Feeding Matters Inc.

“The form 990 is reviewed by the finance committee. An electronic copy is emailed to the full board for their review prior to filing.”

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

“A human resources consultant conducted an independant salary survey in 2023 due to the increase in cost of living. 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.”

“Ceo compensation is approved by the board of directors. Compensation for other officers and key employees is determined and approved by the top executive. A human resources consultant conducted an independant salary survey in 2023 due to the increase in cost of living.”

“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.”

“Feeding matters was awarded a large grant for family support, outreach & awareness and capacity for 2023-2028 from a foundation and a government grant for a research study to be performed in 2023-2024.”

“Family support - family support is designed to empower families of children with pfd through family coaching, our virtual provider directory and resource library, virtual education opportunities, and family financial assistance program. 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, our pfd ignites unprecedented change to the system of care to advance the field of pfd. Research - feeding matters and the pfd alliance strive to identify, fund, and facilitate research and clinical studies that address these issues and move the field from utilizing practice-based evidence to relying on evidence-based practice. The infant and child feeding questionnaire, authored nationally-recognized feeding experts, is a tool that enables medical professionals 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. Education - feeding matters and the pfd alliance provide education and support to both healthcare professionals who care for children with pediatric feeding disorder and for the families as the navigate the healthcare system and the community at large. Family members often find themselves serving as lead advocate for their child with pfd. As the team leader, the family requires educational support and applicable resources as they navigate the healthcare system and the community at large. Volunteer program - this program utilizes our volunteer's skill set to match them with fulfilling volunteer opportunities. Our volunteers, help with events, participate on committees, coach in our power of two program, serve as advocates and share resources with their communities.”

“Direct fundraising expenses reported on part viii 23,039 direct fundraising expenses reported on part viii -23,039”