Our Commitment
to Transparency
See How We Use Your Support
Our Commitment
to Transparency
Our Commitment
to Transparency
Transparency & Accountability —
See How We Use Your Support
Our Commitment to Transparency
Cougs 4 Kids is a program of Believe in Me, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Gifts support the program through Believe in Me, EIN 20-4830357. Please ask how donations, sponsorships and in-kind contributions can help build Camp Coug, MentorBoost Kits, volunteer mentoring and practical youth resources. We distinguish reported participation from outcomes and confirm program and gift arrangements before presenting them as promises.
Understanding Program Gift Uses
Program support:
Gifts through Believe in Me help build Camp Coug, MentorBoost Kits, volunteer mentoring and youth resources. The purpose and availability of each activity depend on program needs and local coordination.
In-kind contributions:
Ask about supplies or assistance needed before arranging a donation. Confirm quantities, delivery and any recognition with the organizer.
Administration:
Planning, volunteer support, fundraising and reporting also require resources. Ask Believe in Me about budgets, campaign purposes and documented allocation. This page does not promise a fixed share of gifts for direct programming or a specific outcome from every donation.
How We Use Donations
College and Career Access
Camp Coug, mentoring and youth resources can help young people explore college, careers and next steps. Ask what an activity involves and what support arrangements apply. Participation does not establish lasting skill gains.
Community Ideas and Action
Young people can bring ideas about service and community life. Ask Cougs 4 Kids about activities, partner involvement and opportunities to share feedback. Project plans and participation arrangements must be confirmed.
How Accountability Is Shared
Organizational responsibility:
Believe in Me operates Cougs 4 Kids and receives gifts for the program. Ask about the records and reports available for a specific campaign or activity.
Program information:
Participation counts can describe the students reached, sessions held or resources provided. Feedback can describe experience; claims about change require suitable measures and clear limits.
Gift arrangements:
Confirm the campaign purpose, restrictions, in-kind needs and any sponsorship recognition before committing.
Reporting:
Check each record’s date, scope and status. Activities, personal stories and estimates should be distinguished from measured outcomes.
Program and Gift Records
Cougs 4 Kids is a program of Believe in Me, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 20-4830357. Ask Believe in Me about the tax filings, financial statements and campaign records available for review. Confirm filing type, period and document details. A program update, donor story or participation count is different from an audited financial statement.
Report Details
Ask Believe in Me which financial or program reports are available, what period they cover and how they relate to Cougs 4 Kids. Annual reports and activity updates should be read with their scope and limitations.
Audits and Oversight
Ask Believe in Me about the financial reports and records available for Cougs 4 Kids. We share specific documents after their status is confirmed.
Questions or Feedback?
Questions about program records, gifts or participation are welcome.
or call 206.414.8043 to ask about a campaign, activity or report. Tell us which information would help you understand the program and its plans. Clear questions and relevant records support trust between Cougs 4 Kids, families, volunteers and donors.
One-Time Gift
Support Camp Coug, mentoring, MentorBoost Kits and resources through a donation processed by Believe in Me.
Recurring Support
Check recurring giving through the Win-Win campaign. Confirm giving frequency and terms before completing a gift.
Explore Major Gifts
Ask about a major gift or sponsorship for Cougs 4 Kids. Confirm purpose and arrangements before making commitments.
Contact Us
Ask us about mentoring, donations, youth resources and community partnerships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Evidence helps supporters understand activities, reported experience and outcomes. Cougs 4 Kids should describe each claim’s source, date and limitations.
Activity records and participant feedback describe different things. Ask which methods and measures support a particular claim or report.
Confirm the review dates for the current activity or report. Ask which reporting period and records apply.
Ask which measures apply to this activity and reporting period. Attendance, resources and feedback describe reach and experience; claims about outcomes need a suitable method.
Believe in Me is responsible for Cougs 4 Kids. Ask who reviews a specific record, how it is checked and whether any external assessment is confirmed.
Participant views can help identify useful resources, access barriers and needs. Ask how feedback can inform current planning.
Check the report period, purpose and evidence. Activity counts, financial information and outcomes should be listed separately, with clear scope.
Ask Believe in Me which reports are available to view and what program or dates they cover.
Ask what questions apply to an activity, how answers are handled and whether responding is optional. Confirm arrangements.
Parents and caregivers can share observations with Cougs 4 Kids. Ask about the feedback processes and how information is considered.
Look for the source, date, method and limits. This page does not establish that surveys are validated or externally audited.
Ask about documented decisions for an activity or resources. Changes should be explained with their evidence, purpose and limitations.
Define a skill, measure and activity before claiming growth. Attendance and positive feedback alone are not proof.
Reach, experience and lasting change are distinct. Useful outcome claims require suitable evidence and follow-up.
Partner feedback and activity records can report participation. Changes in a community require evidence beyond a count of projects.
Ask about recorded views for the activity. We avoid presenting a general opinion as an established conclusion.
Share a concern with Cougs 4 Kids and ask how it is addressed. Input can help identify improvements or support needs.
Ask Believe in Me about the fiscal records and campaign reporting available for review.
Ask whether an external assessment has been commissioned and approved for an activity, and what its findings cover.
Confirm which information is requested, who gets it and how it is used. Ask about consent and privacy before sharing details.
Ask which records and stories are available. Read each example with its stated date, source and aims.
A goal identifies the activity, desired change and evidence needed. Participation, satisfaction and measured outcomes must stay distinct.
Use the Contact page or call (206) 414-8043 to ask about Cougs 4 Kids program financial records, campaign reporting or program updates.