Northeast Washington Forestry Coalition

“The President and Treasurer are both affiliated with Vaagen Bros. Lumber. The Treasurer serves as a non-voting officer of NEWFC.”

“Treasurer will prepare form 990. Executive committee will review prior to submission.”

“The Board of Directors may approve compensation for board members who provide professional services to the organization. Any such compensation is reviewed and approved by a vote of the Board, with the interested individual recused from the vote, and is based on an agreed-upon rate determined to be reasonable for the services provided. The organization also engages a facilitator as an independent contractor. Compensation for the facilitator is established at the time of engagement pursuant to a written agreement reflecting the agreed-upon rate for services.”

“The organization makes its Form 990 available to the public upon request. Governing documents, including the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Conflict of Interest Policy, and financial statements, are available upon request at the organization's principal office.”

“In 2025, the organization expanded its program activities to include direct implementation of a fish passage restoration infrastructure project funded through the Family Forest Fish Passage Program. This included coordination, contractor oversight, and compliance management for installation of a bridge to restore aquatic connectivity and improve watershed function.”

“ther Expenses consist primarily of program-related grant expenditures incurred in connection with the organization's DNR BFP Grant and FFFPP Tedrick Grant activities. These expenses represent direct program costs necessary to carry out the organization's exempt forestry and coalition activities. Other expenses also include required state filing fees and licenses.”