Ash Registry Inc.

“The form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants and reviewed first by the chief financial officer, and then by the executive director. It was then sent to the entire board prior to filing with the irs.”

“Ash rc's conflict of interest policy questionnaire is filled out electronically by all board members and officers. Before each board or committee meeting a member is put in charge of reviewing all conflict of interest statements for the members attending. Furthermore, members are asked to disclose any changes before every meeting. When an ash rc member has a conflict, s/he will not: 1. Take any action on behalf of ash concerning the subject in conflict or any issue relevant to the subject in conflict; 2. Participate in discussions on the subject without full disclosure; 3. Participate in decision-making discussions or cast a vote; 4. Imply that he/she is acting on behalf of ash rc when discussing the relevant subject with third parties; or 5. Fail to clarify with third parties with whom he/she deals on the relevant subject that he/she is not acting on behalf of ash rc.”

“Ash rc relies on a related organization, the american society of hematology (ash), to determine compensation. As part of the process for determining the compensation for all of its employees, the compensation for key employees of the organization (including the executive director of ash rc) is reviewed by an outside hr group and approved by the executive director of ash.”

“The organization's governing documents and financial statements are available upon request. The conflict of interest policy is located on the organization's website.”

“Consultants: program service expenses 4,711,742. Management and general expenses 66,722. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,778,464. Site coordinators: program service expenses 1,250,899. Management and general expenses 17,714. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,268,613. Other professional fees: program service expenses 77,863. Management and general expenses 1,810. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 79,673. Temporary support: program service expenses 42,274. Management and general expenses 599. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 42,873.”