| FORM 990, PART III LINE 4A |
BEHIND THE BADGE FOUNDATION HELPS FAMILIES AND AGENCIES COPE WITH TRAUMA, GRIEF AND LOSS AFTER A LINE OF DUTY DEATH, SUICIDE OR SERIOUS INJURY BY CONNECTING FAMILIES WITH EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELD. TRAINING, RESPONSE AND RESOURCE EXPERTS HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CULTURE, RECOGNIZING THE UNIQUE DYNAMICS EXPERIENCED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILIES. BEHIND THE BADGE FOUNDATION'S LINE OF DUTY DEATH RESPONSE TEAM (LODDRT) IS SANCTIONED BY THE WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF SHERIFFS AND POLICE CHIEFS (WASPC). THE LODDRT IS A SUPPORT TO AFFECTED LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES UPON THE DEATH OF ONE OF THEIR OWN. THE LODDRT MEMBERS ARE EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELD. ALL TEAM MEMBERS ARE CERTIFIED UNDER THE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS). MEMORIAL EXPENSES FOR OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. THE FOUNDATION DONATES TO EACH LINE OF DUTY DEATH MEMORIAL - OFFSETTING THE COSTS OF THE MEMORIAL. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 |
THE BOARD, BY A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY A MAJORITY OF THE DIRECTORS IN OFFICE, MAY DESIGNATE AND APPOINT ONE OR MORE STANDING OR TEMPORARY COMMITTEES, EACH OF WHICH SHALL CONSIST OF SUCH NUMBER OF DIRECTORS, IF ANY, AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD, AND INVEST SUCH COMMITTEES WITH SUCH POWERS AS IT MAY SEE FIT, SUBJECT TO SUCH CONDITIONS AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY THE BOARD, APPLICABLE WASHINGTON LAW AND SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. SUCH COMMITTEES SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE. EACH COMMITTEE MAINTAINS MINUTES OF MEETINGS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 |
BRUCE R. MCCAW AND CRAIG STEWART HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B |
A DRAFT OF THE FINAL COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS EMAILED TO EACH DIRECTOR - ASKING THEM TO REVIEW AND SUBMIT QUESTIONS/CONCERNS TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR CLARIFICATION PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C |
ANNUALLY A LETTER WITH A COPY OF THE FOUNDATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS MAILED TO EACH DIRECTOR ASKING THEM TO READ THE POLICY, COMPLETE THE QUESTIONNAIRE AND MAIL BACK TO THE FOUNDATION. A NEW CONFLICT WILL BE ADDRESSED DURING THE EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE NEXT BOARD MEETING; OR, BEFORE IF WARRANTED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 |
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PROGRAM DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION AND COMPARES EACH BASED ON THE UNITED WAY WAGE AND BENEFIT SURVEY FOR SIMILAR-SIZE ORGANIZATIONS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 |
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.