Community Foundation for Sw Washington

“Our form 990 is prepared by our independent certified public accountants using information provided by management and obtained during their audit of our financial statements. The form 990 is reviewed in detail by management and submitted to the board for review.”

“Annually, officers, directors and key employees are required to sign a conflict of interest disclosure statement listing actual and potential conflicts of interest. Additionally, members are required to contemporaneously disclose actual and potential conflicts of interest in board, committee, and staff meetings as they arise during the year.”

“As part of the budgeting process, management compares current and proposed salaries and job activities to local market rates, council on foundation survey results for foundations our size, and other independent indicators. Compensation and benefit packages are reviewed and approved by the finance committee and the board of directors.”

“The community foundation provides our 501(c)(3) determination letter on our website and upon request. In addition, our audited financial statements and form 990 for the prior three years are available on our website and upon request. Guidestar, a nonprofit organization, makes available the last three years of our form 990 on its website.”

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“As a philanthropic advisor, we promote philanthropy by connecting donors to causes they care about. In addition, we offer strategic advice to help individuals, families, and companies achieve their charitable goals. We provide opportunities for collaborative funding and impact investing that apply our regions charitable resources in equitable and effective ways. As a funder, we invest in and partner with local nonprofits to address persistent and emerging needs. Our focus grants program is a central part of this work and offers funding in three impact areas: educational attainment, basic human needs and asset building. These grants focus on achieving shared prosperity by opening up opportunitiesin every stage of lifefor those facing the greatest barriers and challenges in our community. As a community partner, we engage and collaborate with local residents. We join, convene and lead community conversations to deepen our knowledge of those we serve and nurture collaborative solutions that tap into our respective strengths. Working in these ways, we fulfill our mission and improve the quality of life for everyone in southwest washington.”