2023-12-12T08:27:07-06:00 2023-06-30 812950760 SAX LLP 389 INTERPACE PARKWAY STE 3 PARSIPPANY NJ 07054 990 2022-07-01 131624132 NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN NEW YORK SECTION NATI 2126875030 241 WEST 72ND STREET NEW YORK NY 10023 KIMBERLY CHIRLS BOARD PRESIDENT 6468849460 2023-12-01 1 KIMBERLY CHIRLS 999009999 0 MARQUS WHITE P00053187 9734726250 2023-11-30 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z ANDREA KOPEL 241 WEST 72ND STREET NEW YORK NY 10023 2084180 0 1046 X WWW.NCJWNY.ORG X 1894 NY NCJW NY TURNS PROGRESSIVE IDEALS INTO ACTION THROUGH ADVOCACY AND SOCIAL SERVICES. 15 15 13 250 0 0 1692448 1783220 49785 53902 232739 165003 92 -30864 1975064 1971261 20000 0 0 0 795529 790980 0 0 116729 921169 1069071 1736698 1860051 238366 111210 4624296 4764791 64294 70473 4560002 4694318 X NCJW NY TURNS PROGRESSIVE IDEALS INTO ACTION, IMPACTING 40,000 NEW YORKERS: WE PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED TODAY FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND ALL RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS BACKGROUNDS. WE STRIVE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW BY ACTING AS 0 0 679503 HUNGER PROGRAMNCJW NY'S MONDAY FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES FAMILIES IN NEED WITH A THREE-DAY SUPPLY OF GROCERIES, INCLUDING FRESH PRODUCE AND DAIRY AS WELL AS NON-PERISHABLE GROCERIES. OUR COMMUNITY KITCHEN OPERATES TWICE A WEEK, ON SUNDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS, PROVIDING A FRESHLY COOKED, SIT-DOWN HOT MEAL TO ALL WHO NEED IT. OUR HUNGER PROGRAM SERVES NEW YORK CITY'S MOST MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS: UNEMPLOYED AND LOW-WAGE WORKERS, ISOLATED SENIORS, AND FAMILIES STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET. OUR FOOD PANTRY UTILIZES A "CLIENT CHOICE" MODEL, ALLOWING GUESTS TO CHOOSE THEIR OWN FOODS FROM TABLES OF PRODUCE, GRAINS, AND PROTEINS. OUR VOLUNTEERS CREATE A WARM AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. IN ADDITION TO VITAL NUTRITION, OUR HUNGER PROGRAM OFFERS RESOURCES, REFERRALS, BENEFITS ENROLLMENT AND OTHER DIRECT SERVICES TO HELP CLIENTS INCREASE ECONOMIC STABILITY AND ULTIMATELY REDUCE THE NEED FOR EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPORT. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, OUR HUNGER PROGRAM SERVED NEARLY 290,000 MEALS FOR 35,000 PEOPLE. 357698 51382 COUNCIL LIFETIME LEARNINGCOUNCIL LIFETIME LEARNING (CLL) IS A UNIQUE PROGRAM FOR ACTIVE SENIORS IN NEW YORK CITY THAT COMBATS SOCIAL ISOLATION AND ENGAGES OLDER ADULTS IN ACTIVITIES THAT FEED THE MIND AND SOUL. CLL OFFERS A WIDE ARRAY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS TO LEARN NEW SKILLS AND FIND COMMUNITY. FROM ART AND EXERCISE CLASSES TO DISCUSSION GROUPS AND EXPERT-LED LECTURES, CLL KEEPS SENIORS GROWING AND ENGAGED WITH THE WIDER WORLD. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES, WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SUPPORT AND PARTNERSHIP TO OUR SENIORS, PROVIDING SOCIAL WORK SERVICES TO HELP OUR PARTICIPANTS DEAL WITH THE INEVITABLE CHALLENGES OF GROWING OLDER. ULTIMATELY, CLL HELPS SENIORS REMAIN LIVING INDEPENDENTLY AT HOME, WHERE THEY MOST WANT TO BE. DURING THE PANDEMIC, WE TRANSFORMED MANY OF OUR CLASSES TO A VIRTUAL FORMAT, USING TELEPHONE AND VIDEOCONFERENCE. WE ARE CURRENTLY COMPLETING THE TRANSITION BACK TO IN-PERSON CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES, WHILE ALSO STILL OFFERING SOME VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING FOR THOSE WHO MUST NOW STAY AT HOME. DURING FY'23, ABOUT 150 SENIORS CAME THROUGH OUR DOORS EVERY WEEK TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR CLASSES, DISCUSSION GROUPS, AND SUPPORT GROUPS. IN ADDITION, CLL'S STAFF SOCIAL WORKER PROVIDED 600 CONSULTATIONS, PROVIDING RESOURCES, REFERRALS, AND SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING. 123736 RESOURCES FOR WOMENNCJW NY PROVIDES RESOURCES TO SUPPORT, EDUCATE, AND EMPOWER WOMEN. THE PREGNANCY LOSS SUPPORT PROGRAM (PLSP) IS AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM THAT UTILIZES PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE TELEPHONE COUNSELING AND IN-PERSON SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED MISCARRIAGE, STILLBIRTH, OR NEWBORN DEATH. ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS HAVE BEEN THROUGH THE PROGRAM THEMSELVES, SO THEY CAN SPEAK FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE TO GRIEVING PARENTS, AND AT THE SAME TIME CONTINUE THEIR OWN HEALING PROCESS THROUGH SERVICE TO OTHERS. IN FY'23, PLSP SERVED APPROXIMATELY 130 FAMILIES. THE JEWISH WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER (JWRC) CELEBRATES THE ROLE OF JEWISH WOMEN THROUGHOUT HISTORY AND TODAY BY PRODUCING CONFERENCES, FILM SCREENINGS, AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS. 374042 2520 CHILDREN'S PROGRAMSTHE READING TUTORS PROGRAM NURTURES A LOVE OF BOOKS AND READING AND BOOSTS CONFIDENCE IN LITERACY SKILLS FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADES. VOLUNTEERS ARE SCREENED, INTERVIEWED, AND TRAINED BY SEASONED EDUCATORS ON THE CHILDREN'S LITERACY COMMITTEE. BOTH STUDENTS AND TUTORS COMMIT TO INDIVIDUAL WEEKLY 30-MINUTE TUTORING SESSIONS FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR, ENABLING A TRUSTING RELATIONSHIP TO DEVELOP AND ALLOWING TUTORS TO BECOME OPTIMALLY INVESTED IN EACH CHILD'S PROGRESS. EACH WEEK, TUTORS BRING A SELECTION OF AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOKS, CHOSEN TO APPEAL TO EACH CHILD'S INTERESTS. WE PARTNER WITH THREE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS RUN BY UNION SETTLEMENT, UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT, AND LINCOLN SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE. IN FY'23, WE WORKED WITH THREE PARTNER SITES AND SERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 CHILDREN PER WEEK. BACK 2 SCHOOL STORE SINCE 2015, NCJW NY HAS HOSTED THE BACK 2 SCHOOL STORE IN EARLY AUGUST. THIS UNIQUE EVENT TRANSFORMS COUNCIL HOUSE INTO A VERY SPECIAL POP-UP DEPARTMENT STORE, WHERE CHILDREN FROM ALL AREAS OF NYC COME TO "SHOP" FOR BRAND NEW CLOTHES, INCLUDING TOPS, BOTTOMS, SHOES AND SOCKS; AS WELL AS A NEW BACKPACK, A WINTER PARKA, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND AN AGE-APPROPRIATE REFERENCE BOOK, ENTIRELY FREE OF CHARGE. WE PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY-BASED AGENCIES TO SELECT AND PRE-REGISTER FAMILIES WITH DOCUMENTED FINANCIAL NEED. OUR 2023 STORE WAS HELD OVER THE COURSE OF THREE DAYS IN EARLY AUGUST, WELCOMING 215 CHILDREN TO THE STORE AND ENGAGING 150 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS. EACH CHILD WAS PAIRED WITH A VOLUNTEER "PERSONAL SHOPPER," WHO GUIDED THEM THROUGH THE "STORE".ADVOCACY NCJW NY PURSUES VIGOROUS ADVOCACY ON STRATEGIC MISSION-RELATED ISSUES. OUR OVERARCHING ADVOCACY GOAL IS TO PURSUE ECONOMIC AND REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE FOR WOMEN. IN THE SPRING OF 2018, NCJW NY LAUNCHED THE PRO-TRUTH CAMPAIGN, WHICH WORKS TO EXPOSE AND FIGHT FAKE WOMEN'S CLINICS, ENSURING THAT ALL WOMEN HAVE ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS AND CHOICES. IN 2023 WE LAUNCHED THE JEWS FOR REPRO NY CAMPAIGN TO RECLAIM THE NARRATIVE AROUND RELIGION, FAITH, AND ABORTION ACCESS. WE MAINTAIN STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR STATE AND LOCAL ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES, AND INVITE EXPERTS TO SPEAK TO OUR MEMBERS ABOUT THESE ISSUES AND OTHERS THAT CONCERN US AND OUR COMMUNITY. ON THE NATIONAL LEVEL, NCJW, INC. HAS A PROFESSIONALLY STAFFED WASHINGTON OFFICE THAT ADVOCATES AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL AND HELPS COORDINATE GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY NATIONWIDE. THE LINC PROGRAM (LUNCH, INTERACTION, NURTURING, AND COMPANIONSHIP)THE HELEN BLOOM LINC PROGRAM PROVIDES A STIMULATING, SUPPORTIVE, AND JOYFUL ATMOSPHERE FOR ELDERS SUFFERING FROM MEMORY LOSS AND DEMENTIA, ALONG WITH THEIR CAREGIVERS. THE PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE PHILOSOPHY THAT STIMULATING ACTIVITIES GEARED TO PARTICIPANTS' INTERESTS AND CAPACITIES CAN HELP STAVE OFF CONTINUED DECLINE. EACH SESSION INCLUDES EITHER AN ARTS AND CRAFTS COMPONENT, MOVEMENT-BASED ACTIVITY, OR A PET THERAPY VISIT, FOLLOWED BY DANCING AND SINGING LED BY A PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN. AFTER SPENDING AN AFTERNOON SOCIALIZING, CREATING ART, AND ENJOYING LIVELY MUSIC, THERE IS A NOTICEABLE IMPROVEMENT IN THE MOOD, EXPRESSION, AND OVERALL FUNCTIONING OF THE PARTICIPANTS. CAREGIVERS ALSO BENEFIT FROM THE LINC PROGRAM: THEY FIND SUPPORT FROM OTHER CAREGIVERS AND INCREASE