The Hap Foundation Inc (Fka Journeycare Foundation)

“The president of the organization will review the form 990 prior to filing.”

“The organization has a written conflict of interest policy which requires employees and board members to sign a conflict of interest agreement and disclosure statement upon employment or appointment, and update the statement annually. Disclosure of a potential conflict will be reviewed by the Sr. Director of Constituent Relations & HR. If a member of the governing board notes a potential conflict of interest, the Board will render a decision of that member's eligibility to be part of voting, if applicable, and that decision will be documented in the minutes of the meeting.”

“The HAP Foundation has the following process to determine the President's compensation: The executive committee of the Board of Trustees is comprised of independent persons and is delegated the responsibility for reviewing and documenting the compensation of the organization's top management official (President). The executive committee will review industry information including comparability data for other non-profits in the healthcare sector. The executive committee will engage an independent third-party consultant to assist with this process every few years as needed.”

“The process used to determine the compensation of other officers is the same process used as the part VI, Line 15A explanation; however, the President has final approval and authority. The process is done on an annual basis.”

“Financial statements, governing documents, and conflict of interest policies are not required disclosures pursuant to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 6104. These documents are not available to the public at this time.”

“Advocacy, and increasing access to care with edcuation and work force development to ensure families and their community have the care they need.”

“All other - these grants were made in support of various other activities in support of the mission of the HAP Foundation, including those designated by donors of the Foundation.”

“Institute and Fellowships - Supports educational activities, including palliative medicine education, training and fellowships provided in collaboration with teaching hospitals.”

“Pediatric palliative care and grief support - provides support for families of seriously ill children by connecting them to resources to access care and grief support. This program also provides clinical education surrounding pediatric palliative care and bereavement. These funds were also used to assist in our children's camps and to provide support for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one.”

“Research - HAP is committed to strengthening evidence-based research around serious illness to improve care, support advocacy efforts and increase access to care for all people. We seek to contribute to the body of literature that creates change with a focus on advocacy, workforce development, education and access.”