Sphinx Organization Inc.

“The music director and the president have a family relationship.”

“All decisions are made by the board of directors, therefore no documentation of committee meetings is kept”

“The entire board of directors will review a copy of the 990 before being filed. Each member of the board will be provided a copy of the 990.”

“Sphinx issues conflict of interest forms to board members and staff who complete them on an annual basis. Individuals sign a statement affirming that they have received a copy of this conflict of interest policy, has read and understood the policy, has agreed to comply with the policy, and discloses the person's financial interests and family relationships that could give rise to conflicts of interest. The board forms are reviewed by staff and shared with the executive committee. A summary is shared with the full board with any potential identified conflicts being raised.”

“Specific approval of president and artistic director's salaries are reviewed and approved by an independent salary committee from the board (i.e. Compensation committee which excludes the president and artistic director) due to the nature of their relationship (married). They look at comparable salary levels (through similar organizations' form 990, tenure, and performance). The salaries are again approved during the board review and approval of the annual budget. The president does not vote in the approval of the salaries or budget. This compensation process was last undertaken in entirety in 2013.”

“Governing documents, financial statements and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.”

“Artist fees: program service expenses 670,362. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 670,362. Audio/visual production: program service expenses 4,206. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,206. Concert production: program service expenses 60,490. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 60,490. Development fees: program service expenses 4,528. Management and general expenses 46. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,574.”

“There have been no changes in this process from the prior year.”