2024-02-07T07:09:10-06:00 2023-06-30 231386942 CAMPBELL RAPPOLD & YURASITS LLP 1033 S CEDAR CREST BLVD ALLENTOWN PA 181035443 990 2022-07-01 231699851 PROJECT OF EASTON INC PROJ 6102584361 320 FERRY STREET EASTON PA 18042 KIMBERLY CHECKEYE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6102584361 2024-02-02 1 KIMBERLY CHECKEYE 999009999 0 TARA L BENDER CPA P00299403 6104357489 2024-02-02 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z KIMBERLY CHECKEYE 320 FERRY STREET EASTON PA 18042 2405195 0 X WWW.PROJECTEASTON.ORG X 1968 PA PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO BUILD A BETTER COMMUNITY BY HELPING PEOPLE TO HELP THEMSELVES. PROJECT IMPROVES THE COMMUNITY AND HELPS ECONOMICALLY AND EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED ADULTS AND CHILDREN BY ASSISTING THEM WITH THEIREMERGENCY NEEDS AND DEVELOPING THEIR POTENTIAL TO ACHIEVE SELF SUFFICIENCY THROUGH THE INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF RESEARCH-BASED SOCIAL SUPPORT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. 15 15 46 103 0 0 2186840 1975093 0 0 121159 100094 -2379 631 2305620 2075818 483584 505936 0 0 1160165 1169609 0 0 99488 297172 328227 1940921 2003772 364699 72046 4358388 4512281 115774 119625 4242614 4392656 X PROJECT OF EASTON, INC.'S MISSION IS TO "BUILD A BETTER COMMUNITY BY HELPING PEOPLE TO HELP THEMSELVES AND EDUCATION IS KEY. PROJECT WAS FOUNDED IN 1968 BY PROTESTANT, JEWISH, AND CATHOLIC COMMUNITY LEADERS TO PROVIDE COORDINATED SERVICES TO AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION IN EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA. TODAY, OUR EDUCATION, WORKFORCE PREPARATION, AND SAFETY NET PROGRAMS ADDRESS THE ALARMING POVERTY AND LOW-LITERACY RATES IN THE REGION BY PROVIDING ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH HOLISTIC AND INTEGRATED ACADEMIC, LIFE SKILLS, AND BASIC NEEDS PROGRAMMING THAT HELPS THEM TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. OUR PROGRAMS HELP MORE THAN 5,000 PEOPLE EVERY YEAR TO RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO RISE OUT OF POVERTY AND TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, WORK AND LIFE. OUR CLIENTS GO ON TO COLLEGE, JOBS AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY, READY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNITIES. 0 0 890764 53595 2739 LIFELONG LEARNING: EDUCATION SERVICES ADULT LITERACY: PROJECT'S SUCCESS ACADEMY PROVIDES AN ADULT LITERACYPROGRAM THAT PREPARES DISADVANTAGED ADULTS FOR THE WORKFORCE. COURSESINCLUDE GED PREPARATION, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, AND ADULT BASICEDUCATION. OUR CERTIFIED TEACHERS USE REAL-WORLD CONTEXTS TO PREPARESTUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE, TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND/OR EMPLOYMENT.IN ADDITION TO CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, TUTORS WORK WITH STUDENTSONE-ON-ONE TO PREPARE THEM FOR THE GED TEST, U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST, ORTO IMPROVE THEIR ENGLISH-LANGUAGE SKILLS. EACH STUDENT RECEIVESPERSONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ECONOMIC SUPPORT, INCLUDING ACCESS TOPROJECT'S FOOD PANTRY AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES AS NEEDED.OUR PROGRAM PREPARES ADULTS TO SUCCESSFULLY CARRY OUT THEIR ROLES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES AS WORKERS, CITIZENS, AND PARENTS.GOAL: THE GOAL OF THE ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE ADULTS'LITERACY SKILLS AND PREPARE THEM FOR THE WORKFORCE, POST-SECONDARYEDUCATION OR TRAINING, AND/OR U.S. CITIZENSHIP.2022 - 2023 RESULTS492 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED; 83% OR 313 STUDENTS WERE