2024-03-18T13:09:54-05:00 2022-09-30 450250958 Eide Bailly LLP 800 Nicollet Mall Ste 1300 Minneapolis MN 554027033 990 2021-10-01 880250268 Sierra Veterans Research and Education Foundation SIER 7753262795 975 Kirman Avenue Reno NV 895020993 Danielle Eaton Executive Director 7753262795 2024-03-13 1 Danielle Eaton 999009999 Deb Nelson CPA P01264758 6122536500 2024-03-12 3 AAL1 IAL1 2021 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Danielle Eaton 975 Kirman Avenue Reno NV 895020993 103770 0 X N/A X 1988 NV To support biomedical and clinical research as well as health related educational activities in conjunction with the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System. Research sponsored by the organization benefits veterans treated at the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System and the general public by advancing knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disability. Education programs supported by the organization help disseminate the results of research so they may be translated to clinical practice, provide clinical staff with training in the latest treatments, and help patients understand and manage their medical conditions. 8 2 8 2 0 0 300010 11 488991 102682 4002 1077 0 0 793003 103770 0 0 0 0 493705 418825 0 0 0 77051 66809 570756 485634 222247 -381864 966986 537917 101643 54438 865343 483479 X The mission of Sierra Veterans Research and Education Foundation (SVREF) is to support and improve health care for our nation's veterans and the general public by facilitating the research and education programs of the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System. SVREF was established in 1989 as a non-profit corporation as a flexible funding mechanism for the support of VA research and education programs and activities, SVREF facilitates collaborations between the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System and educational institutions, other government agencies, private foundations, and industry sponsors. SVREF strives to provide outstanding support to VA researchers and educators through the development, management and administration of grants and contracts, personnel services, accounting and other common resources. 0 0 339580 102682 Clinical trials of proposed new treatments for cancer, heart and lung disease, arthritis, diabetes and other medical conditions. Clinicians conducting these studies are testing and teaching others about new treatments for medical conditions that are serious problems for VA patients and the general public. 16753 Launched social media accounts to educate on current studies, getting involved with research, and promoting general awareness of what research is in our community. Contributes to the monthly VA Research newsletter which provides information to veterans and VA employees on Research activity and community engagement. Helped to establish Research Grand Rounds and lunch and learns in which we develop and present information on getting started in research, directing potential principal investigators to appropriate resources, and growing the research culture at our facility. Is partnering with our academic affiliate on coordinator workforce development initiatives. 356333 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X Danielle Eaton 7753262795 975 Kirman Avenue 151 Reno NV 89502 Danielle Eaton Chair/ Executive Director 5.00 0.00 X X 11250 0 0 Mark Riddle MD Secretary (VA ACOS Research Service) 1.00 40.00 X X 0 254077 76223 Amy Sanguinetti MD Treasurer (VA Chief of Staff) 1.00 40.00 X X 0 324350 97305 Richard Bjur Outside Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Christopher T Rores MD Outside Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Heather Lupkey Member, (VA Chief, Education Service) 1.00 40.00 X 0 114634 34390 Lisa Hamilton Member, (VA Chief, Education Service) 1.00 40.00 X 0 126413 37924 Kevin Amick- Member VA Medical Center Director)- as of Jan. '22 1.00 40.00 X 0 158157 47447 11250 977631 293289 0 0 1 0 0 11 11 Contract Income 541700 102682 102682 102682 1077 1077 103770 102682 0 1077 12500 12500 374366 299493 74873 31959 25567 6392 22300 22300 407 407 346 50 296 7376 7376 Research Study Costs 31223 31223 Dues & Subscriptions 4735 4735 422 422 485634 356333 129301 0 625907 414090 172731 30841 2664 2544 8999 8999 0 0 165000 90000 684 442 966986 537917 24283 12027 77360 42411 101643 54438 X 565482 283741 299861 199738 865343 483479 966986 537917 -381864 0 X 0 0 0 X VA Medical Center Reno NV 299861 27 100000 150 199738 300000 12 151 299861 1.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0 0 8999 8999 0 0 Certificates of Deposit 90000 C 90000 Part V, Line 4: In Fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 the Whiston Neurodegenerative Disease Fund Endowment was established. The Board of Directors and the Whiston Neurodegenerative Disease Fund advisory board determines what part of the fund is available for expenditure. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Amy Sanguinetti MD Treasurer (VA Chief of Staff) 0 324350 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 97305 0 421655 0 0 Mark Riddle MD Secretary (VA ACOS Research Service) 0 254077 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 76223 0 330300 0 0 Kevin Amick- Member VA Medical Center Director)- as of Jan. '22 0 158157 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47447 0 205604 0 0 Lisa Hamilton Member, (VA Chief, Education Service 0 126413 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37924 0 164337 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a The Sierra Veterans Research and Education Foundation has an Executive Committee that consists of the President/Chairman of the Board of Directors, the Secretary, the Treasurer, and the Executive Director. This committee serves to advise the Executive Director as necessary and will provide a report at each meeting of the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, as required by 38 USC Section 7163, appoints the following employees: Medical Center Director, Chief of Staff, Associal Chief or Staff for Research, and Associate Chief of Staff for Education, (or equivalents for these positions) to also serve on the board of Directors of the Sierra Veterans Research and Education Foundation. These board members shall serve until they no longer hold the above position with the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Board reviews and approves the Form 990 before it is filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The board members sign the conflict of interest policy when they are elected to the board, and for each year which they continue to serve on the board. The board members will review the agenda at the board meetings and will excuse themselves when they are not independent from the issues being voted on, this is then documented in the minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The board reviews the Executive Director's performance and approves the wage paid and any raise given. The compensation is determined based on comparable data received from as survey of VA employees of the same level. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization makes their governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Veterans Affairs Sierra Nevada Health Care System 975 Kirman Avenue Reno NV 89502 311575142 Veterans Health Care NV N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0