Americares Free Clinics Inc

“Per the organization's bylaws, its sole corporate member is americares foundation, inc.”

“Per the organization's bylaws, the sole corporate member is reserved the power to establish the structure of the board of directors in terms of its size and composition. The sole member shall have the authority to remove a board member or board officer with or without cause.”

“Per the organization's bylaws, the sole corporate member is reserved certain rights, including the right to review the organization's annual budget.”

“The form 990 was prepared by a nationally renowned tax advisory firm in conjunction with the organization's financial department. The form 990 is reviewed by management and was distributed to the board of directors for review and comment and approved for filing shortly thereafter.”

“A director or officer shall disclose to the board of directors any potential conflicts of interest in connection with proposed actions of the corporation. When any such conflict of interest is relevant to a matter requiring action by the board of directors, or a committee thereof, such interested director or officer shall not vote on the matter. Moreover, the interested director or officer shall retire from the room in which the board of directors (or the committee) is meeting and shall not participate in the final deliberation or decision regarding the matter under consideration. However, the interested director or officer shall provide the board of directors or committee with any and all material information. The minutes of the meeting of the board of directors or committee shall reflect that a conflict of interest was disclosed and that the interested director or officer was not present during the final discussion or vote and did not vote. When there is a doubt as to whether a conflict of interest exists, the matter shall be resolved by a vote of the board of directors, or the committee, excluding the interested director or officer concerning whose situation the doubt has arisen. This policy shall be reviewed annually for the information and guidance of directors, officers and staff members; and any new directors, officers or staff members shall be advised of the policy and furnished a disclosure statement upon undertaking the duties of such office.”

“Process for determining compensation the americares foundation, inc's chief executive, along with the svp of programs and chief people officer, determines the compensation of the executive director of the americares free clinics, inc. Annually, an across-the-board increase is provided. Utilization of performance evaluation, available market data, salary survey results, and other available tools are used to substantiate any compensation decisions beyond the organization's annual standard.”

“The taxpayer makes its form 990 available to the public by retaining a copy at its place of business and by posting it on the americares foundation, inc. Website, www.americares.org, and the americares free clinic, inc. Website americaresfreeclinic.org. The form 990 is likewise published on the internet at www.guidestar.org. The organization's financial activities are presented in the consolidated financial statements of its parent organization, americares foundation, inc. And are summarized in the annual report, which is available on the americares foundation, inc. Website. Governing documents are not ordinarily made available to the public. But if requested, will be provided at management's discretion.”

“The mission of americares free clinics, inc. Is to provide free health care to low-income uninsured residents of the greater norwalk, danbury, stamford and bridgeport connecticut areas in a setting where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Americares free clinics, inc. Helps those who are making a sincere effort to help themselves and their families, but do not have the financial resources for medical care.”

“Americares founder bob macauley opened our first clinic in 1994 to expand access to care for the working poor over the years, our program has grown to become the largest free clinic network in the state with four locations serving nearly 2,000 patients annually. Today, our clinics in bridgeport, danbury, norwalk and stamford are a lifeline for low-income uninsured residents from across fairfield county. We care for patients with diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and other chronic conditions, as well as provide treatment for minor injuries and sudden illnesses like the flu. Without our services, many would rely on emergency rooms for primary care services or worse delay care until they have a medical emergency. Over the years, 28,000 of our neighbors in need have received free health care services valued at $165 million from our clinics and community partners. Supported by local philanthropy, our clinics are an example of a community coming together to help patients in need. Our clinics are supported by volunteer doctors, nurses, interpreters and administrative help, and draw on the resources of community hospitals, laboratories, specialists and pharmacies to ensure comprehensive outpatient care. Patients receive essential prescription medications at little or no charge through patient assistance programs, donated medicines and our relationships with local pharmacies.”

“Americares free clinics is treating all expenditures incurred as programmatic expenditures as it relies upon the financial support of its parent organization, the americares foundation. All administrative expenses are incurred and reported on the form 990 of americares foundation, leaving the americares free clinics free to focus on delivering quality healthcare outcomes in the communities it services. See additional descriptions of the clinics programmatic activities as reported in form 990, part iii.”

“Net assets released from restriction -84,500.”