Childrens Campaign Fund Action

“The Form 990 was prepared by contract accountants and reviewed by the finance committee and subsequently the board. A complete copy of the return was provided to the board prior to filing.”

“All board members and anyone else involved in running or executing organizational programs are required to disclose all potential conflicts to the board within 30 days of the conflict arising. It is up to the board to review and determine what if any safeguards need to be put in place to ensure that the organization and employee conduct business fairly in relation to the conflict.”

“The Organizations governing and other documents are available to the public upon request either electronically via the Organizations [email protected] e-mail that is listed on the Organizations website or via traditional mail. Additionally the Organizations 990 is hosted on the Organizations website.”

“| Explanation:| Specific information on the organizations conflict of interest whistleblower gift acceptance and document retention and destruction policies are available to the public up on request via e-mail or traditional mail.”

“| Explanation:| Childrens Campaign Fund Action did not directly compensate any employees in the 2024 calendar year. However its related organization Childrens Campaign Fund required a compensation committee referred to internally as the finance committee comparisons to similarly sized non-profit organizations written contracts and full approval by the board for all employee compensation.”

“In 2024 the Washington State Legislature experienced a higher than average number of open seats. Additionally in presidential election years the general populations interest in civic engagement naturally increases. In order to more effectively educate the public during this period of increased interest Childrens Campaign Fund Action conducted a poll about the publics perceptions on child care related issues. Additionally CCFA engaged directly with candidates across all party lines to better educate them about family and youth issues.”

“The funds listed on Line 11G were paid to Soundview Strategies. Soundview Strategies are a general consultant that advised Childrens Campaign Fund Action on candidate education childcare and early learning and facilitated the organizations board retreat. Additionally they designed the early education primer that was distributed to candidates and lawmakers and advised the organization on general legislative strategy.”

“As the organization grows in size and complexity the accounting team switched from cash accounting to accrual to more accurately represent cashflow both internally and externally.”

“| Explanation:| Childrens Campaign Fund Action did not have any vendors with backup withholdings nor did it have any gambling related activities or prize winners in 2024.”

“| Explanation:| Childrens Campaign Fund Action paid for a portion of the salaries to Childrens Campaign Fund per a cost share agreement making up a large part of the grants to that organization.”

“| Explanation:| A large portion of CCFA revenue in 2023 went towards funding the programs described on lines 4A 4B and 4C but no revenue in 2024 was raised specifically through these programs.”