Northwest Center Services

“The form 990 and schedule b are reviewed by the organization's chief financial officer and its chief executive officer. Also, the full board reviews the form 990 and schedule b before filing with the irs.”

“Annually each board member must complete a new conflict of interest questionnaire which is reviewed by the finance committee. All new board members are asked to complete the questionnaire before attending their first board meeting. Members must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair or appear to impair their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their duties. At times members may be faced with situations where the business actions they take on behalf of northwest center services may conflict with their own personal or family interest. The course of action that is best for the organization may not be in the best course of action for the individual. However, members owe a duty to northwest center services and must advance its legitimate interests despite any potential conflicts when the opportunity to do so arises. Members must never use northwest center property or information for personal gain or personally take for themselves any opportunity that is discovered through their position with northwest center services.”

“Annually, the organization uses the payscale external compensation system that surveys local non-profit associations and organizations to provide guidance for determining the president and ceo's compensation. The board established a compensation policy in 2013 and the board finance committee reviews it from time to time.”

“Audited financial statements and form 990 are posted on northwest center's website. The conflict of interest policy and other governing documents are available on request.”

“The commercial division of the puget sound laundry was sold to image first.”