2025-11-10T18:16:32-06:00 2024-12-31 430831507 ANDERS MINKLER HUBER & HELM LLP 800 MARKET STREET SUITE 500 ST LOUIS MO 631012501 990 2024-01-01 431069741 EPWORTH CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES INC EPWO 3149615718 110 NORTH ELM AVENUE ST LOUIS MO 63119 APRIL ELSTON MA LPC PRESIDENT & CEO 3149615718 2025-11-06 1 0 JEANNE DEE P01251998 3146555500 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z APRIL ELSTON MA LPC 110 NORTH ELM AVENUE ST LOUIS MO 63119 11513942 0 X WWW.EPWORTH.ORG X 1976 MO EMPOWERING YOUTH TO REALIZE THEIR UNIQUE POTENTIAL BY MEETING ESSENTIAL NEEDS, CULTIVATING RESILIENCY, AND BUILDING COMMUNITY. 21 21 200 124 0 0 2767604 2427620 7477762 8109800 390217 650647 218059 281974 10853642 11470041 0 0 0 0 7638395 7702307 0 0 387418 6139793 5294188 13778188 12996495 -2924546 -1526454 22872416 21375909 3199474 2934385 19672942 18441524 X EPWORTH HELPS CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES MOVE TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY FOCUSING ON HEALTH, HOUSING, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. 0 0 3320275 3043280 EPWORTH'S RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDES A HIGHLY TRAINED, DEDICATED 24-HOUR TEAM OF YOUTH SPECIALISTS, LICENSED THERAPISTS, RECREATIONAL COORDINATORS, CASE MANAGERS, AND NURSING PROFESSIONALS OFFERING A STABLE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH YOUTH AGES 11 THROUGH 18 CAN GROW SOCIALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND INTELLECTUALLY. SITUATED ON A BEAUTIFUL 7ACRE CAMPUS IN WEBSTER GROVES, MO, YOUTH ENROLLED IN THIS LIVE-IN PROGRAM CAN TAKE PART IN WEEKLY INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY THERAPY TO ADDRESS CORE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUESRECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND VITAL LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION PARTICIPATE IN BOTH THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL AND TEAMBUILDING ACTIVITIES AND MAINTAIN ENROLLMENT IN THEIR CURRENT SCHOOLS OR ARE ENROLLED IN THE WEBSTER GROVES SCHOOL DISTRICT, WITH SCHOOL STAFF AND OFFICIALS PROVIDING EXTRA SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE AS NEEDED.REFERRALS TO EPWORTH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES COME PRIMARILY FROM THE STATE OF MISSOURI. HOWEVER, EPWORTH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ACCEPTS YOUTH FROM OTHER STATE FOSTER CARE SYSTEMS AS WELL AS SELFPAY AND PRIVATE INSURANCE FOR AT-RISK YOUTH WHO COULD BENEFIT FROM THE WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES PROVIDED. 2141826 2092508 EPWORTH'S FOSTER CARE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IS A PART OF A THREE-AGENCY COLLABORATION CALLED CHILDREN'S PERMANENCY PARTNERSHIP (CPP). WITH EPWORTH AND CPP'S COMBINED DEDICATION, EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES, FOSTER YOUTH AGES BIRTH THROUGH 20 ARE MATCHED WITH FAMILIES BEST ABLE TO PROVIDE A SAFE, STABLE HOME AND MEET THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS AS THEY SEEK TO DEVELOP TRUST, A SENSE OF BELONGING, AND LIFELONG SKILLS LEADING TO INDEPENDENCE AND PERSONAL STRENGTH.REFERRALS TO EPWORTH FOSTER CARE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM COME DIRECTLY FROM THE STATE OF MISSOURI FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN THE SUBJECT OF ABUSE(SEE SCHEDULE O)AND/OR NEGLECT. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE FOSTER YOUTH WITH PERMANENT HOMES, EITHER THROUGH REUNIFICATION WITH THEIR FAMILIES, WHEN POSSIBLE AND APPROPRIATE, OR ADOPTION BY INDIVIDUALS OR COUPLES WHO HAVE MADE THE LIFE-GIVING DECISION TO OPEN THEIR HOMES AND HEARTS TO A FOSTER YOUTH. EPWORTH THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PLACING FOSTER YOUTH AGES BIRTH THROUGH 20 WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND COMPLEX TRAUMA INTO SAFE, LOVING HOMES WITH SPECIALLY TRAINED FOSTER PARENTS. WITH AROUNDTHE-CLOCK SUPPORT FROM EPWORTH CASE MANAGERS AND THERAPISTS, FOSTER PARENTS IN THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE A LEVEL OF SERVICE AND CARE THAT EXCEEDS TRADITIONAL FOSTER HOMES AND HELP YOUTH IN THE PROGRAM BEGIN TO HEAL, GROW, AND THRIVE AT THEIR OWN PACE. REFERRALS TO EPWORTH THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE PROGRAM COME PRIMARILY FROM WITHIN THE THREE AGENCIES THAT MAKE UP THE CHILDREN'S PERMANENCY PARTNERSHIP. THE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO FAMILIES OF ALL SIZES AND YOUTH OF ALL AGES. BOTH FOSTER YOUTH AND PARENTS RECEIVE EXTENSIVE SUPPORT AS EPWORTH CASE MANAGERS VISIT THERAPEUTIC FOSTER HOMES ON A WEEKLY BASIS AND REMAIN AVAILABLE 24/7. 