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CONCERNING PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. - HOSTED 20 CLEVELAND OUTREACH COLLABORATIVE MEETINGS TO COORDINATE AND IMPROVE SERVICES FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING UNSHELTERED HOMELESSNESS, INCLUDING SUPPORTING 12 VOLUNTEER EVENING OUTREACH GROUPS. - PARTNERED WITH MEDICAL AND BEHAVIOR HEALTH PROVIDERS TO DELIVER SERVICES DIRECTLY TO UNSHELTERED INDIVIDUALS LIVING ON THE STREETS. - PROVIDED SHORT-TERM SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR 70 PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS AND EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THIS ALLOWED 58 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO ACCESS PERMANENT HOUSING. - THE FIRST YEAR OF VOLUNTEER OUTREACH PROGRAM, "MOORE LOVE" HIT THE STREETS 23 TIMES WITH 138 VOLUNTEERS. - OUR LGBTQ OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDED SERVICES TO 58 LGBTQ PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS INCLUDED SUPPORTING 35 INDIVIDUALS INTO PERMANENT HOUSING. - WE WORKED WITH 22 ORGANIZATION TO ENHANCE ACCESS AND SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING TRAININGS IN TRANS AFFIRMATION AND TRAUMA INFORMED SERVICES AND LGBTQ CULTURAL COMPETENCY. BUILDINGS FOR ORGANIZING MAP: - EUCLID BEACH MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY (16301 LAKESHORE BLVD, CLEVELAND) O WON THE VOLUNTARY ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE ACT FROM THE WESTERN RESERVE LAND CONSERVANCY. O COLLABORATED WITH PARTNERS INCLUDING THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY, LOCAL HOUSING EXPERTS, AND COLLINWOOD COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO UNITED RESIDENTS OF EUCLID BEACH. O HOSTED BENEFIT CONCERT FOR UREB AT BEACHLAND BALLROOM, RAISING SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE TENANT UNION. O MOUNTED A CAMPAIGN STRATEGY RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE LOCAL NEWS COVERAGE OF THE MASS DISPLACEMENT, INCLUDING SEVERAL HIGH PROFILE ACTIONS TO RAISE AWARENESS AROUND THE DISPLACEMENT AND DEMAND ALTERNATIVES FOR RESIDENTS, INCLUDING DISRUPTING THE WRLC'S ROC IN THE CLE ANNUAL BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER. - WINTON MANOR (1012 PROSPECT AVE, CLEVELAND) O PROVIDED HUMANITARIAN AID DURING DISPLACEMENT. O HELPED NEGOTIATE PER-DIEM COMPENSATION FOR RESIDENTS' DURING DISPLACEMENT. O COLLECTED CONDITIONS ISSUE COMPLAINTS AND PROVIDED SUPPORT TO TENANTS IN PREPARATION FOR A HUD VISIT AND INSPECTION. - KIRBY MANOR (11500 DETROIT AVE, CLEVELAND) O WORKED WITH COUNCIL WOMAN SPENCER TO ELEVATE RESIDENT CONCERNS ABOUT TENANT LANDLORD ISSUES. O TENANT ORGANIZING RESULTED IN IMPROVED CONDITIONS AND ACCOMMODATION. - WORKED WITH FAIR HOUSING CENTER FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR RESIDENTS ON FIXED INCOMES. O AFTER ENGAGING WITH THE TENANT ASSOCIATION, A HUD VISIT PRODUCED SWIFT CHANGES IN MANAGEMENT, AND REMOVAL OF MANY FRAUDULENT LEASE VIOLATIONS. - EUCLID ESTATES (17500 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND) O WORKED WITH COUNCILMAN HARRISON AND THE NEW DEVELOPER TO EXTEND THE RENOVATION TIMELINE TO ALLOW TENANTS OF THE PREVIOUS OWNER TO FIND SUITABLE HOUSING. O HELPED NEGOTIATE RELOCATION PACKAGES FOR RESIDENTS AND COORDINATED TO FIND NEW HOUSING FOR THE INDIVIDUALS LIVING THERE. O COLLABORATED WITH MUTUAL AID GROUPS TO DELIVER WATER AND SUPPLIES FOR THREE MONTHS. - MILTON MANOR (2344 PROSPECT AVE E, CLEVELAND, OH 44115) O WORKED WITH RESIDENTS TO EXPOSED ILLEGALITIES IN THE LEASE INCLUDING FAIR HOUSING VIOLATIONS. - GRANADA GARDENS (4340 CLARKWOOD PKWY, WARRENSVILLE) O WORKED WITH WARRENSVILLE COUNCILMAN WALTER STEWART TO BUILD CAPACITY WITHIN THE TENANT ASSOCIATION. O ORGANIZED A PUBLIC PRESSURE CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS AROUND CONDITIONS ISSUES