POST-TESTED; 69% OR 216 STUDENTS MADE STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT LEARNING GAINS; 70% OF THE 54 GED ENROLLED STUDENTS EARNED A GED, AND;100% OF THE 6 STUDENTS STUDYING FOR CITIZENSHIP EARNED THEIR CITIZENSHIP. FAMILY LITERACY: PROJECT'S SUCCESS ACADEMY PROVIDES A FAMILY LITERACYPROGRAM THAT RECOGNIZES THAT A PARENT'S LITERACY, ATTITUDES, ANDBELIEFS TOWARD EDUCATION SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT THEIR CHILDREN. USINGTHE NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED, RESEARCH-BASED KENAN MODEL, OUR PROGRAMBREAKS THE INTER-GENERATIONAL CYCLE OF LOW LITERACY AND ECONOMICDISADVANTAGE BY PROVIDING FOUR INTEGRATED PROGRAM COMPONENTS INCLUDING:ADULT LITERACY EDUCATION, PARENTING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT, HIGH QUALITYPRE-SCHOOL AND STRUCTURED PARENT/CHILD LITERACY OPPORTUNITIES. THIS"TEACH THE PARENT/REACH THE CHILD" MODEL ASSISTS PARENTS IN BECOMINGTHE FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT TEACHER OF THEIR CHILDREN AND PROMOTES THECHILD'S SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, WHILE ALSO ADVANCING THE PARENT'S ABILITY TOADVANCE EDUCATIONALLY AND ECONOMICALLY.GOAL: THE GOAL OF THE FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM IS TO BREAK THEINTERGENERATIONAL CYCLE OF ILLITERACY. PARTICIPANT NUMBERS WERE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED DUE TO THE COVID PANDEMIC. FAMILIES STRUGGLED WITH ACCESS TO THE TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY. 2022 - 2023 RESULTS41 FAMILIES PARTICIPATED;92% OR 33 PARENTS WERE POST-TESTED FOR ADULT LITERACY ACADEMIC ATTAINMENT;61% OR 20 PARENTS MADE STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT LEARNING GAINS;83% OF THE 15 PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN WHO WERE RETAINED FOR TIME 1 AND TIME 2 ASSESSMENTS SHOWED DEVELOPMENTAL GAINS. SIZZLE! : PROJECT'S SIZZLE! PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE "SUMMER SLIDE"LEARNING LOSS THAT OCCURS FOR ELEMENTARY-SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN. FORDISADVANTAGED CHILDREN WHO MAY ALREADY HAVE A READING ACHIEVEMENT GAP,THIS "SUMMER SLIDE" CAN SIGNIFICANTLY UNDERMINE FUTURE SUCCESS INSCHOOL. OUR PROGRAM IS A FREE SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR LOW-INCOME, AT-RISKCHILDREN IN GRADES K-5 IN THE EASTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT (EASD). THEGOAL OF THE SIX-WEEK PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE OR MAINTAIN READING SCORES.SIZZLE! PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH AN ACADEMIC INTERVENTION USING HIGHQUALITY, EVIDENCE-BASED READING INSTRUCTION ALIGNED WITH THEPENNSYLVANIA STATE EDUCATION STANDARDS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES AFUN, DEVELOPMENTALLY-APPROPRIATE OPPORTUNITY FOR SUMMER ACTIVITY,ENABLING ENROLLED CHILDREN TO KEEP UP WITH THEIR MORE ADVANTAGED PEERSAND BEGIN A NEW SCHOOL YEAR MORE CONFIDENTLY.GOAL: TO PREVENT SUMMER SLIDE IN READING SKILLS BY IDENTIFYINGAT-RISK STUDENTS AND PROVIDING INTENSIVE READING INSTRUCTION TOMAINTAIN OR INCREASE READING LEVELS. 2022-2023 (SIZZLE! 2022) RESULTS129 CHILDREN ENROLLED;37% (48/129) OF ENROLLED CHILDREN ATTENDED AT LEAST 20 DAYS;56% (27/48) OF CHILDREN WHO ACHIEVED THE ATTENDANCE BENCHMARK OF 20 DAYS MAINTAINED OR GAINED LITERACY SKILLS ON CURRICULUM-BASED ASSESSMENTS; 57% (74/129) OF PARENTS PARTICIPATED IN AT LEAST ONE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENT. 729347 452341 MEETING BASIC NEEDSEMERGENCY ASSISTANCE: OUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TOHELPING PEOPLE MEET THEIR MOST BASIC NEEDS AS A FOUNDATION ON WHICH TOBUILD THEIR CAPACITY TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES