STRATEGY STUDIO / PUBLIC DATA EXPLORER

LAMAZE INTERNATIONAL: Form 990, tax year 2023

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Organization
LAMAZE INTERNATIONAL (EIN 13-6104296)
Tax period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31
Filed
2024-11-05
IRS object ID
202443109349301384
Schema version
2023v5.1
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2024-11-05T09:53:22-06:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2023-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer Firm EIN521853933PreparerFirmEIN

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1JM&MBusinessNameLine1Txt

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line11730 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW SUITE 800AddressLine1Txt
CityWASHINGTONCityNm
State AbbreviationDCStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP20036ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2023-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN136104296EIN

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1LAMAZE INTERNATIONALBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name ControlLAMABusinessNameControlTxt
Phone2023671128PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line12001 K STREET NW 300AddressLine1Txt
CityWASHINGTONCityNm
State AbbreviationDCStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP20006ZIPCd

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonSILVIA QUEVEDO CAEPersonNm
Person TitleEXECUTIVE DIRECTORPersonTitleTxt
Phone2023671128PhoneNum
Signature2024-11-05SignatureDt
Discuss With Paid PreparerYes (1)DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr0IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd

Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PTINP01608821PTIN
Phone2022963306PhoneNum
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax2023TaxYr
Build TS2024-10-15 13:58:12ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Principal OfficerSILVIA QUEVEDO CAEPrincipalOfficerNm

