2025-11-04T18:18:14-06:00 2024-12-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 10700 NORTHUP WAY SUITE 200 BELLEVUE WA 98004 990 2024-01-01 911572414 THE SKAGIT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SKAG 3604193181 1220 MEMORIAL HWY C MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 MADDY MACKENZIE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3604193181 2025-10-27 1 1 ALLEN GILBERT CPA P01380103 4252506100 2025-10-27 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MADDY MACKENZIE 1220 MEMORIAL HWY C MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 4074028 0 X WWW.SKAGITCF.ORG X 1993 WA TO CONNECT PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH CAUSES THAT MATTER. 11 11 3 34 0 0 5376637 1801145 5996 7028 224697 445306 72 2640 5607402 2256119 2115949 1947719 0 0 192349 234270 0 0 66276 139537 153989 2447835 2335978 3159567 -79859 12910062 13706148 489365 562926 12420697 13143222 X SEE SCHEDULE O 0 0 2106559 1947719 9668 IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, THE SKAGIT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (SCF) GRANTED MORE THAN $1,947,000 FROM ITS COMMUNITY AND DONOR-ESTABLISHED FUNDS TO NONPROFITS IN SKAGIT COUNTY, SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES FOR SKAGIT COUNTY STUDENTS, AND MORE. THESE GRANTS SUPPORT A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY NEEDS, INCLUDING: BASIC HUMAN NEEDS & SOCIAL SERVICES, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, THE ARTS, ANIMAL WELFARE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. 2106559 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X MADDY MACKENZIE 3604193181 1220 MEMORIAL HWY SUITE C MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 DAN FISHER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOSH BALDWIN CHAIRMAN 2.00 X X 0 0 0 SHELLIE EUBANKS-HIGHET BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARY HUDSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROLAND KING VICE CHAIRMAN 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JAMES SANDERS SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 KEATON WERSEN TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 TRAVIS HUISMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JONATHAN YOUSLING BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LAURA MINTON BRECKENRIDGE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRIS CAMMOCK BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MADDY MACKENZIE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.00 X 126389 0 6000 126389 0 6000 1 0 0 0 0 1801145 233556 1801145 PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES 561000 5272 5272 OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE 561000 1756 1756 7028 300505 300505 1962710 1817909 144801 144801 144801 RETURNED UNUSED GRANT 900099 1500 1500 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 1140 1140 2640 2256119 9668 0 445306 1705761 1705761 241958 241958 132389 90025 31773 10591 77365 23719 23227 30419 6000 2340 1260 2400 18516 9966 4867 3683 19177 19177 62526 62526 1336 719 351 266 22979 7989 7686 7304 13915 7489 3658 2768 15843 8527 4165 3151 589 59 265 265 10687 4809 1069 4809 1225 659 322 244 2338 2338 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 3374 2539 459 376 2335978 2106559 163143 66276 358627 108042 181569 501753 1100000 611000 1307 4167 3144 1310 3059 1834 11248357 12472896 17143 6456 12910062 13706148 4555 2861 2450 465217 557612 17143 2453 489365 562926 X 11320697 12538222 1100000 605000 12420697 13143222 12910062 13706148 -79859 802384 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 736099 2943272 670250 5376637 1801145 11527403 736099 2943272 670250 5376637 1801145 11527403 2620875 8906528 138134 145822 160098 272915 300505 1017474 9476 15700 99 72 2640 27987 12572864 144362 0.70840 0.69580 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 9,476. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 15,700. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 99. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 72. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 2,640. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 26 1006884 852545 2359698 1 1 0 1 X 3747544 55393 44334 7332 9883 3830056 3177992 191423 520250 61218 78901 3747544 3763778 42600 -517087 60498 50802 3177991 3405137 109724 355414 53909 52587 3763779 3130885 57200 308969 46647 45270 3405137 1.