Museum of Science & Technology Foundation

“Elaine rubenstein and jeffrey rubenstein have a family relationship.”

“The members of the foundation consist of the chair of the discovery center of science and technology board of trustees, the president of the discovery center of science and technology board of trustees and two members elected from the board of trustees.”

“The members elect the board of directors.”

“Minutes are maintained for the board of director's meetings only. Committee meetings minutes are not maintained.”

“The form 990 is presented to the finance committee, which reviews the form 990 before it is filed on behalf of the board of directors.”

“Annually, directors complete conflict of interest forms which are collected and reviewed, any reported conflicts are brought to the attention of the executive committee.”

“Salary for the president is approved by the board of directors. Annual raises for all employees are also approved by the board of directors.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request at the address listed on the return.”

“The finance committee has responsibility for the review of the audited financial statements and selection of the independent auditor, same as in prior years.”

“Compensation of officers: the foundation's employees are paid through a related organization - discovery center for science and technology. There is no payroll processed through the foundation and no w-2 forms issued by the foundation. The compensation information listed on part vii for the officers represents total compensation paid for work on the foundation and related entity. In the statement of activities and functional expenses, amounts applicable to the foundation have been allocated based on time spent by the individuals at the foundation.”