACTORS (PETROSKY ET AL., 2017). CULTURALLY INFORMED COPING MECHANISMS AND LEVERAGING COMMUNITY STRENGTHS CAN ENHANCE INDIVIDUAL-LEVEL INTERACTIONS, BUT SYSTEMS CHANGE WOULD BETTER ADDRESS PREVENTION. UJIMA PARTNERED WITH JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY TO CONDUCT A NATIONAL RESEARCH INITIATIVE THAT DOCUMENTED THE PROCESSES BY WHICH BLACK IPV SURVIVORS' ACCESS, OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AFFORDABLE, SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING IN THE CONTEXT OF VIOLENCE, COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND STRUCTURAL RACISM. INFORMED BY INTERSECTIONALITY, THE TEAM CONDUCTED 60 SEMI-STRUCTURED INTERVIEWS WITH BLACK WOMEN IPV SURVIVORS IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY SURVIVOR-CENTERED RECOMMENDATIONS TO STRENGTHEN HOUSING POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND FUNDING PRIORITIES FOR BLACK WOMEN'S NEEDS 404320 1594995 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 DC X JENNIFER HOOKER 2027583874 5 THOMAS CIRCLE NW 500 WASHINGTON DC 20005 JAMIEN JORDAN CHAIR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MELINDA COLEAU TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN GOODLOW SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ADRIENNE BIDDINGS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 FAITH GIBSON HUBBARD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANTONIA VANN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KARMA COTTMAN CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00 X 194731 0 6759 JENNIFER HOOKER CHIEF FINANCE & OPERATIONS OFFICER 50.00 X 152077 0 6325 GRETTA GARDNER CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER 50.00 X 152077 0 594 498885 0 13678 3 0 1 0 0 1881037 275596 22819 2156633 CONSULTING 900099 57048 57048 57048 4522 -4522 -4522 -4522 2209159 57048 0 -4522 X 76236 76236 512563 352896 159417 250 651079 537425 113654 1066 728 338 52004 40315 11683 6 105075 79108 25947 20 431771 338516 93130 125 122443 41980 80463 89076 68096 20961 19 49738 46707 3031 540 413 127 12230 9295 2813 122 4291 3280 1010 1 2108112 1594995 512574 543 24994 128431 104615 355168 12346 9247 62400 26780 24039 35620 153648 540812 345541 13269 0 13269 345541 X 0 0 0 0 140379 195271 140379 195271 153648 540812 101047 -46155 0 X 0 1 X 0 1 1 X 145666 2156633 2302299 145666 2156633 2302299 2302299 2302299 57048 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 56155 22427 33728 6245 4353 1892 35620 X 2213681 0 2213681 -4522 -4522 2209159 2108112 0 2108112 0 2108112 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION ACCOUNTS FOR THE EFFECT OF ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS BASED ON A "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" THRESHOLD TO THE RECOGNITION OF THE TAX POSITIONS BEING SUSTAINED BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION UNDER SCRUTINY BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITY. IF A TAX POSITION OR POSITIONS ARE DEEMED TO RESULT IN UNCERTAINTIES OF THOSE POSITIONS, THE UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFIT IS ESTIMATED BASED ON A "CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY ASSESSMENT" THAT AGGREGATES THE ESTIMATED TAX LIABILITY FOR ALL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS IDENTIFIED ITS TAX STATUS AS A TAX-EXEMPT ENTITY AS ITS ONLY SIGNIFICANT TAX POSITION; HOWEVER, THE ORGANIZATION HAS DETERMINED SUCH TAX POSITION DOE SNOT RESULT IN AN UNCERTAINTY REQUIRING RECOGNITION. THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT CURRENTLY UNDER EXAMINATION BY ANY TAXING JURISDICTION. THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL AND STATE TAX RETURNS ARE GENERALLY OPEN FOR EXAMINATION FOR THREE YEARS FOLLOWING THE DATE FILED. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF FIXED ASSETS FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D $22,219 IN CONTRIBUTED EQUIPMENT WAS REPORTED ON THE AUDITED FINANCIALS AT 9/30/22. HOWEVER, THIS AMOUNT WAS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ON THE 2020 990 FILING. 