Artsquest

“The form will be reviewed by the audit committee for verification of information submitted. After review and approval by the audit committee, the form 990 will be distributed to the entire board of trustees. Only after this process will the form 990 be filed.”

“The written conflict of interest policy is distributed annually to all board members and employees. They are required to sign and disclose any conflicts of interest.”

“The organization hired a human resource consultant and a salary study was performed on the not for profit industry and comparable not for profit officer salaries. The information from the consultant and the study was then presented to the executive committee. The independent executive committee of the board then reviews this information to determine compensation levels.”

“The organization's form 1023, form 990 and form 990-t are available upon request.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“Stages/tables/tents: program service expenses 530,477. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 530,477. Landscaping/maintenance: program service expenses 281,392. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 281,392. Maintenance/repairs: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 257,446. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 257,446. Npp expense: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 202,167. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 202,167. Transportation: program service expenses 188,518. Management and general expenses 2,634. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 191,152. Leases: program service expenses 164,302. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 164,302. Grant expense: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 148,726. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 148,726. Sponsor development/hospitality: program service expenses 141,603. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 141,603. Security: program service expenses 134,855. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 134,855. Other musikfest expense: program service expenses 113,286. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 113,286. Sanitation/restroom: program service expenses 103,478. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 103,478. Festival support: program service expenses 75,693. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 75,693. Booth/decoration: program service expenses 66,256. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 66,256. Equipment leases/expenses: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 55,458. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 55,458. Service charges: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 52,023. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 52,023. Bad debts: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 38,332. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 38,332. Printing: program service expenses 36,820. Management and general expenses -4,839. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 31,981. Volunteer expense: program service expenses 23,467. Management and general expenses 7,393. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 30,860. Fireworks: program service expenses 26,608. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 26,608. Postage: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 25,228. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 25,228. Staff dev/meetings: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 22,296. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 22,296. Fire department/wardens: program service expenses 18,443. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 18,443. Supplies: program service expenses 15,225. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 15,225. Membership expense: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 12,343. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 12,343. Medical: program service expenses 11,400. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,400. Dues and subscriptions: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 6,967. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,967. Uniforms: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 3,945. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,945. Licensing: program service expenses 600. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 600.”

“The organization's board of directors selects the independent auditor and the compensation of the auditor.”

“Artsquest will be an international model for providing access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences promoting individual and community creativity, enlightenment and fulfillment. Artsquest will provide access to arts, culture and educational programs for the diverse residents of the lehigh valley and others who seek access in our community by: i. Using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities. Ii. Providing quality cultural experiences for individuals, families, youth, children at risk, senior citizens and individuals with special needs. - presenting local, regional, national and international visual and performing artists - constantly upgrading the quality of all programs - offering opportunities for development and exposure of visual and performing artists - being proactive in providing access to new artistic and creative formats afforded by technology iii. Partnering with business organizations, educational institutions, government agencies and other nonprofit organizations. Iv. Maintaining a strong, clear communication network for all stakeholders, including volunteers, donors, staff, vendors and the community. V. Empowering volunteers to govern the organization, and to develop and produce cultural programs that meet community needs: vi. Developing a staff that demonstrates the excellence of the organization and works in harmony with each other and the volunteer corps. Vii. Providing education in the creative arts in areas not well represented by traditional educational institutions in the community and becoming a resource for arts education and arts-in-education for the region.”