Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Inc

“Any individual who is supportive of the mission of the kbc as set forth in the articles of incorporation shall be eligible for membership in the kbc, except individuals who may benefit financially from organizations that manufacture and/or distribute infant formula and any other breast milk substitutes and any organization and/or foundation representing, established or supported by these organizations. No person shall be denied membership based on race, sex, religious preference, gender, age, ethnic considerations or any other grounds on which it is impermissible to discriminate. An active member is an individual who has demonstrated an interest in breastfeeding support and advocacy through their contact with the kbc, and meets such other qualifications as the board of directors shall establish from time to time for membership. Only active members shall be entitled to vote. Each active member shall be entitled to one vote on all matters on which active members are entitled to vote. The board of directors, by duly adopted resolutions, may establish additional classes of membership not having the power to vote and prescribe the terms and conditions of such membership”

“Ballots shall be distributed to the active members via email at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual meeting in october of each year, with a return date of thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting, as specified in the roles and responsibilities of the board of directors policy (appendix a). Each active member may cast one vote for each person nominated in the election by completing, signing, and dating a written or electronic ballot, and returning it to the kbc by the specified return date”

“Copies of the 990 are submitted via email to each member of the governing body for review prior to filing. The treasurer reviews the 990 prior to filing. The 990 is prepared by an outside cpa firm.”

“Kbc has a conflict of interest policy for board members and executive directors. Each board member and executive director is required to sign a form annually in compliance with this policy. When potential conflicts of interest arise, board members shall present the potential conflict to the board of directors who will determine whether a conflict of interest exists and what steps shall be taken to avoid any impropriety”

“The board of directors annually reviews the compensation of the executive director(s). The compensation is compared to other non-profit organizations in kansas with similar budget size.”

“The organizations makes the governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available on its own website, at its annual meeting, and upon request. Kbc's federal form 990 is available on its own website and via the internet at www.guidestar.org”

“Contractual - other: program service expenses 133,312. Management and general expenses 8,100. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 141,412.”

“The audit oversight process has not changed from the prior year”