1 SCESA NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SISTERS OF COLOR ENDING SEXUAL ASSAULT PO BOX 938 WINDSOR CT 06095 161634707 501(C)(3) 76236 0 GENERAL SUPPORT 1 PART I, LINE 2: FISCAL MONITORING PROCEDURES AS A PRIME RECIPIENT AND PASS-THROUGH ENTITY OF FEDERAL AWARDS, UJIMA MUST ENSURE SUBRECIPIENT COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND GRANTOR REQUIREMENTS. A SUBRECIPIENT IS ANY ENTITY RECEIVING FEDERAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH UJIMA RATHER THAN THE GRANTING FEDERAL AGENCY DIRECTLY. THE TERM "SUBRECIPIENT" ALSO INCLUDES THE TERM "SUBGRANTEE" BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE "THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTOR OR "THIRD-PARTY SUBCONTRACTOR. PURPOSE THE PURPOSE OF THE FISCAL MONITORING PROCEDURES IS TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING: 1. MEET FISCAL MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR OVERSIGHT OF SUB-RECIPIENTS. 2. PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR UJIMA AND SUB-RECIPIENTS. 3. ENSURE THAT ALL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS ARE MET BY SUBRECIPIENTS. 4. MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERALLY-FUNDED ASSETS 5. MONITOR MILESTONE PROGRESS REPORTING, IDENTIFY ANY PERFORMANCE ISSUES, AND ADDRESS THEM IN A TIMELY MANNER 6. TRACK INFORMATION REGARDING PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY FOR THE PURPOSES OF EVALUATING SUB-RECIPIENTS FOR FUTURE PROCUREMENTS AND GRANTS. RESPONSIBILITIES THE UJIMA GRANT DIVISION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT EXECUTED GRANT AWARDS ARE ADMINISTERED PROPERLY TO ENSURE THAT GRANT FUNDS ARE USED FOR INTENDED PURPOSES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND LEAD TO AGREED-UPON RESULTS. THE UJIMA GRANT COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT STAFF ARE THE AGENCY'S MAIN CONTACT POINTS FOR SUBRECIPIENT MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING. WHEN MANAGING SUB-RECIPIENTS, STAFF WILL: 1. DEVELOP AND EXECUTE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT(S). 2. MONITOR THE FINANCIAL STATUS OF GRANTS AND PROJECT ACTIVITY. 3. ENSURE RESULTS THROUGH MILESTONES AND PERFORMANCE REPORTING. 4. EVALUATE SUBRECIPIENT RISK TO DETERMINE THE LEVEL OF MONITORING AND OVERSIGHT. 5. WORK WITH THE SUBJECT AREA EXPERTS TO COMPLETE REQUIRED SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING. ALL REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS ARE FULLY DOCUMENTED AND REVIEWED PRIOR TO THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS. PROCEDURES FISCAL MONITORING OF THE FINANCIAL STATUS OF GRANTS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: REVIEW BILLS, INVOICES, OR OTHER FISCAL DOCUMENTATION COMPARE BUDGETS AND/OR BUDGET LIMITS TO ACTUAL COSTS OBTAIN REASONABLE DOCUMENTATION THAT SERVICES CHARGED TO THE SUBAWARD WERE ACTUALLY DELIVERED ACCORDING TO THE CONTRACT COMPARE BILLS WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO DETERMINE THAT COSTS ARE ALLOWABLE, NECESSARY, AND/OR ALLOCABLE ACCORDING TO THE FEDERAL PROGRAM'S POLICIES AND THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT'S TERMS. WHEN REVIEWING INVOICES, THE UJIMA COMPLIANCE AND FINANCE TEAM VERIFIES THAT CHARGES: OCCURRED WITHIN THE GRANT PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE ARE ELIGIBLE UNDER THE GRANT (AWARD) AND ALLOWABLE UNDER FEDERAL REGULATIONS PER 2 CFR 200 SUBPART E (COST PRINCIPALS) SUPPORTED WITH ADEQUATE DOCUMENTATION ARE NOT DUPLICATE CHARGES FOR ADEQUATE DOCUMENTATION, THE INVOICE SUBMITTED TO UJIMA MUST HAVE ENOUGH INFORMATION SO THAT SOMEONE UNRELATED TO THE GRANT COULD DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE CHARGES. SUCH INFORMATION WOULD INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION SUCH AS PROGRESS REPORTS OR WORK STATEMENTS, INVOICES FOR SUPPORT SERVICES AND MATERIALS, CERTIFICATION BY THE SUBRECIPIENT THAT THE WORK HAS BEEN SATISFACTORILY RENDERED, COPIES OF THE ORIGINAL BILLS, INVOICES, EXPENSE ACCOUNTS, AND MISCELLANEOUS SUPPORTING DATA RETAINED BY THE SUBRECIPIENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO WORK RECORDS, RATES, MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT COSTS, AND LIST OF NAMES, HOURS WORKED, AND WAGE INFORMATION. UJIMA WILL REVIEW ALL SUBRECIPIENT REQUESTS FOR REIMBURSEMENT USING THE SUBRECIPIENT INVOICE REVIEW CHECKLIST AND FORM BELOW. