Pacific Northwest Gigapop

“Some management services for pacific northwest gigapop (pnwgp) are provided by employees of the university of washington (uw), an unrelated organization. Uw pays the employees for their services to pnwgp and issues all w-2's and payroll tax returns. The number of form w-2's issued by uw, on behalf of pnwgp, is reported on form 990, part v, line 2a. The answer to part v, line 2b; uw (not pnwgp) files all required federal employment tax returns. In addition, compensation and related payroll expenses for pnwgp officers (paid by uw) are reported on part vii and part ix of the form 990.”

“Amy philipson served as executive director for fye 6/30/2022. Pacific northwest gigapop paid philipson, llc for management services. Amy philipson's compensation for calendar year 2021 was $414,987.”

“The organization's executive director, board treasurer, and independent financial consultant review the form 990 prior to it being signed by the board treasurer. The other members of the board are not provided with a copy unless it is requested.”

“The conflict of interest (cofi) policy covers all directors and officers. It requires these individuals to disclose to the board any financial interest they may have directly or indirectly in any person or entity under board consideration. Each individual is required to sign a cofi certification at the beginning of each fiscal year that requires disclosure of any existing or potential conflicts of interest. Therefore, board members determine whether there is a cofi on an annual basis. Any transactions made throughout the year with one of these parties who are in a position to influence the affairs of pnwgp are first reviewed by the board to determine if they are reasonable compared to organizations in similar situations. If a cofi exists, the entire board will determine how to address it and may seek counsel from the organization's attorney if deemed necessary.”

“The executive director's compensation is based on a consulting contract approved by the board november 1st, 2022. The contract renews annually and is reviewed by the board at that time.”

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

“The number of volunteers listed are the uncompensated board members.”

“Strategic relations & marketing: program service expenses 124,980. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 124,980. Engineering: program service expenses 155,818. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 155,818. Financial service support: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 422,077. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 422,077. Other consulting: program service expenses 25,335. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 25,335.”