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line12001 K STREET NW 300AddressLine1Txt
CityWASHINGTONCityNm
State AbbreviationDCStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP20006ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$1,425,003GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For Affiliates0GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.LAMAZE.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation1960FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateNYLegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionTO ADVANCE SAFE AND HEALTHY PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND EARLY PARENTING THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.ActivityOrMissionDesc
Voting Members Governing Body9VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt
Voting Members Independent9VotingMembersIndependentCnt
Total Employee0TotalEmployeeCnt
Total Volunteers11TotalVolunteersCnt
Total Gross UBI$0TotalGrossUBIAmt
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PY Contributions Grants$2,434PYContributionsGrantsAmt
CY Contributions Grants$2,265CYContributionsGrantsAmt
PY Program Service Revenue$1,321,404PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
CY Program Service Revenue$1,165,079CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt
PY Investment Income$22,203PYInvestmentIncomeAmt
CY Investment Income$70,542CYInvestmentIncomeAmt
PY Other Revenue$0PYOtherRevenueAmt
CY Other Revenue$273CYOtherRevenueAmt
PY Total Revenue$1,346,041PYTotalRevenueAmt
CY Total Revenue$1,238,159CYTotalRevenueAmt
PY Grants And Similar Paid$14,559PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
CY Grants And Similar Paid$22,345CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
PY Benefits Paid To Members$0PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
CY Benefits Paid To Members$0CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
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CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns$0CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt
CY Total Fundraising Expense$0CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt
PY Other Expenses$1,443,435PYOtherExpensesAmt
CY Other Expenses$1,415,738CYOtherExpensesAmt
PY Total Expenses$1,457,994PYTotalExpensesAmt
CY Total Expenses$1,438,083CYTotalExpensesAmt
PY Revenues Less Expenses-$111,953PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses-$199,924CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
Total Assets BOY$1,935,281TotalAssetsBOYAmt
Total Assets EOY$1,848,621TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$137,972TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$235,746TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY$1,797,309NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY$1,612,875NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionTO ADVANCE SAFE AND HEALTHY PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND EARLY PARENTING THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.MissionDesc
Significant New Program Srvc0SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd
Significant Change0SignificantChangeInd
Expense$329,349ExpenseAmt
Revenue$496,998RevenueAmt
DescCERTIFICATION, ACCREDITATION, AND EDUCATION COUNCILS - THE LAMAZE CERTIFICATION COUNCIL SERVES AS THE STANDARD-SETTING AND POLICY-MAKING BODY FOR THE COUNCIL'S CERTIFICATION. EACH YEAR TWO CERTIFICATION EXAMS ARE DEVELOPED AND ADMINISTERED. A LAMAZE CERTIFIED CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR ("LCCE") MUST RECERTIFY EVERY THREE YEARS BY EITHER DEMONSTRATING THEY HAVE ACQUIRED 25 CONTACT HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION OR HAVE RETAKEN AND PASSED THE LAMAZE CERTIFICATION EXAM. THE COUNCIL SETS STANDARDS, GUIDELINES AND POLICY FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF LAMAZE CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS WHICH PREPARE CANDIDATES FOR LAMAZE CERTIFICATION AND GRANTS FORMAL APPROVAL TO OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING ACCREDITATION FOR OFFERING LAMAZE CONTACT HOURS FOR AND EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS. THE COUNCIL MAINTAINS A HIGH STANDARD FOR ITS CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION OFFERINGS USING A CLEARLY DEFINED PROCESS FOR ASSESSING NEED, PLANNING, DEVELOPING, IMPLEMENTING, AND EVALUATING LAMAZE CONTINUING EDUCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ADULT LEARNING PRINCIPLES AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION STANDARDS AND ETHICS, AND MAINTAINS THE ORGANIZATION'S STATUS AS AN ACCREDITED PROVIDER OF CONTINUING NURSING EDUCATION THROUGH THE AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER ("ANCC") AND CALIFORNIA BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING ("CABRN").THE LAMAZE EDUCATION COUNCIL ENSURES THAT ALL CHILDBEARING WOMEN HAVE ACCESS TO LAMAZE EDUCATION THROUGH DEVELOPING, IMPLEMENTING, AND EVALUATING, HIGH QUALITY EVIDENCED-BASED TRAINING FOR CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS, HIGH QUALITY EVIDENCED-BASED CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AND HIGH QUALITY EVIDENCE-BASED CONSUMER EDUCATION. THE COUNCIL'S PROGRAMS FOCUS ON CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR TRAINING AND RESOURCES, CONTINUING EDUCATION, PARENT EDUCATION AND INCLUDE AN LCCE MEMBER-AT-LARGE WHICH REPRESENTS THE NEEDS OF NEW COUNCIL EDUCATORS RELATED TO TRAINING, RESOURCES AND CONTINUING EDUCATION TO HELP ASSURE THAT COUNCIL EDUCATION OFFERINGS ARE RELEVANT TO CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS AND RESPONSIVE TO PARENTS' NEEDS, AS WELL AS THE NEEDS OF INTERESTED PROFESSIONALS.Desc

Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Expense$251,992ExpenseAmt
Revenue$648,531RevenueAmt
DescCOMMUNICATIONS - THE ORGANIZATION HAS A ROBUST COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM WHICH TARGETS BOTH THE PROFESSIONAL AND PARENT/CONSUMER AUDIENCES THE ORGANIZATION SERVES. PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS INCLUDE: THE JOURNAL OF PERINATAL EDUCATION, A QUARTERLY, PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATION; INSIDE LAMAZE, A MEMBER NEWSLETTER; AND CONNECTING THE DOTS, A RESEARCH BLOG ABOUT PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND BEYOND. COMMUNICATIONS FOR PARENTS/CONSUMERS INCLUDE GIVING BIRTH WITH CONFIDENCE, A BLOG WITH EVIDENCED-BASED ARTICLES AND TIPS RELATED TO PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND PARENTING, YOUR PREGNANCY WEEK BY WEEK, A 40-WEEK EMAIL SERIES WITH EVIDENCE-BASED INFORMATION FOR A HEALTHY PREGNANCY AND A SAFE CHILDBIRTH. LAMAZE HAS A COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE (WWW.LAMAZE.ORG) TARGETED TO PARENTS, CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS AND BIRTH PROFESSIONALS, AND DOCTORS AND MIDWIVES, AS WELL AS A SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE ON TWITTER, FACEBOOK, PINTEREST, YOUTUBE AND INSTAGRAM.Desc