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT ALL REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE SUBMITTED AND THAT ALL REQUESTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT UNDER THE GRANT. X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KARMA COTTMAN CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 194731 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6759 0 201490 0 0 0 JENNIFER HOOKER CHIEF FINANCE & OPERATIONS OFFICER 152077 0 0 0 0 0 5719 0 606 0 158402 0 0 0 GRETTA GARDNER CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER 152077 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 594 0 152671 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 3 THE SALARY FOR THE CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT FROM CULTURALLY SPECIFIC POPULATION PROGRAM THROUGH THE COVID-19: BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF BLACK PROGRAMS INITIATIVE (BCP INITIATIVE), UJIMA, PARTNERING WITH SCESA, THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SISTERS OF COLOR ENDING SEXUAL ASSAULT, WILL PROVIDE SUBAWARD FUNDING TO 40 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT CULTURALLY SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONS DEVELOPED BY AND FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY TO INCREASE ACCESS FOR BLACK SURVIVORS IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF CULTURALLY SPECIFIC BLACK ORGANIZATIONS TO SUCCESSFULLY APPLY FOR AND MANAGE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GRANTS. THE GOAL OF THE INITIATIVE IS: 1) TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF CULTURALLY SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONS DEVELOPED BY AND FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY TO SUCCESSFULLY APPLY FOR AND MANAGE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GRANT AWARDS. 2) TO SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENT CULTURALLY SPECIFIC PROGRAMS THAT SERVE VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE FROM THE BLACK COMMUNITY. 3) TO ADDRESS LONG-TERM INEQUITIES RESULTING IN THE DISPARATE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH AND ECONOMIC PANDEMIC ON THE BLACK COMMUNITY AND ADDRESS EMERGENT NEEDS OF BLACK SURVIVORS RESULTING FROM THE SPREAD OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS. 4) TO PROMOTE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COLLABORATION IN RESPONDING TO EMERGENT AND ONGOING PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS FOR BLACK VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A "TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE UJIMA INC.'S TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONTINUES TO BE IN HIGH DEMAND. IN THE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LEGAL ARENAS AS WE PROVIDED EDUCATION TO A LEGAL DEFENSE TEAM FOR A BLACK SURVIVOR WHO DEFENDED HERSELF AGAINST HER ABUSER; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO A PROSECUTOR ON THE CHALLENGES OF MANDATORY ARREST FOR SURVIVORS OF COLOR; AND THE PROS AND CONS OF A FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER FOR BLACK SURVIVORS. OUR TRAININGS INCLUDED CULTURALLY SPECIFIC RESPONSES TO BLACK SURVIVORS ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES; A FOUR-PART SERIES ON RACIAL EQUITY, MISOGYNOIR AND ANTI-BLACKNESS; TRAUMA INFORMED, SURVIVOR CENTERED, AND CULTURALLY SPECIFIC RESPONSES AND SERVICES FOR BLACK SURVIVORS; AND HOW TO BE AN ALLY IN THE WORK. UJIMA STAFF ALSO PARTICIPATED IN THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION'S FAMILY LAW PANEL TO DISCUSS THE IMPACT OF IMPLICIT BIAS ON BLACK SURVIVORS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE WHO ARE NAVIGATING THE LEGAL SYSTEM. WEBINAR TOPICS INCLUDE: AND STILL WE RISE: UNPACKING THE REALITY OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND ASSAULT ON BLACK WOMEN AND FEMMES SURVIVORS CENTERING THE VOICES OF OUR BLACK LGBTQIA SURVIVORS AND ADVOCATES PARENTING WHILE BLACK IN SHELTERS A CONVERSATION ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF ADVOCATES AND SURVIVORS IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY TEEN DATING VIOLENCE WITH THE TEEN AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD THE BLACK WOMAN/CHILD EXPLORING THE IMPACTS OF THE ADULTIFICATION OF BLACK GIRLS AND THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH VIOLENCE" . FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AWARENESS, & OUTREACH