2016-11-14T14:41:55-08:00 2015-12-31 Leaf & Cole LLP 2810 Camino Del Rio South Suite 200 San Diego CA 921083820 990 2015-01-01 263889828 INTERNATIONAL BIPOLAR FOUNDATION INTE 8587642496 8755 AERO DRIVE SUITE 310 SAN DIEGO CA 92123 SUSAN BERGER Treasurer 2016-11-14 true JULIE A FIRL P00085551 6192947200 X 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z X SUSAN BERGER 8755 AERO DRIVE SUITE 310 SAN DIEGO CA 92123 639011 false false X www.internationalbipolarfoundation.org X 2007 CA to improve understanding and treatment of bipolar disorder through research; to promote care and support resources for individuals and caregivers; and to erase stigma through education. 15 15 5 300 0 431866 591284 4480 4903 6905 7841 -85135 -32099 358116 571929 589 45000 0 99513 175764 0 27232 132083 178071 232185 398835 125931 173094 492484 655128 5329 13504 487155 641624 The mission of International Bipolar Foundation is to improve understanding and treatment of bipolar disorder through research; to promote care and support resources for individuals and caregivers; and to erase stigma through education.International Bipolar Foundation envisions wellness, dignity and respect for people living with bipolar disorder. false false 328096 45000 4903 High School Essay Contest:About 60 million people worldwide have a brain disorder known as bipolar disorder or manic-depressive illness. Chances are someone you know has this mental illness or cares for someone who does. Learning about bipolar disorder can help you understand the impact this disease has on those affected by it so you can respond to them with care and sensitivity.Girl Scouts Mental Health Awareness Patch:Our Mental Health Awareness patch is available to all scouting organizations. While it originated with the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, we have also distributed patches to American Heritage Girls, Girl Guides, and others. With the increase in youth bullying, suicide and drug use, Girl Scouts are actively fighting to create change. Through a program to educate and reduce the stigma of mental illness, Girl Scouts can earn the Mental Health Awareness Patch developed by us for playing a positive role in their communities.With approximately 1 in 4 people in the U.S. diagnosed with a mental illness, awareness of those impacted is also growing. The opportunity to learn about mental health is consistent with the Girl Scout organization's dedication to the health and well-being of all girls. In earning the patch, scouts: -Learn how the brain impacts mental health -Explore how discrimination against those with a mental health condition makes it difficult to seek help -Learn about many great achievers who experienced mental illness -Research how mental health is portrayed in the media -Create anti-stigma campaign activitiesHealthy Living With Bipolar Disorder Book:The Healthy Living with Bipolar Disorder book is written for both people living with bipolar disorder and their caregivers. The book is available in a PDF, Kindle or hard copy. Please fill out the form below to download the PDF or for more information on requesting a hard copy. The PDF is available in several languages. The hard copies are currently only available in English.Healthy Living with Bipolar Disorder is broken into 3-sections: - About Bipolar Disorder: includes chapters on Children and Adolescents, Treatment, Suicide, Substance Abuse, Pregnancy, Stigma, and Aging - Healthy Living: includes chapters on Medication, Nutrition, Natural Treatments, Spirituality and Faith, The Workplace, College, Social Interactions, Travel, and the Caregiver - Resources: Medication Charts, Medication Side Effect Checklist, Mood Chart, Exercise Journal, and moreBehavioral Health Quality of Life Tool:Research shows that the death rate for people with mental disorders is, on average, 2.22 times higher than that of people in the general population, and those with a serious mental illness, typically defined as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression, have a 10-25 year life expectancy reduction. The Behavioral Heath Quality of Life Tool addresses lifestyle and presents healthy plans for you to follow. You have the option below to sign up for a free Peer Specialist Coach to help you follow and stay on the healthy plans.Other Activities and Programs:In 2015 IBPF provided $45,000 in research grants. In addition, IBPF has outreach and referral programs, webinars, newsletters, educational videos and brochures and monthly lectures. 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The purpose of the endowment fund is to fund research and programs in accordance with the mission if IBPF. Part X : FIN48 Footnote IBPF is a public charity and is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 23701(d) of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. IBPF believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. 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Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts EMPLOYEES MAY NOT ENGAGE IN ANY OUTSIDE BUSINESS OR ACTIVITY, PURSUIT,ACTION, OR INVESTMENT WHICH BY ITS NATURE OR SCOPE (WITH OR WITHOUTPERSONAL GAIN):- PREVENTING OR POTENTIALLY PREVENTS AN IMPARTIAL DISCHARGE OF DUTIES.- INTERFERES WITH THE SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES WITHINIBPF.- REFLECTS A COMPROMISE OR MISUSE OF IBPF INFORMATION WHETHER ACTUAL ORPOTENTIAL.- ADVERSELY AFFECTS THE INTERESTS OR REPUTATION OF IBPF AND/OR ITSEMPLOYEES OR HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR SUCH ADVERSE EFFECT.OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES MUST CLEARLY BE ON PERSONAL TIME AND NOT USING THENETWORK OR LEVERAGING THE RESOURCES/INFLUENCE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S POSITION INIBPF. EMPLOYEES MAY NOT USE CORPORATE PROPERTY OR SERVICES WITH RESPECT TOANY OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT OR SELF-EMPLOYMENT SHOULD BEKEPT SEPARATE FROM EMPLOYMENT WITH IBPF AND SHOULD NOT CONFLICT IN ANY WAYWITH IBPF. EMPLOYEES SHOULD NOT ENGAGE IN ANY EMPLOYMENT, OR PROVIDE ANYSERVICE IBPF PROVIDES, WHICH COMPETES WITH IBPF. THIS STATEMENT DOES NOTPERTAIN TO THOSE ACTIVITIES THAT ARE DEEMED COMPLIMENTARY. IF AN ACTUAL ORPOTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES, IT SHOULD BE PROMPTLY DISCUSSED WITHTHE EMPLOYEE'S SUPERVISOR. EMPLOYEES WILL DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OFINTEREST, EITHER REAL OR PERCEIVED, ANNUALLY BY SUBMITTING A SIGNED MEMOTHAT WILL BE KEPT IN THEIR HUMAN RESOURCES FILE.THE POLICY IS MONITORED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OFDIRECTORS ON A QUARTERLY BASIS. IF A CONFLICT DOES ARISE, THEN IT ISBROUGHT TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH THEN PRESENTS IT TO THE BOARD OFDIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available A PUBLIC INSPECTION COPY IS HELD AT THE OFFICE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW.