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.”

“Printing: program service expenses 10,763. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 2,691. Total expenses 13,454. Miscellaenous: program service expenses 11,877. Management and general expenses 155. Fundraising expenses 155. Total expenses 12,187. Library expense: program service expenses 11,842. Management and general expenses 35. Fundraising expenses 35. Total expenses 11,912. Chorale expenses: program service expenses 11,863. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,863. Patron manager: program service expenses 10,720. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,720. Equipment rental: program service expenses 9,169. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,169. Stage crew/labor: program service expenses 6,653. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,653. Hospitality expense: program service expenses 5,372. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,372. School expenses: program service expenses 4,941. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,941. Professional fees and memberships: program service expenses 2,798. Management and general expenses 999. Fundraising expenses 200. Total expenses 3,997. Education outreach: program service expenses 2,559. Management and general expenses 8. Fundraising expenses 2. Total expenses 2,569. Shell moving: program service expenses 2,380. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,380. Postage: program service expenses 1,575. Management and general expenses 562. Fundraising expenses 112. Total expenses 2,249. Marketing: program service expenses 1,541. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 385. Total expenses 1,926. Bank charges: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 738. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 738. Development expense: program service expenses 373. Management and general expenses 133. Fundraising expenses 27. Total expenses 533. Bgsu program in-kind: program service expenses 231. Management and general expenses 13. Fundraising expenses 13. Total expenses 257.”

“Change in beneficial interest in erie county community foundation -4,737.”