2026-03-31T10:55:27-05:00 2025-06-30 331374517 PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC ONE CORPORATE DRIVE SUITE 725 SHELTON CT 064846241 990 2024-07-01 222536909 THE OPEN DOOR SHELTER INC OPEN 2038661057 4 MERRITT STREET NORWALK CT 06854 MICHELE CONDERINO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2038661057 2026-03-26 1 1 GARRETT M HIGGINS P00543209 2039293535 2026-03-26 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MICHELE CONDERINO 4 MERRITT STREET NORWALK CT 06854 12859805 0 X WWW.OPENDOORSCT.ORG X 1984 CT TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL SERVICES INCLUDING SHELTER, OUTREACH, FOOD, HOUSING, ACCESS TO BENEFITS AND HEALTHCARE, JOB TRAINING, AND FINANCIAL COACHING FOR THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY AND THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESS.IN FY24 (7/1/23-6/30/24), 404 CLIENTS RESIDING IN THE GREATER NORWALK AREA UTILIZED EOH SERVICES. 282 CLIENTS WERE PLACED IN JOBS, 174 RETAINED EMPLOYMENTS BEYOND 180 DAYS, AND 315 INCREASED THEIR MONTHLY INCOME. 21 21 58 625 0 0 4870728 6463225 1041870 1078882 263249 350082 -13254 -44548 6162593 7847641 0 0 0 0 3116230 3416377 59592 60424 534501 2910470 2896186 6086292 6372987 76301 1474654 17403287 18985580 1646509 1667911 15756778 17317669 X OPEN DOOR SHELTER, INC. STRIVES TO MAKE A DIRECT IMPACT IN THE GREATER NORWALK AREA BY GUIDING EVERY PERSON IN THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS TOWARDS HOUSING STABILITY. WE WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS BY ENGAGING EVERY PERSON AT RISK OF, AND EXPERIENCING, HOMELESSNESS WITH A HOLISTIC SET OF TOOLS AND RESOURCES THAT CAN BE TAILORED TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES PROVIDED WILL BE DIRECTLY MANAGED BY OPEN DOORS AND THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS. 0 0 2126042 0 47000 SHELTERING:OPEN DOORS' SHELTERING PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS RAPIDLY RETURN TO PERMANENT HOUSING. IN FY25, OUR SHELTER SERVED 155 INDIVIDUALS, SUCCESSFULLY HOUSING 76. THROUGH OUR STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM, WE SERVED AN ADDITIONAL 64 INDIVIDUALS, HELPING 31 INDIVIDUALS TRANSITION OFF THE STREETS AND INTO HOUSING.TO FURTHER SUPPORT CLIENT SUCCESS, OPEN DOORS OPERATES THE SOCIAL, A FIVE-DAY-A-WEEK HOUSING READINESS PROGRAM OFFERING WORKSHOPS AND PEER SUPPORT TO IMPROVE TENANTS' SKILLS, COPING ABILITIES, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THOSE CURRENTLY OR FORMERLY EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.WE ALSO PROVIDE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL WRAPAROUND SERVICES THROUGH OUR ONSITE PARTNERS, INCLUDING NORWALK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER'S MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IS OFFERED VIA OUR COMMUNITY CLOSET, WHICH DISTRIBUTED 43,280 ITEMS OF CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO 1,812 INDIVIDUALS, AND OUR ON-SITE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, WHICH SERVED 21 CHILDREN WITH HOMEWORK SUPPORT, CRAFTS, AND ENRICHMENT.CLIENTS ALSO BENEFIT FROM ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCIAL SERVICES THROUGH OUR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY HUB. 1260538 0 1031882 NUTRITION:MANNA HOUSE & FOOD PANTRYOUR FEEDING PROGRAMS ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY THROUGH TWO PRIMARY SERVICES:MANNA HOUSE SERVES TWO HOT MEALS DAILY BREAKFAST AND DINNER TO SHELTER RESIDENTS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING TENANTS, AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY. IN FY25, WE SERVED 105,237 MEALS, A 13.6% INCREASE OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR. OF THESE, 74,679 MEALS WERE DISTRIBUTED DIRECTLY TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS OUTSIDE OF THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS; 30% WERE DONATED BY MEAL GROUPS, WHILE 70% WERE PREPARED IN-HOUSE.THE PANTRY OPERATES FIVE DAYS A WEEK, OFFERING A WIDE VARIETY OF GROCERIES INCLUDING FRESH PRODUCE, DAIRY, MEATS, AND PANTRY STAPLES. INDIVIDUALS MAY SHOP BI-WEEKLY BY APPOINTMENT. IN FY25, THE PANTRY SERVED 918 INDIVIDUALS, DISTRIBUTING 7,606 GROCERY BAGS, TOTALING OVER 152,000 POUNDS OF FOOD. HOLIDAY BASKETS WERE PROVIDED TO AN AVERAGE OF 185 FAMILIES PER HOLIDAY (THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, EASTER), EACH RECEIVING THE INGREDIENTS FOR A COMPLETE HOLIDAY MEAL.THESE PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED BY EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, INCLUDING FOOD DRIVES, DONOR GROUPS, LOCAL SUPERMARKETS, AND BUSINESSES LIKE PANERA AND CHICK-FIL-A. 1187503 0 0 ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY HUB (EOH):THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY HUB EMPOWERS GREATER NORWALK RESIDENTS WITH LOW INCOMESPARTICULARLY THOSE EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITYBY PROVIDING ACCESS TO BENEFITS, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND LONG-TERM FINANCIAL COACHING.IN FY25, THE HUB CONNECTED 262 COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PUBLIC BENEFITS (E.G., SNAP, HEALTHCARE, ENERGY ASSISTANCE), SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT THROUGH SOFT SKILLS TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT, AND PROVIDED ONE-ON-ONE FINANCIAL COACHING FOCUSED ON BUDGETING, DEBT REDUCTION, SAVINGS, AND CREDIT IMPROVEMENT.