2024-11-06T13:35:39-06:00 2023-12-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 10700 NORTHUP WAY SUITE 200 BELLEVUE WA 98004 990 2023-01-01 911572414 THE SKAGIT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SKAG 3604193181 1220 MEMORIAL HWY C MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 MADDY MACKENZIE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3604193181 2024-09-25 1 1 ALLEN GILBERT CPA P01380103 4252506100 2024-09-25 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z MADDY MACKENZIE 1220 MEMORIAL HWY C MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 7330013 0 X WWW.SKAGITCF.ORG X 1993 WA SEE SCHEDULE O. 12 12 3 30 0 0 670250 5376637 66802 5996 159286 224697 99 72 896437 5607402 1119113 2115949 0 0 123711 192349 0 0 28246 103268 139537 1346092 2447835 -449655 3159567 8666440 12910062 413756 489365 8252684 12420697 THE SKAGIT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER PHILANTHROPY IN SKAGIT COUNTY THE FOUNDATION DOES THIS BY CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. 0 0 2278135 2115949 5996 IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, THE SKAGIT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (SCF) GRANTED MORE THAN $2,115,000 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. 2278135 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 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 MADDY MACKENZIE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.00 X 106617 0 3500 DAN FISHER CHAIRMAN 2.50 X X 0 0 0 JOSH BALDWIN VICE CHAIRMAN 2.00 X X 0 0 0 SHELLIE EUBANKS-HIGHET TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 TIMOTHY LEHR SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 PAULA DEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JORGE ESTEFAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KIM HILDAHL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARY HUDSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TRAVIS HUISMANN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROLAND KING BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES SANDERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KEATON WERSEN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 106617 0 3500 1 0 0 0 0 5376637 488353 5376637 PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES 561000 5996 5996 5996 272915 272915 1674393 1722611 -48218 -48218 -48218 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 72 72 72 5607402 5996 0 224769 2115949 2115949 110117 74880 26428 8809 63159 42948 15158 5053 3462 2354 831 277 15611 10615 3747 1249 20044 20044 56073 56073 980 666 196 118 18049 6580 5916 5553 13401 8041 4020 1340 15449 10506 3708 1235 391 39 176 176 9858 4436 986 4436 86 86 2038 2038 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 3168 1121 2047 2447835 2278135 141454 28246 290400 358627 181569 1010000 1100000 3907 1307 7964 4905 3144 3059 7327309 11248357 31680 17143 8666440 12910062 5560 4555 2450 376516 465217 31680 17143 413756 489365 X 7242684 11320697 1010000 1100000 8252684 12420697 8666440 12910062 3159567 1008446 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 498425 736099 2943272 670250 5376637 10224683 498425 736099 2943272 670250 5376637 10224683 2484875 7739808 155122 138134 145822 160098 272915 872091 1619 9476 15700 99 72 26966 11123740 151489 0.69580 0.51200 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME - 2019 AMOUNT: $ 1,619. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 9,476. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 15,700. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 99. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 72. 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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) 15000 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS ANACORTES SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 2200 M AVE ANACORTES WA 98221 911263495 501(C)(3) 15000 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS BARRIER BREAKERS FOUNDATION 237 E RIO VISTA AVE BURLINGTON WA 98233 882477904 501(C)(3) 7500 0 TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SKAGIT COUNTY PO BOX 947 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 911670669 501(C)(3) 12319 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS BRIGID COLLINS FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER 1231 N GARDEN STREET 200 BELLINGHAM WA 98225 943121951 501(C)(3) 20000 0 RESPONSE TO CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN CAMP FIRE SAMISH CAMP KIRBY 1321 KING STREET SUITE 3 BELLINGHAM WA 98229 910600598 501(C)(3) 6000 