The Art Effect of the Hudson Valley Inc.

“No review was or will be conducted.”

“Any director, officer or employee who has a financial, personal or official interest in, or any conflict or appearance of a conflict with, any matter pending before the board of directors, such that it prevents or may prevent the individual from acting on that matter in an impartial fashion, will excuse him/herself from voting thereon. All conflicts of interest involving board members will be reviewed and determined by the executive director. The individual shall refrain from attempting to influence other diretors. Every director, officer or employee will complete a conflict of interest form and a board member information form annually.”

“The executive director's salary is discussed each year with the board of directors. New york council of non-profits was the advisor for the process of determining the compensation. The salary must fit within the organization's annual budget. The finance committee is then presented the salary recommendation and carefully reviews. After approval by the financial committee and the board, their decision is documented in the minutes. This process was last undertaken in 2018.”

“The form 990 is available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code. The return is posted on guidestar org and other similar websites. In addition, forms 990 and 1023, as well as the finnacial statements, conflict of interest policy, articles of incorporation, governing documents and by-laws are available upon written request of the organization at 45 pershing avenue, poughkeepsie, ny 12601, or by calling the organization at (845)471-7477.”

“The art effect of the hudson valley is a not-for-profit community-based, multi-arts educational center, dedicated to bringing a wide rage of creative, educational and culturally-enriching programs to diverse audiences throughout the hudson valley. We are committed to supporting personal growth, fostering self-expression, and enhancing human services through the arts, to "make a difference" in the life of our multi-cultural community. The art effect of the hudson valley changes lives through the arts. Our extensive range of programs fosters self-expression and support economic development.”

“Volunteers helped repaint, removed trash and debris from the parking lot and helped organize supplies.”

“Various other programming.”

“Consultants 29,513 63,886 7,000 software 8,856 2,214 0 tech support 577 64 0 artist fees 51,853 0 0 artwork fees 1,314 0 0 staff development 0 2,459 0 payroll service fees 13,653 690 2,497 total 105,766 69,313 9,497”