Philanthropy Northwest

“Members of philanthropy northwest include foundations, corporate giving programs, governments, and individuals whose principal function is making grants in alaska, idaho, montana, oregon, washington, and wyoming. Each member organization or individual member is allowed one vote to elect the organization's board of directors.”

“We are a membership association. Our bylaws call for an annual meeting at which time the members elect the board of directors.”

“Bylaws may be amended or repealed by a vote of two-thirds of all the directors or by a vote of two-thirds of all the members at any meeting.”

“The finance committee, with authority from the board of directors, reviews the form 990 with the finance director during a meeting before it is filed. A full copy of the tax return is distributed to the board prior to filing with the irs.”

“The conflict of interest policy applies to each board member and the ceo. The process for monitoring the conflict of interest policy includes distributing and collecting conflict of interest forms from board members and the ceo at the first board meeting each year. However, should a potential conflict of interest arise, the issue would be brought to the ceo or finance director and then reviewed by the board before a vote or decision was made. If necessary, the individual involved would recuse himself/herself from discussing or voting on the matter.”

“The ceo was hired in june 2017, at which time her starting salary and benefits were approved by the board. During 2017, the board of directors appointed an executive search committee to hire a new ceo. The search committee utilized peer compensation research and comparable salaries in recommending a range for the ceo's compensation. She had no further compensation review in 2017.”

“Philanthropy northwest publishes an annual report, including financial statements, once a year. Our governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements are available upon request.”

“Philanthropy northwest relies on volunteers to assist in planning, implementing and delivering quality programs and events of benefit to our members. Volunteers also serve on standing committees, such as finance, public policy, and membership engagement, to strengthen our overall organization.”

“Graphic design: program service expenses 20,399. Management and general expenses 298. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 20,697. Payroll: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 5,986. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,986. Other consultants: program service expenses 370,801. Management and general expenses 1,908. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 372,709. In house consulting (tgp): program service expenses 1,178,556. Management and general expenses 6,782. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,185,338. Communications: program service expenses 33,620. Management and general expenses 27,220. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 60,840.”