1600045 1615991 EPWORTH'S SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IS A TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM - INDEPENDENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18 THROUGH 23 IN LOCATING AND OBTAINING INDIVIDUAL APARTMENTS THROUGHOUT ST. LOUIS COMMUNITIES. WITH CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FROM SPECIALLY TRAINED EPWORTH COLLEAGUES, YOUTH ADMITTED INTO THE PROGRAM ARE PLACED INTO SAFE, STABLE LIVING SITUATIONS IN WHICH THEY ARE EMPOWERED TO MAKE WISE EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND FINANCIAL DECISIONS OF THEIR OWN ACCORD. YOUNG ADULTS IN THE TRANSITIONAL AND INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING IN ORDER TO HONE DAILY LIVING SKILLS SUCH AS PRACTICAL BUDGETING, NUTRITIONAL COOKING, GROCERY SHOPPING, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND MORE. YOUNG ADULTS WHO ARE OTHERWISE UNABLE TO FIND AN APPROPRIATE FAMILY OR COMMUNITY PLACEMENT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM. YOUTH MUST EXHIBIT THE ABILITY TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE PERSONAL DECISIONS WITH LIMITED ADULT SUPERVISION AND BE WILLING TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND/OR PURSUE VOCATIONAL TRAINING OR EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT THROUGHOUT THE DURATION THEY RECEIVE ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE PROGRAM.REFERRALS TO EPWORTH TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM - INDEPENDENT ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED FOR YOUNG ADULTS WHO MEET THE CRITERIA ABOVE. THE PROGRAM CAN ACCOMODATE UP TO 70 CLIENTS WITH APARTMENTS LEASED IN EPWORTH'S NAME THROUGHOUT ST. LOUIS CITY AND COUNTY. EPWORTH TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM - SUPERVISED PROVIDES STRUCTURED HOUSING TO TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 17 THROUGH 19 WHO MAY OTHERWISE REMAIN IN SITUATIONS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR HOMELESSNESS, WITH HIGHLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS ON SITE 24/7 AND CASE MANAGEMENT, YOUTH ADMITTED INTO THE PROGRAM ARE GIVEN VITAL LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION, PARENTING AND FAMILY SKILLS EDUCATION, AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE WHILE LIVING IN SAFE, STABLE HOUSING IN WHICH THEY ARE EMPOWERED TO INCREASE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND BUILD COMMUNITY. TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO ARE OTHERWISE UNABLE TO FIND AN APPROPRIATE FAMILY OR COMMUNITY PLACEMENT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM. YOUTH MUST EXHIBIT THE ABILITY TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE PERSONAL DECISIONS, INTERACT WELL WITH OTHERS, INTERACT CONSISTENTLY WITH THEIR CASE MANAGER, AND BE WILLING TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND/OR PURSUE VOCATIONAL TRAINING OR EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT THROUGHOUT THE DURATION THEY RECEIVE ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE PROGRAM. REFERRALS TO EPWORTH TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM SUPERVISED ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED FOR TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO MEET THE CRITERIA ABOVE. THE PROGRAM CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 84 CLIENTS. 