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0 0 3144 1310 1834 1834 RIGHT OF USE LIABILITY 2453 2453 2995977 802384 802384 2193593 62526 62526 2256119 2273452 0 2273452 62526 62526 2335978 PART IV, LINE 2B: THE FOUNDATION HOLDS FUNDS FOR OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AS AGENCY FUNDS. THE FUNDS ARE RECEIVED UNDER THE TERMS OF AGREEMENTS WITH CERTAIN QUALIFIED NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SPECIFY THEMSELVES AS THE ULTIMATE BENFICIARY FOR THE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SFAS 136 (ASC 958) THESE FUNDS ARE CLASSIFIED AS AGENCY FUNDS, EVEN THOUGH THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS LEGAL VARIANCE POWER OVER THESE ASSETS. PART V, LINE 4: THE FOUNDATION'S ENDOWMENT NET ASSETS CONSISTS OF 22 ENDOWMENT INDIVIDUAL FUNDS THAT ARE USED FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES. SINCE THE FOUNDATION HAS VARIANCE POWER THE NET ASSETS ARE CLASSIFIED AS QUASI ENDOWMENT. THE FOUNDATION IS ALSO THE OWNER OF SIX AGENCY ENDOWMENT FUNDS THAT ARE INCLUDED IN THE ENDOWMENT DETAIL. 1 ANACORTES FAMILY CENTER 1011 27TH ST ANACORTES WA 98221 200775618 501(C)(3) 65000 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS ANACORTES SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 2200 M AVE ANACORTES WA 98221 911263495 501(C)(3) 125000 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SKAGIT COUNTY PO BOX 947 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 911670669 501(C)(3) 66953 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS BRIGID COLLINS FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER 1231 N GARDEN STREET 200 BELLINGHAM WA 98225 943121951 501(C)(3) 25000 0 RESPONSE TO CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN CAMP FIRE SAMISH CAMP KIRBY 1321 KING STREET SUITE 3 BELLINGHAM WA 98229 910600598 501(C)(3) 15000 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS CHILDREN OF THE VALLEY 1318 SOUTH 18TH STREET MOUNT VERNON WA 98274 262867395 501(C)(3) 19000 0 EXPANDED CHILDREN OF THE VALLEY SERVICES CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SKAGIT COUNTY 432 FASHION WAY BURLINGTON WA 98233 912081180 501(C)(3) 101500 0 EQUIPMENT & FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, SCHOLARSHIP & EQUITY FUND COMMUNITY ACTION OF SKAGIT COUNTY 330 PACIFIC PLACE MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 911140086 501(C)(3) 31594 0 EAST COUNTY RESOURCE CENTER FAMILY PROMISE OF SKAGIT VALLEY PO BOX 335 SEDROWOOLLEY WA 98284 462556043 501(C)(3) 21735 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS, HOUSING CASE MANAGER FOOD TO GO ANACORTES 1300 9TH STREET ANACORTES WA 98221 916070249 501(C)(3) 19999 0 FOOD PURCHASES HELPING HANDS FOOD BANK PO BOX 632 SEDROWOOLLEY WA 98284 911203572 501(C)(3) 10000 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS IMMIGRANT RESOURCES & IMMEDIATE SUPPORT 1050 LARRABEE AVE SUITE 104 498 BELLINGHAM WA 98225 824846220 501(C)(3) 7000 0 IMMIGRANT BRIDGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL 1075 E FULTON STREET MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 916014653 501(C)(3) 17500 0 MCINTYRE HALL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FEES & EXPENSES MOUNT VERNON LIBRARY FOUNDATION PO BOX 202 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 273319412 501(C)(3) 10917 0 BOOK PURCHASES MUSEUM OF NORTHWEST ART 121 1ST ST LA CONNER WA 98257 911181221 501(C)(3) 6432 0 ART FOR EVERYONE, MONA LINK PROGRAM NEW EARTH RECOVERY PO BOX 1473 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 473266440 501(C)(3) 5500 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTE 810 STATE ROUTE 20 SEDROWOOLLEY WA 98284 911327775 501(C)(3) 8500 0 MOUNTAIN SCHOOL FOR SKAGIT COUNTY 5TH GRADERS NORTHWEST YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION POBOX 5611 BELLINGHAM WA 98227 911576776 501(C)(3) 14300 0 MCINTYRE HALL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FEES & EXPENSES REHEMA FOR KIDS 1360 N LOUISIANA ST A-130 KENNEWICK WA 99336 205787364 501(C)(3) 10000 0 DIET ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM & CHILDREN'S PROGRAM SKAGIT ADULT DAY PROGRAM 116 N SKAGIT STREET