RESULTING IN NEW MANAGEMENT. O OUR CAMPAIGN LEAD TO THE CITY OF WARRENSVILLE FILING EXTENSIVE CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST OWNERS. - SHAKER SQUARE MORELAND GROUP O SUPPORTED TENANTS' ASSOCIATION AND MORELAND'S GROUP TO FILL CAPACITY GAPS IN TENANT ENGAGEMENT. O OFFERED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZERS. ORGANIZING: - BUILT A LEADERS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE WORKING GROUP TO SECURE THAT JUSTICE INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS ARE LEADING THE CONVERSATION ON POLICY CHANGED IN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING THE CUYAHOGA'S COUNTY'S 8-POINT JUSTICE HOUSING PLAN. - HOSTED 20 HOMELESS CONGRESS MEETINGS ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDE OF CLEVELAND, WITH OVER 400 PEOPLE PARTICIPATING TO SHARE INFORMATION AND ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED POLICIES IN THE HOMELESS SERVICES SYSTEM. - MOUNTED A MULTI-FACETED CAMPAIGN RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE LOCAL NEWS COVERAGE ON THE REALITY OF UNSHELTERED HOMELESSNESS IN OUR COMMUNITY WHICH LEAD TO FUNDING OF SEASONAL SHELTER PROGRAMS AND ENSURE SAFETY FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNHOUSED DURING THE COLDEST TIME OF THE YEAR. - HOSTED OUR ANNUAL MEMORIAL TO REMEMBER OVER 50 FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO PASSED AWAY IN THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY. OVER 200 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE EVENT. - HOSTED A PUBLIC MEMORIAL TO REMEMBER 4 PEOPLE THAT PASSED AWAY ON THE STREETS OF CLEVELAND IN ONE MONTH. - SUPPORTED THE LEADERSHIP OF HOMELESS CONGRESS IN THE ISSUE 38 BALLOT INITIATIVE AND DIRECTLY CONTRIBUTED TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A PEOPLE'S BUDGET IN THE CITY OF CLEVELAND. ADVOCACY: - CO-CHAIRED AND INFORMED THE PUBLICATIONS OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY'S FIRST-EVER UNSHELTERED STRATEGIC PLAN, WHICH LEAD TO THE CITY OF CLEVELAND RELEASING IT'S "EVERY NEIGHBOR" INITIATIVE. - PARTNERED WITH THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY GREATER CLEVELAND REENTRY LEADERSHIP COALITION TO HOST A HOUSING JUSTICE CAMPAIGN STRATEGIST AT NEOCH. - ORGANIZE EVENTS TO HOST DIRECTOR RICHARD CHO FROM HUD EXPLAINING NEW GUIDANCE REGARDING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND SCREENING IN HOUSING. - PARTNERED WITH UNITED WAY AND LEGAL AID TO FURTHER THE REACH OF THE RIGHT TO COUNSEL PROGRAM BY CANVASSING OVER 700 HOUSEHOLDS FACING EVICTION AND SPOKING WITH OVER 150 RESIDENTS FACING EVICTION TO EDUCATE. - CONVENED 10 CUYAHOGA AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALLIANCE MEETINGS WITH PRESENTATIONS FROM NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEADERS AND IMPLEMENTED EXTENSIVE VISIONING PROCESS FOR THE GROUP TO DETERMINE HOW BEST TO MAKE THE MOST COMMUNITY IMPACT. - ADVOCATED FOR A CARE RESPONSE PROGRAM THROUGH HOSTING A SERIES OF PANELS, FOCUS GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS WHICH HELPED LEAD TO THE FORMATION OF A PILOT PROGRAM. - SUPPORTED IN THE FORMATION OF CARE4CLE COALITION TO ADVOCATE FOR NON- POLICE RESPONSE FOR BEHAVIORAL/MENTAL HEALTH AND NONVIOLENT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS ARISING FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF HOMELESSNESS AND SYSTEMIC RACISM. 