3076774 1358021 EPWORTH CHAFEE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS TO ADULTHOOD. EPWORTH CHAFEE PROGRAM WORKS WITH FORMER AND CURRENT FOSTER YOUTH AGES 14 THROUGH 22 WHO RESIDE IN ST. LOUIS CITY OR COUNTY. AS YOUTH PREPARE FOR INDEPENDENCE AND ADULTHOOD, SERVICE COORDINATORS PROVIDE THE SUPPORT, MOTIVATION, AND KNOWLEDGE YOUTH NEED TO SUCCEED FOR YEARS TO COME. THROUGH THE EPWORTH CHAFEE PROGRAM, FOSTER YOUTH ATTEND CLASSES RELATED TO ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS, RESUME BUILDING, FINANCIAL COMPETENCY, AND RECEIVE AID IN OBTAINING DOCUMENTS SUCH AS BIRTH CERTIFICATES, SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS, WORK PERMITS, AND STATE-ISSUED IDS TO BE FULLY EQUIPPED FOR AN INDEPENDENT ADULT LIFE. EPWORTH STREET OUTREACH SERVICES MOBILIZES A TEAM OF TRAUMA-AWARE TEAM MEMBERS WHO REACH OUT WITH COMPASSION TO HOMELESS YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY, ENGAGING THEM WHERE THEY ARE BOTH PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY. A REGULAR PART OF THEIR DAILY OUTREACH, THE MOBILE TEAM PROVIDES VALUABLE GOODS AND CRITICAL RESOURCES TO THOSE THEY ENCOUNTER, INCLUDING, HYGIENE KITS, READYTO-EAT FOOD ITEMS, SAFER SEX PRODUCTS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND INFORMATION ON SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. WITH AN UNDERSTANDING THAT NOT ALL YOUTH WILL HAVE THE MEANS OR FEEL ENTIRELY COMFORTABLE VISITING THE EPWORTH DROPIN CENTER, THE TEAM BRINGS THOSE SERVICES TO THE YOUTH.EPWORTH YOUTH EMERGENCY SHELTEREPWORTH YOUTH EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDES A DEDICATED 24HOUR TEAM OF YOUTH ADVISORS AND MASTER-LEVEL THERAPISTS OFFERING SECURE, TEMPORARY HOUSING TO HOMELESS AND AT-RISK YOUTH AGES 11 THROUGH 20, INCLUDING PREGNANT YOUTH UP TO 26 WEEKS INTO THEIR PREGNANCY. SITUATED ON ABEAUTIFUL 7-ACRE CAMPUS IN WEBSTER GROVES, MO, YOUTH RESIDING IN THE SHELTER CAN TAKE PART IN WEEKLY INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY THERAPY TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF HOUSING INSTABILITY RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND VITAL LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION AS WELL AS ASSISTANCE WITH EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND PARTICIPATE IN BOTH THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL AND TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES. ALL THIS IS PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE YOUTH OR THEIR FAMILIES.EPWORTH'SFAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK PROVIDES COUNSELING SERVICES TO FAMILIES WHO LIVE IN ST. LOUIS CITY, ST. LOUIS COUNTY, OR ST. CHARLES COUNTY WITH A CHILD UP TO THE AGE OF 13 AND NO OPEN ORSUBSTANTIATED CASES OF CHILD ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT. ADDITIONALLY, ST. LOUIS FAMILIES WITH A CHILD UP TO 18 YEARS OF AGE MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES IF THE CHILD OR PARENT HAVE A QUALIFYING INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. THE GOAL OF EPWORTH FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK ISTO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES BEFORE SERIOUS ISSUES ARISE WITHIN THE FAMILY UNIT. THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY THERAPY AND PROFESSIONAL PARENTING EDUCATION, FAMILIES EXPERIENCING CHALLENGES CAN FIND SUPPORT AND LEARN EFFECTIVE TECHNIQUES FOR ONGOING FAMILY LIFE. FAMILY THERAPY SESSIONS ARE HELD ONCE A WEEK FOR ONE HOUR EITHER WITHIN THE FAMILY'S HOME, COMMUNITY SETTING, OR VIRTUALLY, WITH TOTAL SERVICES LASTING AN AVERAGE OF NINE MONTHS, DEPENDING ON THE NEEDS OF THE FAMILY.EPWORTH'S PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES IS DEDICATED TO OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE TESTING AND EVALUATIONS BY TRAINED PSYCHOLOGISTS IN A COMMUNITY SETTING FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS AGES 3 AND ABOVE. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE TESTING FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES AND ADHD, PERSONALITY ASSESSMENTS, TESTING FOR PSYCHO-SEXUAL CONCERNS AS WELL AS RISK AND TRAUMA ASSESSMENTS. CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN ACCESSING SERVICES AND OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS RECOMMENDED AS PART OF THE ONGOING TREATMENT PLAN. THERAPY MAY ALSO BE PROVIDED THROUGH EPWORTH FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK BASED UPON THERAPIST AVAILABILITY AND FUNDING SOURCES. 