Skagit Community Foundation

“The executive committee is made up of the chairman, vice chairman, treasurer, and secretary, has delegated authority to act on behalf of the board of directors.”

“The draft form 990 is produced by our auditor, ciftonlarsonallen. It is then distributed to the scf board of directors for a review period. Then, discussion and questions are addressed before approval to submit.”

“Each calendar year all employees, members of the board of directors and grant committee members complete and sign disclosure/conflict of interest forms. Each member is under an obligation to the foundation, to his or her fellow staff or volunteers, and to the community served by the foundation to inform the foundation of any position he or she holds or of any business or a vocational activity that may result in a possible conflict of interest or bias for or against a particular grantee, action or policy, at the time such grant, action or policy is under consideration by the board or any volunteer committee of the foundation. Any duality or possible conflict of interest on the part of any member shall be disclosed to the chair of the board (in the case of volunteers) or the president (in the case of staff members) and made a matter of record as soon as the issue in question is raised and a possible conflict is known. When the board, committee or staff is to decide upon an issue about which a member has an unavoidable conflict of interest, that member shall physically absent herself or himself without comment from not only the vote, but also from the deliberation, unless directly requested by the chair of the board or relevant committee to provide factual information or answer factual questions that may assist the board or committee in making a wise decision. In no case shall that member vote on such matter or attempt to exert personal influence in connection therewith. Disclosure and abstention shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting(s) at which the issue is discussed and decided.”

“The process is comparative to similar foundations in the nw washington area and the funds available for operations. The skagit community foundation board of directors determines the compensation of the executive director and other scf staff for each year, determined by the executive committee and finalized during the board's annual budget approval process and meeting. The process described here was last completed in 2024.”

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

“The organization's vision is to promote philanthropy and positive change in our community. We do this by providing customized giving options and services for donors; building and managing funds and permanent endowments for the community; supporting the nonprofit sector through grants and trainings; as well as civic engagement and leadership. By working together with generous donors, nonprofit partners, and community leaders, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life and creating a brighter future for everyone in skagit county.”

“The process for oversight and selection of an independent accountant has not changed from the prior year.”