Napa Valley Festival Association

“Directors athena blackburn and timothy blackburn have a family relationship.”

“The form 990 is prepared by a public accounting firm. The executive committee, acting on behalf of the board of directors, is provided a copy of the organization's form 990 (including all related schedules). Any questions, comments, and suggested revisions identified by the executive committee are addressed and the preparer of the form 990 makes any necessary revisions. The form is then filed with the internal revenue service.”

“Paid staff and board members are required to annually document in writing any interests, relationships or holdings that could potentially result in a conflict of interest. If a conflict of interest is identified, the organization's executive committee will review the matter and take appropriate action, which may include prohibiting an individual from participating in the board's deliberations and decisions regarding a certain transaction. If a conflict is identified during a meeting, the entire board will decide what appropriate action to take.”

“The organization's executive committee has general oversight of the organization's human resource plan, including annual evaluation of the ceo of the organization. A salary survey is used to benchmark compensation for the ceo position. The committee meets independent of the ceo to discuss performance relative to the position description. During these meetings, the committee also considers input obtained from other board members, staff, professional advisors, grant recipients and other informed community leaders. Once a consensus is reached regarding performance, a similar discussion is held concerning compensation relative to annual benchmark and established objectives. The committee then meets with the ceo to discuss and document strengths, weaknesses and goals for the upcoming year. Compensation for the upcoming year is also discussed and documented.”

“The organization's articles of incorporation, bylaws, conflict of interest policy and audited financial statements are available for public inspection at the organization's principal place of business.”

“The compensation paid to the organization's vice president, director of artistic planning, charles letourneau, is paid to a single-member llc and reported on a 1099. Charles letourneau is considered an independent contractor for tax reporting purposes. Payments to the single-member llc are reported on part vii, section a of form 990 based on the nature of the payments.”

“The region and make the arts accessible to all. The association presents performances at iconic venues in napa valley and beyond, and inspiring concerts and educational programs year-round.”

“The audit committee assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed.”

“Description:artist performance produc total fees:2274045”