Washington State Fair Foundation

“The washington state fair foundation's form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm. Upon completion of the return, it is reviewed in detail by the organization's treasurer. A copy of the return is also available to each board member for his/her review.”

“The washington state fair foundation makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request. The organization's form 990 is also available to the public upon request and is posted on guidestar's website.”

“Number of employees reported on form w-3: the foundation reimburses its related party for the compensation of its one employee. All payroll returns are filed by the related party.”

“The washington state fair foundation undergoes an annual financial statement audit performed by an independent accounting firm. The audited financial statements are presented on a consolidated basis with the western washington fair association (related organization). The finance and budget/internal audit committee is responsible for the oversight of the financial statement audit, as well as the selection of an independent accounting firm.”

“Description of the washington state fair foundation's korum family art scholarship (first, second & third offered each year) this scholarship is intended to showcase the entire state of washington, and to encourage young artists in the pursuit of their artistic/educational growth. These scholarships are available to graduating seniors from the following area high schools: puyallup, rogers, emerald ridge, walker, cascade christian, sumner, bonney lake and orting. In addition these scholarishiop are available to any junior from the state of washington. The $2,500, the $1,500 and the $1,000 scholarships are intended to assist the recipients in pursuit of their artistic/educational goals. Applicants must use the scholarship in order to attend a college of his or her choice. Monies will be forwarded directly to the recipient's choice of educational institution. Only original flat and 3 dimensional work is eligible for judging. A selection committee at each high school will choose five candidates. These 40 candidates will compete for the three scholarships. The winners will be chosen by the korum family art scholarship selection committee. The first place piece will be auctioned at the annual washington state fair foundation roundup auction with the proceeds going to the puyallup fair foundation's korum family art scholarship. Description of the washington state fair foundation's wsu scholarship for enology and viticulture (one offered each year) this scholarship will be awarded annually to a washington state university student in the amount of $2,000 per year for two consecutive years. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist and encourage talented students in their pursuit of a career in the washington wine industry. In addition, to a single $2,000 (one time) award available to students pursuing a degree in a viticulture or enology-related field at any of the following schools: wsu, walla walla community college, south seattle community college or yakima valley community college. Preference will be given to students who are from the state of washington. Recipient will be chosen by the director of the viticulture and enology department. The washington state fair foundation's walla walla community college scholarship for enology and viticulture: this scholarship will be awarded annually to a walla walla community college student in the amount of $1000 per year for two consecutive years. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist and encourage talented students in their pursuit of a career in the washington wine industry. Preference will be given to students who are from the state of washington. The selection of the recipient will be by a committee including the wwcc enology and viticulture instructors and two winemakers from the walla walla appellation. Description of the washington state fair foundation and communities in schools of puyallup student citizen of the year scholarship (one offered each year) the washington state fair foundation and communities in schools of puyallup will recognize one local student each year who has demonstrated consistent concern for their community and then matched it with both action and consequence. The annual scholarship will consist of a cash award totaling $1,500 from the washington state fair foundation scholarship fund. The $1,500 award will be paid directy to the college that the student will be attending. Students are nominated by staff and faculty of the puyallup school district. The final selection is made by the board of directors of communities in schools of puyallup. Description of the washington state fair foundation's anderson criminal justice scholarship one scholarship will be awarded for $2,050 per year, up to two years, as long as the student is still in a criminal justice program when their major is declared: 1. Scholarship must be used in contiguous years. 2. The scholarship was designed to be flexible with regard to the recipient's choice of either a two or a four-year inst”