Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network

“The board grants committees the authority to make decisions subject to limitations that the board may authorize. A committee does not have the authority to: a. Amend, alter or repeal these bylaws; b. Elect, appoint or remove any member of any other committee or any director or officer; c. Amend the articles of incorporation; d. Adopt a plan of merger or consolidation with another corporation; e. Authorize the sale, lease, or exchange of all or substantially all of waisn's property and assets not in the ordinary course of business; f. Authorize waisn's voluntary dissolution or revoke dissolution proceedings; g. Adopt a plan for the distribution of corporate assets; or h. Amend, alter or repeal any board resolution or vote that provides that it will not be amended, altered or repealed by a committee.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm with assistance from the organization. Prior to filing with the irs, a full copy of the 990 is provided and discussed with the board.”

“All board members and staff members disclose annually, as well as when potential conflicts arise and discuss as needed throughout the year. It is the responsibility of senior management and the remaining board members to determine if a conflict exists. Discussion and decisions are all documented in the meeting minutes, and the interested person is excused from discussion and voting on the conflicting transaction.”

“Compensation for the executive directors is determined, reviewed, and approved by the board. The board looks at salary surveys and comparable job listings. Discussion is recorded in board meeting minutes. The executive directors determine, review, and approve compensation for all other staff positions. Compensation was last reviewed in 2024.”

“The organization makes its governing documents available upon request.”

“Other professional services: program service expenses 481,929. Management and general expenses 22,766. Fundraising expenses 44,239. Total expenses 548,934.”