Governance and accountability

Starting Gait Foundation Inc

Public trust is earned through clear leadership, careful financial stewardship, documented policies, ethical decision-making, and honest communication about what our programs are designed to accomplish.

Tax status501(c)(3) public charity

EIN0005523345

Board leadership

Mission-focused oversight with independent judgment.

The board of directors of Starting Gait Foundation Inc is responsible for protecting the organization's charitable purpose, approving major policies, reviewing financial performance, overseeing executive leadership, and considering the long-term needs of the communities we serve.

Board members are expected to act in the best interest of the organization, disclose potential conflicts, maintain confidentiality where appropriate, and participate actively in oversight. Governance discussions are informed by program data, financial information, risk considerations, legal obligations, and community feedback.

Committees or designated board leaders may support deeper review of finance, governance, programs, partnerships, and organizational development while the full board retains ultimate fiduciary responsibility.

Core governance practices

Structures designed to protect mission and public confidence.

Conflict-of-interest safeguards

Directors and key personnel disclose relevant interests and follow documented procedures when a matter could affect impartial decision-making.

Financial review

Budgets, internal reports, material commitments, and financial controls receive regular oversight appropriate to the organization's size and activities.

Program accountability

Leadership reviews participation, service quality, partner performance, participant feedback, and progress toward intended outcomes.

Records and documentation

Important decisions, policies, organizational records, and required filings are maintained in an orderly and accessible manner.

Ethical fundraising

Fundraising communications are accurate, donor intent is respected, restricted funds are tracked, and gifts are evaluated for mission alignment.

Risk and safety

Programs are reviewed for participant safety, privacy, appropriate volunteer conduct, responsible referrals, and operational continuity.

Transparency

Clear information supports informed trust.

Starting Gait Foundation Inc maintains organizational and financial records consistent with its responsibilities as a 501(c)(3) public charity. Our EIN is 0005523345, and our primary address is 784 S CLEARWATER LOOP STE B, POST FALLS, ID 83854-9599.

Questions about governance, organizational records, partnerships, or charitable activities may be directed to contact@startinggait.zadxoa.shop or +12122789821. Requests are reviewed in a manner that balances transparency with participant privacy, legal requirements, and responsible records management.

Partnership standards

Shared values strengthen shared work.

We seek partners who demonstrate respectful service, reliable communication, appropriate safeguards, and a commitment to the well-being of veterans and military-connected families. Collaboration agreements define roles, expectations, information-sharing boundaries, and methods for addressing concerns.

Partnerships are reviewed for mission fit and practical value. We prioritize relationships that expand access, reduce duplication, improve continuity, and help participants move through systems with less friction.