BURLINGTON WA 98233 911556652 501(C)(3) 16375 0 DAY PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH DEMENTIA SKAGIT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES PO BOX 301 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 911092350 501(C)(3) 20000 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS SKAGIT FRIENDSHIP HOUSE PO BOX 517 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 911335750 501(C)(3) 13750 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS SKAGIT GLEANERS 1021 RIVERSIDE DRIVE MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 943065925 501(C)(3) 18750 0 EXPANDING BIPOC FARMER COLLABORATION SKAGIT MOUNTAIN RESCUE 22981 LAKE MCMURRAY LN MOUNT VERNON WA 98274 916060389 501(C)(3) 7579 0 TRAINING, EQUIPMENT, & INSURANCE GRANT SKAGIT PRESCHOOL & RESOURCE CENTER (SPARC) 320 PACIFIC PLACE MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 910775902 501(C)(3) 15000 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS SKAGIT SYMPHONY PO BOX 1302 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 911649210 501(C)(3) 56100 0 SCHOOL & FAMILY CONCERTS, MCINTYRE HALL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FEES & EXPENSES SKAGIT VALLEY CHORALE PO BOX 2976 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 981648165 501(C)(3) 15650 0 MCINTYRE HALL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FEES & EXPENSES SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE 2405 COLLEGE WAY MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 910822539 501(C)(3) 6000 0 SCHOLARSHIPS & MCINTYRE HALL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FEES & EXPENSES SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE FOUNDATION 2405 EAST COLLEGE WAY MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 911012915 501(C)(3) 10000 0 SCHOLARSHIPS THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SKAGIT VALLEY 18841 KELLEHER RD BURLINGTON WA 98233 910903532 501(C)(3) 59359 0 ON-SITE SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC TRI-PARISH FOOD BANK 935 PETERSON ROAD BURLINGTON WA 98233 910871630 501(C)(3) 47750 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS WELCOME HOME SKAGIT (ANGELS FOR ANGELS) PO BOX 1527 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 275180670 501(C)(3) 22000 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS / HOMELESS SUPPORT SERVICES ALGER IMPROVEMENT CLUB 18735 PARKVIEW LANE BURLINGTON WA 98233 911160626 501(C)(3) 16500 0 ALGER COMMUNITY HALL FOUNDATION REPAIR ANACORTES YOUTH SPORTS COALITION 1004 COMMERCIAL AVE 121 ANACORTES WA 98221 911944682 501(C)(3) 8000 0 SCHOLARSHIPS A SIMPLE GESTURE ANACORTES PO BOX 1413 ANACORTES WA 98221 812887813 501(C)(3) 23000 0 PURCHASING FOOD BEST DENTAL HELP 25965 TYTLER RD NE POULSBO WA 98370 821746267 501(C)(3) 7500 0 SKAGIT SCHOOL SEALANT UNCOMPENSATED FUND BURLINGTON-EDISON CHOIR BOOSTERS 16872 PETERSON RD BURLINGTON WA 98233 821847481 501(C)(3) 6540 0 MCINTYRE HALL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FEES & EXPENSES CHINOOK ENTERPRISES 2026 N LAVENTURE RD MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 911100744 501(C)(3) 7500 0 18 WEEK WASHINGTON INITIATIVE FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT (WISE) PROGRAM CLEAR LAKE PARENT GROUP PO BOX 128 CLEAR LAKE WA 98235 800365515 501(C)(3) 15000 0 CLEAR LAKE ELEMENTARY COVERED PLAY AREA COLLEGE SUCCESS FOUNDATION 15500 SE 30TH PLACE SUITE 200 BELLEVUE WA 98007 912036088 501(C)(3) 15285 0 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND & COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAMS AT MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL CONCRETE FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION PO BOX 53 CONCRETE WA 98237 911643893 501(C)(3) 9000 0 PURCHASING FOOD CONCRETE YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION PO BOX 31 CONCRETE WA 98237 871511088 501(C)(3) 10717 0 AFFORDABLE REGISTRATIONS & EQUIPMENT UPGRADE COVENANT COMMUNITY FOOD BANK PO BOX 188 CLEAR LAKE WA 98235 911513928 501(C)(3) 10000 0 PURCHASING FOOD GREATER SEATTLE BUISNESS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND (FRIENDS OF GSBA) 400 E PINE ST SUITE 322 SEATTLE WA 98122 943138514 501(C)(3) 10000 0 SCHOLARSHIP FUND INVESTED 911 8TH AVE N SEATTLE WA 98101 237189670 501(C)(3) 14000 0 