Seattle Seahawks Charitable Foundation

“Jo lynn allen, susan drake, and lara littlefield have a business relationship. Jo lynn allen, susan drake, allen d. Israel, jeff richards, becca stout, karen spencer, ed goines, and g. Michael flood have a business relationship.”

“The small size and specific activities of the foundation make it unnecessary to authorize committees to act on behalf of the governing body. The governing body approves all programs.”

“The organization's treasurer and a vice president who specializes in tax matters review the return before it is signed. The governing body receives a copy of the return for their review before the return is filed with the irs.”

“All members of the board of directors and officers are covered under the policy. Any potential conflicts are reviewed by the board of directors. Final determination of whether a conflict exists is made by the board of directors in consultation with tax advisors as necessary. A person with a conflict is prohibited from participating in deliberations and decisions in the transaction.”

“The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request. The organization does not have audited financial statements.”

“Volunteers consist of board members and officers who serve approximately one hour per month. Additionally, numerous individuals volunteer at the football games as part of the spirit of 12 program selling 50/50 raffle tickets, assisting the foundation in its efforts to raise money at home games to benefit local charities.”

“As part of the spirit of 12 partners program, the seattle seahawks charitable foundation started a 50/50 raffle program. Fans in attendance at home games can purchase raffle tickets, 50 percent of the jackpot will be paid out to the raffle winner and the remaining proceeds will be distributed to spirit of 12 partners. The foundation has worked with the washington state gambling commissions to ensure compliance with gambling policy.”