Washington Housing Equity Alliance

“The board of directors has an executive committee consisting of the president, vice-president and treasurer of the board, as well as a duly appointed representative from the first african methodist episcopal church of seattle's board of trustees. The executive committee may act for the full board between meetings of the board and has such specific powers as delegated by the board that include, but are not limited to, providing organizational direction for the board and providing organizational oversight. All proceedings of the executive committee are reported to the board at its next meeting and are subject to approval by the board.”

“The pastor of first african methodist episcopal church of seattle ("fame church") is an ex officio voting member of the board of directors. The remaining board members are elected by the board of trustees of fame church.”

“Amendments to the articles of incorporation or bylaws require approval from the board of trustees of fame church.”

“The form 990 was provided to all board members prior to filing and will be reviewed and approved by the board after filing.”

“Each director, officer, and member of the board of directors and/or executive committee with delegated powers annually signs a statement which affirms the person: (a) has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, (b) has read and understand the policy, (c) has agreed to comply with the policy, (d) and understands that fame eaw is a charitable organization and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarity in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. If a person has an actual or potential conflict of interest, they must disclose its existence and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts. The conflicted person then leaves the meeting while the remaining board/committee members determine whether a conflict exists and for all subsequent votes and discussions on the matter. After exercising due diligence, the board/committee determines whether fame-eaw can obtain, with reasonable efforts, a more advantageous transaction that would not involve a conflict of interest. If the board/committee has reason to believe a person has failed to disclose a conflict, the individual is given the opportunity to explain. If, after the explanation and relevant investigation, the board/committee determines that the individual failed to disclose a conflict of interest, it takes appropriate disciplinary and corrective actions.”

“The executive director's compensation was reviewed and approved by the executive committee using comparability data from other nonprofits. This process was last completed in 2022.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Consulting: program service expenses 25,461. Management and general expenses 9,309. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 34,770.”