Where your donation goes

Your support funds real-world readiness and community help. Typical uses include:

• Response supplies: water, hygiene items, blankets, basic comfort supplies

• Safety and operations: PPE, radios/chargers, batteries, lighting, first-aid restock (non-medical care unless properly staffed)

• Community stations: warming/cooling support items, phone charging equipment

• Field logistics: storage, transport, fuel reimbursement for mission-related operations (when applicable)

• Programs and outreach: preparedness materials, community education, printing, and basic training costs

• Administrative essentials: website hosting, software, insurance, compliance, operating cost and accounting support
   

How we prevent waste and abuse

We use a simple accountability model:

• Documented purchasing: expenses are tracked and categorized

• Mission-only spending: funds are used for preparedness, response, and recovery support

• Separation of funds: nonprofit funds are kept separate from any personal or business finances

• Periodic transparency updates: we publish a summary of spending and impact (as available)
   

How you can verify we are legitimate

We encourage you to do your due diligence. You can verify us by:

• Checking our official registration status and public filings

• Reviewing our posted transparency updates and annual summaries

• Contacting us directly with questions before donating

• Check our status with the WA Secretary of State and the IRS for our 501(c)(3) status.
   

A note about trust

We understand scams are real, and we don’t take your trust lightly. If you ever have questions about a donation, supplies, or a campaign, contact us at: support@kbt-esf.org

Donations are used to support the mission and may be allocated where needs are greatest unless a restricted donation is clearly designated and accepted.