The Service Board

“The form 990 is typically reviewed by the board before it is signed by a board officer and filed on behalf of the organization. The executive committee did not review the initial form 990 filed this year, do to curcumstances beyond their control. The board will , however, ultimately review the 990 filed and if necessary file an amended form 990 if changes are needed.”

“Conflict of interest statements are distributed and signed by all board members annually. When conflicts are identified and disclosed the rest of the board votes to determine if preceding with the transaction or relationship is fair and reasonable.”

“The executive directors compensation is determined by the full board.”

“The executive directors compensation is determined by the full board. Other staff compensation is set by the executive director.”

“Governing documents are available upon request and another website via www.guidestar.org”

“Since 1995, tSBs mission has been to mentor teens to conquer personal and cultural challenges through outdoor adventure, environmental and social justice education, and public service. Our goal is to build community around strengthening youth capacity, amplifying youth voice and increasing access to opportunities for leadership and development.tSB provides an unique combination of programming that forms active, healthy young people with increased resilience, courage, and community support who can visualize and reach their goals. tSB provides high school youth with a safe space where their voices are heard, where they are valued and where they are given space to develop as leaders. We serve youth from marginalized communities (low-income, people of color, immigrants and refugees, LGBTQI) in the Seattle area and South King County. These communities and families face significant social barriers due to race or ethnic background, family income and resource level, social and educational support systems, and access to community physical and mental health resources. The grant funds we receive are applied to directly to costs of executing our programs, including program staff compensation, administration, logistics and supplies. Our intensive Core Program (CP), in session from January to June, features 40 advocacy and education workshops, snowboarding trips and community service projects. Each year, CP typically serves 30-40 Prophets (first year youth participants), 10-12 Peer Leaders (second year youth participants),12-15 adult mentors, and 15-20 instructors.Participants receive personalized gear fittings and activity level evaluations prior to the program so we may ascertain any specialized needs or barriers to proposed activities. Our seasoned instructors have experience both in the outdoors and in working with marginalized communities. Snowboarding lessons occur in a progression over the course of the six months in groups. Individualized attention is provided where needed to ensure complete safety. With the right amount of support and training, healthy meals, and transportation, participants experience a positive association with challenging forms of physical activity and a greater appreciation for the power of the outdoor environment. The experience also contributes to a greater awareness of self-care practices and benefits from regular exercise, without the financial burden on themselves or their families.Many graduates go on to leadership positions in our or other community organizations with the knowledge they have gained so that they can pass these experiences on to others.”