Generation Rescue Inc

“The return preparer emails a copy of the draft form 990 to the executive director who reviews the return in detail with the accounting manager and exchanges inquiries and information with the tax preparer. After any changes are made to the draft, a second draft is circulated among the board for review and comment. Any changes as a result of the board's review are incorporated and the form 990 is finalized. A copy of the final version of the form 990 is emailed to the executive director who forwards the same to each board member.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually at a board meeting with key executives present. Board members, key executives and department heads are required to review and sign the policy on an annual basis and to disclose any business entity to which they or their spouse have an interest and which provided services to generation rescue or to which generation rescue provided grants or services. Generation rescue may impose sanctions on a covered person for non-compliance including termination.”

“The organization does not compensate board members. For key employees, a review of comparable compensation data is reviewed by the board. Members of the board approve the compensation package and would not have a conflict of interest with respect to the compensation arrangement issue. The decision is discussed and recorded in the board of directors meeting minutes.”

“Husband & wife family relationship: jonathan b. Handley, director lisa handley, director”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements of the organization are available upon request and gr's website.”

“The organization had no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: AUTISM ONE CONFERENCE: Autism One is the largest US autism conference, encompassing novel therapies, behavioral therapies, family advocacy, and physician and first responder training. In Generation Rescues second year co-hosting, the conference was FREE to all attendees for the first time in its nine-year history. By providing new CME, CLE, CTE accredited training, first responder training and six specialized content learning tracks for families and medical professionals, attendance increased. The conference culminates with a keynote address by Generation Rescues president, Jenny McCarthy. ADVOCACY: GR ADVOCATES FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM TO ACHIEVE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE TODAY AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. OUR COLLABORATIONS SUPPORT THE PARENTS INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE ON AUTISM AND IT'S IMPACTS UPON SOCIETY. PUBLIC RELATIONS: GR IS DEDICATED TO RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT AUTISM, AUTISM TREATMENTS AND ITS EFFECTS ON INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. GR'S MEDIA CAMPAIGNS, CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS AND WEBSITE SHOWS THE STRIDES MADE IN AUTISM EDUCATION BY PROVIDING INFORMATION AND HOPE. 1-877-98 AUTISM - TOLL FREE HOTLINE: GR'S TRAINED SPECIALISTS PROVIDE SUPPORT, REFERRALS, AND ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON THIS TOLL-FREE INFORMATION HOTLINE. THE DIRECT INQUIRES COME FROM PATIENTS, CAREGIVERS, NURSES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, CALLS RANGE FROM REFERRALS FOR THERAPISTS TO DOCTORS TO HOW TO ACCESS A LOCAL RESOURCE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO THE HOTLINE GR HOSTS SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS FOR FAMILIES IN PARTICULAR AREAS LACKING RESOURCES. MARKETING & AWARENESS: GR IS DEDICATED TO SPREADING AWARENESS AND INFORMATION ABOUT AUTISM TO THE GENERAL POPULATION TO ENSURE THE UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT FOR THE DISORDER. GR WORKS CLOSELY ON A GRASSROOTS AND NATIONAL LEVEL TO ENGAGE FAMILIES IN THE PROCESS. WEBSITE: Generation Rescues website serves as an interactive information tool with resources on autism spectrum disorders. The website houses a blog with articles from leading physicians, community partners and parent mentors. Rescue Angels: Rescue Angels are parents of children who have greatly improved from symptoms of autism through the services of Generation Rescue. Comprised of more than 1,362 volunteers in 38 countries, Rescue Angels are parent mentors that help mentor families on how to access local resources in their area, find a doctor and learn about education opportunities. Rescue Angels supports calls and emails monthly from families around the world.”