FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 |
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD WHERE THE CHAIRPERSON DETERMINES THAT ACTIONS MUST BE TAKEN BEFORE THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD. |
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B |
BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE A COPY OF THE DRAFT FILING BEFORE SUBMISSION FOR REVIEW AND ASKED TO RAISE ANY COMMENTS, QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS WITH THE PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR TREASURER PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. |
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C |
THE BOOK CENTER REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY PERIODICALLY REMINDING DIRECTORS OF THE POLICY TO IDENTIFY ANY PERCEIVED OR REAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY SUCH AFFAIRS. |
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 |
EVERY TWO YEARS, THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE CONDUCTS A REVIEW OF THE SALARIES OF THE TOP EXECUTIVES OF THE YIDDISH BOOK CENTER BASED ON THE GUIDESTAR NON-PROFIT COMPENSATION REPORT, AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SURVEY. THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FOLLOWING DISCUSSION, THE BOARD MAKES FINAL DETERMINATIONS REGARDING EXECUTIVE SALARIES, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND DISCUSSES THE SALARIES OF OTHER KEY OFFICERS, MANAGERS, AND STAFF SALARIES IN GENERAL. THE LAST REVIEW WAS CONDUCTED IN FEBRUARY 2019. |
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 |
THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. IN ADDITION THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MAINTAINS A COPY OF THE 990. FURTHER THE 990 IS AVAILABLE VIA THE GUIDESTAR.ORG WEBSITE AND THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS FURNISHED UPON REQUEST. |
FORM 990, PART VII CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ETC |
DEBRA CAPLAN - 1021 WEST STREET, AMHERST, MA 01002. |
PART VII, SECTION A |
DIRECTOR #19 DEBRA CAPLAN'S REPORTABLE COMPENSATION FROM THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT RELATE TO HER POSITION AS A DIRECTOR. CAPLAN WROTE AN ARTICLE FOR THE CENTER'S MAGAZINE AND CONTRIBUTED A KIT TO THE GREAT JEWISH BOOKS TEACHER RESOURCE WEBSITE. ANY OTHER PERSON PERFORMING THESE SERVICES WOULD BE COMPENSATED WITH THE SAME AMOUNT. |
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G |
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 830,185. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 43,467. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 343,882. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,217,534. |
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: |
CHANGE IN SPLIT INTEREST -7,145. |