Health in Aging Foundation

“The American Geriatrics Society provides staff support in-kind to the AGS health in Aging Foundation. The HiAF Board determines the strategies that the HiAF uses to advance its mission (public education, named awards, and trainee support) and oversees the work of the AGS staff to advance these strategies.”

“Management reviewed the draft Form 990 with the Audit Committee and provided any edits to the tax preparer. After this process was performed, the Form 990 was sent to the full Board of Directors prior to being filed with the IRS.”

“Board of directors, committee members, and others acting on behalf of the organization must complete a conflict-of-interest disclosure form. Completion is required annually or as needed if an individual's circumstances change. Conflicts are disclosed in writing at board and committee meetings and attendees are asked to disclose any additional conflicts at the start of any meeting.”

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“The health in aging foundation has a formal policy that outlines the grant selection process. This includes submission of an application, proposal and budget that is reviewed by a grant selection committee. Upon approval, all grants require periodic expense reports compared with the approved budget and written program status reports. These reports are reviewed and approved by the program manager prior to hiaf dispensing additional grant funding.”

“4a. Awards and Travel Stipends ($17,350)The Health in Aging Foundation supports health professional trainees through travel stipends and also recognizes distinguished achievements in the field through awards programs. In 2024, the Health in Aging Foundation supported the following: The Rising Star Fund provides travel stipends to support health professional trainees who are invited to attend the American Geriatrics Society's Annual Scientific Meeting. Trainees who attend the Annual Meeting have the opportunity to interact with geriatrics professionals from a range of disciplines and to learn about cutting edge research, innovations in clinical care, and educational and career opportunities. The Health in Aging Foundation New Investigator Awards are presented to Individuals whose original research, as presented in a submitted abstract for an AGS Annual Scientific Meeting, reflects new and relevant research in Geriatrics. The award is designed to recognize individuals who are committed to a career in aging research. The Jeffrey H. Silverstein Memorial Award for Emerging Investigators in the Surgical and Related Medical Specialties recognizes emerging investigators whose research is focused on the role of geriatrics expertise in their specialties, and who are committed to careers in aging research. The Thomas and Catherine Yoshikawa Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement in Clinical Investigation recognizes emerging geriatrics scholars who represent the early promise of the Yoshikawa's illustrious career. We did not present the Arti Hurria Memorial Award for Emerging Investigators in Internal Medicine in 2024. This award recognizes individuals who are focused on the care of older adults supports the next generation of clinician investigators in internal medicine who are dedicating their careers to improving care of older adults through a research career focused on aging.”

“Consulting Services: - Program $2,303 - Mgmt/General $850”