2020-02-07T08:53:59-08:00 2019-07-31 521544293 ARKIN AND COMPANY CHARTERED 2200 RESEARCH BLVD STE 540 ROCKVILLE MD 208503289 990 2018-08-01 731669893 The PCRM Foundation PCRM 2026862210 5100 Wisconsin Avenue NW Washington DC 20016 Neal Barnard MD President 2020-01-27 true Douglas P Arkin P00579014 3013401550 2018 2020-11-19 02:30:22Z Neal Barnard MD 5100 Wisconsin Avenue NW 400 Washington DC 20016 8166715 false false X N/A X 2003 DC The PCRM Foundation is a supporting organization for the charitable purposes of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. 5 5 0 0 1220911 1707232 0 247245 306579 67174 51009 1535330 2064820 1356291 1110159 0 0 0 0 243342 254741 1599633 1364900 -64303 699920 14644230 15750857 11628 1504 14632602 15749353 The PCRM Foundation is a supporting organization for the charitable purposes of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (the Physicians Committee). false false 900000 900000 PCRM Clinic, a fully controlled subsidiary of the Physicians Committee, opened in January of 2016. PCRM Clinic provides primary care, as well as specialized care for diabetes, obesity, hypertension, lipid disorders, heart disease, arthritis, migraines, and other conditions for which nutrition plays an important role. PCRM Clinic is exempt from income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. 464900 210159 The PCRM Foundation (a Corporation), a non-profit organization, was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on May 13, 2003. The organization was established as a supporting organization as described in Section 509(a)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the charitable purposes of the Physicians Committee, an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The PCRM Foundation is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is classified as a Type I supporting organization. 1364900 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 1 0 true 0 false false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false X 5 5 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true true false X The corporation 2026862210 5100 Wisconsin Avenue NW Suite 400 Washington DC 20016 X Neal Barnard MD President 1.00 39.00 X X 0 0 0 Mindy Kursban Esq Chair 0.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Russell Bunai MD Sec./Treasurer 0.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mark Sklar MD Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Barbara Wasserman MD Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Betsy Wason Asst Secretary 1.00 39.00 X 0 104972 4097 104972 4097 0 false false false 0 1500000 207232 1707232 0 400040 400040 0 50974 50974 0 6008434 6100469 1426 -92035 -1426 -93461 -93461 0 0 0 credit card rewards 20 20 reimbursements 15 15 35 2064820 357588 1110159 1110159 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 247 247 12319 12319 0 0 0 16982 16982 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 128138 128138 0 Bank Charges & Service Fees 71798 71798 mailing list maintenance 25156 25156 Supplies 101 101 0 1364900 1364900 0 0 87804 167425 1022854 491726 0 22022 22235 0 0 0 0 0 1448819 1146197 421372 302622 13018055 14694302 60000 60000 0 0 12123 12547 14644230 15750857 11628 1504 11628 1504 X 11127463 12156082 1854669 1942056 1650470 1651215 14632602 15749353 14644230 15750857 699920 416831 X false true X true false X X 2 Physicians Comm for Responsible Med 521394893 7 true 210159 115000 PCRM Clinic 464057257 10 false 900000 8000 2 1110159 123000 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true Part I: Additional Information Schedule A, part i, line 12g, column iv, row bThe PCRM Foundation was established to support the charitable purpose of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Inc. Its articles of incorporation also authorize the PCRM Foundation to engage in the promotion of preventive medicine, support clinical medical research and encourage higher standards for ethics and effectiveness in medical research. PCRM Clinic is an organization that is closely related in purpose and function to Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Inc. even though it is not referred to by name. PCRM Clinic is fully controlled by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.Part I, line 12g column viDescription of goods, other property, services and use of facilities:Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Inc. - Use of computer, telephone and other equipment, and use of mailing list.PCRM Clinic - Use of computer, telephone and other equipment. Part IV, Section A, Line 1: Description Of How Supported Organizations Are Desigated PCRM Clinic is not specifically listed in the governing documents. As an organization created by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine to provide primary care services in conjunction with specialized nutritional design, PCRM Clinic is designated by purpose. Part IV, Section B, Line 2: Providing Benefit Carried Out the Purposes of Supported Orgs. The PCRM Foundation was established to support the charitable purpose of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Inc. Its articles of incorporation also authorize the PCRM Foundation to engage in the promotion of preventive medicine, support clinical medical research and encourage higher standards for ethics and effectiveness in medical research. PCRM Clinic is an organization that is closely related in purpose and function to Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Inc. even though it is not referred to by name. PCRM Clinic is fully controlled by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. 