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Expense$40,533ExpenseAmt
Grant$22,345GrantAmt
Revenue$19,550RevenueAmt
DescCOMMITTEES - CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE (CEC): UNDER THE LAMAZE EDUCATION COMMITTEE, THE CEC REVIEWS EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS TO DETERMINE RELEVANCY TO LAMAZE STAKEHOLDERS.FINANCE COMMITTEE: THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGARDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET, SELECTION OF THE FINANCIAL AUDIT FIRM AND INVESTMENT MANAGER, FINANCIAL POLICIES AND TRANSFERS.SEARCH COMMITTEE: THE SEARCH COMMITTEE ACTIVELY SEEKS OUT LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OTHER KEY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS, REVIEWS THEIR QUALIFICATIONS, AND RECOMMENDS CANDIDATES FOR THE ELECTION SLATE OR APPOINTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAMAZE INTERNATIONAL BYLAWS AND PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.ADVOCACY AND COLLABORATION: ADVOCACY AND COLLABORATION HAVE LONG BEEN STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR LAMAZE INTERNATIONAL. THIS COMMITTEE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO FOCUS ON ADVOCATING FOR SAFE AND HEALTHY BIRTH PRACTICES THROUGH ACCESS TO EVIDENCE-BASED CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION FOR ALL EXPECTING PARENTS ON LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS.INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE: THIS COMMITTEE/COUNCIL EXISTS TO REPRESENT THE NEEDS OF LAMAZE'S INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY AND MAKES VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S RESOURCES AND STRATEGIC THINKING BY SUPPORTING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND CURRENT LCCES, DEVELOPING BEST PRACTICES FOR THE TRANSLATION OF LAMAZE MATERIALS, AND STRENGTHEN THE HEALTH CONTINUUM BY PROMOTING CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION TO INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES.Desc

