Upbeat Nyc Inc

“The co-executive directors have a family relationship”

“The organization did not have any committee with authority to act on behalf of the board of directors.”

“The executive director reviews the form 990 and then board members receive copies for their review before it is filed.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed for compliance annually at the board of directors' meeting.”

“Compensation for executive director, top management officials, other officers and key employees is reviewed and approved at the annual board of directors' meeting by board members who have no conflict of interest according to the organization's conflict of interest policy. The compensation amount is based on comparability data which has in the past included the nonprofit coordinating committee of new york's nonprofit salary survey report. The board determines the reasonableness of the employee's compensation based on this and/or other similar comparability data. The board's deliberations and decisions regarding compensation are recorded in the minutes of the board of directors' meeting. This process was last undertaken in fy2021 when liza austria was hired as co-executive director.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Teacher fees: program service expenses 198,020. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 198,020. Consultant: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 31,008. Fundraising expenses 18,820. Total expenses 49,828.”

“The board of directors assumes responsibility for oversight of the review of its financial statements and selection of its independent accountants.”