Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition

“The form 990 will be distributed via e-mail to board members with one week to respond with questions and comments regarding form.”

“The pennsylvania breast cancer coalition(pbcc) has a conflict of interest policy that applies to board members, employees and key volunteers. Conflict of interest may exist when the interests or concerns of an interested party may actually or potentially be seen as competing with the interests or concerns of the pbcc. There are a variety of situations which could raise concerns including financial and other interest. An interested party is under an obligation to disclose any actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest as soon as it is known, or reasonably should be known. The party should complete a questionnaire to fully and completely disclose the material facts about any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest. This disclosure statement shall be completed upon his/her association with the pbcc, and shall then be updated annually thereafter. Any additional disclosure statements shall be filed at such time as the actual, potential or perceived conflict arises. Copies of all disclosure statements will be filed and retained along with the official corporate records of the organization at pbcc statewide headquarters. Whenever there is a reason to believe that an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest exists between pbcc and an interested party, the board of directors shall determine the appropriate organizational response. The interested party shall not participate in any way, or be present during, the deliberations and decision making of the board with respect to such action or transaction. The interested party may, upon request, be available to answer questions or provide material factual information about the proposed action or transaction. Approval by the disinterested members of the board of directors shall be by vote of an majority of directors in attendance at a meeting at which a quorum is present. An interested party shall not be counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present, nor for purposes of determining what constitutes a majority vote of directors in attendance. The minutes of the meeting shall reflect that the conflict disclosure was made, the vote taken and, where applicable, the abstention from voting and participation by the interested party. If the board of directors has reason to believe that an interested party has failed to disclose an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest, it shall inform the person of the basis for such belief and afford the person an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing the response of the interested party and making such further investigation as may be warranted, if the board determines that the interested party has in fact failed to disclose an conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.”

“Compensation package and increases were analyzed by reference to similar staffs and employees of not for profit organizations as well as the current year's social security and legislative cost of living increases. Productivity and longevity of staff were included in analysis. Consideration was given to discussions with executive staff as to the types of benefits that would be desired; the impact on the pbcc resources; the desire to keep and attract high quality employees; and realization that current staff devotes more hours to duties than typical employees. Board of directors compensation committee reviews all packages offered.”

“The organization does not make its governing documents or conflict of interest policy available for public inspection as this is not required by federal or state law. If a request is made for viewing by a potential funder, we will make copies available. The organization includes a copy of its financial statements with the state registration filed with the pennsylvania department of state, bureau of charitable organizations. These documents are a matter of public record and can be viewed at the bureau office.”

“Pennsylvania breast cancer coalition(pbcc) does not post the form 990 on their own website. The pbcc's website provides a link to the return that is posted on the guidestar website.”

“The organization did not have any instances where backup withholding was required; however, if the situation would arise, the organization is aware of the reporting requirements and would handle that accordingly.”

“Book/tax difference on realized gain -285,996.”