Official 501(c)(3) Non-Profit • Tax-Deductible Contributions • EIN 93-2629418

Governance

Our Governance & Leadership

Dedicated stewards committed to transparency and community service—four clear roles, one shared duty to Tacoma neighbors.

Board of Directors

Each role is defined so compliance, money, records, and field programs never compete for the same attention. Principal Officer Saconia is the IRS-verified officer of record for Hilltops Ten Toes Down Nonprofit Charity Association.

Saconia, Principal Officer and President
Position 1 · Lead Executive

Saconia

Principal Officer / President

Main Functions

  • Overall organizational leadership and strategic direction
  • Legal representation and signing authority on official documents
  • Mission stewardship and public representation

Concurrent Role

Senior partnership relations and general organizational oversight.

Bio: Oversees strategic mission execution, IRS 501(c)(3) public-charity compliance, fiscal transparency, and community outreach alliances across Tacoma, WA, USA.

Alicia C. Adebayo, CPA, Treasurer
Position 2 · Finance

Alicia C. Adebayo, CPA

Treasurer / Financial Officer

Main Functions

  • Budget management and revenue/expense oversight
  • Tax and financial reporting readiness
  • Asset transparency and donor fund tracking

Concurrent Role

Financial compliance stewardship (Compliance & Form 990 Oversight).

Bio: Oversees budget allocations, fiscal transparency, Form 990 readiness, and ensures 88%+ of all donated funds go directly to active community outreach programs.

Daniel K. Bennett, Esq., Secretary
Position 3 · Governance

Daniel K. Bennett, Esq.

Secretary & Operations Lead

Main Functions

  • Legal records retention and meeting minutes
  • Regulatory filing coordination
  • Technology and website infrastructure oversight

Concurrent Role

Internal administrative and legal governance management.

Bio: Maintains corporate records, regulatory filings, conflict of interest disclosures, and oversees digital operations infrastructure to maintain organizational integrity.

Alicia H. Patel, M.S.W., Program Director
Position 4 · Programs

Alicia H. Patel, M.S.W.

Program & Outreach Director

Main Functions

  • Design and delivery of charity and community projects
  • Beneficiary intake and program scheduling
  • On-the-ground partnership building

Concurrent Role

Volunteer coordination and community relations (Field Operations).

Bio: Directs frontline program execution, beneficiary intake workflows, volunteer coordination, and strategic alliances with local community partners.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Directors disclose personal, financial, or family interests that could affect board votes. Interested parties recuse themselves from related decisions, and disclosures are recorded in meeting minutes.

Whistleblower Protections

Staff, volunteers, and community members may report suspected misuse of funds or ethical concerns to the Principal Officer or Treasurer without fear of retaliation. Reports can be sent to admin@hilltopstentoesdown.org.

Annual Review Commitment

As a small public charity filing Form 990-N, we conduct an annual internal financial review led by the Treasurer, with board approval of the year-end allocation report before public summary release.

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