National Bleeding Disorders Foundation

“The organization has chapter members who are voting members of the organization. An organization whose mission and purpose is consistent with the mission of nhf may apply to be a chapter member. The organization must meet certain standards in order to be approved as a chapter. The ceo is authorized to accept or deny chapter member status.”

“Chapter members are entitled to vote for directors for each of the vacancies to be filled during elections.”

“A copy of form 990 is circulated electronically to the organization's board members. The full board will have the opportunity to have the form 990 presented to them by the auditor by conference call prior to being submitted. The ceo, cbo, coo and controller are also present on the call.”

“All employees, officers and directors must complete a conflict of interest form stating that they have no conflict of interest or if they do, they must disclose such conflict on this form. This form must be completed at the time of hire and every year thereafter. For matters concerning conflicts of interest by a voting member of the board, the member will be prohibited from participating in deliberations and decisions concerning items that give rise to such conflicts. In the event a conflict of interest is disclosed, the matter will be reviewed by the ceo, cbo and coo. The ceo, cbo and coo may decide to permit exceptions to this policy if it is determined, in good faith, that such proposed contract or transaction is on terms which are materially advantageous to nhf or the employee involved will provide a unique service to nhf on terms which are fair and reasonable to nhf.”

“The board of directors sets the compensation of ceo at hire and thereafter uses an independent consultant's analysis of comparable salary surveys (biannually). 990 part vi, section b, line 15b the ceo sets compensation for key employees within a designated salary range in alignment with a structure that incorporates a comprehensive salary analysis provided by a compensation consulting company as well as input from coo/cbo/hr. This was last undertaken in 2023.”

“The organization makes its form 990, financial statements, articles of incorporation, conflicts of interest, form 1023, and by-laws available on the organization's website at www.bleeding.org or upon written request or by calling the organization directly.”

“The organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of the independent accountant. This process is unchanged from the prior year.”