SKAGIT COUNTY INVESTED PROGRAM IPA FOUNDATION 1621 CORNWALL AVE BELLINGHAM WA 98225 821554460 501(C)(3) 20000 0 TRADE SCHOOLS, COMPUTERS, SCHOLARSHIPS, VSLA, NEW HIGH SCHOOL ISLAND HEALTH FOUNDATION 1211 24TH ST ANACORTES WA 98221 911030686 501(C)(3) 101000 0 MENTAL HEALTH - SCHOOLS INTERVENTION PROGRAM & THE FUND FOR CANCER PATIENT & CAREGIVING SUPPORT LA CONNER LIBRARY FOUNDATION PO BOX 1025 LA CONNER WA 98257 800830829 501(C)(3) 19700 0 TO ESTABLISH THE DIANE WEBB BOOKS FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM & ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL CAPITAL PURCHASE LA CONNER SUNRISE FOOD BANK PO BOX 922 LA CONNER WA 98257 800866528 501(C)(3) 7500 0 PURCHASING FOOD MARBLEMOUNT COMMUNITY HALL 60155 STATE ROUTE 20 MARBLEMOUNT WA 98267 916055355 501(C)(3) 10850 0 REPLACEMENT GENERATOR CITY OF MOUNT VERNON (MOUNT VERNON LIBRARY) 208 W KINCAID ST MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 916001260 501(C)(3) 20469 0 BOOK PURCHASES MOUNT VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT 1805 CONTINENTAL PLACE MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 916001260 501(C)(3) 7000 0 INTEGRATED OUTREACH SERVICES (IOS) SUPPORT MOUNT VERNON SENIOR CENTER PO BOX 736 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 911071097 501(C)(3) 12027 0 MOUNT VERNON PROGRAMS NEIGHBORS IN NEED FOOD BANK 1615 S 2ND ST MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 910951646 501(C)(3) 20000 0 PURCHASING FOOD NORTHWEST ORGANIZATION FOR ANIMAL HELP 31300 BRANDSTROM RD STANWOOD WA 98292 911362069 501(C)(3) 6000 0 GROUNDS EQUIPMENT & GENERAL OPERATIONS PADILLA BAY FOUNDATION 10381 BAYVIEW-EDISON RD MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 911401169 501(C)(3) 8000 0 GRADUATE RESEARCH AWARD PEACEHEALTH ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION 2901 SQUALICUM PARKWAY BELLINGHAM WA 98225 721545902 501(C)(3) 15000 0 PREACEHEALTH UNITED GENERAL CANCER CENTER SACRED EARTH FOUNDATION 401 EKONE RD GOLDENDALE WA 98620 262272458 501(C)(3) 10000 0 EKONE RANCH SAFE HARBOR FREE CLINIC 7209 265TH ST NW STE 203/204 STANWOOD WA 98282 263825107 501(C)(3) 6000 0 SKAGIT COUNTY PATIENT SUPPORT & GENERAL OPERATIONS SKAGIT ANIMALS IN NEED PO BOX 503 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 455189936 501(C)(3) 5555 0 FOSTER AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM & PET PANTRIES SKAGIT BAY SEARCH & RESCUE PO BOX 982 LA CONNER WA 98257 371444425 501(C)(3) 43000 0 PURCHASE A RESCUE BOAT SKAGIT COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #3 PO BOX 753 CONWAY WA 98238 912099837 501(C)(3) 14250 0 GEORGE LARSON MARINE RESCUE - EQUIPMENT SKAGIT COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM PO BOX 818 LA CONNER WA 98257 916032409 501(C)(3) 9026 0 FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM & EDUCATION PROGRAMMING SCHOLARSHIPS SKAGIT COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS 700 SOUTH 2ND ST RM 3013 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 910890910 501(C)(3) 20000 0 WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR REPLACEMENT & MOUNT VERNON SUPPORT SKAGIT OPERA DBA PACIFIC NORTHWEST OPERA 1050 LARRABEE AVE SUITE 104-700 BELLINGHAM WA 98225 200156714 501(C)(3) 37000 0 MCINTYRE HALL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FEES & EXPENSES SUNFLOWER FUND PO BOX 13 ANACORTES WA 98221 923994022 501(C)(3) 6744 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS THEATER ARTS GUILD PO BOX 1954 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 911818108 501(C)(3) 25519 0 MCINTYRE HALL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FEES & EXPENSES THE MOCKINGBIRD SOCIETY 2100 24TH AVE S 240 SEATTLE WA 98144 912051340 501(C)(3) 8000 0 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT TIERRA NUEVA NEW EARTH 701 E FAIRHAVEN AVE BURLINGTON WA 98233 911433771 501(C)(3) 10000 0 SKAGIT OUTREACH AND SUPPORT TRIUMPH TEEN LIFE CENTER 2121 EAST COLLEGE WAY SUITE 111 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 874818276 501(C)(3) 19250 0 NEW STAFF POSITION & MCINTYRE HALL FEES & EXPENSES UNITED GENERAL DISTRICT 304 2031 C HOSPITAL DRIVE SEDROWOOLLEY WA 98284 461035355 501(C)(3) 35000 0 SKAGIT CHILDREN'S COUNCIL & SKAGIT FARM TO SCHOOL UPPER SKAGIT LIBRARY DISTRICT PO BOX 99 CONCRETE WA 98237 