Feeding Matters Inc.

“The form 990 is reviewed by the finance committee. 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 other officers and key employees is determined and approved by the top executive.”

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

“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.”

“Family support -families of children with pediatric feeding disorder can feel isolated and overwhelmed with medical, emotional, financial educational and social issues they face as they raise their child. Family support is designed to empower families of children with pfd through family coaching, our virtual provider directory and resource library and virtual education opportunities. 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 - currently being piloted in arizona, the aim project works to utilize multiple perspectives to create collective impact on a local system of care to shorten the time between diagnosis and intervention for children with pediatric feeding disorders. Pfd alliance - igniting unprecedented systemic change through shared- collective decisions,insights, and ideas. Uniting the field's leading advocates, medical experts, allied healthcare professionals, families, and more, feeding matters' pediatric feeding disorder (pfd) alliance -formerly knwon as the medical professional council- ignites unprecedented change to the system of care through shared-collective decisions, insights, and ideas. The pfd alliance's cooperative efforts are centered on three key pillars of development: advocacy, education, and research.”

“Direct fundraising expenses reported on part viii 57,109 direct fundraising expenses reported on part viii -57,109”