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.”

“Hospitality expense: program service expenses 16,445. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,445. Miscellaneous: program service expenses 14,095. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,095. Adjunct faculty: program service expenses 12,003. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 12,003. Education outreach: program service expenses 11,298. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,298. Shell moving: program service expenses 9,405. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,405. Printing: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 8,288. Total expenses 8,288. Professional development: program service expenses 4,230. Management and general expenses 1,511. Fundraising expenses 302. Total expenses 6,043. Patron manger: program service expenses 5,243. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,243. Personnel manager: program service expenses 5,172. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,172. Professional fees and memberships: program service expenses 2,513. Management and general expenses 898. Fundraising expenses 180. Total expenses 3,591. Marketing: program service expenses 3,294. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,294. Stage crew/labor: program service expenses 2,125. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,125. Bank charges: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,080. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,080. Postage: program service expenses 1,393. Management and general expenses 498. Fundraising expenses 99. Total expenses 1,990. Chorale expenses: program service expenses 1,408. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,408. School expenses: program service expenses 662. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 662.”

“Change in beneficial interest in erie county community foundation 6,529.”