Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners

“Kiemle hagood managed snaps residential properties and rural properties for a portion of the year.”

“A copy of the form 990 and all attachments is provided to the organiation's governing board, fiscal director, and ceo who review the form, schedules and related attachments. Approval is documented in the board minutes. Any comments or questions are addressed with the preparer. Once the reviewers are satisfied with the form 990, an authorized signer signs the form 8879- te, authorizing the preparer to e-file the return.”

“The board of directors is reminded verbally and in writing at each meeting to declare any conflicts of interest. Each director signs a conflict of interest questionnaire annually and has recently signed a form requiring this disclosure. Any possible conflict of interest on the part of a director shall be disclosed to the board. When any such interest becomes a matter of board action, the director shall not vote or use personal influence on the matter and shall not be counted in the quorum for a meeting at which board action is to be taken on the interest. The director may, however, briefly state a position on the matter and answer pertinent questions of board members. The minutes of all actions taken on such matters shall clearly reflect that these requirements have been met.”

“The board completes a review of the ceo's performance and adjusts compensation at the same time. The board is provided a report from payscale.com as well as other reports (990's) for our area and base their decision on these various reports as well as the ceo's performance. The ceo's salary was last reviewed during 2023 and was approved in january of 2024. The agency utilizes the contracted services of payscale.com to compare snap to like-sized non-profits in washington state and the northwest region. We do not compare detailed benefits other than to review them and compare them to what snap is paying (paid time off, insurance, bonus vs. Social service). We use these same principles in all salary surveys.”

“See form 990, part vi, line 15a.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

“The financial stability core offers services that strengthen or grow financial potential through programs that teach people how to manage their money, clean up their credit, become responsible homeowners, and develop small businesses.”

“The finance committee is charged with reviewing and recommending for board approval the financial reports, audit, and selection of the auditor. The board approves these items.”