IIAIM is committed to transparent governance. This page describes our legal status, our leadership structure and the safeguards that protect our independence.
Legal status
IIAIM is a Texas nonprofit corporation based in Houston, Texas, United States. IIAIM has applied to the US Internal Revenue Service for recognition of tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The application is pending.
Until the Internal Revenue Service issues a favorable determination, IIAIM cannot confirm that contributions are tax-deductible. Please consult your tax adviser before you make a contribution.
Governance structure
IIAIM is organized in four parts. Each has a defined role.
- Board of Directors: Sets strategy, approves policies and the budget, adopts public statements and oversees executive leadership.
- Executive leadership: Manages the institute’s daily operations and reports to the Board.
- Scientific Advisory Council: Independent experts who advise on research quality, educational standards and ethics.
- Standing committees: The Education, Research, and Ethics and Integrity committees. Each committee has a named chair and published terms of reference.
How decisions are made
The Board approves strategy, the budget, public statements and formal partnerships. Each statement undergoes documented review before adoption. Every published version carries a version number, a date and the name of the approving body. IIAIM records Board decisions in minutes and summarizes them in its annual report.
Conflicts of interest
Board members, officers, committee members, faculty, authors and staff disclose relevant financial and non-financial interests. They disclose each year and before each activity. The Ethics and Integrity Committee reviews every disclosure and manages conflicts under our conflict-of-interest policy.
Independence from industry
Companies may support IIAIM only under our industry independence policy. No supporter controls educational content, faculty selection, research findings or public statements.
Accountability
IIAIM will publish an annual report on its activities, finances and governance. Once the Internal Revenue Service recognizes IIAIM as tax-exempt, IIAIM will make its exemption application and annual information returns available for public inspection, as federal law requires.