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| Schedule E, Part I, Line 6 | During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, the Trust was awarded a Safety and Health Investment Projects (SHIP) grant from the State of Washington. The total grant award was $136,015 and is to be used prior to January 31, 2014. During the year ended May 31, 2014, the Trust recognized revenue under this grant of $51,687. |
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | At least two Employer Trustees representing Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho signatory employers are appointed by the Inland Northwest Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. At least one Employer Trustee is appointed by a majority of employers signatory to collective bargaining agreements with Teamsters Local Union Numbers 483 and 983 covering Southern Idaho. At least one Employer Trustee representing the Western Washington area signatory employers is appointed by the Associated General Contractors of Washington, Inc. The Trustees representing the Employees are appointed by the local unions affiliated with the Joint Councils of Teamsters Numbers 3 and 28. At least one Employee Trustee is appointed to represent Teamsters Local Unions Numbers 483 and 983 covering Southern Idaho. At least one Employee Trustee is appointed by Teamster Joint Council Number 28 to represent Western Washington Local Unions. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 | The Form 990 was prepared under the guidance of the Trust's director by the independent accounting firm SCHOEDEL & SCHOEDEL, Certified Public Accountants, PLLC. Draft copies of the organization's financial statements and Form 990 were first provided to the Trust's director and legal counsel who reviewed the Form 990 for accuracy and completeness. Any questions, concerns, or issues raised by them were addressed, and any necessary revisions were made to the Form 990. The revised Form 990 was then provided to the Board of Trustees for its review and approval. Any additional questions, concerns, or issues raised by the Board of Trustees were addressed, and any necessary revisions were made to the Form 990. The final version of the Form 990 was reviewed, approved, and filed by the Board of Trustees. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | The Board of Trustees review and approve the compensation of all employees and assure compliance with the bargaining agreements. The Trustees are independent of the employees. The Trustees consider the duties and responsibilities of the employee as well as compensation levels of employees of similar organizations. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | The Trust's governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon written request by contacting the Trust at: 2410 E St Helens; Pasco, WA 99301. |
| Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1A | The Trust does not compensate any of the members of the Board of Trustees. The board is comprised of nine individuals. Five trustees are employees of Teamster Local Unions. Four trustees are employees of employers contributing to the trust. The Local Union employees, as part of their employment expectations, understand that they must serve on this board of trustees. Their regular compensation takes into consideration services performed by them in regard to the Trust. The other four trustees serve on a volunteer basis, and receive no known compensation from their employers or any other party for their services on this board of trustees. In their roles as Trustees, all nine are fiduciaries and understand their obligations under the Trust Agreement and the Trust's policies and procedures, which include a conflict of interest policy. The trust does not readily have access to information related to the compensation paid by other entities to the Trustees. Additionally, the amount of time spent on activities related to being a Trustee is nominal. |
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