Paragon Health Institute

“The draft federal form 990 is reviewed by the president, director of communications and operations, program manager, and the outside accountant. Prior to submission to the internal revenue service, the board of directors reviews the draft 990 and provides approval.”

“The board of directors are required to review the conflict of interest policy and disclose any conflicts on an annual basis. All conflicts of interest are investigated on a case-by-case basis. No resignation is required for an individual with conflict of interest; however, the president may make a fair and full evaluation of all facts pertaining the conflict to determine its extent. If the president makes a determination in writing that the nature and extent of the conflict of interest is so substantial and of such a continuing nature that it would be impossible for the employee to discharge the duties of their position with the requisite degree of loyalty and integrity, then the president may require the resignation of the employee who is subject to the conflict of interest.”

“A compensation committee was formed in order to determine executive compensation. Comparative research is performed including salary surveys of comparable roles from other nonprofits and individual data points. This allows the organization to inquire about compensation in similar roles at other organizations. The compensation study to help determine the president's compensation was last performed in september 2024.”

“The organization does not make its governing documents or conflict of interest policy available to the public. Form 990 and the exemption application are available to the public upon request.”

“Directors: program service expenses 427,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 427,000. Research contracts: program service expenses 294,877. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 294,877. Other contractors: program service expenses 38,629. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 38,629. Typesetting: program service expenses 11,937. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,937. State registrations: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 10,109. Total expenses 10,109.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”