Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Client Note 1 | Client Note 1 - The individuals who comprise the board of directors serve in a volunteer capacity. The organization has other volunteers who serve on board committees, as well as numerous volunteers who assist with conferences and events. |
| Client Note 2 | Client Note 2 - The organization issues a consolidated GAAP financial statement that includes International Association of Business Communicators as well as The IABC Research Foundation. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Other programs include accreditation services, Gold Quill awards and other professional development expense. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | IABC has several types of members, including regular members, student members, lifetime members and affiliate members. Voting rights are reserved for regular members of IABC. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body | Regular members of IABC having voting rights. IABC is divided into geographic Regions. Within each region, IABC members may affiliate to form chapters. Each Chapter shall select a Delegate and Alternative to cast the Chapter's vote on IABC issues. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | A copy of the final Form 990 was furnished to board members. A detailed review of the Form 990 was conducted with the CFO and executive committee of the board |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | The organization annually distributes the conflict of interest policy to its directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management | The IABC board conducts an annual performance review of the executive director. The review process includes input from subordinates. IABC has adopted the following policy with regard to compensation:The following policy applies to determining compensation of the President of IABC and to other Key Employees. For IABC's purposes, Key Employees shall include any employee holds the title of President, Senior Vice President or Vice President and whose compensation exceeds $100,000 annually.Responsibility for Oversight. The IABC International Executive Board shall delegate responsibility for oversight of the process of determining compensation to the Personnel Committee. The three-member Personnel Committee is normally chaired by the Immediate Past Chair, and includes the Chair and Vice Chair; however other members of the Board may be appointed to serve on the committee as required. No member shall serve on the committee if they have a conflict of interest. Compensation Oversight. The overall approach to compensation for Key Employees as defined above shall be reviewed and approved annually by the Personnel Committee and recommended to the IEB.Use of Data in Determining Compensation. The compensation of the Key Employees will be reviewed and approved, using data as to comparable compensation for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similarly situated organizations.Documentation and Recordkeeping. The Personnel Committee shall document its review process (including data considered), deliberations and decisions regarding compensation arrangements. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | The IABC board conducts an annual performance review of the executive director. The review process includes input from subordinates. The board then determines the salary of the executive director. For other employees of the organization, the salary determination is made by the executive director. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | Governing documents, Form 990 and 990-T, are available upon request. IABC plans to make these documents available on its website. The Form 990 is also available on Guidestar.org. |
| Form 990, Part I, Line 6 | The 14 individuals who comprise the board of directors serve in a volunteer capacity. The organization has other volunteers who serve on board committees, as well as numerous volunteers who assist with conferences and events. |
| Form 990, Part IV, Line 12 | The organization issues a consolidated GAAP financial statement that includes International Association of Business Communicators as well as The IABC Research Foundation. |
| Software ID: | 13000170 |
| Software Version: | 2013v3.1 |