Bexar County Arts and Cultural Fund

“The finance committee reviews the Organizations Form 990 each year prior to its release, directing questions and comments about the tax return to the preparer. Once the Form 990 is approved by the Finance Committee, it is forwarded to the President and Chief Executive Officer for his signature and subsequent release.”

“Conflict of Interest policy issues are addressed annually by the Board members. Potential conflicts, if any, are considered by the Board and acted upon on a case by case basis when necessary. Signed conflict of interest statements are retained by the Organization. The policy is enforced by the Executive Committee.”

“The Board meets and reviews the Executive Directors performance on an annual basis and makes a recommendation for contract extension or cancellation based upon that review. The Executive Directors compensation package is based upon compensation and benefits arrangements of executive directors of similarly sized organizations in similarly sized markets.”

“The organization makes its Forms 990, governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request to the organizations President.”

“consisting of 16 classroom teaching sessions over a 8 week period each. Teaching artists created 496 individual lessons plans, 682 students benefited from arts infused teaching methods, and 11 classroom teachers and 11 assistants received professional development in arts infused teaching methods.. A fee structure was created that provided substantial earned income.”

“Though theArts Fund did not completely cease its workplace program, its mission has been refocused to support and promote arts in education and it continues several campaigns iin support of its new mission. theArtsFunds not-for-profit purpose is still organized to perform charitable and educational activities as written in the articles of incorporation. theArtsFunds bylaws, have not been changed to reflect the new mission. This has been noted by the Board of Directors and will be worked on as soon as possible.”