The PAN Foundation strives to uphold the highest standards of integrity in everything we do.
We believe in the importance of sharing information about how we operate and the impact of our services. This page lists key resources about our governance, annual reports, financials, and more as part of our commitment to transparency and accountability.
Board of Directors
The PAN Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, which is comprised of experts and seasoned leaders from the healthcare, medical, financial, and legal fields. The Board includes 14 members who are elected for a three-year term and can serve for a maximum of six years.
The Board is responsible for establishing long-term strategy, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, and monitoring organizational effectiveness. The Board also oversees and approves PAN Foundation’s disease funds and Compliance Program.
Leadership
The PAN Foundation’s leadership team is a group of dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise in healthcare and program delivery, organizational financial management, compliance, fundraising, advocacy and public policy, health equity, information technology, and more. They share the goal of improving healthcare access and affordability for underserved communities. Together, this dynamic team works tirelessly to advance the organization’s vision of a healthier and more equitable nation.
Compliance Program
We believe that rigorous compliance and ethical behavior are essential to safeguarding trust with our patients, healthcare providers, and donors. As part of our organizational commitment to operating in a compliant and ethical manner, PAN Foundation maintains a rigorous Compliance Program with independent monitoring and oversight.
The PAN Foundation’s Compliance Program is overseen by the Board of Directors’ Audit, Risk Oversight, and Compliance Committee and implemented by our Compliance Office, led by a Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer.
Code of Conduct and Ethics
The Code of Conduct and Ethics helps PAN Foundation put its values into practice and ensures that PAN Foundation meets its compliance goals in today’s business and healthcare environment. The Code of Conduct and Ethics is designed to provide general guidance and supplement the policies and procedures adopted by PAN Foundation.
Our Board of Directors and President and CEO govern and manage PAN Foundation in a manner that advances our mission while fully adhering to our Code of Conduct and Ethics.
PAN Foundation Articles of Incorporation
Our Articles of Incorporation outline our organization’s purpose, structure, and governance. We are committed to operating in accordance with our Articles of Incorporation and fulfilling our charitable mission of providing financial assistance to help patients afford critical treatment.
Certification of 501(c)(3) status
The Internal Revenue Service recognizes our organization as a tax-exempt charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. This means that contributions made to the PAN Foundation are tax-deductible for donors, and our organization is exempt from paying federal income tax. As a nonprofit organization, we are committed to maintaining compliance with the requirements for tax-exempt status.
Annual reports, financial statements and 990s, and audits
We prioritize transparency by providing detailed information on our organization’s activities, financial performance, and compliance with tax regulations. We prepare and publish annual reports, financial statements, and 990s, and results of our audits.
Our annual reports provide an overview of our accomplishments and impact during the year and a summary of our financial performance. Our financial statements and 990s provide detailed information on our organization’s financial performance and compliance with tax regulations. Our audits provide an objective and independent evaluation of our operations and financial performance.
Independent ratings and awards
We strive to ensure that our work is of the highest quality and that we are making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. We are proud to have received recognition from independent charity evaluators, such as Charity Navigator and GuideStar, which testifies to our commitment to operating with integrity and in patients’ best interests.