American Burn Association Inc.

“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.”

“Conflict of interest reporting occurs before appointment, election, employment or other retention, and annually thereafter. Each aba representative is also expected to update his/her disclosure questionnaire whenever a material change occurs in his/her relationships.”

“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 303,114. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 303,114. Research professional fees: program service expenses 50,325. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 50,325. Quality care professional fees: program service expenses 508,713. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 508,713. Hr fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 56,240. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 56,240. It fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 29,847. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 29,847. Other professional fees: program service expenses 55,350. Management and general expenses 22,489. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 77,839.”

“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.”