Aclu of Washington Endowment Fund

“The aclu-wa foundation board elects the board members of the aclu-wa endowment fund.”

“The aclu-wa foundation board elects the board of aclu-wa endowment fund and can fill vacancies on the aclu-wa endowment fund board when needed.”

“Each board member will receive a copy of the final form 990 via email before it is filed with the irs.”

“The aclu-wa foundation, the aclu-wa, and the aclu-wa endowment fund all adopted and follow the national uniform conflict of interest policy. All board members, top management, and financial staff are covered by the policy. If a conflict involving a staff member arises, the ed is responsible for reviewing and determining whether a conflict of interest exists and determining what action is taken. If a conflict of interest involving the ed or a board member arises, the board president is responsible for reviewing and determining whether a conflict of interest exists and determining what action is taken. Board members are asked to announce and excuse themselves from voting on any issues where a conflict of interest exists.”

“The aclu-wa executive committee is the aclu-wa endowment funds board of directors. This executive committee annually reviews the executive directors salary and makes recommendations to the full board on adjustments to compensation. The board then approves any adjustments. Committee meeting minutes and board approvals are kept. The last compensation review occurred in february 2019.”

“The executive director makes any adjustments to the salaries of all other employees. Compensation data from local and national salary surveys are used.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and form 990 available for public inspection by mail and at its offices upon request.”

“Form 990, part ix:although the aclu-wa endowment fund receives contributions, all fundraising efforts and expenses are incurred by related organizations.”