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THIS INITIATIVE AIMED TO GIVE CLEVELANDERS A DIRECT VOICE IN FUNDING DECISIONS IMPACTING HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND OTHER CRUCIAL AREAS, HELPING TO ENSURE THAT PUBLIC FUNDS ARE SPENT ON PROGRAMS THAT BEST SERVE LOCAL RESIDENTS, INCLUDING THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. TO ADVOCATE FOR ISSUE 38, NEOCH SPENT 23,948 IN LOBBYING EXPENSES. NEOCH GAVE MONEY AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE'S BUDGET CLEVELAND, A GRASSROOTS COALITION COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY POWER BUILDING AND DEEPER CIVIC ENGAGEMENT BEYOND ELECTIONS BY GIVING RESIDENTS REAL POWER TO MAKE REAL DECISIONS ON HOW TAX DOLLARS GET SPENT. THIS SPENDING SUPPORTED COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS, AND OTHER ADVOCACY INITIATIVES TO INFORM RESIDENTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF A PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING PROCESS AND TO SUPPORT THE BALLOT INITIATIVE CAMPAIGN. NEOCH'S INVOLVEMENT UNDERSCORED ITS COMMITMENT TO A FAIR, COMMUNITY-CENTERED APPROACH TO BUDGETING, ONE THAT PRIORITIZES THE VOICES AND NEEDS OF CLEVELAND'S MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. 54999 28825 26174 26174 X 1849793 1849793 1849793 1608733 1608733 1608733 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X NEOCH COMPLIES WITH FASB ASC 740 - ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. FASB ASC 740 DETAILS HOW COMPANIES SHOULD RECOGNIZE, MEASURE, PRESENT AND DISCLOSE UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT HAVE BEEN OR ARE EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN. AS SUCH, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WOULD REFLECT EXPECTED FUTURE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS PRESUMING THE TAXING AUTHORITIES FULL KNOWLEDGE OF THE POSITION AND ALL RELEVANT FACTS, IF THEY EXISTED. THE MANAGEMENT OF NEOCH BELIEVES THAT THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. NEOCHS TAX YEARS THAT REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ARE FISCAL YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND FORWARD. 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CONCERNING PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. - HOSTED 20 CLEVELAND OUTREACH COLLABORATIVE MEETINGS TO COORDINATE AND IMPROVE SERVICES FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING UNSHELTERED HOMELESSNESS, INCLUDING SUPPORTING 12 VOLUNTEER EVENING OUTREACH GROUPS. - PARTNERED WITH MEDICAL AND BEHAVIOR HEALTH PROVIDERS TO DELIVER SERVICES DIRECTLY TO UNSHELTERED INDIVIDUALS LIVING ON THE STREETS. - PROVIDED SHORT-TERM SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR 70 PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS AND EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THIS ALLOWED 58 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO ACCESS PERMANENT HOUSING. - THE FIRST YEAR OF VOLUNTEER OUTREACH PROGRAM, "MOORE LOVE" HIT THE STREETS 23 TIMES WITH 138 VOLUNTEERS. - OUR LGBTQ OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDED SERVICES TO 58 LGBTQ PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS INCLUDED SUPPORTING 35 INDIVIDUALS INTO PERMANENT HOUSING. - WE WORKED WITH 22 ORGANIZATION TO ENHANCE ACCESS AND SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING TRAININGS IN TRANS AFFIRMATION AND TRAUMA INFORMED SERVICES AND LGBTQ CULTURAL COMPETENCY. BUILDINGS FOR ORGANIZING MAP: - EUCLID BEACH MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY (16301 LAKESHORE BLVD, CLEVELAND) O WON THE VOLUNTARY ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE ACT FROM THE WESTERN RESERVE LAND CONSERVANCY. O COLLABORATED WITH PARTNERS INCLUDING THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY, LOCAL HOUSING EXPERTS, AND COLLINWOOD COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO UNITED RESIDENTS OF EUCLID BEACH. O HOSTED BENEFIT CONCERT FOR UREB AT BEACHLAND BALLROOM, RAISING SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE TENANT UNION. O MOUNTED A CAMPAIGN STRATEGY RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE LOCAL NEWS COVERAGE OF THE MASS DISPLACEMENT, INCLUDING SEVERAL HIGH PROFILE ACTIONS TO RAISE AWARENESS AROUND THE DISPLACEMENT AND DEMAND ALTERNATIVES FOR RESIDENTS, INCLUDING DISRUPTING THE WRLC'S ROC IN