UJIMA INC. AND FUTURES WITHOUT VIOLENCE PLANNED AND DEVELOPED A THINK TANK TO ADDRESS THE INTERSECTIONS OF RACISM, IPV AND BLACK MATERNAL & INFANTHEALTH." THE GOAL OF THE THINK TANK IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND SAFETY OUTCOMES FOR BLACK BIRTHING PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IPV THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AWARENESS, AND OUTREACH. WE INSTITUTED FRIDAY WELLNESS MEDITATIONS FOR ADVOCATES DURING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH TO PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR COMPOUND, COMPLEX STRESS THAT COMES WITH WORKING IN THE MOVEMENT. AN INSTAGRAM LIVE CONVERSATION FEATURED DR. AFIYA MBILISHAKA AS SHE CONTEXTUALIZED THE IMPORTANCE OF BLACK HAIR AS HER WORK, PSYCHOHAIRAPY, ADDRESSES SELF-ESTEEM, SELF-EXPRESSION, ROOTEDNESS, AND VISIBILITY. WE ALSO DISCUSSED THE ROLE THAT POLICIES AND SOCIAL NORMS PLAY IN BLACK WOMEN'S UPWARD MOBILITY AND SAFETY. UJIMA INC. PRODUCED THREE FACT SHEETS: TEEN DATING VIOLENCE, YOUTH SEX TRAFFICKING, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND GUN VIOLENCE. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C SYSTEM CHANGE, POLICY & ADVOCACY VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2022. UJIMA INC. ADVOCATED FOR A HISTORIC $40M FOR COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS THAT SERVE COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, A FULL-TIME POSITION WITH THE OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN THAT FOCUSES ON COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, ALTERNATIVES TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND REDUCING ARRESTS OF SURVIVORS BY PROSECUTORS WHEN SURVIVORS FAIL TO . BIPARISAN SAFER COMMUNITIES ACT OF 2022. UJIMA INC. WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN COLLABORATING WITH OTHER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDERS IN EDUCATING POLICYMAKERS ON THE NECESSITY OF CLOSING THE BOYFRIEND LOOPHOLE IN VAWA 2022 AND THOSE REMEDIES RESULTED IN A COMPROMISE THAT WAS INCLUDED IN THIS LEGISLATION. BLACK WOMEN ARE STATISTICALLY NEARLY 3X MORE LIKELY THAN WHITE WOMEN TO BE KILLED BY AN INTIMATE PARTNER AND ALTHOUGH GUN VIOLENCE OCCURS IN 61% OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOMICIDES, FIREARMS ARE USED IN 72% OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOMICIDES IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY (VIOLENCE POLICY CENTER, 2022). UJIMA INC. STAFF PARTICIPATED IN LISTENING SESSIONS ON THE NEEDS OF BLACK SURVIVORS FOR THE NATIONAL ACTION PLAN BY THE WHITE HOUSE'S GENDER BASED VIOLENCE COUNCIL. STAFF HAVE ALSO COLLABORATED WITH THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON FAMILY COURT JUDGES TO CREATE A MODEL CUSTODY CODE THAT REFLECTS THE CHALLENGES AND REALITIES OF SURVIVORS IN FAMILY COURT PROCEEDINGS. FORM 990, PART V, LINE 13A DC FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE ORGANIZATION'S OUTSIDE CPA FIRM PREPARES THE FORM 990 WITH INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF. THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE STAFF AND THEN SENT TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C UJIMA MUST ESTABLISH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES FOR FEDERAL REWARDS. THE FOLLOWING MONITORING PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED: A. ENSURE THE BORD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF AT ALL LEVELS EXPRESS THEIR COMMITMENT TO THE POLICY. B. ENSURE THE POLICY IS AVAILABLE AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO ALL STAFF MEMBERS. C. INCORPORATE THE POLICY ISSUES INTO THE ORGANIZATION'S RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS. D. DISCUSS THE POLICY AT QUARTERLY STAFF MEETINGS. E. REVIEW AND UPDATE WHEN APPLICABLE. F. REQUIRE CLOSE REVIEW AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF EXPENSES REPORTS BY MANAGERS WITH APPROVAL AUTHORITY. G. BUILD NOTIFICATION TRIGGERS EXPENSE AND GIFT REPORTING WHEN THRESHOLDS ARE REACHED, SUCH AS A $500 CEILING FOR MANAGEMENT APPROVAL IF COST IS NOT APPROVED OR AUTHORIZED BY AN EXECUTED CONTRACT. H. REVIEW INFORMATION FROM EMPLOYEE EXIT INTERVIEWS FOR ALLEGATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. REPORTING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST