Grant Park Orchestral Association

“The executive committee consists of the chair, vice-chair, secretary, and treasurer of the board and one chair from each of the standing committees (development/membership, finance, nominating/governance, government affairs, education/community engagement, diversity/equity/inclusion/belonging, and investment) the immediate past board chair, and two at-large members. The chair of the board serves as the chair of the executive committee. With the exception of changes to the bylaws, the executive committee is specifically delegated the authority of the board to act on behalf of the board on matters requiring board action between regularly scheduled board meetings. The executive committee maintains regular minutes of all such actions and on other proceedings and reports the same to the board of directors at each regular meeting of the board.”

“The board of directors has delegated the authority to review and approve the form 990 to the finance committee. The finance committee receives the final draft form 990 package via email. Members conduct their reviews of the material independently and ask questions of management as needed. Once all necessary feedback is received and committee member questions have been answered, management seeks an approval vote via email. Once at least a super majority of members have registered their approval vote, the form 990 is filed. This process is begun in advance of the return deadlines to ensure ample time is provided.”

“The members of the board of directors are required to submit a conflict of interest and relationship disclosure statement annually. During the course of the year, in the event that an officer or director determines that they have a conflict of interest on a particular matter before the board, they shall disclose the conflict to the board of directors. The officer or director would then be prohibited from participating in discussion and voting on the matter at hand, unless a majority of the disinterested directors present determines otherwise.”

“The board of directors has remanded the ceo's annual review process to the executive committee. In addition to reviewing the ceo's performance, the executive committee also reviews the compensation of the ceo. The committee uses executive compensation data from several reputable compensation surveys, and uses the services of an independent compensation consultant to assist in research and information gathering. Contemporaneous records of the deliberation and review process are kept and have been retained by the chair.”

“The association makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request. Individuals may request copies of the documents by contacting the association's office by phone, mail or email.”

“The grant park orchestral association (the association), produces the grant park music festival, a chicago summer tradition providing free high-quality classical music performances featuring the grant park orchestra and chorus, to hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors annually. For over 90 years, the festival has been a cornerstone of the city's cultural landscape, demonstrating the transformative power of classical music and fostering a sense of community by connecting people from all walks of life through a shared musical experience in the spectacular setting of the jay pritzker pavilion in millennium park. The association's mission extends beyond performance to education and community engagement, nurturing the next generation of musicians and music lovers.”

“The grant park orchestral association (the association) produces the grant park music festival (the festival). The festival demonstrates that classical music, performed by a world-class orchestra and chorus, can have a transformative impact on the city. Showcased in one of the city's most spectacular settings, the festival continues to be a summer gathering place for all of chicago, where people from every neighborhood, from all walks of life, and from around the world, are connected through the power of music.”

“Consulting services: program service expenses 41,237. Management and general expenses 29,550. Fundraising expenses 229,627. Total expenses 300,414. Artist performance fees: program service expenses 598,925. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 598,925. Concert and event production services: program service expenses 521,104. Management and general expenses 3,203. Fundraising expenses 30,812. Total expenses 555,119. Design & mailhouse services: program service expenses 25,018. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 69,918. Total expenses 94,936. Commissioning fees: program service expenses 31,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 31,000. Photography: program service expenses 14,127. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,127.”

“Grant park orchestral association has not changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year.”