San Diego Master Chorale

“The membership of the Chorale shall consist of the members of the Board of Directors. The organization may, from time to time, use the term members to refer to persons associated with it, but such persons shall not be members within the meaning of Section 5056 of the California Corporations Code.”

“All other members of the board are elected by the board as a whole, as detailed in Article VII, Section 4, of the Bylaws, quoted here:Candidates for the Board of Directors, except those serving as Singer Representatives, may be nominated by any director in good standing at any time throughout the year and shall be properly vetted prior to their names being submitted for a vote at a meeting of the Board of Directors. A candidate is duly elected upon the majority vote of the Board.”

“In Fiscal Year 2022-2023, the Executive Director position was filed November 1, 2022, and no governance decisions of the organizations were reserved to or subject to approval by anyone other than the governing body, with the exception of a few time-sensitive actions taken by the Executive Committee (consisting of the Board President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer).”

“The review process for this 990 was for all current members of the governing body to receive a copy of the form, with instructions to address any questions or concerns to the Executive Committee, consisting of the President, Secretary, and Treasurer, within one week. After that review period, the Executive Committee voted to accept the prepared 990 on behalf of the entire board.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements were available to the public upon request during the tax year.”

“Part I, line 8: Amendment is to defer a $15,000 Grant to the following year when services will be performed.Part I, line 17: Correct several bookkeeping errors effecting expenses.Part VIII, line 1ePart IX, lines 7 & 24e.Part X, lines 1B, 9B, 19B & 27B.”

“Professional Artistic Services $94,075AV Recorder & Editor $1,750Grant Writer $1,450Grapic Designer $3,524HR Consultant $750Marketing Communications Specialist $4,150Photographer $600Web Designer $1,973 Program Professional services:Graphic Designer $3212Marketing Consult $2775Photographer $ 675Admin Professional services:Marketing Consult $2500HR Services $3000Publicist $ 750Web Designer $1800Fundraising Profession services:Graphic Designer $1244Marketing Consult $2700”

“Line 9: Unrealized gains of investments held in Endowment fund. Current year net change $4,712”