The Discovery Orchestra Inc.

“A draft of form 990 is reviewed by the executive director, and the finance committee. The form 990 is sent to each member of the board of trustees by email. Board members are welcome to ask any questions about the form 990. After review and approval by the board, form 990 is filed with the internal revenue service.”

“The organization requires annual conflicts of interest statements from all covered members. The organization's conflict of interest policy covers all staff and members of the board of trustees. Should any potential conflict of interest issue arise, appropriate staff and trustees act upon the issue on a timely and reasonable basis to resolve the matter.”

“The organization has a "board review of compensation committee" that reviews the compensation data each spring, then recommends compensation packages for the executive director and artistic director for full board approval.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are always available to the public at the discovery orchestra inc.'s office located at 45 east willow street, millburn, nj 07041, or by request. In addition the 990 is posted on the organization's website www.discoveryorchestra.org as well as guidestar.org.”

“The discovery orchestra, inc. Is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to teach listening skills that help people emotionally connect with classical music. Artistic director george marriner maull and the orchestra have reached millions worldwide, including students, teachers and the general public. Live programs in concert halls, schools, community centers and private homes are supplemented by media programs on public television, radio, dvd and the internet. The orchestra has received three emmy nominations and eight telly awards for its four tv shows, distributed by american public television. Media programs are also distributed to the educational market by films media group and to the home market via amazon prime streaming. Performance venues include the concert hall at drew university, the visual arts center of nj in summit, and the nj youth symphony music center in new providence. Funding is provided by the nj state council on the arts, businesses, foundations and individuals.”

“Consulting: program service expenses 60,254. Management and general expenses 3,153. Fundraising expenses 5,844. Total expenses 69,251.”

“There has been no change from the prior year.”

“This figure includes four regular staff members. The rest of the employees are musicians who perform occasionally throughout the season.”