Creative City Collaborative of Delray Beach Inc.

“The officer and key employee compensation is approved by the board based on current market data after an in-depth review and analysis by the board compensation committee. Comparability data is reviewed and analyzed and the decision is contemporaneously documented. This process was last undertaken during fiscal year 9/30/2025.”

“The executive committee of the board of directors consists of the chair, the vice chair, if any, the secretary, the treasurer, and other directors approved by a majority of the board of directors. The executive committee shall have and may exercise all of the powers of the board of directors in the management of the affairs of the corporation between meetings of the board of directors, and subject to the limitations imposed by the florida not-for-profit corporation act.”

“Form 990, part vi, section b, line 11b:the form 990 is initally reviewed by the executive director and treasurer, then any necessary corrections are made. The form 990 is then sent to all board members for final review and approval prior to filing.”

“Form 990, part vi, section b, line 12c:annually, each director, officer and member of a sub-committee with governing board delegated powers shall sign a statement with affirms such person, (a) has recieved a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, (b) has read and understands the policy, (c) agrees to comply with the policy, and (d) understands the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. Further, in connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest and be given the opportuinity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. Lastly, on a periodic basis a review is performed to ensure the written policies are being followed and that the organization is operating in a manner consistent with its charitable purposes and that it does not engage in any activity that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status.”

“Compensation for the executive director or ceo and top management are approved by the board based on current market data after an in-depth review and analysis by the personnel committee. The comparability data is reviewed, analyzed and the decision is contemporaneously documented. This process was last undertaken during the fiscal year 9/30/2025.”

“Form 990, part vi, section c, line 19:the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements and tax returns available to the public upon written request.”

“The organizations oversight policy has not changed.”

“Program service:artist fees = $472,703instructor fees = $ 18,800total = $491,503”

“Form 990, part iii, line 1, description of organization mission: to build and promote the cultural community that celebrates the south florida region as creative, authentic and intimate; strengthen the distinctive cultural and artistic brand; continue the revitalization and stabilization of the area through promotion of art and cultural activities and artistic institution; promote cultural tourism by enhancing the areas indentity as a community of culture and the arts -- one that is creative, authentic, and intimate; facilitate access to the arts for all ages, ethnicities, and physical abilities; and encourage and advocate for public and/or private funding and support for cultural growth in the area.”