2025-10-21T10:49:42-04:00 2024-12-31 474103927 Newton Street CPA Inc 3631 Newton St Denver CO 80211 990 2024-01-01 823010153 MEG FOUNDATION % JODY THOMAS MEGF 3108505102 10169 E 28TH AVE Denver CO 80238 JODY THOMAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3108505102 2025-10-14 true true DAVID MARSH P01882183 7205368019 2025-10-21 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 238925 false X WWW.MEGFOUNDATIONFORPAIN.ORG X 2017 CO The Meg Foundation empowers kids (and people of all ages) to better manage pain and medical anxiety through the power of medical science, technology, and great designcreating better health outcomes and reducing unnecessary suffering throughout life. 11 10 3 0 0 348149 238925 0 0 0 348149 238925 0 0 39170 247903 0 0 163774 144188 202944 392091 145205 -153166 186257 33091 0 186257 33091 The Meg Foundation empowers kids (and people of all ages) to better manage pain and medical anxiety through the power of medical science, technology, and great designcreating better health outcomes and reducing unnecessary suffering throughout life. 127363 The Meg Foundation develops and distributes free, evidence-based pain management resources for families, healthcare providers, and organizations worldwide through its website. In 2024, the Foundation expanded global reach through translation initiatives, strategic partnerships with healthcare systems, and continued development of new digital resources and tools designed to improve access and usability. 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Both serve in an unpaid, volunteer capacity and have no business or financial relationships with the organization. All directors acted independently, and no other family or business relationships existed that would require disclosure under the Form 990 instructions. Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6 The organization has no members, shareholders, or parent organizations. The board of directors is self-perpetuating, and no outside organization or individual has the authority to elect or appoint board members or otherwise control the organizations governance Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a The organization has no members, shareholders, or parent organizations. The board of directors is self-perpetuating, and no outside organization or individual has the authority to elect or appoint board members or otherwise control the organizations governance Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b The organization has no members, shareholders, or parent organizations. The board of directors is self-perpetuating, and no outside organization or individual has the authority to elect or appoint board members or otherwise control the organizations governance Governing body meeting documentation Part VI line 8a The organization maintains contemporaneous records of all board and committee meetings through recorded and transcribed virtual sessions. Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8b The organization maintains contemporaneous records of all board and committee meetings through recorded and transcribed virtual sessions. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The govening body and/or the board may review form 990 before efiling the return. Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18 The organizations Form 990 is publicly available through the IRS and Guidestar databases and may also be obtained upon request by contacting infomegfoundationforpain.org. Key governance documentsincluding the Conflict of Interest Policy, Whistleblower Policy, and bylawsare distributed to all board members. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The organizations Form 990 is publicly available through the IRS and Guidestar databases and may also be obtained upon request by contacting infomegfoundationforpain.org. Key governance documentsincluding the Conflict of Interest Policy, Whistleblower Policy, and bylawsare distributed to all board members. The general public may review any governing documents if requested. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g Contractors expense of $102,071 List of other expenses Part IX line 24e During 2024, the organization focused on strengthening administrative infrastructure, governance, and operational systems necessary to support long-term program growth. Because formal program cost centers and time-tracking systems were not yet established, most expenses are reported as management and general. In 2025, the organization implemented structured programs and cost-allocation procedures that will more accurately reflect program and fundraising activity in future filings.