St Louis Fire Department Lifesaving Foundation

“There are no committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“A draft copy of the form 990 is provided to board members for review prior to submission to the internal revenue service.”

“A conflict of interest acknowledgment and disclosure form is required to be completed and signed by all board members annually. Full and prompt disclosure is required for any potential conflicts that arise. Disinterested members are then required to determine whether there is an actual or potential conflict and, if so, whether the same is nonetheless fair to the foundation. In addition to making full disclosure, any officer or member who has an actual or potential conflict of interest with the foundation shall abstain from all board debate, discussion and voting with respect to any and all matters related to the actual or potential conflict.”

“Compensation of the executive director is compared annually to the national report of comparable compensation for non-profit executive directors and is set and voted on by the board of directors. There are no other officers or key employees compensated at this time.”

“The foundation makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and annual financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Cancer prevention among firefighters - all firefighters put their own lives at risk to save others in their communities. In addition to the danger of putting out fires, firefighters are at an increased risk for different types of cancer due to the smoke and hazardous chemicals they are exposed to in the line of duty. There have been multiple studies that show this increased risk for cancer. More firefighters are dying from cancer before the age of 50 than ever before. These deaths, overwhelmingly caused by their on the job exposure to carcinogens, are line of duty deaths, referred to as "dying with their boots off." the cancer prevention program helps to purchase gear, including a second set of firefighting turn-out gear, for each member of the department. Moreover, funds are being raised to purchase chemical extractors that will remove toxins from materials, including turn-out gear.”

“Outside services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 21,342. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 21,342.”

“There was no change to the review oversight process or independent accountant selection process from the prior year.”