| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a |
The Board has delegated the authority to an Executive Committee to act o behalf of the Board between meetings of the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee consists of the Chair, the Vice Chair, the Secretary and the Immediate Past Chair, the President and the Chairs of the Standing Committees (including the Chair of the Executive Committee), the Chair of the Development Committee, the Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee. In the event that any of the named committee has co-chairs, the co-chairs of such committee shall designate which of them will attend the respective Executive Committee meeting. Except, as otherwise provided in the By-Laws or by resolution of the Board, the Executive Committee shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board except that the Executive Committee may not reverse any action taken by the Board. In all cases in which specific directions shall not have been given by the Board, The Executive Committee may appoint sub-committees and shall advise and aid the officers of the Organization in all matters concerning its interests and activities. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b |
After the return is prepared by Staff, it is reviewed by the Controller, VP of Finance and Budget and Chief Operating Officer & CFO. Additionally, a copy of the return is sent to the organization's legal counsel for review. The COO/CFO reviews the return with the Chair of the Audit Committee and shares with the members of the Board the return prior to filing. After the review process is completed, the return is filed electronically with the COO/CFO signing the return. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c |
Every Staff member of the USF and its Affiliate is required annually to sign a form that ensures everyone is aware of and in compliance with the conflict of interest policy. The Human Resources Department collects these information. In addition, every Board member and principal officer annually completes a conflict of interest disclosure statement disclosing the facts relating to any actual or potential financial interest or stating the he or she has no reportable financial interest that would constitute a conflict or potential conflict of interest and acknowledging that they reviewed, understand and agree to comply with the conflict of interest policy. The USF and its Affiliate have an extensive conflict on interest policy that essentially requires any Board member or principal officers with a conflict or potential conflict on interest to disclose the existence and all material facts regarding any interest in a transaction or matter being considered by the Board or a Board committee and recuse himself or herself from the meeting in which the transaction or matter is discussed and voted upon. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 |
THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE THE NATURE AND AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PRESIDENT'S CONTRACT. DURING THE CONTRACT PROCESS, A COMPARABILITY STUDY (THE "STUDY") IS CONDUCTED BY AN OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FIRM WHICH TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION COMPARABLE OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE NEW YORK AREA IN DETERMINING THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT TO INCLUDE SALARY, BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES AS APPROPRIATE. ALSO, COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE CONDUCTED UNDER A SIMILAR COMPARABLE PROCESS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 |
THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 1023 AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S FORMS 990 ARE POSTED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE @ WWW.UNINCEFUSA.ORG AND ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN GUIDESTAR AND CHARITY NAVIGATOR. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 |
THE ORGANIZATION GENERALLY DOES NOT MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, HOWEVER, THESE DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVIALABLE UPON REQUEST. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AT WWW.UNICEFUSA.ORG |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 |
Change in Value of Split Interest Agreements |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.