Keta Legacy Foundation

“The articles and bylaws were updated in june of 2014 to remove the word "the" from the organization's name, to change the title of the voting governing board from "trustee" to "director" and to amend the number of voting board members from between 5 and 15, up to between 9 and 25. In addition, they added a requirement that officers must also be directors, and clarified the definition of a quorum. In 2015, an amendment was made to increase the duration of term for president from 3 years to 6 years.”

“The organization has some individuals who were granted "life member" status prior to december 31, 1996. No other individuals have been granted life member status, other than those individuals grandfathered in prior to december 31, 1996. These are the only members of the organization.”

“The grandfathered members have the right to vote for officers and board members although none of these members currently actively participate in electing or appointing officers or directors. There are fewer than 10 members who have these grandfathered life member voting rights.”

“A draft copy of the form 990 is provided to all board members before it is filed. The executive committee is expected to review for accuracy and provide input before it is filed. The final version is presented to the executive committee and the board before it is filed.”

“The board reviewed and adopted the conflict of interest policy during 2014. Each board member is covered by the policy and is required to read the conflict of interest policy annually and sign it. Should a potential conflict of interest arise, the issue would be brought to the president and then reviewed by the board. If necessary the individual involved would recuse himself/herself from discussing or voting on the matter.”

“There is no compensation paid by the organization.”

“The organization's financial statements are not made available to the public, other than as reported through guidestar as part of the form 990. The governing/organizing documents are available via the washington secretary of state's office. The conflict of interest policy is available upon request.”

“There were 17 volunteer board members, and an additional small group that volunteers their time on our property. Most volunteers average 2-5 hours per week, although there are a few board members who volunteer between 6 and 10 hours per week. Volunteer service includes serving on the board, grant-screening, taking care of the rhododendron preserve, and working with other organizations for cooperative use of our property.”

“RETURNED GRANT 1,835.”