2019-11-15T09:20:12-05:00 2018-12-31 042666565 John M Monticone CPA 5 High Street Suite 207 Medford MA 02155 990 2018-01-01 043333682 BEDFORD RESEARCH FOUNDATION BEDF 53 CONCORD ROAD BEDFORD MA 01730 Ann Kiessling President 6176235670 2019-05-02 true John M Monticone CPA P01257043 7813950024 2019-11-15 X 98.217.9.124 2019-11-15 11:57:22 0404342019319bfcmlcp 2019-11-15 P 3F32101032E160E6A2CA19266E00DF59511B13FC 3F32101032E160E6A2CA19266E00DF59511B13FC 2018 2020-03-31 21:24:44Z Ann Kiessling 1017445 false X WWW.BEDFORDRESEARCH.ORG X 1996 MA Stem cell research, prostate disease research and HIV Research. 16 15 8 15 0 0 59285 53178 714956 942893 10967 21374 0 785208 1017445 0 0 311893 375397 0 16823 362557 402487 674450 777884 110758 239561 758169 940769 48324 57360 709845 883409 Stem cell research, prostate disease research and HIV Research. false false 679335 942893 Special program of Assisted Reproduction takes advantage of Assited Reproduction Technology procedures to assist couples achieve a pregnancy who would otherwise risk transmitting the fathers infection to the mother and the child through intercourse. 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Footnote for uncertain tax position under FIN 48 (Part X) The Organization currently evaluates all tax positions, and makes a determination regarding the likelihood of those positions being upheld under review. The primary tax positions made by the Organization are the existence of unrelated business income tax and the Organizations status as a Tax-exempt Organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For the years presented, the Organization has not recognized any tax benefits or loss contingencies for uncertain tax positions based on this evaluation. All tax periods prior to fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 are no longer subject to examination by tax authorities. Dr Ann Kiessling PresidentExecDirector 48000 See supplemental information false Dr Ann Kiessling PresidentExec Director 82160 Compensation as Executive Director false Ryan Kiessling Presidents son 92000 Compensation as Operations Director false Supplemental Information for Schedule L Part IV - Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons:During the year 2016, the Organization has signed a five year lease for Office space with a for profit entity, which is owned by the President and board member of the Organization. The lease calls for monthly base rent of $4,000. For the year 2018, the Organization paid $48,000 in rent to this related party. Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8b No committee has the authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 Two weeks before filing the 990 form, a copy is given to each board of directors for review and discussion. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c The organization requires each new key employee, officer or director to review a copy of the Policy on Conflict of Interest and Disclosure of Certain Interests and to acknowledge in writing that he or she has done so. Additionally, each key employee, officer or director, annually complete a disclosure form identifying any relationships, positions or circumstances in which the employee is involved that he or she believes could contribute to a conflict of interest arising. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The board of directors establishes the compensation for the Executive Director that are within the range or organizations similar in size and scope of Bedford Research Foundation. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Copy of the financial statements and current year changes in the governing documents, conflict of interest policy are attached to the PC Form which is filed in the Secretary of State and available for public inspection. Also, copy of these documents are available at the organizations office at 53 Concord Road, Bedford, MA 01730, for public inspection upon request. Audited by an independent accountant Part XII line 2b The Organizations President and Treasurer have the responsibility to oversight the Review and the selection of the independent accountant. Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 Market Value appreciation of investments