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        <ExplanationTxt>Bridging works with more than 266 social service agencies to identify clients for Bridging's services. Bridging asks that each agency verifies the need of each client. The majority of Bridging's clients are transitioning out of homelessness or experiencing persistent low income (poverty lasting longer than 12 months). Eighty-six percent of Bridging's clients have an annual household income of $25,000 or less.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Compensation and benefits for directors are reviewed and approved by the Personnel Committee and Board Chair using comparable market data, with any confilicts of interest disclosed and the decision documented in board minutes to ensure compliance with the excess benefits rules.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Bonus structure is set by the Executive Committee for the Executive Director as well as a 3% discretionary bonus for all other Directors.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The Form 990 is prepared by the Organization's independent accounting firm, using information provided by the Organization and the audited financial statements. The Organization's Executive Director, Director of Finance, and Finance Committee review a copy of the Form 990 before it is provided to the Board of Directors. The Board reviews the Form 990 prior to its filing.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Bridging's governing documents, policies and financial statements are available to the public through their website, Guidestar and other reporting agencies. In addition, Bridging makes its Report to the Community available for donors, volunteers and other interested parties in the 2nd quarter of each year (for the previous year).</ExplanationTxt>
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