Northwest Native Chamber

“The external accounting firm prepares the form 990 and supplemental schedules as soon as possible and forwards a draft of the return to the executive director and governing board to review. The executive director receives all board members' comment (if any) and relays them to the cpa firm for answers. Once the executive director and board has approved the 990 and supplemental schedules instructions are given to the external accounting firm to prepare the final version of the return for signature or electronic filing. The executive director received an electric copy of the return for record keeping. Every effort will be made to file the return in a timely manner with the internal revenue service.”

“Board members are required annually to disclose their potential conflicts of interest relationships with nwnc for further evaluations and resolution.”

“The executive director's salary is reviewed annually as part of the budgeting process. The board chair along with the executive director performs the annual review based on goals and criteria established previously. Any adjustments to compensation is based upon performance and financial capacity to do so.”

“Key employees' salaries are reviewed annually as part of the budgeting process. The executive director performs the annual review based on goals and criteria established previously. Any adjustments to compensation is based upon performance and financial capacity to do so.”

“Made available upon writte request”

“One program/startup operating grants - capacity grants significantly enhance nwnc by improving infrastructure, staff development, and program quality. They contribute to our financial stability through diversified funding and operational reserves, support strategic planning and evaluation, and enchance community engagement adn communication. Additionally, these grants strenghten governance and leadrership, ensuring we are better equipped to achieve our mission effectively and sustainably.”

“Contract/prof svcs - prog 111,384 30,075 0 partnership/sub grants 126,104 0 0 program expenses 80,392 7,983 0 fund development 0 71,063 0 licenses & fees 13,740 21,533 0 scholarships 31,088 0 0 government affairs 7,500 16,000 0 event expenses 0 0 22,604 program participant 17,117 0 0 professional development 6,782 9,382 0 human resources 0 11,581 0 other 0 10,000 0 non capital equipment 1,087 5,209 0 banking fees 0 3,901 2,249 gifts/donations 0 3,073 0 education & prof dev 0 2,550 0 stipend 0 2,000 0 program specific events 1,737 0 0 communications 0 1,500 0 miscellaneous 0 144 0 total 396,931 195,994 24,853”