Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 1B, INDEPENDENT VOTING MEMBERS | MEMBERS OF THE ADA BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE NOT CONSIDERED INDEPENDENT BECAUSE THEY RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT OF STATED AMOUNTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS FOR SUCH GENERAL EXPENSES AS POSTAGE, TELEPHONE, PER DIEM EXPENSES, AND SECRETARIAL ASSISTANCE. SUBSTANTIATION OF SUCH EXPENSES IS NOT REQUIRED FOR REIMBURSEMENT. THESE AMOUNTS ARE REPORTED AS TAXABLE INCOME TO THE RECIPIENTS. IN ADDITION TO THE NUMBER OF VOTING MEMBERS REPORTED ON LINE 1A, THE ADA'S PRESIDENT VOTES ON AN ISSUE ONLY IF THE BOARD MEMBERS' VOTE RESULTS IN A TIE. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 6, Classes of members or stockholders | ALL ADA MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE AND ELECT REPRESENTATIVES TO THE ADA HOUSE OF DELEGATES ("HOD") THROUGH THEIR LOCAL AND/OR STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION IN A NATIONAL TRIPARTITE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE. THE UNITED STATES AND ITS TERRITORIES ARE DIVIDIED INTO 17 DISTRICTS. EACH DISTRICT ELECTS A TRUSTEE TO THE BOARD WHO SERVES A 4 YEAR TERM. THE ADA HOD IS THE PRIMARY LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE ADA WHICH MEETS ANNUALLY AND ELECTS THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 7a, Members or stockholders electing members of governing body | THE NATURE OF THE VOTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS IS DESCRIBED ABOVE FOR PART VI, LINE 6. ELECTIONS ARE HELD ON AN ANNUAL BASIS FOR EACH LEVEL OF GOVERNANCE. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 7b, Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders | THE "HOUSE OF DELEGATES" IS SEPARATE FROM THE GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MUST APPROVE BOTH THE BUDGET AND ANY CHANGES TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 11b, Review of form 990 by governing body | THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO FILING. FINANCIAL INFORMATION WAS COMPARED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOOKS AND RECORDS. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REVIEWED FOR APPROPRIATENESS. ADDITIONALLY, THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AS WELL AS ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO FILING. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 12c, Conflict of interest policy | THERE IS AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES AT THE DIRECTOR LEVEL AND ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM EACH YEAR. IN-HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL COLLECTS AND REVIEWS RESPONSES AND DETERMINES NECESSARY ACTION IF ANY. INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A DISCLOSED CONFLICT RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM DISCUSSION, AND DO NOT VOTE IF THERE IS A DIRECT CONFLICT |
| Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15a, Process to establish compensation of top management official | THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DETERMINES AND REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. ALL EMPLOYEES' SALARIES ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR EXAMINATION AND ANY DELIBERATIONS OR DECISIONS BASED ON THE REVIEW IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES. THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OBTAINS COMPARABILITY DATA ON ANNUAL SALARY INCREASES EVERY 3 TO 5 YEARS AND MONITORS A COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15b, Process to establish compensation of other employees | THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DETERMINES AND REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. EMPLOYEES' SALARIES ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR EXAMINATION AND ANY DELIBERATIONS OR DECISIONS BASED ON THE REVIEW IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES. THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT REVIEWS COMPARABILITY DATA ON ANNUAL SALARY INCREASES EVERY 3 TO 5 YEARS AND MONITORS A COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Sec C, Line 19, Required documents available to the public | THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
| Form 990 , Part XI, Line 9, Other changes in net assets or fund balances | DEFERRED COMPENSATION DEPRECIATION - 889917; EQUITY EARNINGS IN SUBSIDIARY - -499153; PENSION RELATED CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC COSTS - 27402988; |
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