2022-02-10T16:09:35-07:00 2021-09-30 B2 Beltrand LLC 515 Saratoga St S Saint Paul MN 55116 990 2020-10-01 237274169 BOSTON WOMENS HEALTH BOOK COLLECTIVE INC BOST 6172330062 PO Box 590403 Newton Center MA 02459 Judith Norsigian Chair and President of Board 6172330062 2022-02-09 1 Barbara Beltrand P00966586 6512690470 2022-02-09 X 0 11 0 AAL2 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z BWHBC Our Bodies Ourselves (OBOS) Judith Norsigian c/o BWHBC aka OBOS PO Box 590403 Newton Center MA 02459 143346 0 X www.ourbodiesourselves.org X 1972 MA The Boston Women's Health Book Collective, Inc. is a global feminist organization that distills and disseminates health information from the best scientific research available as well as women's life experiences so that individuals and communities can make informed health, reproduction and sexuality decisions. 10 10 0 5 0 0 76508 135066 0 200 62 51 6008 8029 82578 143346 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7049 73273 101888 73273 101888 9305 41458 212066 256403 5360 8239 206706 248164 The Boston Women's Health Book Collective, Inc. (BWHBC), also known as Our Bodies Ourselves (OBOS) is best known for the landmark book of the same name, which empowers women with information about health, sexuality and reproduction. We work as part of broader social justice movements. 0 0 40976 0 0 OBOS Global Initiative (OBOGI): This program provides technical assistance to translation/adaptation groups worldwide. Resources based on "Our Bodies, Ourselves" (OBOS) are available in 33 languages, including Braille. Translations/cultural adaptations have been published by women from a broad spectrum of cultures and languages and are produced in a wide range of formats for outreach to diverse communities. The most recent adaptation was produced in Brazil (volume one appeared in the Fall of 2021 and two more volumes are expected in 2022). OBOGI collaborated with other organizations to develop a digital platform ("surrogacy360.org") that is now managed by the Center for Genetics and Society. The website brings reliable information to a broad spectrum of audiences, including individuals that seek international surrogacy arrangements but have little to no awareness of the human rights considerations and risk to gestational mothers or surrogates. 38385 0 0 Public Voice and Action (PVA): This program advocates for public policies that promote women's health and well-being. Through publications, online content, and advocacy efforts, BWHBC critiques the excessive medicalization of women's lives as well as the unethical pursuit of profit at the expense of the public's health. BWHBC joins the personal with the political as a means of challenging the institutions and systems that sometimes devalue the lives of women and prevent them from full control over their bodies. Activists, policy makers, members of the media, and others approach BWHBC each year to seek input into public policy matters. During the year ended 9/30/21, the organization continued its emphasis on surrogacy, egg donation, midwifery advocacy, abortion, and breast implant safety concerns. In collaboration with others, significant progress has been made in developing content for the Women Living Better website. 0 0 0 79361 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 CA MA X Judith Norsigian 6172330062 PO Box 590403 Newton Center MA 02459 X Aziza Ahmed Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Cris Alonso Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Sherry Flashman Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Miriam Hawley Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Levy Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Diana Namumbejja Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Marta Pagan-Ortiz Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Judith Norsigian Board Chair 2 0 X 0 0 0 Mariya Patwa Board Treasurer 2 0 X 0 0 0 Alexandra Spadola Board Secretary 2 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 135066 0 135066 Speaking Fees & Honoraria 813311 200 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 200 51 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 8029 8029 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 143346 8280 0 0 62956 52668 4488 5800 8906 475 8431 2065 240 1198 627 2677 1681 734 262 2390 1792 299 299 Project Expenses & Donations 20155 20100 55 0 Meals & Food 450 279 171 0 Postage & Shipping 1334 1221 52 61 Conferences & Literature Distribution 955 905 50 0 101888 79361 15478 7049 133645 86920 1176 1176 1198 398 68047 159909 8000 8000 212066 256403 5360 8239 5360 8239 X 152415 196066 54291 52098 206706 248164 212066 256403 41458 0 0 0 0 0 X 1 1 X 1 0 X 360787 237253 111266 76508 135066 920880 360787 237253 111266 76508 135066 920880 342541 578339 45 45 128 62 51 331 921211 58802 0.62780 0.7136 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 Part II B 1a: volunteers assisted with making calls to legislators regarding "The Out of Hospital Access & Safety Bill" (Midwifery) Part II B 1e: Social media used to reach out regarding "The Out of Hospital Access & Safety Bill" (Midwifery) Part II B 1g: Discussion with several MA legislators occurred regarding "The Out of Hospital Access & Safety Bill" (Midwifery) 8000 0 0 0 0 0 8000 8000 0 0 0 0 0 8000 8000 0 0 0 0 0 8000 8000 0 0 0 0 0 8000 8000 0 0 0 0 0 8000 0 1 0 0 0 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Schedule D Part V Line 4: To create a permanent source of funding to enhance the stability of the organization's mission. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Review of the Form 990: The Board of Directors is provided with the Form 990 and related schedules at a board meeting and/or through email distribution prior to the submission of the document to the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Conflict of Interest Policy: The organization monitors and ensures compliance with their conflict of interest policy by (1) informing the board of any planned employment or consultant relationships with formal board approval as applicable, and (2) if a board member is employed by or functions as an independent contractor to the organization, the board member must refrain from voting on any matter that could affect, directly or indirectly, their employment or independent contractor agreement. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19: Public Access: The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policies, and financial statements are available to the public on a per request basis.