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Expense$21,891ExpenseAmt
DescANNUAL MEETING - EACH YEAR THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS AN ANNUAL MEETING FOR LAMAZE MEMBERS AND OTHER MATERNITY CARE PROFESSIONALS TO GATHER FOR A ROBUST PROGRAM WITH AN ADVOCACY OR EDUCATIONAL FOCUS. THE MEETING INCLUDES EXHIBITS OF INTEREST TO ATTENDEES AND A SOCIAL PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE NETWORKING. DURING 2023, THE ANNUAL MEETING WAS HELD VIRTUALLY.Desc
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Total Program Service Expenses$643,765TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt
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Lobbying Activities0LobbyingActivitiesInd
Subject To Proxy Tax0SubjectToProxyTaxInd
Donor Advised Fund0DonorAdvisedFundInd
Conservation Easements0ConservationEasementsInd
Collections Of Art0CollectionsOfArtInd
Credit Counseling0CreditCounselingInd
Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments0DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd
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Report Investments Other Sec0ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd
Report Program Related Invst0ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd
Report Other Assets0ReportOtherAssetsInd
Report Other Liabilities0ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd
Include FIN48 FootnoteYes (1)IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd
Independent Audit Fincl StmtYes (1)IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd
Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt0ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd
School Operating0SchoolOperatingInd
Foreign Office0ForeignOfficeInd
Foreign Activities0ForeignActivitiesInd
More Than5000 K To Org0MoreThan5000KToOrgInd
More Than5000 K To Individuals0MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd
Professional Fundraising0ProfessionalFundraisingInd
Fundraising Activities0FundraisingActivitiesInd
Gaming Activities0GamingActivitiesInd
Operate Hospital0OperateHospitalInd
Grants To Organizations0GrantsToOrganizationsInd
Grants To IndividualsYes (1)GrantsToIndividualsInd
Schedule J Required0ScheduleJRequiredInd
Tax Exempt Bonds0TaxExemptBondsInd
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PY Excess Benefit Trans0PYExcessBenefitTransInd
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Terminate Operations0TerminateOperationsInd
Partial Liquidation0PartialLiquidationInd
Disregarded Entity0DisregardedEntityInd
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IRP Document17IRPDocumentCnt
IRP Document W2 G0IRPDocumentW2GCnt
Backup Wthld ComplianceYes (1)BackupWthldComplianceInd
Employee0EmployeeCnt
Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit0UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd
Foreign Financial Account0ForeignFinancialAccountInd
Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans0ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd
Taxable Party Notification0TaxablePartyNotificationInd
Nondeductible Contributions0NondeductibleContributionsInd
Quid Pro Quo Contributions0QuidProQuoContributionsInd
Form8282 Property Disposed Of0Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd
Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct0RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd
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Indoor Tanning Services0IndoorTanningServicesInd
Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt0SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd
Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc0SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd
Info In Schedule O Part VIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd
Governing Body Voting Members9GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt
Independent Voting Member9IndependentVotingMemberCnt
Family Or Business Rln0FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd
Delegation Of Mgmt DutiesYes (1)DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd
Change To Org DocumentsYes (1)ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd
Material Diversion Or Misuse0MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd
Members Or StockholdersYes (1)MembersOrStockholdersInd
Election Of Board MembersYes (1)ElectionOfBoardMembersInd
Decisions Subject To ApprovaYes (1)DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd
Minutes Of Governing BodyYes (1)MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd
Minutes Of CommitteesYes (1)MinutesOfCommitteesInd
Officer Mailing Address0OfficerMailingAddressInd
Local ChaptersYes (1)LocalChaptersInd
Policies Reference ChaptersYes (1)PoliciesReferenceChaptersInd
Form990 Provided To Gvrn BodyYes (1)Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd
Conflict Of Interest PolicyYes (1)ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd
Annual Disclosure Covered PrsnYes (1)AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd
Regular Monitoring EnfrcYes (1)RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd
Whistleblower PolicyYes (1)WhistleblowerPolicyInd
Document Retention PolicyYes (1)DocumentRetentionPolicyInd
Compensation Process CEO0CompensationProcessCEOInd
Compensation Process Other0CompensationProcessOtherInd
Investment In Joint Venture0InvestmentInJointVentureInd
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Upon RequestYes (X)UponRequestInd

Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1SMITHBUCKLIN CORPORATIONBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Phone2023671128PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

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Address Line12001 K STREET NW 300AddressLine1Txt
CityWASHINGTONCityNm
State AbbreviationDCStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP20006ZIPCd

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (12 entries)

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ROBIN DOUTHIT
SECRETARY/TREASURER5.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$1,200$0$0
KACY CUTLER
PRESIDENT5.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
JESSICA DEEB
PRESIDENT-ELECT5.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
TANYA CAWTHORNE
PAST PRESIDENT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 20235.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
NAIMA BECKLES
DIRECTOR5.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
TERESA NAVARRO
DIRECTOR5.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
TRINISHA WILLIAMS
DIRECTOR5.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
LESLIE ARNOTT
DIRECTOR5.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MEGHAN BARDWELL
DIRECTOR5.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SHAUNA LIVELY
DIRECTOR5.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MERCELA SOUZA
DIRECTOR UNTIL JULY 20235.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
SILVIA QUEVEDO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
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Total Comp Greater Than150 K0TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other Srcs0CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

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Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1SMITHBUCKLIN CORPORATIONBusinessNameLine1Txt

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CityWASHINGTONCityNm
State AbbreviationDCStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP20006ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ServicesMANAGEMENT INCL. EXEC DIR COMPENSATIONServicesDesc
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Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K1CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
All Other Contributions$2,265AllOtherContributionsAmt
Total Contributions$2,265TotalContributionsAmt

