Quoddy Tides Foundation

“Hugh french kristin mckinlay exec dir key employee spouses”

“Form 990 was reviewed with the governing board to ensure that all board members had the opportunity to ask questions and obtain a complete understanding of the financial informaton contained in form 990 prior to the form 990 being filed.”

“The organization put in place a conflict of interest policy in 2012. Board members and key employees will be required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts.”

“The executive director's salary is reviewed annually by the governing board to ensure it is reasonable for hours worked and comparable with similar organizations. Any pay or benefit increases are reviewed by the governing board and submitted for approval to trustees. A formal compensation policy was formalized in 2015.”

“All governing documents, policies and financial statements are made available to the public on request. Some financial documents are available on the organization's website. The organization has adopted or is in the process of adopting a conflict of interest policy, a records retention policy and other policies as required. These will be available on request for public inspection.”

“Trustees are not compensated.”

“Bridging boundaries, exploring borders - founded in 2002 in eastport maine, the tides institute & museum of art is located on the atlantic coast at the us/canada border. This boundary location shapes its perspective on the region and the broader world: through its initiatives and programs to foster new innovative and cross-sector works; through its wide ranging collections, education and preservation efforts; and through its partnerships and endeavors to strengthen the region's economic prosperity, vitality and wider connections.”

“Education - in 2020 the organization hosted an exhibition of recent acquisitions that was open to the public during summer months (following safe operating guidelines). Online access to resources was prioritized, including making digital copies of all publications available for free, developing online puzzles, and virtual exhibitions. Window displays began with featured objects from the collection reproduced on large-scale banners. Artists-in-residence offered free art kits and outdoor activities for all ages aligned with activities in town. Foster new work - in 2020, the organization hosted five artists-in- residence during a program year abbreviated by covid-19. These artists worked in a variety of media: fiber, collage, printmaking, sculpture and digital media. Partnerships - in 2020, the organization was affected by covid-19, but still produced online-only cross-border art and maintained resources year- round online, sent weekly newsletter of regional events hosted by groups and organizations in maine and new brunswick. Also in 2020, the organization began partnership with downeast rainbow alliance, and began plans for zoom-based monthly craft sessions. In lieu of hosting an in- person new year's celebration in eastport's downtown, the organization arranged for a drive-by parade featuring artist-made sculptures and provided art kits and outdoor activities to the community free of charge.”