Research America

“Research!america is a membership organization. Membership is open to any organization, professional society, association, corporation, institution, other entity or individual which is interested in and supportive of the mission of research!america - to make research for health a higher national priority. Members are approved by the board of directors.”

“Each institution member has one vote on matters subject to a vote by the membership. Members elect the board of directors at the annual meeting.”

“Members may be asked to vote on matters outlined in the bylaws (election of directors and dissolution or amendments to the bylaws).”

“The draft form 990 is presented to the audit committee in conjunction with the presentation of the audit report for the year ended. Once approved by the committee, the draft form 990 is distributed to the board of directors who are given a 48-hour period to respond with any issues or edits prior to finalization.”

“The audit committee is charged with oversight of adherence to the conflict-of-interest policy. Annually, each member of the board of directors and each member of staff is required to review the policy and submit a signed disclosure statement. The audit committee reviews and reports to the board of directors any potential conflict of interest. Any director with a disclosed conflict shall recuse themselves from deliberations on actions that may be construed as a conflict of interest.”

“The compensation committee is charged with oversight of executive compensation. The compensation committee, in consultation with the board chair, establishes performance metrics for the ceo. Following the close of the year, the compensation committee reviews results to determine the overall level of performance. A third-party compensation consultant is engaged to review market compensation for the ceo and key management employees. The last time this took place was during january 2024. The compensation committee proposes changes in compensation for the ceo based on performance outcomes to the board chair for approval by the executive committee. Any increases in compensation for key management staff are proposed by the ceo and approved by the compensation committee.”

“Code of ethics, conflict of interest and whistleblower policy and financial information is available on research!america's web site, these and other governing documents are also available upon request.”

“In collaboration with our members and partners, we continued to push the pace of medical and public health progress to deliver better health for all. Through the research!america alliance, our partners and supporters have closely monitored public sentiment, crafted impactful messages, developed policy champions, and shared timely knowledge and insights critical to effective advocacy. Together in 2023, we made progress on multiple fronts, including increased funding for federal research agencies. As advocates for research, we play a pivotal role in shaping a future that transcends the limitations of today, pursuing the boundless progress in medical and health research, and science and technology writ large, made capable by the dedication of both public and private sectors.”

“Program consulting: program service expenses 1,324,207. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,324,207. Consulting services: program service expenses 10,399. Management and general expenses 54,183. Fundraising expenses 8,333. Total expenses 72,915.”

“The process remains unchanged from the prior year.”