THE CLE ANNUAL BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER. - WINTON MANOR (1012 PROSPECT AVE, CLEVELAND) O PROVIDED HUMANITARIAN AID DURING DISPLACEMENT. O HELPED NEGOTIATE PER-DIEM COMPENSATION FOR RESIDENTS' DURING DISPLACEMENT. O COLLECTED CONDITIONS ISSUE COMPLAINTS AND PROVIDED SUPPORT TO TENANTS IN PREPARATION FOR A HUD VISIT AND INSPECTION. - KIRBY MANOR (11500 DETROIT AVE, CLEVELAND) O WORKED WITH COUNCIL WOMAN SPENCER TO ELEVATE RESIDENT CONCERNS ABOUT TENANT LANDLORD ISSUES. O TENANT ORGANIZING RESULTED IN IMPROVED CONDITIONS AND ACCOMMODATION. - WORKED WITH FAIR HOUSING CENTER FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR RESIDENTS ON FIXED INCOMES. O AFTER ENGAGING WITH THE TENANT ASSOCIATION, A HUD VISIT PRODUCED SWIFT CHANGES IN MANAGEMENT, AND REMOVAL OF MANY FRAUDULENT LEASE VIOLATIONS. - EUCLID ESTATES (17500 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND) O WORKED WITH COUNCILMAN HARRISON AND THE NEW DEVELOPER TO EXTEND THE RENOVATION TIMELINE TO ALLOW TENANTS OF THE PREVIOUS OWNER TO FIND SUITABLE HOUSING. O HELPED NEGOTIATE RELOCATION PACKAGES FOR RESIDENTS AND COORDINATED TO FIND NEW HOUSING FOR THE INDIVIDUALS LIVING THERE. O COLLABORATED WITH MUTUAL AID GROUPS TO DELIVER WATER AND SUPPLIES FOR THREE MONTHS. - MILTON MANOR (2344 PROSPECT AVE E, CLEVELAND, OH 44115) O WORKED WITH RESIDENTS TO EXPOSED ILLEGALITIES IN THE LEASE INCLUDING FAIR HOUSING VIOLATIONS. - GRANADA GARDENS (4340 CLARKWOOD PKWY, WARRENSVILLE) O WORKED WITH WARRENSVILLE COUNCILMAN WALTER STEWART TO BUILD CAPACITY WITHIN THE TENANT ASSOCIATION. O ORGANIZED A PUBLIC PRESSURE CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS AROUND CONDITIONS ISSUES RESULTING IN NEW MANAGEMENT. O OUR CAMPAIGN LEAD TO THE CITY OF WARRENSVILLE FILING EXTENSIVE CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST OWNERS. - SHAKER SQUARE MORELAND GROUP O SUPPORTED TENANTS' ASSOCIATION AND MORELAND'S GROUP TO FILL CAPACITY GAPS IN TENANT ENGAGEMENT. O OFFERED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZERS. ORGANIZING: - BUILT A LEADERS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE WORKING GROUP TO SECURE THAT JUSTICE INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS ARE LEADING THE CONVERSATION ON POLICY CHANGED IN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING THE CUYAHOGA'S COUNTY'S 8-POINT JUSTICE HOUSING PLAN. - HOSTED 20 HOMELESS CONGRESS MEETINGS ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDE OF CLEVELAND, WITH OVER 400 PEOPLE PARTICIPATING TO SHARE INFORMATION AND ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED POLICIES IN THE HOMELESS SERVICES SYSTEM. - MOUNTED A MULTI-FACETED CAMPAIGN RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE LOCAL NEWS COVERAGE ON THE REALITY OF UNSHELTERED HOMELESSNESS IN OUR COMMUNITY WHICH LEAD TO FUNDING OF SEASONAL SHELTER PROGRAMS AND ENSURE SAFETY FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNHOUSED DURING THE COLDEST TIME OF THE YEAR. - HOSTED OUR ANNUAL MEMORIAL TO REMEMBER OVER 50 FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO PASSED AWAY IN THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY. OVER 200 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE EVENT. - HOSTED A PUBLIC MEMORIAL TO REMEMBER 4 PEOPLE THAT PASSED AWAY ON THE STREETS OF CLEVELAND IN ONE MONTH. - SUPPORTED THE LEADERSHIP OF HOMELESS CONGRESS IN THE ISSUE 38 BALLOT INITIATIVE AND DIRECTLY CONTRIBUTED TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A PEOPLE'S BUDGET IN THE CITY OF CLEVELAND. ADVOCACY: - CO-CHAIRED AND INFORMED THE PUBLICATIONS OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY'S FIRST-EVER UNSHELTERED STRATEGIC PLAN, WHICH LEAD TO THE CITY OF CLEVELAND RELEASING IT'S "EVERY NEIGHBOR" INITIATIVE. - PARTNERED WITH THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY GREATER CLEVELAND REENTRY LEADERSHIP COALITION