Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic Orchestra

“A draft copy of the form 990 is sent to all board members prior to filing for their review and comments. Their comments and/ or changes are reflected in the final version to be filed with the irs.”

“Any director, key employee, or committee member having an existing or potential interest in a contract or other transaction presented to the board or a committee thereof or to the corporation's administration for deliberation, authorization, approval, or ratification, or any such person who reasonably believes such an interest exists in another such person, shall make immediate and complete disclosure of the interest to the board or committee officer prior to its acting on such contract or proposed transaction. The interested party is required to disclose the nature and extent of his or her interest and any relevant and material facts, known to him or her, about the contract or transaction which might reasonably be construed to be adverse to the corporation's interest. The interested party shall not have a vote on the contract or transaction in which a conflict of interest has been identified. The body to which such disclosure is made shall determine by majority vote whether the disclosure requires that the non- participation provisions below must be observed. If so, such person shall not exert any influence on, or participate (other than to present factual information or to respond to questions) in the discussions or deliberations with respect to, such contract or transaction. A. The board by majority vote of non-interested persons shall determine whether the interested party may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting where the contract or transaction under discussion is being voted upon. B. The minutes of the meeting shall reflect the disclosure made, the vote thereon and, where applicable, the exclusion from voting and participation, and whether a quorum was present.”

“The organization reviews compensation paid for individuals in prior employment situations as well as funds available in annual budget after all other expenditures have been budgeted for.”

“The organization makes these documents available upon request.”

“Music instructors and performing musicians: program service expenses 125,421. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 125,421.”