Watson Caring Science Institute

“Dr. Jean watson and julie watson are related.”

“The board of directors reviews the form 990 at a regular board meeting and approves it prior to filing with the irs.”

“Procedures 1. Duty to disclose in connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person should disclose the existence of the interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the ceo, directors, officers, key employees or members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. 2. Determining whether a conflict of interest exists after disclosure of the interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he or she shall leave the meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining directors, officers, key employees or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. 3.procedures for addressing the conflict of interest an interested person may make a presentation at the governing board, committee meeting,or staff meeting. After the presentation, he or she shall leave the meeting during thediscussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possibleconflict of interest. Any watson caring science institute business transaction, which involves a potential conflict of interest with a voting member of the governing board, officer, or employee, shall have terms that are at least as fair and reasonable to the watson caring science institute as those that would otherwise be available to the watson caring science institute if it were dealing with an unrelated party. 4.violations of the conflicts of interest policy a. If the governing board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it should inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. B. If, after hearing the member's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the governing board or committee determines the member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it should take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action. Compliance 1. Each voting member of the governing board, officer, and employee will be required to complete a separate conflict of interest questionnaire annually. 2. A written record on any report of possible conflict and of any adjustments made to avoid possible conflicts of interest shall be kept by the president & ceo, or board chair. 3. The minutes of the governing board and all committees with board delegated powers should contain: a. The names of the persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have an interest in connection with an actual or possible conflict of interest, the nature of the interest, any action taken to determine whether a conflict of interest was present, and the governing board's or committee's decision as to whether a conflict of interest in fact existed. B. The names of the persons who were present for discussions and votes relating to the transaction or arrangement, the content of the discussion, including any alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement, and a record of any votes taken in connection with the proceedings. 4. This conflict of interest policy statement shall be made available to each voting member of the governing board, officer, and employee. Such people will be asked to sign the following statement of understanding concerning reporting of potential conflicts of interest.”

“The compensation of the executive director was determined and approved by the board of directors. This decision was made after the board reviewed comparable data from similar nonprofit organizations. To avoid any conflict of interest, the executive director recused herself from the discussion and voting process and left the room during the vote.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.”

“Speakers and instructors: program service expenses 405,934. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 405,934. Other professional services: program service expenses 42,423. Management and general expenses 103,800. Fundraising expenses 857. Total expenses 147,080.”