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS CAMP KOREY 24880 BROTHERHOOD ROAD MOUNT VERNON WA 98274 203829742 501(C)(3) 15000 0 FAMILY CAMP PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH LIFE-ALTERING MEDICAL CONDITIONS CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES FARMWORKER CENTER 2727 EAST COLLEGE WAY MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 911585652 501(C)(3) 7000 0 FARMWORKER CENTER EMERGENCY NEEDS CHILDREN OF THE VALLEY 1318 SOUTH 18TH STREET MOUNT VERNON WA 98274 262867395 501(C)(3) 8000 0 EXPANDED CHILDREN OF THE VALLEY SERVICES CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SKAGIT COUNTY 432 FASHION WAY BURLINGTON WA 98233 912081180 501(C)(3) 83800 0 EQUIPMENT & FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, SCHOLARSHIP & EQUITY FUND CITY OF MOUNT VERNON 910 CLEVELAND AVE MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 916001260 972716 0 MOUNT VERNON LIBRARY COMMONS PROJECT COMMUNITY ACTION OF SKAGIT COUNTY 330 PACIFIC PLACE MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 911140086 501(C)(3) 31580 0 EAST COUNTY RESOURCE CENTER CONSEJO COUNSELING & REFERRAL SERVICES 723 SW 10TH STREET RENTON WA 98057 911021247 501(C)(3) 12000 0 CONSEJO COUNSELING & REFERRAL SERVICES EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY 333 EAGLE LANE 102 SUTTON HALL CHENEY WA 99004 916000624 11921 0 SCHOLARSHIPS FAMILY PROMISE OF SKAGIT VALLEY PO BOX 335 SEDROWOOLLEY WA 98284 462556043 501(C)(3) 27000 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS, HOUSING CASE MANAGER FIDDLEHEAD MONTESSORI SCHOOL 2702 R AVE ANACORTES WA 98221 813371428 501(C)(3) 16000 0 NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR K-6 ELEMENTARY EDUCATION FOOD TO GO ANACORTES 1300 9TH STREET ANACORTES WA 98221 916070249 501(C)(3) 15000 0 FOOD PURCHASES FRIENDS OF FIDALGO POOL & FITNESS CENTER 1603 22ND STREET ANACORTES WA 98221 910932516 501(C)(3) 7000 0 FIDALGO POOL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FRIENDS OF THE ANACORTES COMMUNITY FOREST LANDS PO BOX 2213 ANACORTES WA 98221 911430220 501(C)(3) 7000 0 FOREST DISCOVERY SUMMER DAY CAMP HELPING HANDS FOOD BANK PO BOX 632 SEDROWOOLLEY WA 98284 911203572 501(C)(3) 11319 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS IMMIGRANT RESOURCES & IMMEDIATE SUPPORT 1050 LARRABEE AVE SUITE 104 498 BELLINGHAM WA 98225 824846220 501(C)(3) 15000 0 IMMIGRANT BRIDGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL 1075 E FULTON STREET MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 916014653 501(C)(3) 16992 0 MCINTYRE HALL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FEES & EXPENSES MOUNT VERNON LIBRARY FOUNDATION PO BOX 202 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 273319412 501(C)(3) 28982 0 BOOK PURCHASES MUSEUM OF NORTHWEST ART 121 1ST ST LA CONNER WA 98257 911181221 501(C)(3) 7439 0 ART FOR EVERYONE, MONA LINK PROGRAM NEW EARTH RECOVERY PO BOX 1473 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 473266440 501(C)(3) 10500 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS NORTH CASCADE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCHWASHINGTON CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH 800 PEACOCK LANE BURLINGTON WA 98233 911234669 501(C)(3) 10000 0 MOBILE DENTAL CLINIC SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, INSURANCE, & COSTS NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTE 810 STATE ROUTE 20 SEDROWOOLLEY WA 98284 911327775 501(C)(3) 10000 0 MOUNTAIN SCHOOL FOR SKAGIT COUNTY 5TH GRADERS NORTHWEST YOUTH SERVICES 108 PROSPECT STREET BELLINGHAM WA 98225 910970561 501(C)(3) 15000 0 SKAGIT OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT NORTHWEST YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION POBOX 5611 BELLINGHAM WA 98227 911576776 501(C)(3) 7500 0 MCINTYRE HALL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FEES & EXPENSES PACIFIC NORTHWEST OPERA PO BOX 1756 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 200156714 501(C)(3) 30394 0 MCINTYRE HALL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FEES & EXPENSES REHEMA FOR KIDS 1360 N LOUISIANA ST A-130 KENNEWICK WA 99336 205787364 501(C)(3) 13000 0 DIET ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM & CHILDREN'S PROGRAM SALISH SEA SCHOOL PO BOX 1901 ANACORTES WA 98221 833277816 501(C)(3) 15000 0 OUTDOOR MARINE CONSERVATION PROGRAMS, MINDFULNESS IN NATURE CLASSES FOR PRE-K, K-12, & ADULTS SECOND CHANCE OUTREACH PO BOX 1186 STANWOOD WA 98292 832445419 501(C)(3) 10000 0 SUMMER PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK YOUTH SKAGIT ADULT DAY PROGRAM 116 N SKAGIT