Bridge of Life

“The directors share a business relationship insofar as they are employees and officers of davita inc.”

“DAVITA, INC.”

“The form 990 is made available to all board members for review and comment prior to filing the return.”

“Bol adopted a conflict of interest policy which requires officers and directors to disclose his or her financial interest and all material facts to the board of directors if they have an interest in a contract or other transaction presented to the board for authorization, approval or modification. After disclosure, he or she shall leave the board meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. If it is determined that a conflict exists, alternatives to the proposed transaction will be discussed by the disinterested board members and a conclusion will be reached. Each officer and director is required to annually complete and sign a conflict of interest questionnaire.”

“Steve priest, chairman of the board, discusses the executive director's compensation with the other officers of the board of directors.”

“The executive director sets compensation for other employees; reviews with board chairman for director and above positions.”

“Bol makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Bridge of life international”

“Kidney disease prevention and treatment - the dialysis capacity program provides life-saving treatment to people with end-stage renal disease who have few, if any, options available to them by establishing new or expanding existing dialysis clinics in underserved parts of the world. In- country partners are provided with equipment, procedural training, water systems management, and comprehensive dialysis education to ensure kidney care clinics remain sustainable long after the medical mission has been completed. In addition, bols chronic disease prevention program works to prevent and control kidney disease and its root causes through screening and health education. To further support these efforts, bridge of life engages davita volunteers to provide medical services for its mission programs, with the value of these services totaling 188,362 in 2024; when included with programmatic expenses reported on page 10, bols program ratio for 2024 is 78%.”

“Bol's board of directors is responsible for hiring the independent auditor and evaluating the results of the audit. The board meets with the independent auditor at least annually upon completion of the audit. There were no changes in the financial review process from the prior year.”