Donor Transparency
🏛️ Donor Transparency
Our Commitment to Transparency & Accountability
The Empathy and Resilience Center, Inc. is committed to ethical leadership, fiscal responsibility, and donor trust. Every dollar you entrust to us is used responsibly to advance our mission — and we believe you deserve to know exactly how.
✔ 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
✔ Tax-Deductible
✔ Independent Board Oversight
✔ No Fundraising Bonuses
How We Operate
Three Commitments We Make to Every Donor
Transparency is not a policy for us — it is a practice. Here is exactly how we operate.
Executive Compensation
CEO compensated at $90,000 annually — approved by an independent Board
Compensation reviewed annually and benchmarked against similar nonprofits
The CEO does not receive bonuses or fundraising-based compensation
Governance & Oversight
Board of Directors maintains full fiduciary oversight at all times
All conflicts of interest disclosed and managed through formal policies
Related-party arrangements are fully documented, fair-market-value, and approved by disinterested Board members
Your Support
Every dollar is used responsibly to advance our charitable mission
All contributions remain under the exclusive control of TERC
Your generosity supports impact — not private ownership
CEO Compensation
Fair, Transparent, and Independently Approved
We believe compensation transparency builds the trust nonprofits must earn. Our CEO's salary is set by an independent board, benchmarked against peer organizations, and publicly disclosed without hesitation.
Salary approved by an independent, volunteer Board of Directors
Benchmarked annually against similar nonprofit organizations
No performance bonuses of any kind
No fundraising-based or donation-linked compensation
Reviewed and re-approved each year
Annual CEO Compensation
$90K
Per year · Board-approved
✔ No Bonuses
✔ No Fundraising Commission
✔ Independently Reviewed
How Your Donation Is Used
Your Money Goes to the Mission
All charitable contributions are used exclusively to support TERC's programs and services. Here's what your donation funds.
Empathy-Centered Programs
Trauma-Informed Services
Community Impact Initiatives
Mental Health Education & Training
TERC may partner with independent service providers to deliver programs aligned with our mission — including youth development, mental health education, coaching, and training. These providers are compensated at fair market value for services rendered and do not receive or control charitable donations. All contributions remain under the exclusive discretion and control of Empathy and Resilience Center, Inc.
Have Questions? We Welcome Them.
Transparency matters to us — not just as a policy, but as a practice. If you have questions about how funds are used, how compensation is set, or how our governance works, we encourage you to reach out. We believe donors deserve honest, direct answers.
Ready to Give with Full Confidence?
You now know exactly how TERC operates, how funds are used, and how leadership is compensated. Give knowing every dollar advances the mission.
