Northwest Collaborative Center

“Director Yongwoon Chung and Director Jeongwon Hyun are husband and wife. Both serve on the organizations Board of Directors and are involved in program development and operations. Their family relationship is disclosed to ensure transparency.”

“The organization requires each officer, director, and key employee to annually review and sign a conflict of interest policy disclosure form. During board meetings, members are reminded of the conflict of interest policy and must disclose any potential conflicts related to agenda items. If a conflict is disclosed, the affected individual is excused from discussions and voting on the related matter. All disclosures and board actions taken in response are documented in the meeting minutes. The board regularly reviews the policy and updates procedures as necessary to ensure ongoing compliance.”

“The organization has not formally adopted a written whistleblower policy. However, the Board encourages transparency and open communication and is committed to addressing any concerns raised by volunteers, donors, or community members in good faith.”

“Two directors received compensation for services provided to the organization during the year, which was reported on Form 1099-NEC as independent contractor income. These services were distinct from their board duties and were related to program delivery and administrative support. Due to the organizations small size and all-volunteer structure, compensation decisions were discussed and approved informally by the full board, excluding the interested parties from voting on their own compensation. The organization does not have a formal compensation policy but follows a reasonable and good-faith process in determining service-related payments.”

“The organization had no other officers or key employees who received compensation during the year, other than the directors already disclosed in Line 15.”

“The organization makes its Form 990 available to the public upon request. Interested parties may request a copy by contacting the organization via email or regular mail. A copy is also available for inspection at the organizations principal office.”