Northern Plains Eye Foundation

“Dallas wilkinson ryan scarborough board member board member business”

“The annual tax form 990 is prepared by our cpa firm from information provided by management. The executive director, the associate director, the finance committee, and executive committee of the board are provided copies of the form 990 draft for review and input, prior to filing. A copy of the form is also distributed to the full board prior to filing.”

“The annual process includes: 1. The policy is reviewed with all officers and board members 2. All board members and officers complete the inquiry form annually, noting any conflict or potential conflict in writing. 3. A summary of any disclosures is compiled and filed by the executive director. 4. The executive director forwards copies of the disclosure statements to the board chairperson, who then confers with legal counsel if necessary. 5. The board chairperson then makes a final determination whether any conflicts are sufficiently serious to require the person no longer participates in the role of director, officer, committee member, etc.”

“The executive committee of the board of directors reviews the salary, recommends any increases, and gives approval. Data looked at includes employee's experience level and credentials, along with local compensation comparisons and what is happening economically in the region. Executive compensation is approved by the finance committee and ultimately, the board of directors, as part of the annual budget approval process.”

“SAME PERSON AS ABOVE.”

“Upon request, it will be evaluated.”

“Technology, a non-invasive approach to obtain comprehensive, accurate vision screening results, in order to provide early detection of poor vision or risk factors by way of uniform screening processes that lead to timely diagnosis and treatment. Cvsi vision screening results are provided to parents of all children screened and indicate either no additional follow-up is required or a complete eye exam by an eye care professional is recommended. In the case of children recommended for a complete eye exam, additional information is provided about why the child is being referred to an eye care professional, the meaning of eye conditions identified on the screening result, a list of eye care professionals in the region and other resources for assistance. As of may 2017, 16,850 cvsi free vision screenings have been administered. From those, nearly 1,800 children, whose results identified potential risk factors that inhibit proper vision development, have been referred for a comprehensive eye exam. With cvsi early detection, effective treatment is usually possible. If left untreated, children are at risk of permanent vision loss, affecting, among other things, issues such as childhood development, academic achievement, and high school drop-out rates. Beginning in the fall of 2014, npef was afforded the opportunity to engage a 4th year medical student at the university of south dakota sanford school of medicine and a partnering optometric intern from the illinois college of optometry in a research project related to npef's cvsi. The research project culminated in the publication of a manuscript entitled, "results of a pediatric vision screening program in western south dakota" in the march 2015 edition of south dakota medicine, the south dakota state medical association medical journal. Since that time, npef continues to engage with medical students at the university of south dakota sanford school of medicine in ongoing volunteer research projects related to cvsi. A second research paper was published in south dakota medicine in january 2017, "childhood vision screening in western south dakota: examining barriers to post-vision screening follow-up referral,- and a third research paper was awaiting publication as of the end of 2017.”

“An expressed interest in ophthalmology or optometry, who have been accepted into the university of south dakota sanford school of medicine. The scholarship, named the northern plains eye foundation dr. Paul l. Zimmerman memorial scholarship, honors the legacy of dr. Paul l. Zimmerman, a respected partner in ophthalmology at black hills regional eye institute and valued member of our foundation's board of directors, who passed away after a courageous battle with malignant melanoma of the eye. Since the program's 2005 inception, npef has awarded over 80,000 in scholarship funds to recipients in its 5-state service area. In 2017, the northern plains eye foundation dr. Paul l. Zimmerman memorial scholarship endowment was established at the university of south dakota foundation through a 25,000 gift from npef, funded by a generous npef donor and matched dollar for dollar with funds from a university of south dakota sanford school of medicine endowment campaign. Together with an additional npef gift of 1,500 to fund the 2018 scholarship and allow the endowment time to generate earnings, the northern plains eye foundation dr. Paul l. Zimmerman memorial scholarship will continue to be awarded, now in perpetuity through the newly established endowment.”

“1)research, in conjunction with cvsi as described in the last paragraph of 4a 2)south dakota optometric society exhibit/sponsorship 3)eye care professional education sponsorship 4)newsletter 5)workplace vision wellness 6)resource center for eye-related information/needs”

“Fundraising direct expenses 27,874 fundraising direct expenses -27,874 rounding 0”