Baay

“An electronic copy of the final draft form 990 is circulated among board members prior to submitting the return to the irs.”

“Our board members disclose potential conflicts of interest at our monthly board meetings. These potential conflicts are discussed by the board and taken into account before voting on decisions that may involve said conflicts. Board members with identified conflicts of interest are excused from voting on related issues, and are asked to leave the room while discussion and voting take place.”

“In the summer of 2023, baay transitioned from a shared leadership structure (operations director and artistic director) to an executive director. Our executive director compensation was determined at a board meeting where comparable salaries were presented, and baays budget and all other information reviewed by our finance and governance committees before a compensation proposal was made. The board voted to approve the final proposal.”

“All baays governing documents are available on request.”

“Part iii, line 1 - baays mission is to enrich the lives of children through the exploration of the arts. Our goal is to provide a safe and welcoming space for children to expand their creative horizons, grow in confidence and character, and develop a strong sense of community with their peers. We fulfill this mission by offering programs in theatre, dance, choir, music, and visual arts for ages 5-18. Baays programs focus on youth development and mentoring, and offer opportunities for youth leadership. We believe that every child deserves access to high quality arts education, and we actively seek to expand our outreach to underserved populations in our community. We offer financial assistance in the form of tuition waivers for students who would not otherwise be able to participate.”