Arthritis Foundation Inc.

“The executive committee has been given the authority to exercise any and all powers of the national board between meetings of the full national board. The executive committee consists of the officers and up to eight additional directors.”

“The compensation and personnel committee met on january 14, 2024 and january 27, 2025 to review total compensation and benefits for the ceo and other key employees. The committee received compensation reports prepared by an independent compensation consultant, jer hr associates llc, and reviewed the comparative analysis of market data for peer organizations with the total compensation paid by the arthritis foundation for each position. It was the consultant's unreserved opinion that the base salaries and total compensation provided to the foundation's senior management executives, including the ceo, meet all standards of reasonableness and are not excessive. The committee meets annually to complete this review and reports to the board of directors.”

“The form 990 was prepared by a public accounting firm with input from the foundation's accounting staff and vice president of finance. A draft copy of the form 990 was reviewed by key accounting staff and senior management. Each person individually reviewed the form (including schedules) and submitted questions or comments to management as necessary. Questions and comments were resolved appropriately to the satisfaction of the foundation's vice president of finance. The form 990 (including schedules) was then reviewed and approved by the audit committee of the board of directors prior to submission. The final draft of the form 990 was presented to the full board of directors prior to submission.”

“At least annually, all employees must sign a conflict of interest disclosure form. Volunteers in positions of governance such as for board members, committee members and ad hoc task force members shall complete a conflict of interest disclosure form annually and prior to initial appointment to serve in the various positions. The board of directors audit committee reviews and adjudicates potential volunteer conflicts. If potential conflicts exist as to arthritis foundation staff, the appropriate management and/or the human resources department shall address them.”

“The organization makes public the majority of its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements via the national office's website at www.arthritis.org. All other documents not readily available via this website are available upon request.”

“Scientific discovery: for 75 years, the arthritis foundation has initiated and supported scientific discoveries that improve the lives of people with arthritis and related diseases. The arthritis foundation continues to lead the way in advancing scientific discoveries and seeking solutions that will positively impact the lives of those who suffer. Our commitment to finding a cure is unwavering. The scientific strategy is the direction the arthritis foundation science department is going over the next four years. The scientific strategy has three pillars. The goal for each pillar is listed below. Pillar #1: delivering on discovery improved decision making and better lives through improved prevention, earlier diagnosis and new treatments to prevent, control and cure arthritis and related diseases. Pillar #2: decision making with metrics fact-based metrics for decision making and guiding actions to improve the health of people across the lifespan with arthritis and related diseases. Pillar #3: building human capital scientific research pipeline is strengthened and scientific discovery is catalyzed and accelerated for arthritis and related diseases.”

“(Expenses $ 1,219,550 including grants of $ 76,250)(Revenue $ 0) PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION”

“Net change in valuation of split interest agreements - -2158200;”