Society for Women'S Health Research

“The draft irs form 990 is shared via email with the board of directors and executive committee. The executive committee meets virtually to review the form before the chief executive officer signs it. The executive committee will include a summary of this review in its next report to the board of directors.”

“Swhr's conflict of interest statement is sent annually to each board member (via email and mail) with a request that each member sign and return it. Staff follow up to ensure that all board members sign the document before the first meeting of the board each year. At that meeting, any members who have not signed already are given an opportunity to sign it. Any board member who refuses to sign the statement is asked to resign from the board.”

“The ceo's performance is reviewed annually by swhr's executive committee prior to the anniversary date of the ceo's contract based upon performance criteria and goals provided in writing to the ceo at the beginning of the period under review. The executive committee uses data as to comparable compensation for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similarly situated organizations in making decisions about any raises in compensation for the ceo. Any members of the executive committee with conflicts of interest with respect to the compensation arrangements are not involved in the review and approval. A summary of the actions taken by the executive committee is presented by the committee chair to an executive session of the board. The summary includes: 1. The committee members present during the discussion and those who voted on it, 2. The comparability data used and how it was obtained, 3. The terms and date of the approved compensation, and 4. The rationale for determining why executive compensation might exceed that of a comparable organization or market. All other staff are reviewed by the organization's ceo and/or direct supervisors, with ultimate approval of reviews by the ceo. Staff reviews consist of verbal feedback, meetings with their supervisors, and written supervisor comments. Compensation decisions are based on the reviews and comparability data from similar organizations.”

“Swhr's governing documents and board policies, including the conflict of interest policy, are posted on swhr's website. Financial statements and 990 are available upon request and can be sent via hard copy mail or e-mail. The financials and 990 are also available on various charity websites for public review.”

“Professional fees: program service expenses 328,658. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 328,658.”

“The process has not changed from the previous year”