Diablo Regional Arts Association

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed by the organization's management. After a full review, the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. A representative of management authorizes the final form 990 which is then e-filed with the internal revenue service.”

“Members of the Board of Directors review all potential conflicts of interest periodically. Top management and all Board members are required to disclose potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.”

“Members of the board of directors review the compensation of all high-level personnel periodically in accordance with IRS rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with IRS guidelines and the organization's policies and procedures.”

“Compensation of other personnel and highly compensated employees is reviewed periodically by members of management. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries and all related benefits. All decisions are then documented in personnel files.”

“Tax returns are available for download from several websites and by request from the organization's office in Walnut Creek, California.”

“All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements, and other legal filings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection by tax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually to our website and to www.guidestar.org (where they are available for viewing as electronic copies) and are also available by request from the organization's office.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES DESCRIPTION Bedford Gallery - DRAA is proud to support the Bedford Gallery exhibition and outreach programs. The Bedford Gallery, located in the Lesher Center for the Arts, is dedicated to providing opportunities to learn about visual arts through varied, accessible, challenging, and educational exhibitions and programs. Center REP - DRAA is honored to support Center REPertory Company, the resident professional theatre company of the Lesher Center for the Arts. Center REP celebrates the power of the human imagination by producing emotionally engaging, intellectually involving, and visually astonishing live theatre through outreach and education programs to enrich and advance the cultural life of the communities we serve. Continued on Schedule O OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Continued from Form 990 Page 2OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES Fiesta Cultural - We were excited to present Fiesta Cultural, a celebration of Latinx/a/o art and culture in June of 2023, Center Repertory Company's production of In the Heights, Bedford Gallery's exhibition titled About Face, four headliner performances and a free street fair with music and dance from the diverse cultures of Latin America.”

“The June 30, 2023 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF Diablo Regional Arts Association WERE AUDITED BY THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM OF REGALIA & ASSOCIATES, CPAS, WHICH ISSUED AN UNMODIFIED OPINION.”

“Vision: The Diablo Regional Arts Associations vision is for the Lesher Center for the Arts to be nationally recognized as a mid-size presenter of great art and artists and the home of a dynamic arts education program.Background: The Diablo Regional Arts Association (DRAA) enriches the lives of thousands of East Bay residents every year by supporting programs at Walnut Creeks Lesher Center for the Arts. Through its well-established business and community partnerships and fundraising expertise, DRAA supports the two resident professional programs, the Bedford Gallery and Center REPertory Company. DRAA also presents the Lesher Center for the Arts Headliner Series. We also sponsor activities to bring low-income children and other underserved populations to enjoy artistic opportunities at the Lesher Center.The Diablo Regional Arts Association is the primary fundraising organization for the Lesher Center for the Arts. As the City of Walnut Creeks appointed curator for the LCAs professional programming and audience outreach, we are dedicated to ensuring the arts thrive in our community. DRAA, incorporated in 1993, was established as the LCA's community funding apparatus, a testament to our commitment to the arts.”