Hadassah Medical Relief Association

“Hadassah, the women's zionist organization of america, inc. ("hwzoa") is a volunteer and a membership women's organization, whose members are motivated and inspired to strengthen their partnership with israel, ensure jewish continuity, and realize their potential as a dynamic force in american society. Hwzoa's members elect the directors of the national board annually at their national business meeting except for certain region president board members who serve as directors by virtue of their position in the organization and who are chosen by the region presidents. The membership of hadassah medical relief association, inc. ("hmra") consists of the national board of hwzoa. The executive committee of hwzoa also serves as the board of directors of hmra.”

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“See schedule o line 6 explanation above.”

“The return is prepared by an independent accounting firm based on information provided by hwzoa and in consultation with hwzoa's staff. The draft prepared by the accounting firm is then carefully reviewed by hwzoa. A copy of the final form 990 is provided to each of the board members prior to filing with the irs. The form 990 is made available for public inspection upon request and is also on hadassah's website.”

“A conflict of interest disclosure statement is obtained annually from all national board members and all national staff who are currently serving the organization. When a conflict arises for any national board member, that national board member shall report it in writing to the chair of the ethics committee. When a conflict of interest arises for any national staff member, that staff member shall report it in writing to their direct supervisor and to the director of human resources. The potential conflict is then brought to the chair of the ethics committee. The ethics committee reviews each disclosure at a meeting convened for that purpose. The interested person may not vote on related matter, or participate in or be present at the discussion.”

“Hadassah medical relief association, inc. Has no employees. Instead, services are performed on its behalf by its related organization, hadassah, the women's zionist organization of america, inc. [hwzoa, ein: 13-1656651] a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. When a new officer or key employee is hired, hwzoa conducts a review of various comparability data for comparable positions at similarly situated organizations, with the assistance of outside counsel and the search firm. The organization sets compensation within the range of the going market rate. The compensation amount is reviewed and approved by the compensation committee of the board. No individual having a conflict of interest is permitted to participate in the review or decision. These procedures are documented contemporaneously. In subsequent years, an individual may receive a salary increase as approved by the compensation committee. Bonuses are generally not awarded.”

“The organization does not make its governing documents or conflict of interest policy available to the public. Financial statements are available on the organization's website.”

“Hadassah medical relief association, inc.'s (hmra) does not have any employees. Hmra relies on officers and key employees' of hadassah, the women's zionist organization of america, inc. (hwzoa, ein: 13-1656651), who pays all related compensation.”

“Hadassah medical relief association, inc., ("hmra"), holds and manages the investments for its related section 501(c) (3) organizations; hadassah the women's zionist organization of america, inc. ("hwzoa") and the hadassah foundation, inc. In years where investment loss is incurred, the loss is recorded as a grant to hmra from hwzoa and from the hadassah foundation, inc.”

“Hadassah, the women's zionist organization of america, inc., a new york not-for-profit corporation ("hwzoa"), is a volunteer organization that inspires a passion for and commitment to the land, the people, and the future of israel. Through education, advocacy, women's empowerment and youth development, and its support of medical care and research at hadassah medical organization in israel, hwzoa enhances the health and lives of people in israel, the united states and worldwide.”

“Hadassah medical relief association, inc. Was formed to support hadassah, the women's zionist organization of america, inc., a new york not-for-profit corporation ("hwzoa"). Hwzoa is a volunteer organization that inspires a passion for and commitment to the land, the people, and the future of israel. Through education, advocacy, and youth development, and its support of medical care and research at hadassah medical organization, hwzoa enhances the health and lives of people in israel, the united states and worldwide.”

“The organization does not file forms 1099-misc or forms 1096. The organization and its related organization, hadassah, the women's zionist organization of america, inc. (hwzoa) (ein:13-1656651), share administrative responsibilities. As such, hwzoa administers payments to independent consultants and furnishes forms 1099-misc, as required, and is responsible for filing hadassah medical relief association, inc.'s 13-6110872 form 1096.”

“Bad debt expense -890,320. Discount and reserve recorded on contributions of affiliate -54,863.”