Arthur Miller Foundation

“The arthur miller foundation trustees created an advisory board known as the "board" appointed by the trustees, which provides ongoing advice and recommendations to the trustees and the executive director with respect to the activities and strategic direction of the foundation. The board meets at least four (4) times per year, and is also divided among two committees: (1) development committee, and (2) finance and resource committee. The advisory board acts by making formal recommendations to the trustees. Formal recommendations require the vote of a majority of the advisory board members present at a meeting of the advisory board, or the unanimous consent (whether in writing or by electronic transmission) of the advisory board members. Formal recommendations are presented to the trustees, and the trustees then make all binding decisions for the organization. The board does not exercise any powers of the trustees; it is strictly an advisory body.”

“Committees are advisory in nature only, and do not have the authority to act on behalf of the governing body (the trustees).”

“The arthur miller foundation executive director and financial consultant/bookkeeper initially review the form 990. Upon satisfactory review, the form 990 is presented for review by the amf treasurer and finance committee. Upon satisfactory review, the form 990 is presented for final review and approval by the trustees.”

“The foundation has a conflict of interest policy which covers all trustees, officers, and key persons of the foudnation. A covered person has a duty to disclose in good faith to the trustees the material facts of any proposed transaction of the foundation in which such covered person or a related party has any actual or potential conflict of interest. The disclosure should be made prior to any consideration of such proposed transaction by the trustees or by any applicable committee designated by the trustees, or promptly after such person has knowledge of the relevant facts if he or she has no actual knowledge prior to the relevant action by the trustees or committee action. Any person having the conflict shall refrain from participating in or attempting to influence any decisions or votes regarding the matter under consideration, and shall retire from the meeting during any deliberations and votes on such matter. At the request of the trustees, the person may present background information or answer questions regarding the matter under consideration prior to the deliberations or vote on such matter. Any proposed transaction in which a covered person or related party has a conflict of interest must be approved by a majority of the trustees, not including any interested individual(s), provided that a trustee may deliberate and vote concerning compensation for service as a trustee that is to be made available or provided to all trustees on the same or substantially similar terms. In approving any such transaction, the trustees must make a determination that the transaction is fair, reasonable, and in the foundation's best interest. If a covered person or related party has a substantial financial interest in such transaction, the trustees must consider alternative transactions to the extent available. Covered persons must, upon or prior to their initial election or hiring, and annually thereafter, complete, sign, and submit a disclosure statement to the secretary of the foundation or other designated compliance officer, who will keep a confidential file of these disclosure statements. Complete, candid, and timely completion of the disclosure statement is an obligation of each covered person. The secretary or other designated compliance officer will be responsible for the administration of the annual notification and disclosure procedure. Completed disclosure statements will be provided by the secretary or other designated compliance officer to the chair. Each covered person must disclose on the disclosure statement all situations that pose a potential or actual conflict of interest as set forth in the disclosure statement. A copy of the policy is given to each newly elected or appointed covered person prior to the commencement of his or her duties. Each covered person must acknowledge, not less than annually, that he or she has read and is in compliance with this policy. The trustees oversee the implementation of, and compliance with, the policy, and may make changes to the policy from time to time. The secretary or the designated compliance officer will endeavor to ensure that all covered persons file disclosure statements in accordance with the policy. If any covered person fails to comply with the policy's disclosure requirements, the secretary or the designated compliance officer will report such failure to the trustees, which will take appropriate corrective action.”

“Each year at the annual meeting in the spring which determines the budget for the following fiscal year, the advisory board and trustees discuss the performance of the executive director and vote upon compensation while voting upon the annual budget. The amf board chair specifically makes recommendations in regard to personnel, first consulting with the finance and resources committee, then presenting its recommendations to the trustees. A similar process is put in place for the operations manager, development and communications manager, and program managers. The recommendation is made with consult among the executive director, board chair, finance and resources committee, with a final decision made by the trustees.”

“The organization does not make its governing documents available to the public. However, they are readily available by request. Amf does make its financial statements available to the public via the guidestar website.”

“Graphic design: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 16,219. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,219. Other consultants: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 40,374. Fundraising expenses 31,500. Total expenses 71,874. Theater education professionals: program service expenses 122,741. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 122,741. Program evaluation: program service expenses 12,500. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 12,500.”