Bardavon 1869 Opera House

“The membership of the organization shall consist of individual members, family members and business members.”

“Members of the organization have authority to elect the board, suspend or expel one or more members, and remove one or more directors for cause.”

“The organization's bylaws may be amended, repealed, or altered in whole or in part by a vote of a majority of the members.”

“The form 990 is submitted electronically to the executive committee for review and approval. Subsequent to the executive committee's approval, the form 990 is circulated to the full board. The full board will review the form 990 prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“Directors, officers, and key employees must submit a conflict of interest questionnaire to the secretary of the bardavon at least once per year. The secretary will provide copies of all submitted questionnaires to the chair of the audit committee. The audit committee/board will review all conflicts of interest and determine whether to approve or ratify any such matters. The audit committee may only approve the underlying matter if it determines that such matter, under the terms and within the circumstances and conditions presented, is fair, reasonable, and in the best interests of the bardavon. Persons with an interest in any matter under review by the audit committee are not permitted to be present at, or participate in, any deliberations or voting by the audit committee with respect to the matter giving rise to the potential conflict, and must not attempt to improperly influence the deliberation or voting on such matter. In appropriate circumstances, any such person may be called upon to provide information relevant to the determination prior to the commencement of deliberations or voting related thereto. If the audit committee has reasonable cause to believe that a director, officer, or key employee failed to comply with the conflict of interest policy, it may make such further investigation as may be warranted in the circumstances, and if it determines that the individual has failed to comply with the policy, it shall take appropriate action, which may include removal from office or termination of employment.”

“Annually, the executive committee conducts a formal review of the organization's executive director. The executive committee may adjust the executive director's compensation based on the findings of this review.”

“The organization makes its documents available for public inspection for the period of time in accordance with internal revenue code section 6104(d).”

“Governing documents are made available electronically to the public upon request.”

“Volunteer ushers may be called upon to: take tickets, show people to their reserved seats, hand out programs, monitor rest rooms, assist in directing patrons at concessions, and assist the front of house staff with any tasks during performances at the direction of management.”

“Artist fees: program service expenses 833,079. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 71,902. Total expenses 904,981. Contract services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 78,567. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 78,567. Security: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,190. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,190. Police/fire: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 9,210. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,210.”

“Change in value of beneficial interest -85,872.”