TO HOST A HOUSING JUSTICE CAMPAIGN STRATEGIST AT NEOCH. - ORGANIZE EVENTS TO HOST DIRECTOR RICHARD CHO FROM HUD EXPLAINING NEW GUIDANCE REGARDING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND SCREENING IN HOUSING. - PARTNERED WITH UNITED WAY AND LEGAL AID TO FURTHER THE REACH OF THE RIGHT TO COUNSEL PROGRAM BY CANVASSING OVER 700 HOUSEHOLDS FACING EVICTION AND SPOKING WITH OVER 150 RESIDENTS FACING EVICTION TO EDUCATE. - CONVENED 10 CUYAHOGA AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALLIANCE MEETINGS WITH PRESENTATIONS FROM NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEADERS AND IMPLEMENTED EXTENSIVE VISIONING PROCESS FOR THE GROUP TO DETERMINE HOW BEST TO MAKE THE MOST COMMUNITY IMPACT. - ADVOCATED FOR A CARE RESPONSE PROGRAM THROUGH HOSTING A SERIES OF PANELS, FOCUS GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS WHICH HELPED LEAD TO THE FORMATION OF A PILOT PROGRAM. - SUPPORTED IN THE FORMATION OF CARE4CLE COALITION TO ADVOCATE FOR NON- POLICE RESPONSE FOR BEHAVIORAL/MENTAL HEALTH AND NONVIOLENT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS ARISING FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF HOMELESSNESS AND SYSTEMIC RACISM. EDUCATION: - LED 26 CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ADAMHS TO PROMOTE OUTREACH SERVICES TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS. - PUBLISHED 4 ISSUES, OVER 17,000 COPIES, OF THE CLEVELAND STREET CHRONICLE, A STREET NEWSPAPER THAT IS WRITTEN, PURCHASED, AND SOLD BY VENDORS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE OF HOMELESSNESS. - PRESENTED 8 WORKSHOPS FOR OVER 500 PEOPLE INCLUDING SOCIAL WORKERS, SHELTER STAFF, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND COMMUNITY ADVOCATES. THESE WEBINARS FOCUSED ON UNDERSTANDING THE ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS, HOUSING AND HOMELESS NAVIGATION, DOMESTIC AND GENDER BASED VIOLENCE, AND BEST PRACTICES IN HOMELESS SERVICES. - WORKED WITH OVER 100 HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS TO DIVE INTO THE REALITIES OF POVERTY AND THE ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS, SUCH AS SYSTEMIC RACISM AND THE COMMODIFICATION OF HOUSING. - OUR STREET VOICES PROGRAM WHICH CENTERS THE VOICES OF THOSE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE SPOKE TO OVER 20 FAITH COMMUNITIES, VOLUNTEER GROUPS, AND CLASSROOMS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990 THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS REVIEW THE FORM 990 IN DETAIL. AFTER APPROVAL BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FORM 990 IS SUPPLIED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C AT LEAST ANNUALLY, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE REQUIRED TO AFFIRM THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND TO DISCLOSE ANY EXISTING OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AFTER CONSIDERATION OF THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS PAST SALARY DETERMINATIONS, COMPENSATION PAID BY SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, AND INFORMATION OBTAINED FORM ITS ADVISORS. ALL DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF MEETINGS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B SUCH COMPENSATION (WHEN APPLICABLE) IS APPROVED BY THE BAORD OF TRUSTEES AFTER CONSIDERATION OF THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS PAST SALARY DETERMINATIONS, COMPENSATION PAID BY SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, AND INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM ITS ADVISORS. ALL DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF MEETINGS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANZIATION MAKES THESE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON REQUESTING THEM. THEY ARE MADE AVAILABLE AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE, BY MAIL, BY FAX OR BY EMAIL.