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (5 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
PRODUCT ROYALTY INCOME900099$635,641$635,641
EDUCATION900099$325,968$325,968
CERTIFICATION900099$171,030$171,030
MEMBERSHIP DUES900099$19,550$19,550
PUBLICATIONS900099$10,890$10,890

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Revenue$1,165,079TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt

Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$28,426TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$28,426ExclusionAmt

Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$228,960SecuritiesAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$186,844SecuritiesAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$42,116SecuritiesAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescMISCELLANEOUSDesc
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Exclusion$273ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$273OtherRevenueTotalAmt

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Exclusion$70,815ExclusionAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$3,000TotalAmt
Program Services$3,000ProgramServicesAmt

Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$19,345TotalAmt
Program Services$19,345ProgramServicesAmt

Fees For Services Management FeesForServicesManagementGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,032,781TotalAmt
Program Services$418,178ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$614,603ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$77,465TotalAmt
Program Services$20,750ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$56,715ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$14,000TotalAmt
Management And General$14,000ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$6,446TotalAmt
Management And General$6,446ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$32,403TotalAmt
Program Services$21,938ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$10,465ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$18,000TotalAmt
Program Services$18,000ProgramServicesAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$106,013TotalAmt
Program Services$64,888ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$41,125ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$16,024TotalAmt
Program Services$16,024ProgramServicesAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$28,800TotalAmt
Management And General$28,800ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$4,081TotalAmt
Management And General$4,081ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$11,194TotalAmt
Management And General$11,194ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (3 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS$35,416$30,169$5,247
EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT$29,217$29,217
MISCELLANEOUS$3,898$2,256$1,642

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Program Services$643,765ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$794,318ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$796,550BOYAmt
EOY$537,650EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$108,747EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$285,617BOYAmt
EOY$395,901EOYAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$87,212BOYAmt
EOY$69,582EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$9,600LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$9,600LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$765,902BOYAmt
EOY$736,741EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,935,281BOYAmt
EOY$1,848,621EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$49,509BOYAmt
EOY$47,029EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$88,463BOYAmt
EOY$188,717EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$137,972BOYAmt
EOY$235,746EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,797,309BOYAmt
EOY$1,612,875EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,797,309BOYAmt
EOY$1,612,875EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,935,281BOYAmt
EOY$1,848,621EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss-$199,924ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$15,490NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$0OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Info In Schedule O Part XIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Separate Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$3,883CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$12,772CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$26,707CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$2,434CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$2,265CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$48,061TotalAmt

Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$3,883CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$12,772CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$26,707CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$2,434CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$2,265CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$48,061TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support Total170$48,061PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$27,477CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$25,519CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$28,822CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$22,783CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$28,426CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$133,027TotalAmt

Unrelated Business Net Incm170 UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$10CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Total$10TotalAmt

Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$674CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$93CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$589CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Total$1,356TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$182,454TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$7,741,638GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.26340PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.30940PublicSupportPY170Pct
Ten Pct Facts Crcmstncs Test CYYes (X)TenPctFactsCrcmstncsTestCYInd
Facts And Circumstances TestLAMAZE GENERATES SUBSTANTIAL REVENUES FROM LICENSING ITS NAME AND LOGO TO COMPANIES THAT PRODUCE CAREFULLY CHOSEN ITEMS FOR PARENTS, BABIES AND EXPECTANT FAMILIES. THESE ROYALTY-GENERATING PROGRAMS ARE RELATED TO LAMAZE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE AND ARE PROPERLY CATEGORIZED AS "GROSS RECEIPTS FROM RELATED ACTIVITIES (SCHEDULE A, PART II, SECTION B, LINE 12). THE PRODUCTS THAT LAMAZE LICENSES ITS LOGO AND NAME FOR CONTRIBUTE IMPORTANTLY TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE OF PROMOTING SAFE AND HEALTHY PREGNANCY, BIRTH, AND EARLY PARENTING THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. THE PRODUCTS HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP TO THE LAMAZE MISSION BECAUSE (1) THEY ALL INCLUDE WEBSITE AND/OR SMART-PHONE APPLICATION INFORMATION WHICH INCREASES OUTREACH FOR LAMAZE'S FREELY AVAILABLE ONLINE AND DIGITAL RESOURCES ABOUT PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, BREASTFEEDING AND PARENTING, AND (2) THEY ALL MEET LAMAZE'S STANDARDS FOR APPROPRIATE AND SAFE PRODUCTS THAT ENHANCE CONSUMERS' ABILITY TO HAVE SAFE AND HEALTHY PREGNANCIES, BIRTHS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENTING EXPERIENCES. PRODUCT LINES INCLUDE BOOKS AND FILMS ABOUT PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND EARLY PARENTING, BABY AND NURSERY GEAR, BABY TOYS, WOMEN'S BODY CARE, PRE-NATAL WOMEN'S APPAREL, POST-NATAL WOMEN'S APPAREL, AND INFANT AND TODDLER APPAREL. DESIGNED IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT EXPERTS, LAMAZE CHOOSES PRODUCTS THAT ARE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE WITH COLOR-CODED AGE GRADES FEATURED ON ALL PACKAGING. BECAUSE THESE PRODUCT LINES HELP LAMAZE ACHIEVE ITS EXEMPT PURPOSES, THE ROYALTY INCOME IS PROPERLY EXCLUDED FROM THE TOTAL SUPPORT CATEGORY.FactsAndCircumstancesTestTxt

Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:ESTORE SALES - REFUNDS AND REBATES - 2019 AMOUNT: $ 674. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 93. MISC REVENUE - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 589.
SCHEDULE A, PART II, SECTION B, LINE 12:LAMAZE GENERATES SUBSTANTIAL REVENUES FROM LICENSING ITS NAME AND LOGO TO COMPANIES THAT PRODUCE CAREFULLY CHOSEN ITEMS FOR PARENTS, BABIES AND EXPECTANT FAMILIES. THESE ROYALTY-GENERATING PROGRAMS ARE RELATED TO LAMAZE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE AND ARE PROPERLY CATEGORIZED AS "GROSS RECEIPTS FROM RELATED ACTIVITIES (SCHEDULE A, PART II, SECTION B, LINE 12). THE PRODUCTS THAT LAMAZE LICENSES ITS LOGO AND NAME FOR CONTRIBUTE IMPORTANTLY TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE OF PROMOTING SAFE AND HEALTHY PREGNANCY, BIRTH, AND EARLY PARENTING THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. THE PRODUCTS HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP TO THE LAMAZE MISSION BECAUSE (1) THEY ALL INCLUDE WEBSITE AND/OR SMART-PHONE APPLICATION INFORMATION WHICH INCREASES OUTREACH FOR LAMAZE'S FREELY AVAILABLE ONLINE AND DIGITAL RESOURCES ABOUT PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, BREASTFEEDING AND PARENTING, AND (2) THEY ALL MEET LAMAZE'S STANDARDS FOR APPROPRIATE AND SAFE PRODUCTS THAT ENHANCE CONSUMERS' ABILITY TO HAVE SAFE AND HEALTHY PREGNANCIES, BIRTHS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENTING EXPERIENCES. PRODUCT LINES INCLUDE BOOKS AND FILMS ABOUT PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND EARLY PARENTING, BABY AND NURSERY GEAR, BABY TOYS, WOMEN'S BODY CARE, PRE-NATAL WOMEN'S APPAREL, POST-NATAL WOMEN'S APPAREL, AND INFANT AND TODDLER APPAREL. DESIGNED IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT EXPERTS, LAMAZE CHOOSES PRODUCTS THAT ARE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE WITH COLOR-CODED AGE GRADES FEATURED ON ALL PACKAGING. BECAUSE THESE PRODUCT LINES HELP LAMAZE ACHIEVE ITS EXEMPT PURPOSES, THE ROYALTY INCOME IS PROPERLY EXCLUDED FROM THE TOTAL SUPPORT CATEGORY.

