Florida Humanities Council Inc.

“The organization's by-laws were amended during the fiscal year. The changes make the bylaws simpler and shorter. Changes include: clarified the gubernational appointments clause, reduced the number of official committees, removed the sunshine language, sharpened the description of board member responsibilities, clarified the removal of directors section, and simplified the board emertius status.”

“The finance committee reviews the form 990 with the accountant. Once that is complete and approved to be sent to the full board, a copy of the 990 form is e-mailed to the entire board for their review previous to the board meeting. The 990 form is approved by the full board for submission to the irs at a board meeting or through an e-mail vote.”

“All board members and staff are required to read a conflict of interest policy and sign a form stating they will comply. For board members this is done on an annual basis.”

“Compensation is compared to other humanities councils and positions within those organizations based off an annual survey provided by the federation of state humanities councils.”

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

“In fiscal year 2018, one week long teacher programming program was held before the program was discontinued.”

“Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,336. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,336. Graphics and design: program service expenses 24,098. Management and general expenses 1,025. Fundraising expenses 75. Total expenses 25,198. Editing and proofreading: program service expenses 50,004. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 50,004. Marketing: program service expenses 9,363. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,363. Photos and videography: program service expenses 14,683. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,683. Hosting: program service expenses 7,625. Management and general expenses 3,708. Fundraising expenses 798. Total expenses 12,131. Program service fees: program service expenses 31,650. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 31,650. Other professional fees: program service expenses 55,929. Management and general expenses 495. Fundraising expenses 18,000. Total expenses 74,424.”

“The finance committee of the board assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit. Internal financial statements are reviewed throughout the year by the committee. The committee reviews the annual audit and form 990 before submitting them to the board for approval and oversees the selection of an independent accountant.”