Accountability

Public Availibility Policy

The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound is a public charity, recognized as such by the Internal Revenue Service under section 501(c)(3). As such, the Community Foundation honors all requests for public review and inspection of the following documents:

  • ‍Form 990T – Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return*
  • ‍Audited Financial Statement
  • ‍IRS Determination Letter

The Community Foundation retains the discretion to charge reasonable fees for duplication and/or mailing of any of these documents when such requests are made.

* if applicable

2020 Form 990 - Exempt Organization Tax Return (Public Copy)

2019 Form 990 - Exempt Organization Tax Return (Public Copy)

2018 Form 990 - Exempt Organization Tax Return (Public Copy)

"At any age, we all have assets to share. Small amounts make a difference. And we really are all in this together.”

- Janet, Community Foundation Fund Holder

“Philanthropy is an important piece of helping to sustain a thriving, healthy community... the dividends are a healthier, vibrant community.”

- Give Local Donor

"I know I can pick up the phone and call the CommunityFoundation and they'll take our call... I've been incredibly impressed with the generosity and sense of togetherness I've encountered in the South Sound. This community is strong because of that and only because of that."

- Brian, Local Nonprofit Leader