The Mariinsky Foundation of America Inc

“An electronic copy of the form 990 is provided to the full board for review prior to filing. Any questions or comments are communicated to the executive director.”

“A conflict of interest questionnaire is to be completed by every director and officer on an annual basis. The foundation is in the process of implementing monitoring procedures to ensure that the foundation operates in a manner consistent with its charitable purpose and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax exempt status. Any potential conflicts of interest will be monitored by the organization's executive director and will be discussed at the annual board meeting. If a conflict exists, that person will be recused from the discussion and voting on said motion.”

“Compensation is determined by the board of directors. The members of the board of directors take into consideration, comparable salaries (based on level of experience and organizational history) in comparison to other 501(c) (3) organizations. The process was last undertaken in september 2015.”

“The foundation makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Description of the organization mission: to strengthen and expand the cultural, educational, and business relationships between russia and the united states and be a positive force for peace.”

“Description of organization mission: the mariinsky foundation of america, inc. (the foundation) is a not-for-profit organization incorporated under the not-for-profit corporation law of the state of california. The foundation was established to sponsor, promote and encourage the performing arts, especially opera, ballet and orchestra music, and for these purposes to sponsor performances by performing artists and performing arts organizations in the united states and elsewhere, including the performing arts companies of the state academic mariinsky theatre of russia (including the mariinsky opera, ballet and orchestra). The foundation was also established to sponsor and promote educational activities in connection with the study of the performing arts, and to promote international understanding of the performing arts of the various societies around the world.”

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