3076774 1358021 10138920 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 23 0 200 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 21 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X THE ORGANIZATION 3149615718 110 NORTH ELM AVENUE SAINT LOUIS MO 63119 KIM HAMACHER CHAIR 5.00 X 0 0 0 JIM RITTS TREASURER 2.00 X 0 0 0 ARRIUS BLUE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 REV ADRIENNE EWELL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHASE BARCLAY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GREGORY GUNTI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN THOMAS KOENIG DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JACKIE BODIE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 STEVEN HILL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICK HORAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ERIC MADKINS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 AMBER MOORE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATIE WOLF SECRETARY 2.00 X 0 0 0 LINDA GUTH-STANGL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SANDRA NENADAL EX-OFFICIO 1.00 X 0 0 0 BISHOP ROBERT FARR EX-OFFICIO 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHARI SCOTT EX-OFFICIO 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUE DANIEL EX-OFFICIO 1.00 X 0 0 0 BARBARA BUSH EMERITUS 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES HILL EMERITUS 1.00 X 0 0 0 APRIL ELSTON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00 X 231299 0 10719 JESSICA COULTER DIRECTOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL 40.00 X 105638 0 2833 ANTHONY MICHEAL BOND CDO 1.00 X 106083 0 5274 VENITA GOVAN CHRO 1.00 X 105719 0 30159 CRYSTAL LINEN TATE COO 1.00 X 130778 0 10251 679517 0 59236 5 0 1 0 H&M MANAGEMENT 35 TODDINGTON TERRACE ST LOUIS MO 63128 FOOD SERVICE 285062 REIMBURSEMENT SPECIALIST INC 7410 MARYLAND AVE ST LOUIS MO 63130 MEDICAL BILLING SERVICER 107755 2 464630 -23431 1455591 530830 20874 2427620 RESIDENTIAL SERVICES 624100 3043280 3043280 FOSTER CARE 623990 2092508 2092508 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING 624100 1615991 1615991 1358021 1358021 8109800 650647 650647 43901 -23431 43901 0 MISC INC 900099 281102 281102 INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT 900099 872 872 281974 11470041 7033753 0 2008668 X 687254 567132 102542 17580 6076930 5024550 896578 155802 35691 24411 10550 730 416148 284625 123008 8515 486284 332595 143739 9950 2243 1262 799 182 52412 29493 18673 4246 1540043 866610 548663 124770 511139 376127 85787 49225 205495 160152 44124 1219 45516 37067 7895 554 6152 5010 1067 75 92524 56181 36343 618119 481729 132723 3667 323218 267745 46979 8494 CLIENT SERVICE EXPENSES 1145404 1144202 1202 0 FOOD SERVICE 309463 303332 6131 0 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 195176 147296 46781 1099 BAD DEBT 194000 0 194000 0 53284 29401 22573 1310 12996495 10138920 2470157 387418 106443 273289 732836 692417 2695653 1216659 123198 102850 19415959 10224107 9802958 9191852 5680009 6060352 3731319 3838490 22872416 21375909 775585 570980 1950822 1863438 473067 499967 3199474 2934385 X 11833171 10132590 7839771 8308934 19672942 18441524 22872416 21375909 X -1526454 156282 138754 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 18400180 11007628 5065328 2767604 2427621 39668361 18400180 11007628 5065328 2767604 2427621 39668361 39668361 209062 290060 516517 390217 650647 2056503 74499 58572 361006 218059 281974 994110 42718974 0.92860 0.95110 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 7317876 461892 70000 7709768 6187489 1229153 98766 7317876 7667142 -1269331 210322 6187489 7044022 740180 117060 7667142 6486414 664122 106514 7044022 1 0 1654000 1654000 16719702 9236557 7483145 805956 751249 54707 236301 236301 0 9191852 BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TRUSTS 3749392 INVESTMENT IN PARTNERSHIP 89098 3838490 LINE OF CREDIT 499967 499967 X 11765078 156283 138754 295037 11470041 0 11470041 12996495 0 12996495 0 12996495 PART V, LINE 4: THE INTEREST INCOME FROM THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT IS RESTRICTED FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS. PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE "CODE"), EXCEPT ON NET INCOME DERIVED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AS DEFINED IN THE CODE. ACCORDINGLY, THE ORGANIZATION FILES AS A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS GUIDANCE ISSUED BY THE FASB ON ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES AND HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS, EXPIRING STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS, AUDITS, PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS, CHANGES IN TAX LAW AND NEW AUTHORITATIVE RULINGS, AND BELIEVES THAT NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS NECESSARY TO COVER ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION'S RETURNS FOR TAX YEARS 2021 AND LATER REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TRUST AND PARTNERSHIP 138,754. