Philanthropy in Action

“The sole member of philanthropy in action is empire health foundation.”

“Except for directors appointed by the initial directors at the first organizational meeting, the sole member has a reserve power to elect or apppoint all members of the organization's board.”

“In addition to the election/appointment of board members, the sole member has the power to amend any provision of the articles or bylaws; remove a director of the board; elect/appoint/remove the board chair; hire/terminate/approve compensation of the president of the corporation; change the number of directors; approve annual operating/capital budgets; create a subsidiary/affiliate; approve mergers/consolidation/dissolution/liquidation of the corporation; encumber the corporation's assets; guarantee indebtedness; change the philosopy/misssion of the organization; as well as any other powers granted pursuant to the laws of the state of washington.”

“The form 990 was reviewed by chief financial officer and president prior to filing.”

“Annually, each covered person files a statement with the board that lists outside employment/consulting; other board affiliations that could give rise to a conflict; and ownership of entities exceeding 35%. The board chair, with assistance from administrative staff, ensures timely review of annual disclosures and maintenance of a record of disclosures. These functions are currently done concurrently as part of the same process for the controlling organization, empire health foundation.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest and financial statements are not made available to the public.”

“During 2019, philanthropy in action began managing the funds for the rural capital facilities grant fund, a 4-year responsive grants program with several cycles each year.”

“Consulting: program service expenses 106,365. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 106,365. Other professional fees: program service expenses 200. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 200. Recruiting-executive search: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 16,500. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,500. Bank and credit card fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 82. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 82.”