STREET BURLINGTON WA 98233 911556652 501(C)(3) 23000 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) 17400 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS SKAGIT GLEANERS 1021 RIVERSIDE DRIVE MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 943065925 501(C)(3) 15000 0 EXPANDING BIPOC FARMER COLLABORATION SKAGIT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 1022 RIVERSIDE DR MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 911628529 501(C)(3) 11319 0 NEW TRUCK FOR STORE PICK-UPS SKAGITISLANDS HEAD START 2405 E COLLEGE WAY MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 911012915 501(C)(3) 10000 0 CHILD & FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SKAGIT LEGAL AID PO BOX 2463 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 863134470 501(C)(3) 10000 0 CLOSING THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE GAP IN THE SKAGIT VALLEY WITH INCREASED PRO BONO ATTORNEYS SKAGIT MOUNTAIN RESCUE 22981 LAKE MCMURRAY LN MOUNT VERNON WA 98274 916060389 501(C)(3) 5600 0 TRAINING, EQUIPMENT, & INSURANCE GRANT SKAGIT PRESCHOOL & RESOURCE CENTER (SPARC) 320 PACIFIC PLACE MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 910775902 501(C)(3) 12500 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS SKAGIT REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION PO BOX 1376 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 943078550 501(C)(3) 11000 0 CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LABS PROJECT SKAGIT SYMPHONY PO BOX 1302 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 911649210 501(C)(3) 22467 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) 15000 0 MCINTYRE HALL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FEES & EXPENSES SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE 2405 COLLEGE WAY MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 910822539 501(C)(3) 11002 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) 9000 0 SCHOLARSHIPS SKAGIT VALLEY EARLY LEARNING CENTER 351 PEASE RD SUITE A BURLINGTON WA 98233 843846800 501(C)(3) 15000 0 STAFF WAGE INCREASE SKAGIT VALLEY FAMILY YMCA 1901 HOAG ROAD MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 910565022 501(C)(3) 10000 0 YMCA OASIS TEEN SHELTER THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SKAGIT VALLEY 18841 KELLEHER RD BURLINGTON WA 98233 910903532 501(C)(3) 45332 0 ON-SITE SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC TRI-PARISH FOOD BANK 935 PETERSON ROAD BURLINGTON WA 98233 910871630 501(C)(3) 13500 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON PO BOX 24967 SEATTLE WA 981240967 916001537 41214 0 SCHOLARSHIPS WASHINGTON'S NATIONAL PARK FUND 1904 THIRD AVE STE 400 SEATTLE WA 98101 010869799 501(C)(3) 5500 0 PARK MEDIC TRAINING WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PO BOX 641039 PULLMAN WA 991641039 916001108 501(C)(3) 15417 0 SCHOLARSHIPS WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY BREAD LAB 11768 WESTAR LANE UNIT E BOX 5 BURLINGTON WA 98233 911075542 501(C)(3) 6000 0 STEM THROUGH WHOLE GRAINS OUTREACH PROGRAM WASHINGTON VOCATIONAL SERVICES 111 SE EVERATT MAY WAY BLDG C SUITE 100 EVERETT WA 98208 510192526 501(C)(3) 7400 0 ADULT TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENCE CENTER (ATTIC) WELCOME HOME SKAGIT (ANGELS FOR ANGELS) PO BOX 1527 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 275180670 501(C)(3) 15000 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS / HOMELESS SUPPORT SERVICES WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY 516 HIGH STREET OLD MAIN 245 BELLINGHAM WA 98225 916000562 31724 0 SCHOLARSHIPS YOUTH DYNAMICS PO BOX 486 BURLINGTON WA 98233 910858312 501(C)(3) 50000 0 STONEWATER RANCH RENOVATION YOUTHNET PO BOX 217 MOUNT VERNON WA 98273 910850397 501(C)(3) 10000 0 MEETING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF YOUTH AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE 60 PART I, LINE 2: GRANT FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOARD APPROVED GRANT REQUEST. X 2 488353 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 0 1 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): PART I REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF DONORS FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 THE SKAGIT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH CAUSES THAT MATTER. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING CUSTOMIZED GIVING OPTIONS AND SERVICES FOR DONORS; BUILDING AND MANAGING FUNDS AND PERMAMENT 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 2023. 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.