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Part X : FIN48 Footnote In general, when tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. Tax positions taken are not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheets, along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination. The Foundation has determined that no such liabilities were required at July 31, 2019. true PCRM Clinic 5100 Wisconsin Ave NW 401 Washington DC 20016 464057257 501(c)(3) 900000 8000 FMV equipment General support Physicians Committee for Responsible Med 5100 Wisconsin Ave NW 400 Washington DC 20016 521394893 501(c)(3) 210159 115000 FMV equipment, mailing list General support 2 0 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used The supported organizations submit their respective budgets and grants requests annually to The PCRM Foundation Board of Directors for approval. Grant money is dispersed to the supported organizations on an as-needed basis. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Finance Department provides an accounting of the grant to the board of directors, who is charged with oversight. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body The membership (of which there is only one class) has the right to elect or appoint the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders The membership (of which there is only one class) has the right to approve the board's decision to amend the articles of incorporation, amend the bylaws and dissolve the corporation. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Before it is filed, a Draft copy of Form 990 is sent to each member of the board. The Form 990 is accompanied by a letter illuminating the most important information on Form 990 and addressing any potential difficulties or controversies (if any). The letter asks each board member to respond by a date certain if they have any questions or input regarding Form 990. Also before it is filed, a representative from the preparers audit firm will review Form 990 with the Form 990 Review Committee, which consists of members of the audit committee and the Vice President of Legal Affairs. Upon unanimous approval of the draft 990 by individuals noted above, and after addressing any concerns and/or other input from the full board, Form 990 is filed with the I.R.S. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Each year board members are required to complete a detailed questionnaire designed to help them determine whether they have a conflict of interest. The board reviews the completed questionnaires, along with the conflict of interest policy, together annually. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management Dr. Barnards (President of The PCRM Foundation) compensation was determined as follows: During a regular meeting the PCRM Foundation board reviewed data, including published salary surveys and compensation data from Form 990s from other charitable organizations, reflecting comparable compensation for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similarly situated organizations. Dr. Barnard was then asked to step out of the room, at which time the remaining independent board members discussed whether Dr. Barnards compensation is objectively reasonable, and upon finding it to be so, the board officially approved Dr. Barnards compensation. The deliberation and decision were contemporaneously substantiated. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees Betsy Wason, The PCRM Foundation's Assistant Secretary, earned compensation from The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine for her work as Vice President of Development. Ms. Wasons compensation was determined as follows: During a regular meeting the PCRM Foundation board reviewed data, including published salary surveys and compensation data from Form 990s from other charitable organizations, reflecting comparable compensation for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similarly situated organizations. Ms. Wason was not present at this board meeting. The board members discussed whether Ms. Wasons compensation is objectively reasonable, and upon finding it to be so, the board officially approved Ms. Wasons compensation. The deliberation and decision were contemporaneously substantiated. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The PCRM Foundation's audited financial statements, Form 990, and Form 1023 are available by request. The Form 990 is also available on other websites such as www.guidestar.org. The PCRM Foundation makes its conflict of interest policy, financial statements and other governing documents available on an as needed basis, subject to the discretion of the organization. Physicians Committee for Responsible Med 5100 Wisconsin Ave NW Suite 400 Washington DC 20016 521394893 Promote Preventive Medicine DC 501(c)(3) 7 N/A false PCRM Clinic 5100 Wisconsin Ave NW Suite 401 Washington DC 20016 464057257 Provide Primary Medical Care DC 501(c)(3) 10 Physicians Committee for Responsible Med false false true true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false