Chamber Music Pittsburgh

“Our independent auditors prepare and deliver a draft of the form 990 to the executive director of our organization and it is available to all members of the board of directors for their review. Everyone is given time to review the draft form 990 and respond to our auditors with their comments. After this period, all appropriate edits are made to the draft form 990. The final edited form 990 is then filed with the internal revenue service.”

“Annually all board members are provided with a copy of our organization's conflict of interest policy to read and review. All board members are required to disclose all current conflicts and any other conflicts as they arise. This way management and the board can monitor all conflicts and enforce the conflict of interest policy on a current basis.”

“The compensation of our organization's executive director is reviewed annually by the executive commitee of the board of directors. The executive commitee reviews compensation data obtained from various sources on the internet, and comparing other executive director compensation in similar organizations and budget size as reported on these other organization's form 990. The executive committee then makes a recommendation to the board of directors and the compensation package is then voted on by the full board.”

“Staff compensation is reviewed annually by the personnel commitee of the board of directors. The personnel commitee reviews compensation data obtained from various sources on the internet, and comparing other compensation in similar organizations and budget size as reported on these other organization's form 990. The personnel commitee then makes a recommendation to the board of directors and the compensation package is then voted on by the full board.”

“The organization will provide copies of governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements to the public upon request.”

“To present world class chamber music ensembles and soloists, promising emerging artists, and innovative programs; and to foster an appreciation for chamber music in the pittsburgh community by offering educational programs and experiences.”

“Artist fees 63,862 12,082 10,356 artist fees 10,950 0 0 artist fees 17,000 0 0 contracted services 4,329 819 702 contracted services 1,170 0 0 contracted services 780 0 0 total 98,091 12,901 11,058”