The Max Foundation

“The tax return is prepared by an outside accountant. After preparation, the ceo performs a review of the return. The return is then filed with the irs. A copy is provided to the board of directors prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“The board has adopted a conflict of interest policy and the policy is reviewed on an annual basis. Each year, board members must review the policy and determine if any conflict of interests exist. No board member may vote on any matter under consideration at a board meeting in which such board member has a conflict of interest. Further, any board member with a material conflict of interest in any decision should be absent from the room during the board's review, including its vote, on the decision in question.”

“The ceo has a contract with the board, last dated and approved on may 28, 2013. In this contract, a base salary and a yearly percentage increase has been established, as well as a yearly bonus. In january of 2015, organization wide guidelines for salary/compensation for contractors were voted on and approved by the board. Employee compensation reviews occur in january of each year. Max stations, who work by contract, are reviewed on a schedule related to their hiring or the achievement of knowledge of experience goals.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are provided upon request.”

“In collaboration with our partner organizations we hosted 41 cancer awareness and education events in 30 countries as part of the maximize life campaign, and tracked specifically the number of volunteers at these events. Volunteers helped to organize the events, as well as providing support during the events.”

“Maxstations are local cancer advocates who receive funds from the max foundation to manage specific programs of the organization in their countries. Maxstations act as a liaison between the organization and local partners, provide emotional support to patients and build local resources around cancer patients.”

“Change in accounting method -17,779. Deconsolidation relating to foreign subsidiary -142,904.”

“To more accurately reflect organization's activities, the max foundation changed from the modified cash-basis of accounting to the accrual-basis of accounting in the year ended december 31, 2014.”