India Association of Western Washington

“Form 990, part i, line 1, description of organization mission: referrals, cultural, patriotic events, civic engagement, advocacy, social justice, mentoring, leadership, wellness, mental health and crisis care.”

“Form 990, part iii, line 1, description of organization mission: referrals, cultural, patriotic events, civic engagement, advocacy, social justice, mentoring, leadership, wellness, mental health and crisis care.”

“The board changed the number of board members from 12 to 11. The board also decided to transition the program service directors to paid positions. Effective may 2019, two board members status were terminated and became paid employees. The number of board members reduced from 11 to 9, effective may 2019.”

“The form 990 draft is reviewed by the officers serving when the tax return is prepared. Then, depending on availability and scheduling, the draft return is reviewed by leadership of the india association of western wa board of directors. Form 990 is distributed for informational purposes to all members of the board of directors, if requested.”

“All officers, board members, employees and any other persons identified by the board of directors ("bod") as exercising substantial influence over the operations of india association of western wa ("iaww") are required to complete a conflict of interest statement ("coi")on an annual basis. New board members are asked to immediately submit their coi forms. Iaww reviews and retains the completed coi forms and investigates indentified conflicts. The iaww president investigates and discloses to the bod all cois reported under this policy. The bod evaluates disclosures and material facts relating to the transaction or arrangement giving rise to the potential coi to determine whether an actual coi exists and to develop alternatives to remove the conflict from the transaction or arrangement. The individual who has the actual or potential coi shall not be present for this discussion unless required to make a presentation, provide additional facts or answer questions. Resolution to a disclosed conflict will be based on the specific facts and circumstances of the situation.”

“Form 990, part ix line 11g, fees for services: other: program and other contractor service fees.”

“For the executive director and youth program director positions, the board perform the review, comparability date studies and deliberation.”

“Form 990, part vii, section a, line 1a: two board members, lalita upalla and annu luthra, status ternimated effective may 2019 and became paid employees.”