THEIR SKILLS AND RESILIENCY. THE PROGRAM OPERATES ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND FRIDAYS. THE PROGRAM IS SMALL AND INTIMATE BY DESIGN, ALLOWING OUR PROGRAM FACILITATORS TO OFFER INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION TO EACH PARTICIPANT. WE ARE CURRENTLY SERVING A ROSTER OF APPROXIMATELY 20 CLIENTS, WITH APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 7 PAIRS (CLIENT AND CAREGIVER) ATTENDING ON ANY GIVEN DAY. 374042 2520 1534979 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 32 0 1 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NY X X RITA SHAPIRO 2126875030 241 WEST 72ND STREET NEW YORK NY 10023 KIMBERLY CHIRLS BOARD PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MEREDITH BARNETT VICE PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 SUZANNE REISMAN TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 LISA DELL SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 BROOKE MELTZER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 KAROL TODRYS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 LAUREN KELLER CHAIR, COMMITTEE CHAIRS COORDINATING COUNCIL 2.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN SIEGEL DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 WENDY HASHMALL DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 LISA DENBY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 HEIDI LURENSKY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN SACK DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 LISA WATTS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ELAINE MANDELBAUM DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 GAIL HOCHMAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREA KOPEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00 X 126483 0 14881 126483 0 14881 1 0 0 0 0 10542 339401 251451 1181826 210051 1783220 COUNCIL LIFETIME LEARN 812900 51382 51382 PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 812900 2520 2520 53902 70435 70435 40905 0 40905 40905 40905 94568 0 94568 94568 94568 41150 339401 112919 -71769 -71769 1971261 53902 0 134139 163394 89866 73528 512213 395507 57610 59096 60966 40493 13723 6750 54407 39926 9048 5433 25500 19125 6375 22585 22585 58670 33206 464 25000 89458 80564 3253 5641 133176 120192 6492 6492 37500 37500 58539 38050 14635 5854 CLIENT ACTIVITIES 327521 327521 DONATED FOOD 210051 210051 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 61500 61500 POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 17306 15250 2056 27265 26228 630 407 1860051 1534979 208343 116729 316601 412733 198934 159528 62267 48180 15643 25024 2659964 1176702 1524675 1483262 2506176 2636064 4624296 4764791 47962 57323 8582 5400 7750 7750 64294 70473 X 3881767 4033621 678235 660697 4560002 4694318 4624296 4764791 111210 23106 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 968559 1138723 1592806 1692448 1783220 7175756 968559 1138723 1592806 1692448 1783220 7175756 167799 7007957 153348 118790 91441 110874 111340 585793 7761549 265608 0.90290 0.85600 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1610 1 1610 0 3220 0 PART II-B, LINE 1: NCJW NY STAFF WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE VOLUNTEERS ON OUR ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE TO ADVOCATE FOR PROGRESSIVE POLICIES. IN FY'23, NCJW NY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ATTENDED VIRTUAL VISITS WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATORS, PARTICIPATED IN OR PROMOTED ATTENDANCE AT RALLIES, MADE PHONE CALLS IN SUPPORT OF OR OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED LEGISLATION, SUBMITTED PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL LEGISLATION, WROTE AND SIGNED ON TO LETTERS IN SUPPORT OR OPPOSITION OF LEGISLATION, PARTICIPATED IN SEVERAL COALITIONS, SENT EMAIL ACTION ALERTS TO SUPPORTERS, AND HOSTED OR CO-SPONSORED SEVERAL VIRTUAL EVENTS. NCJW NY HOSTED A VIRTUAL LOBBY DAY ON MAY 31ST, 2023 WHERE DOZENS OF NCJW NY ADVOCATES MET WITH LAWMAKERS TO DISCUSS SPECIFIC BILLS PERTAINING TO REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE. NCJW NY FOCUSED ON SEVERAL ISSUES INCLUDING: INCREASING ABORTION ACCESS, ENSURING VOTER ACCESS; RAISING AWARENESS OF CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS, ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOR WOMEN, MANDATING COMPREHENSIVE AND SEXUALITY EDUCATION. 