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE:- EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING: A CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) TRAINING PROGRAM WITH WAVENY LIFE NETWORK AND CAREER RESOURCES, INC THAT TRAINED AND EMPLOYED 69 INDIVIDUALS, AND AN ADDITIONAL 66 WERE CONNECTED TO EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY.- ADULT EDUCATION: ESL CLASSES (TWICE DAILY, FOUR DAYS A WEEK) AND GED PREP THROUGH STAMFORD ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION THAT SERVED 232 COMMUNITY MEMBERS.- DIGITAL ACCESS: FREE VIRTUAL COMPUTER LITERACY COURSES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CAREER RESOURCES.- FINANCIAL LITERACY: WORKSHOPS IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL BANKS, ONE ON ONE COACHING, AND 18 GRADUATES OF THE SAVINGS MATCH PROGRAM, CREATING HOUSEHOLD CRISIS RESPONSE FUNDS. - INCOME BENEFITS/COMMUNITY RESOURCES ACCESS: 137 COMMUNITY MEMBERS WERE ASSESSED FOR ELIGIBILITY AND ASSISTED WITH APPLYING FOR BENEFITS OR ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION, MEDICA/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND CHILD CARE.THESE INTEGRATED SERVICES HELP HOUSEHOLDS STABILIZE, GROW THEIR INCOMES, AND ACHIEVE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL RESILIENCE. 845715 0 0 ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY HUB:THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY HUB (EOH) SERVICES GREATER NORWALK RESIDENTS THAT ARE AT 40% OR BELOW AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI) AND ARE EXPERIENCING A HOUSING COST BURDEN, PAYING 30% OR MORE OF INCOME TOWARDS HOUSING COST, ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, OR ARE DOUBLED UP. THE EOH HAS THREE COMPONENTS: 1. ACCESS TO INCOME BENEFITS (SNAP, MEDICAL INSURANCE, ENERGY ASSISTANCE, ETC.), 2. EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT AND COACHING AND ACCESS TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS, AND 3. LONG-TERM FINANCIAL COACHING. THE FUNDING RECEIVED SUPPORTS THE ROLE OF EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST, TASKED WITH ASSISTING PROGRAM ENROLLEES WITH SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT THROUGH SOFT SKILLS TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, AND RETENTION INTO LIVABLE WAGE JOBS.THIS PROJECT SUPPORTS LOW-INCOME EARNERS IN THE CITY OF NORWALK. MANY NORWALK RESIDENTS SUFFERED THE LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT AND/OR A REDUCTION IN HOUSEHOLD INCOME DURING THE PANDEMIC. AS A RESULT, INFLATION AND INCREASED LIVING COSTS DESTABILIZED NORWALK HOUSEHOLDS. IMPACTED FAMILIES MOVED TO MORE AFFORDABLE LIVING AREAS. THE EOH ASSISTS THESE RESIDENTS WITH FIRST INCOME BENEFITS TO STABILIZE THE HOUSEHOLD, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO INCREASE INCOME AND LONG-TERM FINANCIAL COACHING TO CREATE HOUSEHOLD BUDGETS, INCREASE SAVINGS, DECREASE DEBT, AND INCREASE CREDIT SCORES.OPEN DOORS CREATES SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIPS WITH BEST-IN-CLASS, THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS TO DELIVER CLIENT SERVICES BEYOND THE SCOPE OF OUR EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES. THESE PARTNERSHIPS ENHANCE OUR BCO PROGRAMS BY ENSURING CLIENTS RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES THAT HELP IMPROVE THEIR FINANCIAL STABILITY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. THE FOLLOWING PARTNERSHIPS ARE EXAMPLES IN WAYS THAT OPEN DOORS ENRICHES BOTH FINANCIAL LITERACIES, AS WELL AS CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENT: FINANCIAL LITERACY: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BANKS, OPEN DOORS OFFERS CLIENTS FINANCIAL LITERACY VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS ON TOPICS SUCH AS: UNDERSTANDING YOUR PAYCHECK, OPENING A CHECKING OR SAVINGS ACCOUNT, BUDGETING, BANKING AND INVESTING, AND CREDIT AND DEBT. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY, OPEN DOORS PROVIDES CLIENTS WITH IMMIGRATION INFORMATION SESSIONS, REFERS CLIENTS WHO ARE WORKING ONE-ON-ONE WITH OUR FINANCIAL LITERACY COACH TO CC'S FAMILY LOAN PROGRAM TO ACCESS LOANS OF UP TO $10,000 AT ONLY A 5.5% INTEREST RATE. EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: OPEN DOORS PARTNERS WITH CAREER RESOURCES AND WAVENY LIFE NETWORK TO OPERATE A CERTIFIED NURSE'S ASSISTANT (CAN) CERTIFICATION PROGRAM WITH IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT AT WAVENY LIFE NETWORK. OPEN DOORS CONTINUES TO PLAN AND HOST POP UP WORKFORCE AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS. THIS EDUCATES CLIENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES, TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. EVENT PARTNERS INCLUDE CAREER RESOURCES, INC., CAREER CONNECT, AND NORWALK COMMUNITY COLLEGE. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STAMFORD ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION, OPEN DOORS OFFERS TWO ESL CLASSES A DAY, FOUR DAYS A WEEK IN OUR SMILOW LIFE CENTER AND A GED PREP COURSE TWO TIMES A WEEK. OPEN DOORS PARTNERS WITH CAREER RESOURCES TO OFFER FREE COMPUTER LEARNING COURSES VIRTUALLY. OPEN DOORS HELPS ENSURE CLIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NORWALK TRANSIT DISTRICT AND TAPPING THEIR EXISTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.STATS:IN FY24 (7/1/24-6/30/24), 404 CLIENTS RESIDING IN THE GREATER NORWALK AREA UTILIZED EOH SERVICES. 282 CLIENTS WERE PLACED IN JOBS, 174 RETAINED EMPLOYMENTS BEYOND 180 DAYS, AND 315 INCREASED THEIR MONTHLY INCOME. 845715 0 0 5419798 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 82 0 58 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 0 0 X MICHELE CONDERINO 2038661057 4 MERRITT STREET NORWALK CT 06854 KERSTEN RIVAS PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN EDENBACH VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 NANCY MEANY SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SETH BIRNBAUM TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 EDDY AGYEMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 HARSHA BETHI DIRECTOR, THRU 1.00 X 0 0 0 HUGH BOYLE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARTIN A BUCCOLO PHD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM BURNHAM DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LIZA CAREY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SEAN CONK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARSHA ELBOURN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN F ERDMAN III DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT GENUARIO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 READ HUBBARD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MELORA JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GREG KAMEDULSKI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RICK KLEEMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 NARENDRA MULANI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JODY PROCT DIRECTOR, THRU 1.00 X 0 0 0 CURTIS STEWART DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALEXANDER TUFF DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 VERNITA TERTULLIEN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELE CONDERINO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 216794 0 24536 ERIN MCDONOUGH DIR. OF MKTG & COMM. REL. 40.00 X 105695 0 16332 KIRILL ELIN SR. DIR. OF OPERATIONS 40.00 X 101342 0 15673 ELLEN PECK DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00 X 101638 0 17289 525469 0 73830 4 0 1 0 CRI CAREER RESOURCES INC 1000 LAFAYETTE BLVD SUITE 300 BRIDGEPORT CT 06604 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 150880 CFO BUSINESS PARTNERS LLC 17 MISTY VALE ROAD SANDY HOOK CT 06482 FINANCIAL CONSULTANT 111900 2 606939 1670554 4185732 443437 6463225 TENANT INCOME 624200 1031882 1031882 PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 624200 47000 47000 1078882 190525 190525 5044923 4885366 159557 159557 159557 82250 606939 126798 -44548 -44548 7847641 1078882 0 305534 235470 186021 25902 23547 2502826 1967365 281631 253830 180733 124419 14594 41720 269278 219593 3975 45710 228070 184657 22826 20587 6702 1031 5671 39325 6325 33000 60424 60424 253099 159857 17229 76013 31344 31344 150403 150403 49619 38688 7694 3237 315564 315564 9726 9726 19367 19367 499097 499097 88162 83158 2085 2919 FOOD SERVICES 766729 766729 TRAINING AND CLIENT EXP 337648 337648 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 134056 134056 MISC. EXPENSES 77868 67273 4081 6514 117477 117477 6372987 5419798 418688 534501 1146 1502 5642001 5611460 475767 499135 127121 186605 15176407 5407386 9943207 9769021 1144963 2843775 69082 74082 17403287 18985580 366780 443186 20311 6960 69082 74082 1190336 1143683 1646509 1667911 X 14929657 16925246 827121 392423 15756778 17317669 17403287 18985580 1474654 86237 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 4223478 4229495 4194465 4870728 6463225 23981391 4223478 4229495 4194465 4870728 6463225 23981391 574448 23406943 20963 14981 70018 226385 190525 522872 34632 39470 74102 46703 3980 930 2179 53792 24632157 4872469 0.95030 0.96190 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISC REVENUE - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 6,710. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 3,980. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 930. