Transplant House

“The board of transplant foundation, an affiliated entity, has the right to appoint members of the transplant house governing body.”

“The following actions by the board of directors require the written approval of the transplant foundation, an affiliated entity: a) altering, amending or repealing the articles of incorporation and/or bylaws; b) borrowing money under terms that provide for a repayment period of one year or more; c) adopting an operating budget and/or a capital budget; d) incurring capital expenditures which, in the aggregate, are in excess of $200,000 in any one fiscal year; e) organizing or acquiring any subsidiary or affiliate; f) acquiring, by whatever means, an interest in any other entity or becoming a member of any other nonprofit corporation; g) authorizing or designating officers of the corporation to execute a deed of assignment for the benefit of creditors, file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, file an answer consenting to the appointment of a receiver, or file an answer to an involuntary petition in bankruptcy; and h) authorizing any and all transactions that change, or have the effect of changing, the ownership and/or control of the corporation, with such a transaction including, but not being limited to any proposed attempt to merge, acquire or combine the corporation with any other entity, whether such transaction is by contract, sale of all or substantially all of its assets, or by operation of law.”

“Form 990 was reviewed with the governing body at a board meeting prior to filing, and all board members received a copy of the final form 990 prior to filing with the irs.”

“Board members, officers and key employees are annually required to review the conflict of interest policy; disclose any possible personal, familial, or business relationship that would give rise to a conflict or appearance of a conflict; and acknowledge by signing the policy that he/she is acting in accordance with the letter and spirit of the policy. These signed statements and disclosures are reviewed by the organization's vice president of administration and general counsel. Board members must refrain from voting on any transaction or other matter in which the member has a conflict of interest. Members must also report promptly to the board chairperson and president/ceo any future situation in which a possible conflict of interest might arise.”

“Compensation is paid by a related organization. At the related organization, compensation is determined annually by a committee of the board which is comprised of independent persons. An informal paired comparison ranking among existing gift of life donor program jobs combined with market-based wage data (when available) is used. A periodic review performed every two years with an independent compensation consultant is also conducted.”

“The organization will make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Gift of life family house serves as a "home away from home" for transplant patients and their families by providing temporary, affordable lodging and supportive services to those who travel to philadelphia, pennsylvania for transplant-related care. Gift of life family house is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. Gift of life family house enhances the lives of transplant patients and their families by addressing these essential needs: 1) providing comfortable and affordable lodging in a warm, friendly atmosphere which includes a private bedroom and facilities for cooking, laundry and recreation. 2) offering an emotional support system through a network including other families at the family house undergoing the transplant journey, staff and volunteers. Quiet areas are available for those times when a family or individual needs to be alone and the kitchen and dining areas are always open to support family interaction and discussion. 3) helping families to re-establish a sense of control and accountability by creating a cooperative and supportive atmosphere. Family members not only experience the benefits of the family house, they also support family house operations by maintaining their own rooms and assisting with the general tidiness in the common areas of the family house. 4) maintaining a network for family members and caregivers outside the walls of the family house through the family house caregiver lifeline program, an integrated network of online educational resources, community based outreach programs and support services in the gift of life service area tailored specifically to caregivers of transplant patients.”

“The salary expense and benefits reported in part ix of form 990 are an allocation from a related entity, greater delaware valley society of transplant surgeons (ein: 23-7388767). The employees of the transplant house are reported on the form w-3 of this related entity.”