AND MOVE OUT OF CRISIS.OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFETY-NET SUPPORTS, INCLUDING ACCESS TO SHELTER,RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AND UTILITY SUPPORT. USING OUR LONGSTANDINGRELATIONSHIPS IN THE COMMUNITY, OUR CASE MANAGERS ALSO PROVIDEINFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INCLUDING OUR OWNFOOD PANTRY, EDUCATION AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMMING, ENSURING A MORESEAMLESS CONTINUUM OF SUPPORT.GOAL: THE GOAL OF THE ASSIST PROGRAM IS TO HELP PEOPLE LIVING INPOVERTY MEET THEIR BASIC MATERIAL NEEDS SO THAT THEY HAVE A STABLEFOUNDATION ON WHICH TO BUILD TOWARD SELF-RELIANCE AND UPWARD ECONOMICMOBILITY.2022 - 2023 RESULTSHOUSEHOLDS SERVED: 667 1,609 PEOPLE (824 ADULTS, 625 CHILDREN, 160 SENIORS) 100% (653/653) OF HOUSEHOLDS SEEKING SERVICES RECEIVED INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS OR WERE REFERRED FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES THROUGH THE 211 SYSTEM100% (653/653) OF HOUSEHOLDS WERE REFERRED TO PROJECT'S SERVICES INCLUDING OUR FOOD PANTRY, ADULT & FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMMING AS APPROPRIATE AS WELL AS OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES46% OF CLIENTS WHO RECEIVED A RENTAL AND/OR UTILITY VOUCHER REMAINED IN STABLE HOUSING AT 30/60/90 DAYSFOOD PANTRY: PROJECT'S FOOD PANTRY IS COMMITTED TO REDUCINGFOOD INSECURITY AND INCREASING HEALTHY FOOD KNOWLEDGE. OUR FOOD PANTRY, THE LARGEST IN NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PRE-COVID IT EMPLOYED A "FULL CHOICE" MODEL, WHICH ALLOWED CLIENTS TO "SHOP" WITH DIGNITY AND CHOOSE HEALTHY OPTIONS. OUR PANTRY IS A "FOOD INTERVENTION" THAT REDUCES HUNGER, BUT ALSO ADDRESSES UNDERLYING CONDITIONS THAT RESULT IN POVERTY AND FOOD INSECURITY. OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ACTIVELY ENGAGE WITH ALL PANTRY CLIENTS AND DIRECT THEM TO SUPPORT SERVICES AS NEEDED. WE INCORPORATE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING HEALTHY FOOD PREPARATION, BUILDING DIETS RICH IN FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, AND MANAGING DIETARY RESTRICTIONS.GOAL: THE GOAL OF THE PANTRY IS TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY, INCREASE FOOD LITERACY, AND IDENTIFY PEOPLE WITH OTHER EMERGENCY NEEDS AND PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH A PORTAL TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND A "CHOICE" PANTRY MODEL.2022-2023 RESULTSHOUSEHOLDS SERVED: 1,274 HOUSEHOLDS4,186 PEOPLE (INCLUDING 2,084 ADULTS, 1,413 CHILDREN, 689 SENIORS) WERE PROVIDED FOOD TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY, INCREASE FOOD LITERACY AND WERE PROVIDED WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IF NEEDED; 88,129 POUNDS OF FOOD RECEIVED WAS EQUIVALENT TO $149,820.00 VALUE220,306 POUNDS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED CLIENTS WAS EQUIVALENT TO $374,520.00 VALUE44 VOLUNTEERS DEDICATED 3,629 VOLUNTEER HOURS EQUIVALENT TO $108,681.00 VALUE100% OF CLIENTS WERE PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST 3-4 DAYS WORTH OF FOOD PER MONTH100% OF CLIENTS RECEIVED NEWSLETTERS AND NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION 85498 MOVING TO SELF SUFFICIENCY: COMMUNITY SUPPORTIVE SERVICESSTUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAM: PROJECT'S STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAM (SSP) ISDESIGNED TO CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP FOR AT-RISK ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLESCHOOL CHILDREN AND ENSURE THEIR ULTIMATE SCHOOL SUCCESS AND GRADUATIONBY PROMOTING LIFE SKILLS AND POSITIVE SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT.2022-2023 