The Firelands Symphony Orchestra

“The organization has members who had the power to elect or appoint members of the governing body.”

“Certain governance decisions are reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or other persons other than the governing body.”

“Organization's process is to review form 990. The form 990 was initially reviewed by the executive director, board president and treasurer. After completion of the iniial review, a copy of the form 990 was emailed to all board members and officers for their review. The board discussed the form 990 and approved its filing with the irs.”

“Enforcement of conflicts policy: annually each member of the board of directors reviews the conflict of interest policy and submits a written disclosure to the governance committee of any interest that may cause a conflict of interest.”

“Compensation process for top official: annually the board of directors evaluates the compensation of the executive director and the music director considering individual performance evaluations and compensation paid by other organizations for comparable positions.”

“Governing documents disclosure explanation: the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policies and financial statements available to the general public upon request. Also, the organization's articles of incorporation and bylaws are available on ohio secretary of state website.”

“Design: program service expenses 16,275. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 4,069. Total expenses 20,344. Miscellaenous: program service expenses 17,957. Management and general expenses 372. Fundraising expenses 249. Total expenses 18,578. Marketing: program service expenses 12,214. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 3,054. Total expenses 15,268. Equipment rental: program service expenses 10,816. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,816. Patron manager: program service expenses 10,054. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,054. Education outreach: program service expenses 8,422. Management and general expenses 202. Fundraising expenses 40. Total expenses 8,664. Hospitality expense: program service expenses 7,741. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,741. Chorale expenses: program service expenses 7,457. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,457. Professional fees and memberships: program service expenses 2,629. Management and general expenses 939. Fundraising expenses 188. Total expenses 3,756. School expenses: program service expenses 3,598. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,598. Shell moving: program service expenses 2,975. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,975. Postage: program service expenses 1,659. Management and general expenses 593. Fundraising expenses 119. Total expenses 2,371. Development expense: program service expenses 978. Management and general expenses 349. Fundraising expenses 70. Total expenses 1,397. Bank charges: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 939. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 939.”

“Change in beneficial interest in erie county community foundation -208. Rounding -1.”