Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Foundation

“Executive management functions are provided by planned parenthood north central states and other management functions are provided by planned parenthood of the heartland, inc.”

“The foundation's board members are elected by the board of directors of planned parenthood north central states, the foundation's parent organization.”

“Before it was filed with the irs, the form 990 was reviewed by the cfo, president, and legal counsel of planned parenthood north central states, after which is was shared with the foundation's board of trustees.”

“A conflict of interest is deemed to exist between a licensed clinician (whether employee or independent contractor) or any other employees when they are a party to a contract, other than their own employment contract or independent contractor agreement, or involved in a transaction with planned parenthood of the heartland, inc. For goods or services. When they have a material financial interest in, or are otherwise a director, officer, agent, partner, associate, employee, trustee, personal representative, receiver, guardian, custodian, or other legal representative of an entity that is engaged in a transaction with planned parenthood of the heartland, inc. Last, when they are engaged in some capacity or have a material financial interest in a business or enterprise that competes with planned parenthood of the heartland, inc. Annually, each clinician and employee with management responsibilities completes a disclosure form identifiying any relationships, positions, or circumstances in which they are involved that could contribute to a conflict of interest. Annual reviews are done by the president and various committees within the organization to make sure all necessary signatures and forms have been updated and completed by all. Any potential conflicts of interest are brought to the attention of the board of directors by the executive management team. The board would determine if a conflict of interest existed, and would impose a "wall" between the person and any information and decision making, regarding the relationship giving rise to the conflict.”

“As of january 2019, the organization's president is sarah stoesz, the president & ceo of planned parenthood north central states. The organization relied on planned parenthood north central states in setting her compensation. Planned parenthood north central states used the following methods to establish the president's compensation: ppncs utilizes an outside compensation consultant to conduct a market analysis of ceo and executive compensation, reporting on both base pay market median and variable pay market median. The market analysis is focused on organizations that match ppncs in size, scope, and region. Multiple types of organizations are used, predominantly focused on healthcare organizations, but other industries with similar size and scope are also used in the analysis to represent the complexity of the ppncs business model. The formal analysis is completed routinely and not less frequently than every three years the incumbent is in the position. In the off-cycle years, trending data is used to determine movement in ceo and executive pay and is used in consideration when making adjustment recommendations or when making a determination that an off-cycle market analysis is advisable. The market data is reviewed by the personnel and compensation committee comprised of independent persons who make a formal recommendation to the board of directors as it relates to establishing ceo compensation. The ceo, in consultation with the board's personnel and compensation committee, makes the final determination of salary increases for other executive compensation, excluding her own, based on analysis by the outside compensation consultant and on individual performance. This process was last undertaken in 2021 for the ceo, coo, cfo, cdo, cmo, executive vp of external affairs, and director of board affairs.”

“The organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy or financial statements available to the public.”