678235 80000 45712 116583 26668 660696 814392 156205 -27504 237211 27647 678235 571182 240146 96536 77413 16059 814392 431039 212350 12166 75321 9052 571182 471424 37568 35000 101882 11071 431039 0 0 63000 63000 2428522 1022742 1405780 32409 24837 7572 136033 129123 6910 1483262 TENANT SECURITY DEPOSIT PAYABLE 7750 7750 X 2043551 23106 71769 94875 1948676 22585 22585 1971261 1909235 71769 71769 1837466 22585 22585 1860051 PART V, LINE 4: RESTRICTED NET ASSETS ARE FUNDS FOR THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: CHILDREN'S SERVICES SCHOLARSHIPS JEWISH WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER (JWRC) COUNCIL LIFETIME LEARNING ADVOCACY PREGNANCY LOSS SUPPORT PROGRAM HUNGER PROGRAM MONIES HELD FOR THESE RESTRICTIONS ARE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO, AS SUCH INVESTMENT INCOME / LOSS IS ALLOCATED TO THESE FUNDS. FUNDS ARE RELEASED TO UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS AS THERE ARE CORRESPONDING EXPENSES FOR THESE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS: SAX NOTES THAT PRINCIPAL FOR THESE ACCOUNTS ARE UNTOUCHABLE BY THE ORGANIZATION. FREEDMAN FUND - INVESTMENT INCOME EARNED ON THESE INVESTMENTS IS USED FOR THE PREGNANCY LOSS SUPPORT PROGRAM. ALICE ZACHARIUS FUND - INVESTMENT INCOME EARNED ON THESE INVESTMENTS IS USED FOR THE JEWISH WOMEN'S RESOUCE CENTER (JWRC). ELEANOR LEFF FUND - INVESTMENT INCOME EARNED ON THESE INVESTMENTS IS USED FOR THE JWRC. PART X, LINE 2: NCJW NY IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND CLASSIFIED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS OTHER THAN A "PRIVATE FOUNDATION" UNDER SECTION 509(A). GAAP REQUIRES MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY NCJW NY AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY IF NCJW NY HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED NCJW NY'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT NCJW NY HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 71,769. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 71,769. GALA 354320 317120 37200 103106 LUNCHEON 26231 22281 3950 9813 380551 339401 41150 112919 112919 -71769 X DONATED FOOD 0 210051 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: LEADERS AND PARTNERS IN ADVOCACY WORK. TO ADVANCE SYSTEMIC CHANGE. WE ARE A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION OF VOLUNTEERS, ADVOCATES AND PASSIONATE COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO ARE INSPIRED BY JEWISH VALUES AND A BELIEF IN OUR COLLECTIVE ABILITY TO MAKE A LASTING IMPACT. A WOMEN-FOUNDED AND WOMEN-LED ORGANIZATION IN OPERATION FOR OVER 125 YEARS, WE ARE STEEPED IN A RICH HISTORY OF SPEARHEADING PROGRESSIVE CHANGE IN OUR WORLD BY RESPONDING TO THE ISSUES OF THE MOMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY. NCJW NY IDENTIFIES NEEDS IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND CREATES PROGRAMMING TO MEET THOSE NEEDS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO CIVIC ENGAGEMENT; WE ENGAGE VOLUNTEERS TO PARTNER WITH OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF IN DELIVERING OUR PROGRAMMING. OUR MULTI-SERVICE COMMUNITY CENTER, KNOWN AS COUNCIL HOUSE, IS A HUB OF COMMUNITY ACTION AND ENGAGEMENT WHERE NEW YORKERS COME TOGETHER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND STRENGTHEN THE FABRIC OF OUR COMMUNITY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS WHO PAY DUES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE, WHICH ASKS QUESTIONS AND MAKES COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT. THE DRAFT IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD AND RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C AT THE FIRST BOARD MEETING OF EACH NEW FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED. ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND SIGN AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION WAS ORIGINALLY DETERMINED BY A BOARD SEARCH COMMITTEE, WITH INPUT FROM AN EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM. ANNUAL COST OF LIVING INCREASES ARE CUSTOMARILY AWARDED TO ALL STAFF. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFICE UPON REQUEST. PART XII, LINE 2C EXPLANATION THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THAT PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED SINCE THE PRIOR YEAR.