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$9,600OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$9,600DepreciationAmt
Book Value$0BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$0TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$1,247,203TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst$15,490NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Revenue Not Reported$15,490RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$1,231,713RevenueSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld$6,446InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$6,446RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$1,238,159TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$1,431,637TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Not Reported$0ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$1,431,637ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld2$6,446InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$6,446ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$1,438,083TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART X, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS THE APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT WOULD HAVE AN EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. THERE ARE NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR LIABILITIES THAT NEED TO BE RECORDED.ExplanationTxt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant TypeSEMINAR REIMBURSEMENTGrantTypeTxt
Recipient13RecipientCnt
Cash Grant$19,345CashGrantAmt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationINDIVIDUALS ARE REIMBURSED FOR THEIR GRANT SEMINAR EXPENSES SUBMITTED.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (10 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1ATHE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY ACT IN PLACE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BETWEEN BOARD MEETINGS, EXCEPT ON THOSE MATTERS SPECIFICALLY RESERVED FOR THE BOARD BY LAW, THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, THE BYLAWS, LAMAZE POLICIES OR BOARD RESOLUTION. ALL DIRECTORS SHALL BE SENT ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE VOTE WITHIN 5 BUSINESS DAYS OF SUCH VOTE, ALONG WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO NOTIFY THE CEO ELECTRONICALLY WITHIN A DATE SPECIFIED IN SUCH NOTICE IF THEY WISH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE VOTE TO BE SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IF ONE OR MORE DIRECTORS SENDS TIMELY ELECTRONIC NOTICE TO THE CEO OF THE DESIRE TO HAVE SUCH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE VOTE TO BE SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY THE BOARD, THE CEO SHALL SO NOTIFY ALL DIRECTORS WITHIN 5 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF SUCH NOTICE, AND SUCH VOTE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL NOT BE EFFECTIVE UNLESS RATIFIED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN AGREEMENT WITH SMITHBUCKLIN CORPORATION THAT PROVIDES MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND CONFERENCE SERVICES. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 30, 2023 MANAGEMENT FEES TOTALED $1,032,781 FOR THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, CONTENT SERVICES, CREATIVE AND DESIGN SERVICES, EDUCATION AND LEARNING SERVICES, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, MEMBERSHIP AND OPERATIONS SERVICES, SALES SERVICES, AND VALUE-ADDED SERVICES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4THE FOLLOWING CHANGES WERE MADE TO THE BYLAWS AS OF JUNE 27, 2023: 1) THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS WAS CHANGED FROM A FIXED NUMBER OF 11 TO A RANGE OF 9-13. 2) A DIVERSITY STATEMENT WAS ADDED TO THE BOARD SECTION. 3) TO CREATE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY, THE TERM LIMIT WAS CHANGED SLIGHTLY FOR BOARD OFFICERS SO THAT THE MAXIMUM TERM IS EIGHT TOTAL YEARS, RATHER THAN THE CURRENT LIMIT OF A TOTAL OF SEVEN YEARS; THE LIMIT IN THE CURRENT BYLAWS IS THREE YEARS AS AN AT-LARGE DIRECTOR AND ONE YEAR IN EACH BOARD OFFICE. 