2015-11-13T08:54:02-08:00 2014-12-31 Ritz Holman LLP 330 E Kilbourn Ste 550 Milwaukee WI 532023144 990 2014-01-01 382887598 WORLD GASTROENTEROLOGY ORGANISATION WORL 4149189798 555 E WELLS STREET MILWAUKEE WI 53202 David J Bjorkman MD MSPH Treasurer 2015-11-13 true KATY L SOMMER P00273273 4142711451 2014 2016-04-25 22:37:26Z James Toouli MBBS PhD FRACS 555 E Wells St Suite 1100 Milwaukee WI 53202 6230967 false false X WWW.WORLDGASTROENTEROLOGY.ORG X 1958 MI TO PROMOTE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ALIKE, AN AWARENESS OF THE WORLDWIDE PREVALENCE AND OPTIMAL CARE OF DIGESTIVE DISORDERS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF HIGH QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE AND INDEPENDENT EDUCATION AND TRAINING. 20 20 0 0 40700 55400 171573 2062920 482505 645448 0 694778 2763768 76500 75000 0 0 0 0 884175 575532 960675 650532 -265897 2113236 4616817 6344792 0 4616817 6344792 X TO PROMOTE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ALIKE, AN AWARENESS OF THE WORLDWIDE PREVALENCE AND OPTIMAL CARE OF DIGESTIVE DISORDERS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF HIGH QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE AND INDEPENDENT EDUCATION AND TRAINING. false false 141167 WGO's other primary programs are the Train the Trainer Workshops held around the globe, smaller meetings & events, and content production for WGO publications and the WGO website. 107447 75000 Training Centers - To establish and nurture core training centers for primary and advanced GI training in locations of need, thereby improving the standard of training at the grass roots level while ensuring a focus on regionally-relevant diseases. 79751 WGO Global Guidelines - The WGO Guidelines library contains practice guidelines written from a viewpoint of global applicability. WGO Guidelines go through a rigorous process of authoring, editing, and peer review and are as evidence-based as possible. 76066 404431 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true 1 0 true 0 false false false true GM false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 20 20 false true true false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INC 4142766445 555 E WELLS ST STE 1100 MILWAUKEE WI 53202 X Luis Carlos Sabbagh MD Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kentaro Sugano MD Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Henry Cohen MD Past President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JOOST PH DRENTH MD Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Eamonn Quigley MD FRCP FACP wgo-f chairman 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DES LEDDIN MD CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David J Bjorkman MD MSPH Treasurer 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 NAIMA AMRANI MD CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Khean-Lee Goh MD Vice President 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DAIMING FAN MD CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Greger Lindberg MD CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 James Toouli MBBS PhD FRACS President 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PRATEEK SHARMA MD CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cihan Yurdaydin MD Secretary 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Olusegun Ojo MBBS FMCPath Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARK TOPAZIAN MD Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAMON BIZOS MD Chair 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LARS AABAKKEN MD Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DOUGLAS LABRECQUE MD Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SHIV KUMAR SARIN MD Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL GOLDBERG MD Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false Executive Director Inc 555 E Wells St Ste 1100 Milw WI 53202 Management 283461 1 55400 55400 Congress Proceeds 611710 1971401 1971401 Guildlines Reprint Fees 611710 2500 2500 Membership Dues & Assessments 611710 89019 89019 2062920 53983 53983 0 0 0 4058664 3467199 591465 591465 591465 0 0 0 0 2763768 2654385 53983 0 0 75000 75000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 283461 120225 163236 4677 4677 0 0 0 61185 61185 0 0 3519 3519 0 0 0 0 0 98564 92519 6045 0 0 0 5679 5679 Guidelines 72751 72751 Promotion/Publication 22441 20965 1476 Train the Trainers 12620 12620 Divisions/Outreach 6477 6193 284 4158 4158 650532 404431 246101 0 304139 923057 171590 1417032 0 554551 454551 0 0 0 0 0 0 3586537 3550152 0 0 0 0 4616817 6344792 0 0 X 4616817 6344792 4616817 6344792 4616817 6344792 2113236 -385261 X false true X true false X 196080 213934 180557 211773 380467 1182811 1721679 1500 94466 500 1737853 3555998 0 0 0 1917759 215434 275023 212273 2118320 4738809 20000 20000 20000 60000 0 20000 20000 20000 60000 4678809 74905 77278 82054 66715 64038 364990 0 74905 77278 82054 66715 64038 364990 0 4119 6409 -10055 473 1992664 292712 361196 285397 2172303 5104272 0.91660 0.87170 0.07150 0.11260 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization is exempt from income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is classified as other than a private foundation. Management has reviewed all tax positions recognized in previously filed tax returns and those expected to be taken in future tax returns. As of December 31, 2014, the