Veterans Health Foundation

“A copy of the form 990 is provided to management and to the board of directors for approval prior to the return's filing with the irs. Copies are provided to all members prior to a board meeting and the form is discussed at a full board meeting. Board members approve the form at the board meeting and it is then filed with the irs.”

“Every board member, officer, and employee is required to sign a conflict of interest statement prior to the start of their committment or employment. Additionally, a new conflict of interest statement is required to be signed on an annual basis by directors, officers, and key employees.”

“The chief executive officer is a compensated employee. No other top management official is compensated by the foundation. The compensation paid to the chief executive officer is calculated based upon an established pay scales derived from adp, as well as compared to the paid leadership of other nonprofit research companies. These items are reviewed by the executive committee and the board of directors on an annual basis.”

“All governing documents, conflict of interest policies, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. The statements will also be made available via the foundation's website.”

“Laboratory services: program service expenses 14,681. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,681. Outside services: program service expenses 30,250. Management and general expenses 15,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 45,250. Payroll processing: program service expenses 175. Management and general expenses 18,122. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 18,297. Statistical services: program service expenses 22,861. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 22,861. University employee costs: program service expenses 266,119. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 266,119. Va employee costs: program service expenses 1,002,871. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,002,871.”

“Dr. Butt is one of the principal investigators for the foundation. Dr. Butt lives in qatar, however, the services he provides are solely for va use within the united states.”