American Burn Association

“The american burn association is a member-based association. Our members join the aba to derive benefits to help them in their professional careers.”

“The members elect the slate of candidates to serve on the board of trustees and as officers of the organization.”

“A majority of members voting must approve bylaw amendments.”

“The draft form 990 is provided to the board of trustees for review and approval prior to submission.”

“Employment and financial gain are reported prior to volunteer appointment and annually during the appointment term. Volunteers are instructed to additionally update disclosures as material changes occur thoughout the year.”

“The executive compensation committee determines the compensation of the executive director. An independent contractor was utilized to benchmark the salary of the executive director during hiring process and during contract renegotiation. The executive director determines the compensation of key employees based on comparable data from the market.”

“Bylaws are available on the organization's website. Other materials are provided upon request.”

“Education professional fees: program service expenses 55,886. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 55,886. Quality care professional fees: program service expenses 713,994. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 713,994. Hr fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 94,497. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 94,497. It fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 42,355. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 42,355. Member services professional fees: program service expenses 54,248. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 54,248. Journal: program service expenses 69,106. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 69,106. Other professional fees: program service expenses 12,696. Management and general expenses 102,635. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 115,331.”

“The organization's board of trustees is responsible for the selection of the independent accountant and the oversight of its annual audit. This process was not changed during the year.”