Sickle Cell Foundation of Arizona Inc

“Form 990 is prepared by an independent cpa using information provided by the organization. A draft return is provided to the president for review. Upon the president's approval, a copy is provided to the entire board prior to filing.”

“The sickle cell foundation of arizona (scfa) conflict of interest policy covers all staff, volunteers, and board members. A copy of the policy is provided to all covered individuals and they are required to sign and date it. The policy requires that upon or before election, hiring or appointment, the covered individual will make a full written disclosure of interests, relationships and holdings that would potentially result in a conflict of interest. The written disclosure will be kept on file and updated as appropriate. In the course of meetings or activities, covered individuals must disclose any interests in a transaction or decision whereby they or their business or other nonprofit affiliations, their family, significant other, employer or close associates could receive a benefit or gain. After disclosure, the covered individual will be asked to leave the room for the discussion and will not be permitted to vote on the transaction or decision.”

“The board determined the salary of the president. In consultation with the hrsa grants manager, the president voluntarily decreased his salary and declined benefits in order to allow for funds to support other organization activities within the hrsa grant. The final grant budget, including the president's salary, was submitted to and approved by hrsa.”

“The foundation makes its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available upon request. A copy of the most recently filed form 990 will be provided in place of financial statements if requested.”

“Payroll processing fee: program service expenses 1,365. Management and general expenses 1,167. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,532. Contractors: program service expenses 1,400. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,400. Consulting: program service expenses 35,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 35,000.”