Media Coalition Inc

“Being a trade association the organization has members who represent the producers and distributors of the following industries: publishing, film production, video game publishing,music publishing, book selling and the like.”

“Each member is allowed to appoint a representative to the board.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an outside accounting firm and is reviewed by the executive director and the governing body before filing.”

“Media coalition inc has a conflict of interest policy statement which has been signed by all members of its board of directors. Determinations as to the existence of a conflict on the part of members of the board of directors are made by the board of directors at regularly scheduled meetings. Any potential conflict of interest is brought to the attention of the board of directors who then vote on the matter in question with interested parties not involved in the voting process.”

“Compensation is determined by: review of similar positions in the industry, the organization's budget constraints, and merit. Actual compensation requires approval by the board on an annual basis.”

“The organization's governing document and conflict of interest policy are made available upon request.”

“Consulting: program service expenses 880. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 880. Computer & website: program service expenses 4,090. Management and general expenses 454. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,544. Legislative reporting fees: program service expenses 5,441. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,441. Report - "only a game": program service expenses 9,482. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,482. Foundation formation costs: program service expenses 19,472. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 19,472.”

“The process has not changed from prior years.”