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 2,179. INSURANCE PROCEEDS - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 23,588. MEALS REVENUE - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 16,405. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 1 0.55 1 1 0 1 0 0.00 0 0 0 1 X 1144963 2685242 224329 4054534 991161 153802 1144963 892290 98871 991161 1000000 -107710 892290 1.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0 0 2171280 2171280 12203832 4993698 7210134 801295 413688 387607 9769021 X 7972081 86237 38203 124440 7847641 0 7847641 6411190 38203 38203 6372987 0 6372987 PART II, LINE 9: THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT REPORT ITS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PART IV, LINE 2B: THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS SECURITY DEPOSITS FOR TENANTS IN AN ESCROW ACCOUNT. THESE DEPOSITS ARE RETURNED TO THE TENANTS ONCE THEY MOVE OUT OF THE SPACE. PART V, LINE 4: OPEN DOORS MAINTAINS BOARD-DESIGNATED FUNDS WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE LONG TERM SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS. PART X, LINE 2: OPEN DOORS RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT OPEN DOORS HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE. OPEN DOORS IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATIONS BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING JURISDICTIONS FOR PERIODS PRIOR TO 2022. X X X 1 THE WOLFE GROUP LLC 6 HIGHFIELD DRVIE TRUMBULL CT 06611 GRANT WRITING 0 611200 60424 550776 611200 60424 550776 CT GALA AND AUCTION 689189 606939 82250 57968 12436 56394 689189 606939 82250 57968 12436 56394 126798 -44548 SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V) THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR FEES FOR SERVICES AT $5,035 PER MONTH, AND ACTUAL AND REASONABLE EXPENSES TO BE SEPARATELY INVOICED SUBJECT TO A 5% MARKUP. X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 MICHELE CONDERINO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 191794 0 25000 0 0 0 15408 0 9128 0 241330 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 7 THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECEIVED A DISCRETIONARY BONUS IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024, WHICH IS INCLUDED IN HER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION, AS REPORTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, AND INCLUDED IN PART VII, COLUMN (D). X 62098 443437 COST 0 0 1 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS IN PART I, COLUMN (B). FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE ORGANIZATION HAS ITS FORM 990 PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND HAS ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING REVIEW PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION REPORTED IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE. WHEN THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN PREPARED, REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND IS READY TO BE FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, IT IS ELECTRONICALLY SENT TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL. ONCE THE BOARD HAS APPROVED THE RETURN IT IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, EDUCATION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS, AND AN INFORMAL REPORTING MECHANISM. FULL DISCLOSURE OF ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS, AND A DETERMINATION BY DISINTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS (WITH THE INTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS EXCUSED FROM PARTICIPATING IN DEBATES AND VOTING ON THE MATTER) ARE REQUIRED. ALL ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DISCLOSED BY BOARD MEMBERS TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT WHENEVER A CONFLICT ARISES. THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD MAKES A DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND WHAT SUBSEQUENT ACTION IF ANY IS REQUIRED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMMITTEE USES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE OVER THE PAST YEAR, COST OF LIVING MEASURES, AND COMPENSATION BY OTHER SIMILAR SIZED CHARITIES IN THE REGION, IN DETERMINING THE REASONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION BEING CONSIDERED. THE COMMITTEE REVIEW AND APPROVAL IS DOCUMENTED IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITEE DOCUMENTS. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS UNDERTAKEN IN JUNE 2025. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE RETURN IS ALSO POSTED ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF WEBSITES. IN ADDITION, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST OR BY CALLING THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. 24 BERKELEY LLC 4 MERRIT STREET NORWALK CT 06854 REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY CT 626902 1411777 THE OPEN DOOR SHELTER INC