4) DIRECTORS ARE NOW PERMITTED TO REMOVE ANOTHER DIRECTOR FOR CAUSE, AS IS PERMITTED UNDER NEW YORK LAW. 5) THE SPECIAL QUALIFICATION SECTION REQUIRING NEW SECRETARY/TREASURERS TO SERVE AS A DIRECTOR FROM 1-3 YEARS BEFORE BEING ELECTED WAS REMOVED. WITH THIS CHANGE, ANYBODY WHO HAS SERVED AS AN AT-LARGE DIRECTOR WITHIN THE PAST EIGHT YEARS CAN BE ELECTED AS A BOARD OFFICER. 6) THE SELECTION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS WAS CHANGED TO COMPLY WITH NEW YORK LAW - IN THE PROPOSED REVISION, THE ENTIRE BOARD CHOOSES THESE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS. 7) THE NOTICE PERIOD FOR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS WAS SHORTENED FROM FIVE DAYS TO 24 HOURS. 8) INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS NO LONGER CAN REQUIRE FULL BOARD RATIFICATION OF EVERY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DECISION, BUT CAN STILL REQUEST IT. 9) THE BOARD'S AUDIT OVERSIGHT DUTIES WERE MOVED TO A DESIGNATED AUDIT COMMITTEE. NEW YORK LAW REQUIRES A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF AUDIT OVERSIGHT, SO HAVING A DEDICATED COMMITTEE WILL ENSURE THAT THE AUDIT DUTIES RECEIVE SUFFICIENT ATTENTION. 10) THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE STRUCTURE FOR THE EDUCATION COUNCIL AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL WERE REMOVED AND ARE EXPECTED TO BE INCLUDED IN POLICIES. THE LANGUAGE IN ARTICLE 7 WITH RESPECT TO THE CERTIFICATION COUNCIL WAS EDITED TO ADDRESS THE CONCERNS RELATED TO NCCA REQUIREMENTS. 11) THE AUTHORITY TO SIGN CONTRACTS AND CHECKS WAS UPDATED SO THAT IT MUST ORIGINATE WITH THE BOARD. 12) A BRIEF SECTION DESCRIBING THE ROLE AND RELATIONSHIP OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES WAS ADDED. 13) THE INDEMNIFICATION RIGHTS OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WERE EXPANDED SO THAT THEY ARE PROTECTED TO THE "FULLEST EXTENT" OF THE LAW. 14) LAMAZE WAS GIVEN EXPLICIT AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE INSURANCE TO PAY FOR INDEMNIFICATION EXPENSES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6MEMBERSHIP IN LAMAZE INTERNATIONAL IS OPEN TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS, HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND PARENTS/CONSUMER ADVOCATES WHOSE PRACTICES AND INTERESTS ARE IN THE AREA OF MATERNAL/CHILD HEALTH AND WHO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF LAMAZE INTERNATIONAL. THERE SHALL BE ONE VOTING MEMBERSHIP CLASS. ALL MEMBERS OF LAMAZE INTERNATIONAL SHALL BE ENTITLED TO VOTE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7AEACH VOTING MEMBER OF LAMAZE INTERNATIONAL ON THE DATE OF RECORD SHALL BE ENTITLED TO VOTE FOR MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7BEACH VOTING MEMBER OF LAMAZE INTERNATIONAL ON THE DATE OF RECORD SHALL BE ENTITLED TO CAST ONE VOTE ON ANY MATTER VOTED ON BY THE MEMBERSHIP AT A MEETING. ALL SUBSTANTIVE MATTERS WHICH A VOTE IS TO BE CAST SHALL BE INCLUDED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11BA COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS SENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE IT IS SIGNED AND SUBMITTED TO THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CTHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONTINUOUSLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH BOARD MEETING, ALL BOARD MEMBERS, KEY STAFF AMD CONSULTANTS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THE EXISTANCE OF ANY PERSONAL INTEREST AND ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON SUCH TRANACTIONS OR OTHERWISE ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION THEREON. IF ANY QUESTIONS ARISE AS TO WHETHER OR NOT A PARTICULAR ACTIVITY OR ORGANIZATIONAL ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE QUESTION WILL BE DECIDED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE LAMAZE WEBSITE. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ONLY.
PART XII, LINE 2CTHERE WAS NO CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.