RESULTS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EVIDENCE-BASED BOTVIN LIFE SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM STUDENTS LEARN THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO MAKE POSITIVE DECISIONS, RESIST SOCIAL (PEER) PRESSURES TO SMOKE, DRINK, AND USE DRUGS AND ULTIMATELY TO REMAIN ENGAGED IN SCHOOL AND GRADUATE.640 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM79% (508/640) OF ALL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN LST COMPLETED 80% OR MORE OF THE CURRICULUM78% (281/360) OF 4TH GRADE STUDENTS COMPLETED 80% OR MORE OF THE CURRICULUM81% (227/280) OF 5TH GRADE STUDENTS COMPLETED 80% OR MORE OF THE CURRICULUM81% (25/31) OF LST HAD AT LEAST ONE FIDELITY CHECK 1705609 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 0 1 46 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 PA NJ X X KIMBERLY CHECKEYE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6102584361 320 FERRY STREET EASTON PA 18042 CARY GIACALONE II PRESIDENT 4.00 X X 0 0 0 SHARON DIFELICE VICE PRESIDENT 4.00 X X 0 0 0 ISAAC HOF SECRETARY 4.00 X X 0 0 0 ALAN S ABRAHAM TREASURER 4.00 X X 0 0 0 WILLIAM D BRYSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 DEBRA ASHTON-CHASE BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 DANIEL E COHEN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 RABBI MELODY DAVIS BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 APOSTLE MISTY HOLMES DORSEY BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 PETE REINKE BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 REVEREND SUSAN RUGGLES BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 THOMAS SCHLEGEL BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 RYAN SEIPLE BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 LINDA TRETIAK BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARY WILFORD-HUNT BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 JANICE D KOMISOR FORMER CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00 X 134223 0 16539 134223 0 16539 1 0 1 0 0 110836 41803 653216 1169238 429001 1975093 83898 83898 336790 320594 16196 16196 16196 6250 41803 8783 -2533 -2533 OTHER INCOME 900099 3164 2739 425 3164 2075818 2739 0 97986 505936 505936 175440 120929 14035 40476 834337 702610 100385 31342 11195 9546 1049 600 86984 72468 11035 3481 61653 53762 5571 2320 12900 12900 14066 14066 76421 64285 12136 90094 82799 7295 34648 33342 1306 OPERATING EXPENSES 95643 57733 16675 21235 VOLUNTEER & DONOR EXPEN 2249 2199 16 34 OTHER 2206 2206 2003772 1705609 198675 99488 482559 511984 37983 22893 62751 71488 29816 23646 1567615 629775 972488 937840 2772791 2916052 0 28378 4358388 4512281 105977 88540 9797 2707 0 28378 115774 119625 X 1523187 1608439 2719427 2784217 4242614 4392656 4358388 4512281 72046 77996 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1516588 1589658 1807003 1995815 1986343 8895407 1516588 1589658 1807003 1995815 1986343 8895407 8895407 61207 62311 59237 107632 83898 374285 2765 3125 3011 2744 3164 14809 9284501 0.95810 X 0.96110 0.03730 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1701848 148953 35900 1814901 1988564 -251416 35300 1701848 1616374 405090 32900 1988564 1689563 8261 81450 1616374 1629220 91663 31320 1689563 0.75310 0.24690 0 0 237300 237300 1166494 482571 683923 53894 53894 0 109927 93310 16617 937840 MUTUAL FUNDS 2916052 F 2916052 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES 28378 28378 X 2139748 77996 77996 2061752 14066 14066 2075818 1989706 0 1989706 14066 14066 2003772 PART V, LINE 4: INCOME FROM THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS SUPPORTS OVERALL PROGRAM OPERATIONS. PART X, LINE 2: PROJECT OF EASTON, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES ADDRESSES THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER TAX BENEFITS CLAIMED OR EXPECTED TO BE CLAIMED ON A TAX RETURN SHOULD BE RECORDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. UNDER THAT GUIDANCE, THE ORGANIZATION MAY RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFITS FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. EXAMPLES OF TAX POSITIONS INCLUDE THE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND VARIOUS POSITIONS RELATED TO THE POTENTIAL SOURCES OF UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME (UBIT). THE TAX BENEFITS RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FROM SUCH A POSITION ARE MEASURED BASED ON THE LARGEST BENEFIT THAT HAS A GREATER THAN 50% LIKELIHOOD OF BEING REALIZED UPON ULTIMATE SETTLEMENT. THERE WERE NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IDENTIFIED OR RECORDED AS LIABILITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 OR 2022. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INVESTMENT FEES 14,066. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INVESTMENT FEES 14,066. SIMPLY SAVORY 42193 35943 6250 1254 6079 HIGHMARK WALK 5860 5860 1450 1 48053 41803 6250 1254 7529 8783 -2533 1 FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, RENT, UTILITIES, GED SCHOLARSHIPS 4301 443554 BOOK AND FMV PART I, LINE 2: PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED AS OUTLINED IN GRANT/CONTRACT AWARDS AND BUDGETS. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 JANICE D KOMISOR FORMER CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 129223 0 5000 0 0 0 3074 0 13465 0 150762 0 0 0 X 1 51223 FMV X 993 348117 ESTIMATED FAIR MARKET X TRANSPORTATION 1 21946 ESTIMATED FAIR MARKE X OTHER SUPPLIES 10 7715 ESTIMATED FAIR MARKE X USE OF SPACE 1 5000 ESTIMATED FAIR MARKE 0 1 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS REVIEWED ON A VERY DETAILED BASIS BY MANAGEMENT. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THEN PERFORMS A DETAIL REVIEW OF THE DRAFT FORM 990. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE PRESENTS THE DRAFT FORM 990 TO THE BOARD AND RECOMMENDS FOR APPROVAL AND SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FILING OF THE 990 WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH YEAR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE AGENCY COMPLETE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. FORMS ARE REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND ADDRESSED WHEN REQUIRED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE OBJECTIVE OF PROJECT OF EASTON'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION POLICY IS TO PROVIDE REASONABLE AND COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION WILL BE ESTABLISHED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD USING APPROPRIATE MARKET SURVEYS OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND FOR FUNCTIONALLY EQUIVALENT POSITIONS, IT WILL CONSIDER TOTAL COMPENSATION AND CONSIDER INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE AND AGENCY PERFORMANCE. COMPENSATION SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED TO ENSURE THAT PROJECT OF EASTON IS COMPETITIVE IN THE MARKET FOR TALENT WHILE KEEPING COSTS IN AN AFFORDABLE RANGE. FOR OTHER SALARIES, THE EXECUTIVE STAFF WILL DRAFT AND MAINTAIN A RATE SCHEDULE (SALARY RANGES FOR EACH POSITION OR CATEGORY) OF SALARIES. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL HAVE OVERSIGHT OF THE RATE SCHEDULE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS CAN BE ACCESSED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS OF THE AGENCY, FROM 8:30 TO 4:30 PM AT 320 FERRY STREET, EASTON, PA 18042