043614850 501(C)(3) 11000 0 PURCHASING FOOD 73 1 SCHOLARSHIPS 42 241958 PART I, LINE 2: GRANT FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOARD APPROVED GRANT REQUEST AND AGREEMENT. THE FOUNDATION REQUIRES GRANTEES TO USE FUNDS SOLELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND MAY REQUEST PROGRESS OR FINAL REPORTS. STAFF AND THE BOARD REVIEW GRANTS AND MAINTAIN RECORDS TO ENSURE FUNDS ARE USED AS INTENDED. X 7 233556 SELLING PRICE 0 0 1 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 THE ORGANIZATION'S VISION IS TO PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY AND POSITIVE CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING CUSTOMIZED GIVING OPTIONS AND SERVICES FOR DONORS; BUILDING AND MANAGING FUNDS AND PERMANENT ENDOWMENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY; SUPPORTING THE NONPROFIT SECTOR THROUGH GRANTS AND TRAININGS; AS WELL AS CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP. BY WORKING TOGETHER WITH GENEROUS DONORS, NONPROFIT PARTNERS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, WE ARE COMMITTED TO ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND CREATING A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR EVERYONE IN SKAGIT COUNTY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF THE CHAIRMAN, VICE CHAIRMAN, TREASURER, AND SECRETARY, HAS DELEGATED AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS PRODUCED BY OUR AUDITOR, CIFTONLARSONALLEN. IT IS THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE SCF BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A REVIEW PERIOD. THEN, DISCUSSION AND QUESTIONS ARE ADDRESSED BEFORE APPROVAL TO SUBMIT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH CALENDAR YEAR ALL EMPLOYEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND GRANT COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMPLETE AND SIGN DISCLOSURE/CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS. EACH MEMBER IS UNDER AN OBLIGATION TO THE FOUNDATION, TO HIS OR HER FELLOW STAFF OR VOLUNTEERS, AND TO THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE FOUNDATION TO INFORM THE FOUNDATION OF ANY POSITION HE OR SHE HOLDS OR OF ANY BUSINESS OR A VOCATIONAL ACTIVITY THAT MAY RESULT IN A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR BIAS FOR OR AGAINST A PARTICULAR GRANTEE, ACTION OR POLICY, AT THE TIME SUCH GRANT, ACTION OR POLICY IS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD OR ANY VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE OF THE FOUNDATION. ANY DUALITY OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON THE PART OF ANY MEMBER SHALL BE DISCLOSED TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD (IN THE CASE OF VOLUNTEERS) OR THE PRESIDENT (IN THE CASE OF STAFF MEMBERS) AND MADE A MATTER OF RECORD AS SOON AS THE ISSUE IN QUESTION IS RAISED AND A POSSIBLE CONFLICT IS KNOWN. WHEN THE BOARD, COMMITTEE OR STAFF IS TO DECIDE UPON AN ISSUE ABOUT WHICH A MEMBER HAS AN UNAVOIDABLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THAT MEMBER SHALL PHYSICALLY ABSENT HERSELF OR HIMSELF WITHOUT COMMENT FROM NOT ONLY THE VOTE, BUT ALSO FROM THE DELIBERATION, UNLESS DIRECTLY REQUESTED BY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OR RELEVANT COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE FACTUAL INFORMATION OR ANSWER FACTUAL QUESTIONS THAT MAY ASSIST THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE IN MAKING A WISE DECISION. IN NO CASE SHALL THAT MEMBER VOTE ON SUCH MATTER OR ATTEMPT TO EXERT PERSONAL INFLUENCE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. DISCLOSURE AND ABSTENTION SHALL BE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING(S) AT WHICH THE ISSUE IS DISCUSSED AND DECIDED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE PROCESS IS COMPARATIVE TO SIMILAR FOUNDATIONS IN THE NW WASHINGTON AREA AND THE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR OPERATIONS. THE SKAGIT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER SCF STAFF FOR EACH YEAR, DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND FINALIZED DURING THE BOARD'S ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS AND MEETING. THE PROCESS DESCRIBED HERE WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2024. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.