Carlisle Arts Learning Center Inc.

“The organization has memberships; however, members do not have the ability to vote on organizational initiatives or actions. Members are not permitted to elect individuals serving in the governing body. Board members serving on the nominating committee seek out new board members and make recommendations to the full board. A quorum of the entire board votes to admit or dismiss board members.”

“The treasurer reviews the form 990 with the executive director and board of directors. The board scrutinizes the adequacy of disclosures and indicates any changes as it deems necessary. Once the board is satisfied that the return is as complete and accurate, it is filed.”

“Annually each board member is required to sign the conflict of interest statements and conflicts are discussed annually.”

“The board of directors reviews the compensation of other executive directors in the area by looking at executive compensation reported on their respective form 990. Other compensated employees perform primarily clerical positions within the organization, and the board looks at rates of pay for equivalent organizations that have clerical staff. This information is often obtained indirectly through the executive director's conversations with other non-profit organization representatives in the area. Because of the size of the organization and fiscal constraints, the center is unable to pay its executive director and other employees amounts that are comparable to other non-profit organizations in the immediate area.”

“Requests for the organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are rather infrequent. As a result, the center makes these documents available upon request.”

“Founded in 1992 on the principle that a healthy community is one that is rich in the arts, carlisle arts learning center (calc) is committed to serving and enriching the community by encourgaging creativity and self-esteem through the exploration and appreciation of the visual arts.”