Organization had no amounts related to unrecognized income tax benefits and no amounts related to accrued interest and penalties. The Organization does not anticipate any significant changes to unrecognized income tax benefits over the next year. true Europe 0 0 Program Services Guidelines Fees 61631 South America 0 0 Program Services Assistance to Training Center 45000 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services Assistance to TC and TTT 25485 Middle East & North 0 0 Program Services Assistance to Training Center 15000 147116 147116 MID E&N AFRICA Training Ctr 15000 wire FMV South America Training Ctr 45000 Wire FMV Sub-Saharan AF Training Ctr 15000 Wire FMV 3 false false false false false false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: WGO's other primary programs are the Train the Trainer Workshops held around the globe, smaller meetings & events, and content production for WGO publications and the WGO website. Form 990, Part VI, Line 3: Description of Delegated Duties to Management Company The Organization is managed by Executive Director Incorporated, a for-profit management company. Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents Article 8.2 - Added the Interest Group Chairs to the Governing Council. Article 19 - Added stipulation that there shall be only one vote for each member society as part of the voting powers of the General Assembly. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder The following may be members of WGO: National Gastroenterology Societies, specialized sections in gastroenterology or groups of gastroenterologists in those countries in which there is no gastroenterology society. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body There shall be only one vote for each national society. In those countries which have two or more societies there shall be two delegates for each society but there shall only be one vote for each country. The Officers of WGO shall be approved at the general assembly held during the current World Congress and shall hold office until the termination of the general assembly at the succeeding World Congress. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders Members will approve nominations for membership to the governing council and committees and approve the venue for the next World Congress by a secret ballot. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process A copy of the draft 990 is made available to the governing body before the return is filed. After review, any subsequent feedback provided by the governing body is included in the final return. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The organization's policy covers all officers and directors on the board. The determination of whether a conflict exist can be made either at the board or managment level. To ensure the Organization operates in a manner consistent with its scientific and educational purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted by the Executive Committee. During the course of these reviews if it is determined a potential conflict exists, the board decides to take necessary restrictions. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Organization is managed by Executive Director Incorporated, a for-profit management company.The Organization has no official employees because all staff assigned to the Organization are employees of the management company.The Organization does not compensate Directors, other top officials, nor has anybody that fits the definition of a Key Employee. The management contract includes providing office facilities, management, record-keeping, accounting, storage, other significant services, and related overhead costs.The Organizations management fee is compared to data from the Benchmarking Series Publication-Operating Ratio Report provided by ASAE & the Center Industry Research and is approved by the Organizations Board of Directors. This data outlines percentages of an Organizations budget spent on expense line items included in the Organizations management fee. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees The Organization is managed by Executive Director Incorporated, a for-profit management company.The Organization has no official employees because all staff assigned to the Organization are employees of the management company. The Organization does not compensate Directors, other top officials, nor has anybody that fits the definition of a Key Employee. The management contract includes providing office facilities, management, record-keeping, accounting, storage, other significant services, and related overhead costs.The Organizations management fee is compared to data from the Benchmarking Series Publication-Operating Ratio Report provided by ASAE & the Center Industry Research and is approved by the Organizations Board of Directors. This data outlines percentages of an Organizations budget spent on expense line items included in the Organizations management fee. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Governing documents are either available on the Organization's website or upon request. THE WGO FOUNDATION 555 E WELLS STREET STE 1100 MILWAUKEE WI 53202 261878618 FUNDRAISING MI 501 (C) (3) 509 a 3 WORLD GASTROENTEROLOGY ORGANISATION false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false THE WGO FOUNDATION d 454551 Cash Basis THE WGO FOUNDATION q 100000 Cash Basis