Breakthrough T1D

“FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 JDRF IS THE LEADING GLOBAL ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON TYPE 1 DIABETES (T1D) RESEARCH. JDRF'S GOAL IS TO PROGRESSIVELY REMOVE THE IMPACT OF T1D FROM PEOPLE'S LIVES UNTIL WE ACHIEVE OUR VISION OF A WORLD WITHOUT T1D. JDRF COLLABORATES WITH A WIDE SPECTRUM OF PARTNERS AND IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION WITH THE SCIENTIFIC RESOURCES, REGULATORY INFLUENCE AND A WORKING PLAN TO BRING LIFE-CHANGING THERAPIES FROM THE LAB TO THE T1D COMMUNITY. PART III: STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS LINE 4A ($72,354,198) JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested nearly $2 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers in more than 100 locations throughout the United States and our six international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit www.jdrf.org LINE 4B ($19,611,575) JDRF MAINTAINS AN IN-HOUSE TEAM OF SKILLED SCIENTIFIC, POLICY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROFESSIONALS WITH CREDENTIALS INCLUDING PHDs, MDs, MBAs, MAs AND OTHERS, EACH OF WHOM PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN LEADING AND SUPPORTING THE RESEARCH STRATEGY AND THE DEPLOYMENT OF RESEARCH FUNDS FROM JDRF AND OTHERS TO CREATE A WORLD WITHOUT TYPE ONE DIABETES. IN THEIR RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES, THESE PROFESSIONALS PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF IDENTIFYING, EVALUATING AND INFLUENCING GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH BEING FUNDED BY JDRF, OTHER FOUNDATIONS, GOVERNMENTS AND INDUSTRY TO ACHIEVE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. THESE PROFESSIONALS ALSO WORK WITH REGULATORY AND POLICY OFFICIALS TO ENSURE RESEARCH CAN PROCEED WITHOUT DELAY AND THAT RESEARCH RESULTS ARE WELL UNDERSTOOD BY HEALTH CARE DECISION MAKERS. AS PART OFTHESE EFFORTS, JDRF ORGANIZES AND FUNDS SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS, SYMPOSIA, AND CONFERENCES WITH THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING RESEARCH PROPOSALS, ENSURING THAT JDRF'S RESEARCH STRATEGY IS WELL-ALIGNED WITH THE NEEDS OF THE T1D COMMUNITY AND TO ENABLE JDRF TO PROVIDE SCIENTIFIC UPDATES ON THE RESEARCH IT MANAGES. THIS WORK ALSO ENHANCES JDRF'S ABILITY TO FORECAST FUTURE SCIENTIFIC DIRECTION, TO JUDGE THE POTENTIAL EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF NEW PATHWAYS AND TO IDENTIFY GAPS WHERE JDRF CAN FOCUS ITS FUNDING TO MAKE THE MOST IMPACT. JDRF'S LEADERSHIP IN THESE AREAS ENABLES IT TO DRIVE A STRATEGIC PLAN TO BRING ABOUT A CONTINUOUS FLOW OF LIFE-CHANGING THERAPIES AND ULTIMATELY, A CURE FOR T1D. LINE 4C ($53,281,787) Because of its leading role in diabetes research globally, JDRF is in a unique position to provide public education about diabetes and its complications. JDRF's efforts impact not only the millions of people with the disease and their families, but also those at risk for developing the disease, and the general public. JDRF educates people about the warning signs of diabetes, which can be profoundly helpful in ensuring timely diagnoses and reducing the potential, short-term, catastrophic consequences of type 1 diabetes. JDRF also provides key information about current research directions and progress, and about human clinical trials in which people with the disease can participate (including via JDRF's Clinical Trials Connection service). JDRF chapters around the nation are committed to helping people identify and diagnose diabetes earlier and stay healthier so that they can benefit from a cure and treatments as they are developed.”

“Form 990- part vi-sect b, line 12c all officers, directors, key employees, board and committee members (both chapters and international boards) are required to sign a conflict of interest policy annually and disclose any conflicts. The office of the president handles this process and jdrf's internal audit department annually audits to ensure compliance. If any conflict does arise, the board members with the conflicts will recuse themselves from the meeting and/or vote.”

“FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON ITS MAIN WEBSITE: www.jdrf.org. THE PUBLIC MAY ACCESS COPIES OF JDRF'S W-9, ANNUAL REPORT, 990 TAX RETURNS, 501(C)(3) IRS LETTER, & AUDITED FINANCIALS, AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: http://jdrf.org/about-jdrf/financials/”

“PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15a & 15b USING RELIABLE DATA AND INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANTS, THE ORGANIZATION OBTAINS OBJECTIVE DATA ON COMPARABLE SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS WITH LIKE KIND POSITIONS. THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ARE REVIEWED BY AN AUTHORIZED BODY OR COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OTHERS WITH EXPERIENCE IN SETTING COMPENSATION POLICY WHO DETERMINE THAT THE COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVES AND KEY PERSONNEL AND THE TREATMENT OF EMPLOYEES INVOLUNTARILY SEPARATED IS REASONABLE AND WITHIN ACCEPTABLE LIMITS. THE AUTHORIZED BODY OR COMMITTEE ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTS THE REVIEW OF JDRF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS AND THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION, CONTEMPORANEOUSLY IN THE MINUTES OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. DURING THE TAX YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015, JDRF'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MET ON DECEMBER 5, 2014 TO REVIEW SALARIES AND BENEFITS UNDER THE PROCEDURES NOTED ABOVE.”

“Section b, part vi, question 11b the first step in the form 990 review process begins at the finance level with the organization's tax manager working with outside tax advisors to prepare the return and all supporting schedules. The return is prepared and checked for accuracy. After a draft return is prepared, the second step in the review process includes a review of the draft return by our tax advisor, attorney, director of finance and chief financial officer prior to an audit committee review. Any questions and changes with respect to the draft form 990 are addressed and made. The third step in the review process is for the jdrf audit committee to review the return with our outside tax advisors. Once the return is approved with all changes and ready to file, it is passed on to the board. The fourth and final step in the review process is to provide a final copy of the return to each voting member of the jdrf board of directors before e-filing the form 990 with the internal revenue service.”