The Periwinkle Foundation

“The Board of Directors may appoint an Executive Committee consisting of the officers and any additional members of the Board of Directors as deemed necessary by the Board. The President, unless absent or otherwise unable to do so, presides as Chairperson of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee meets at the call of the President or the Board of Directors, or any two members of the Executive Committee, and has the power to perform all duties of the Board of Directors when the Board of Directors is not in session except for those duties required by law or the charter of the Foundationn to be performed solely by the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee has authority to make rules for the holding and conduct of its meetings, keep records thereof and regularly report its actions to the Board.”

“Scott Jarriel and Jenifer Jarriel have a family relationship.”

“The Executive Committee reviews and approves the IRS Form 990 annual tax filing prior to submission, and the full board receives an electronic or physical copy of the IRS Form 990 before it is filed.”

“Each Director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing-board delegated powers annually signs a statement that affirms such person (1) has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy; (2) has read and understands the policy; (3) has agreed to comply with the policy; and (4) understands the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities that accomplish one or more of its tax exempt purposes. The responses are reviewed by the Executive Director and potential conflicts of interest are discussed with the Board President.”

“The Executive Committee reviews the Executive Director's compensation. Salary surveys such as the United Way Wage and Salary Survey, the Guide Star Compensation Report and any other reliable and comparable data of both tax-exempt and for-profit organizations focusing on data from comparable organized institutions with similarly sized budgets are used to establish appropriate salary ranges for the Executive Director and other employees. Wage increases are based on overall performance and consideration of general inflation levels.”

“Available upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Monthly Periwinkle Days at the Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers are special performances (dance, music, theater, visual arts) by professional artists from Young Audiences of Houston and/or arts & crafts activities facilitated by Periwinkle volunteers.In 2019, Periwinkle's Long Term Survivor program included a weekend retreat and opportunities for young adult survivors to get together to share experiences, learn life skills and give back to the cancer community. It also included Celebration of Life, an annual event for cancer survivors. The event brings together newly diagnosed families with former patients to share stories of survival. In April/ September 2019, Periwinkle held its bi-annual Family Camp. This program allows families to get away from the hospital routine, forget about their child's illness, create cherished family memories and meet other families who understand the stresses they are experiencing due to a child's cancer diagnosis. Fifteen families attended Family Camp in 2019.”