Wasatch Community Foundation

“When a vacancy exists for a board position a board majority vote is required to fill the position. The board members have equal voting rights on matters of business.”

“Business manager reviews and forwards the 990 to the chair for review, approval, and his signature. The 990 is made available to all board members, but they are not required to review and make comments prior to its filing.”

“Top official is not compensated.”

“Secretary (business manager) is paid 1,000/mo. For overseeing office procedures and coordinating all foundation activities and events.”

“All documents are provided upon request to interested persons and organizations.”

“The wasatch community foundation (wcf) is a volunteer, non-profit organization committed to enriching lives of wasatch county residents. The strength of the foundation is the focus on five areas: the arts, education, health, service and recreation to support a balanced lifestyle.”

“4. Ace awards program (amount expended 5,196, 14 educators honored). This program recognizes our local teachers and staff for their dedicated service to our children. During the school year, one teacher and one staff member from 7 district schools are honored with a 100 check. At the end of the school year, a recognition night is held where the community honors each "ace." from the 14 school winners, one is chosen to receive a 1000 award as "educator of the year- and one runner-up is awarded 200. Two staff members are chosen that night. One is selected as the "classified employee of the year- and the other as runner-up, each receiving 1000 and 200, respectively. 5.the health committee offers opportunities for the residents of wasatch county to improve their health through education. (amount expended 3,870, whole community served).community health and safety fairs for adults and children, the community "issues" conference, community wide "dinner in the park", the "day of thanksgiving" where 500 residents received a thanksgiving meal, and the children's mile-by-mile marathon are specific activities the foundation supports. 6. Career exploration/travel studies (amount expended 2,750, students 14 yrs. And older participated). Wasatch county students are given the opportunity to expand their educational horizons by visiting businesses, universities, and conferences where they see the inner workings of the organizations and get additional insight for possible careers. Wcf has sponsored career exploration trips to new york city to visit the three broadcasting networks. 7. Food revolution (amount expended 101, community served). This program teaches and rewards students for healthy eating and living. It promotes school gardens as part of the science curriculum. Total program service expenditures: 211,475.”