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES NETTED AGAINST SPECIAL EVENT REVENUE WINE DINNER 12511 4688 7823 995 3000 13204 DUCK DERBY 3180 8698 -5518 2500 1169 8209 1 4779 10045 -5266 14824 20470 23431 -2961 2500 995 3000 1169 36237 43901 -46862 X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 APRIL ELSTON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 231299 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10719 0 242018 0 0 0 X 8406 COMPARISON TO MARKET X MISC. SUPPLIES 12 12468 COMPARISON TO MARKET 0 1 0 SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN (B): THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS THEN EMAILED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE A RELATIONSHIP/INDEPENDENCE QUESTIONNAIRE ANNUALLY TO IDENTIFY ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IN THE EVENT THAT THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS OR IS ABOUT TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH ANY ENTITY IN WHICH A DIRECTOR HAS A MATERIAL (FINANCIAL OR PERSONAL) INTEREST OR A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP FROM WHICH THE DIRECTOR SHALL GAIN A MATERIAL (FINANCIAL OR PERSONAL) BENEFIT, THE DIRECTOR MUST REVEAL TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HIS OR HER RELATIONSHIP TO THAT ENTITY SO THAT THE BOARD MAY TAKE IT INTO CONSIDERATION IN DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT THE ORGANIZATION SHALL DO BUSINESS WITH THE ENTITY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE GOVERNANCE BOARD SHALL CAUSE THE CORPORATION TO EMPLOY A CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION. THE GOVERNANCE BOARD SHALL MAINTAIN AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF THE PAST CHAIRPERSON, CURRENT CHAIRPERSON, CHAIRPERSON-ELECT, EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON AND UP TO THREE ADDITIONAL DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WILL EVALUATE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT AND SET FORTH A COMPENSATION PACKAGE PER THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE CORPORATION, AS ADOPTED OR AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER BASED ON ACHIEVEMENTS AGAINST THE SCORECARD, ASSIGNED GOALS, AND ESTABLISHED COMPETENCIES. THEY WILL ALSO REVIEW APPROPRIATE MARKET DATA ON COMPENSATION FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AT SIMILAR NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE DETERMINATION OF ANY CHANGE IN COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT STAFF WILL BE BASED ON THIS MARKET DATA, INTERNAL EQUITY, AFFORDABILITY AND JOB PERFORMACE. THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE SHALL COMPLETE A WRITTEN PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER EFFECTIVE APRIL 1 OF EACH YEAR. THE GOVERNANCE BOARD SHALL APPROVE THE EXECUTIVE ANNUAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE BY SIMPLE MAJORITY PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE. IN ADDITION, THE GOVERNANCE BOARD APPROVES THE BUDGET FOR EACH FISCAL YEAR, WHICH INCLUDES THE OVERALL BUDGET FOR INCREASES FOR ALL KEY EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS OTHER EMPLOYEES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 EPWORTH MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REASONABLE WRITTEN REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 866,610. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 548,663. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 124,770. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,540,043. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TRUSTS AND PARTNERSHIPS 138,754. CHANGE IN ANNUITIES FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: NO CHANGES TO THIS PROCESS. 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