Washington State Patrol Memorial Foundation

“All washington state patrol employees, active, disabled, and retired, or a surviving dependent or children thereof, are members of the foundation. A contributing member is defined as one who contributes at least five dollars monthly, or the yearly equivalent of five dollars a month. The organization has 841 contributing members.”

“Contributing members are entitled to vote and elect members of the governing board. To be eligible to vote in any election, members must have been a contributor to the foundation for at least ninety 90 days prior to the election.”

“The general manager submits monthly financial reports to the board of directors. The general manager provides the year-end report to the board of directors. The general manager then provides the financial information to the cpa, who prepares the form 990. The cpa provides the general manager a draft filing for board review. The board reviews the draft 990 and provides feedback to the general manager. The general manager provides feedback to cpa for reconciliation. The general manager reviews revised form 990 if applicable. Upon approval by general manager, the cpa electronically files form 990 and sends the general manager a copy for the foundations records.”

“Officers, directors and key employees are required to review the conflict of interest policy upon hire or at the beginning of their term, and annually review and sign the conflict of interest disclosure form. It is the responsibility of the general manager and president to enforce the conflict of interest policy as it applies to the foundation. The general manager shall review the disclosures and shall present an annual report on the status of the conflicts to the board of directors and take other actions as appropriate.”

“In november 2021, the board of directors voted to change the title of general manager to executive director. An established salary was discussed and voted on. The board of directors reviewed the executive directors roles and responsibilities set forth in the job description and commensurate salaries, as a result of this review, determined that the washington state employee salary schedule was a fair compensation schedule.”

“The form is available for request by anyone.”

“The foundation prepares an annual report that is posted on the memorial foundation 91-1222555 washington state patrol organizations website. The annual report is also posted in the washington state patrols daily bulletin and the inside/out monthly publication. The bylaws are posted on the foundations website along with the conflict of interest and whistleblower policies, additionally, the financial summary is provided to the general membership at the general meeting.”

“Description of organization mission active and retired washington state patrol employees and their families”