Women in Science Demonstrating Outstanding Merits Foundation

“Board membersship is based on recommendation to the existing board for disucssion and vote. The board members elect officers.”

“Board memebers are present at meetings where all material decisions are made.”

“The treasurer presents the form 990 to the board for review and discussion before filing.”

“Excerpted from bylaws: article v - conflict of interest section 1. Annually, all members of the board of directors shall review the conflict of interest policy and complete and sign a document disclosing all business and personal relationships and other affiliations that could result in possible conflicts of interest related to the transaction of business of the board. Section 2. A conflict of interest is present when there is opportunity to influence decisions in ways that could lead to personal benefit or improper advantage resulting in the compromise or appearance of compromise of a board member's judgment and/or ability to carry out his/or her responsibilities to the corporation. Section 3. Individual directors shall declare such a conflict prior to board discussion of an issue where a possible conflict of interest may arise and shall excuse him/herself from participating in any discussion leading to vote on a subject in which the conflict of interest may be present section 4. Board members are prohibited from receiving compensation for serving on the board; receiving direct compensation for providing services to the corporation; or being employed by the corporation. Section 5. Immediate family members of board members are prohibited from being employed by the corporation. Immediate family members include parents, spouses, siblings, children, and grandchildren.”

“All governing documents, including the conflict of interest policy and annual financial statements, are maintained by the board and made available upon request.”

“Women in science demonstrating outstanding merits foundation is incorporated under the pennsylvania nonprofit corporation law of 1988 or any successor act (as amended) exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986 or any successor act (as amended), or the corresponding provisions of any future united states internal revenue law (hereinafter referred to as the "code"). Included among the education and charitable purposes for which the corporation is organized are the following: to promote science science education for women and girls and to recognize the achievements of women in science as well as support a positive atmosphere for women studying and working in science. Within those purposes, the corporation shall have the power to engage in all lawful business for which corporations may be incorporated under the pennsylvania nonprofit corporation law, including such charitable purposes as may be determined by the board of directors of the corporation from time to time.”

“Board members servicing the operational and financial requirements of the organization.”