Skagit Gleaners

“The 990 is reviewed at the board meeting prior to signing. All board members vote to unanimously accept the proposed 990 before signing.”

“All board members sign a conflict of interest statement, protecting Skagit Gleaners interest when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director of the organization or might result in a possible excess benefit transaction. The signed policy is intended to supplement but not replace any applicable state and federal laws governing conflict of interest applicable to nonprofit and charitable organizations”

“The Executive Board of Directors determines the compensation of the Executive Director. Many components are considered when reviewing compensation, including, but not limited to, percentage of growth year over year, number of annual programs, totals of families served, business income, business philosophy, mission, and vision, organizational structure and business processes, workforce composition, and industry and competition. The compensation of the Executive Director is reviewed and voted by the Executive Board when major shifts of the organization take place.”

“All employees below the Executive Director are brought on with equal compensation.”

“Governing documents are available upon request to the Executive Director or any board member. Audited 990 financials are available on our website and Guidestar when documents become available.”

“In may 2023, skagit gleaners launched a community garden program managed by our organization,providing fresh produce to our participants. This 1/3-acre plot was generously provided by the seventh day adventist church at no cost to the program. This has empowered over a dozen volunteers to cultivate and harvest a variety of fresh leafy greens and vegetables, including kale, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, and peas.our garden has yielded nearly 5,000 pounds of fresh vegetables, all distributed at our market.”