Hawaii Dental Service Foundation

“Description of members members or directors of the hawaii dental service foundation are: -limited to individuals who serve as directors of hawaii dental service -also the governing body of the foundation.”

“Describe classes of persons, decisions requiring approval & type of voting rights the hds foundation membership, which is comprised of the members of the hawaii dental service board of directors, annually sets the number (cannot be less than three) and elects the directors to serve on the hawaii dental service foundation board of directors for the ensuing year.”

“Describe the process used by management &/or governing body to review 990 the return is thoroughly reviewed by the controller of hawaii dental service prior to final review with the treasurer and vice president of hds foundation. A copy of the form 990 is provided to the directors for review prior to filing.”

“Description of process to monitor transactions for conflicts of interest pursuant to the hawaii dental service companies conflicts of interest policy, directors are provided with the conflicts of interest policy and are required to submit a conflicts of interest disclosure statement and certification annually. Directors are not allowed to participate in deliberations or vote on issues/transactions which they have a conflict of interest.”

“Process for determining compensation the foundation does not pay compensation to its directors or officers. Compensation for officers reported is for a related organization, hawaii dental service (hds). Hds ceo and officer compensation is determined based on advice from an independent compensation consultant which is presented to and approved by hds board of director's compensation committee and documented in the minutes. Compensation for management and staff positions are evaluated and determined based on employers council surveys and approved by the president/ceo and executives annually.”

“Returns are available on other websites such as guidestar.”

“Availability of required documents: tax returns and other required documents are available upon request.”

“Organization's mission statement the overall exempt purpose of hawaii dental service foundation, as a vehicle for hawaii dental service, is to promote the welfare of the community and to contribute to the charitable and health issues of the community. To promote and encourage the betterment of the general health, including but not limited to medical and dental health, of the public for the common good and general welfare of the people of the community. To promote and advance research, education, study and learning in the health areas such as the field of dentistry, oral hygiene and related sciences. To establish, conduct, maintain, sponsor and promote studies of community health, such as medical and dental needs, statistical studies of general health, such as medical and dental, requirements of the populous and to investigate and conduct programs providing general health, such as medical and dental care over a broad area.”

“Audited financial statements for the organization are included in the consolidated audited financial statements of hawaii dental service, hawaii dental service foundation, and hawaii client service corporation, years ended december 31, 2024 and 2023. The audit committee of hawaii dental service, which consists of board members, selects the auditors and reviews the consolidated audited financial statements.”

“No change from prior year.”