Fulbright Association Inc.

“Members of the fulbright association are former fulbright exchange program grant recipients and individuals and institutions with interest in the field of international education. Individual memberships are available in regular annual, life, student, and associate categories. Friends of fulbright members have not received fulbright grant awards. Institutional memberships are available to colleges, universities and other organizations that support the fulbright program purpose of increasing mutual understanding between the people of the united states and those of other countries.”

“Members in good standing may vote to elect members of the board of directors and its chair.”

“The draft form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants and reviewed by fulbright association's finance committee. It was sent to all members of the board of directors before filing with the irs.”

“Annually, each board member is required to inform the chair of the board of directors and/or the executive director of potential conflicts based on the policy in the association's by-laws. When any contract or employment offer is generated, the executive director verifies that there is no conflict of interest pursuant to the by-laws guidelines. The executive director and the chair of the board review all potential or real conflicts of interest and bring them to the attention of the executive committee and/or the finance committee for resolution in the best interests of the association.”

“The executive director's review is conducted by the chair of the board and other members of the board. Compensation reviews have been based on salary data from similar organizations, from professional societies, such as the greater washington society of association executives and the american research council. The decision is communicated to the executive director in writing. The last salary review for the executive director was in january 2024. The executive director reviews all other employees' performances and sets compensation within budgetary guidelines reviewed and approved by the finance committee and the board of directors.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”