Feeding Matters Inc.

“The form 990 is reviewed by the finance committee, not the full board. In addition, the organization has an experienced preparer review the 990. An electronic copy is emailed to the full board for their review prior to filing.”

“All new employees, board members, and contractors sign the conflict of interest policy when starting any work with the organization. Employees and board members sign again in january of each year.”

“In addition to conducting internet searches, the organization did purchase surveys and performed a more in-depth study in 2017 and presented the findings to the full board. For the president/ceo, a compensation committee, comprised of independent board members, agrees upon the salary amounts and compensation structure and presents the information to a vote of the full board of directors.”

“Compensation for officers and key employees determined and approved by the board of directors.”

“Governing documents are made available upon request via e-mail or phone call.”

“Furthering advances in pediatric feeding disorders by accelerating identification, igniting research, and promoting collaborative care for children and families. Feeding matters' vision is a world in which children with pediatric feeding disorders will thrive.”

“1. Added "aim program-; see the "description of other program service accomplishments". 2. "naming- and "identity/consensus" program service accomplishments combined and name changed to "pfd identity-; see the "description of 3rd program service accomplishment". 3. "medical professionals outreach" program service accomplishment name changed to "outreach-; see the "description of 2nd program service accomplishment". 4. "virtual health resource platform- and "power of two" program service accomplishments combined and name changed to "parent support-; see the "description of other program service accomplishments". 5. "mpc/fac" name changed to "mpc-; see the "description of other program service accomplishments".”

“Parent support - parents and caregivers are supported in many different ways when they first contact feeding matters. Some parents are matched with volunteer coaches who help guide them through their journey. Other parents learn about pediatric feeding disorders and seek guidance from the virtual health resource platform, which is a comprehensive collection of valuable information and tools such as educational videos, resource library, provider directory, our infant and child feeding questionnaire, and more. Infant and child feeding questionnaire - authored by nationally-recognized feeding experts, this tool enables medical professionals, including neonatologists and pediatricians, to partner with parents to identify pediatric feeding issues earlier, prompting an opportunity for further assessment and more effective treatment. Successful findings on pilot research of the icfq were published in the journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition. Phase 2 research to validate the instrument is currently underway. Aim program - the aim project works to utilize multiple perspectives to create a collective impact on a local system of care to shorten the time betweeen diagnosis and intervention for children with pediatric feeding disorders. Mpc - comprised of feeding experts throughout the nation. The organization relies on its medical council for guidance on its strategic plan and the best way to support the field of pediatric feeding disorders to further the mission of the organization.”

“Other professional services 71,938 0 59,571”

“Direct fundraising expenses reported on part viii 60,247 direct fundraising expenses reported on part viii -60,247”