A. TO CAPTURE COMPLAINTS OF UNMANAGED AND INAPPROPRIATE ACTIONS THAT MAY BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE ORGANIZATION, STAFF SHOULD: B. NOTIFY THEIR IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR OF INAPPROPRIATE OR UNMANAGED CONFLICT. THE SUPERVISOR WILL NOTIFY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. C. IF THE SUPERVISOR ENGAGES IN INAPPROPRIATE OR UNMANAGED CONFLICT, STAFF MUST REPORT THE CONFLICT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. D. IF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS ENGAGING IN AN INAPPROPRIATE OR UNMANAGED CONFLICT, STAFF MUST NOTIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR CHAIR, OR ONCE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCLOSED A. STEP 1 IS THE ASCERTAIN THE NATURE OF THE CONFLICT DOES THE CONFLICT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO INFLUENCE THE DESIGN OR DATA, INTERFERE WITH THE ABILITY OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CONDUCT THEIR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES WITH THE INFLUENCE OF A SECONDARY INTEREST B. STEP 2 AS THE SUPERVISOR, YOU MUST DETERMINE WHETHER THE CONFLICT CAN OR SHOULD BE MANAGED. AREAS THAT CAN NOT BE MANAGED ARE THE CONFLICTED PERSON (1) MAKING REFERRALS OF UJIMA BUSINESS TO AN EXTERNAL ENTERPRISE IN WHICH THE INDIVIDUAL OR AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST, (2) ASSOCIATING THEIR NAME WITH UJIMA IN SUCH A WAY AS TO PROFIT FINANCIALLY BY TRADING ON THE REPUTATION OR GOODWILL OF UJIMA, (3) IS MAKING UNAUTHORIZED USE OF PRIVILEGED INFORMATION, (4) SIGNING AGREEMENT THAT ASSIGN UJIMA PATENT AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS TO THIRD PARTIES WITHOUT PRIOR UJIMA APPROVAL, AND (5) ANY ACTIVITY OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY LAW OR UJIMA POLICY. C. STEP 3 DEVELOP A CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST MANAGEMENT PLAN. MAKE SURE THE PLAN IS COMPLETE AND (1) ALL CONFLICTED INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN THE DISCLOSED ACTIVITY ARE INCLUDED, (2) ENSURE ANY OTHER AFFECTED DEPARTMENT REVIEWS THE PLAN, (3) CONFIRM THE CONFLICT IS ADEQUATELY DESCRIBED, (4) ENSURE THE PERIOD THAT THE CONFLICT REQUIRED MANAGEMENT IS ACCURATE AND REASONABLE, AND (5) CONFIRM THE PROPOSED STEPS TO MANAGE THE CONFLICT ARE APPROPRIATE AND ADEQUATE FOR THE POTENTIAL RISK TO RESEARCH RESULTS, PROBABILITY OF THE IMPACT, AND POTENTIAL HARM OF IMPACT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION. UJIMA DESIRES CURRENT AND NEW HIRES TO BE HAPPY WITH THEIR SALARIES. THE ORGANIZATION STRONLY AGREES THAT EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION IS OFTEN LINKED TO HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY AND LOWER EMPLOYEE TURNOVER REATES, SO IT'S VITAL PERSONNELL FEEL THEY'RE BEING APPROPRIATELY COMPENSATED FOR THEIR WORK. THEREFORE, UJIMA WILL USE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES TO HELP DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE: A. UJIMA WILL SET A RANGE FOR HOW MUCH AN INDIVIDUAL ISN A GIVEN POSTION SHOULD BE PAID. THE RANGE WILL ALIGN WITH WHAT OTHER COMPANIES PAY FOR THAT POSTION. B. UJIMA WILL DETERMINE WHERE EACH EMPLOYEE FALLS WITHIN THAT RANGE BASED ON THE EXPECTATIONS THE ORGANIZATION HAS FOR HE EMPLOYEE AND THEIR PAST WORK EXPERIENCE. C. UJIMA WILL KEEP IN MIND THE ORGANIZATION'S BUDGET, BENEFIT OPTIONS AND EMPLOYEE EXPECTATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY REQUEST ONLY. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 338,516. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 93,130. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 125. TOTAL EXPENSES 431,771. 990:PG 1, PT 1; PG 2, PT 3; PG 9, PT VIII; PG 11, PT X; PG 12, PT XI; SCH A AMENDED FORM 990 IS BEING FILED TO REFLECT CHANGES PER THE FINAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 ISSUED ON DECEMBER 20, 2023. THE CHANGES INCLUDED A RECLASS IN REVENUE AND NET ASSETS IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,155 FROM THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 TO THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 ALONG WITH A DECREASE OF CASH AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OF $1,427 EACH, RESPECTIVELY.