Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra

“Family Relationships: David Steward and Thelma Steward, Walter Galvin and Nancy Galvin, Michael Neidorff and Noemi Neidorff. Business Relationships: The following individuals are also members of the United Way of Greater St. Louis, Board of Directors; Kathleen Osborn, David Steward, Donald Suggs, Michael Neidorff, John Tvrdik, Kimberly Walker, Mark Wrighton, and Marie-Helene Bernard.”

“The organization's bylaws defines "member" as any person, organization, foundation, corporation, limited liability company, partnership or association that makes a financial contribution to the organization of at least $1,500 for the fiscal year. Each member is entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at any meeting of the members. The bylaws require an annual meeting of the members and allow for special meetings of the members as necessary.”

“The members elect the organization's regular trustees at the annual meeting required within the bylaws. Up to ten (10) positions on the Board of Trustees may be filled at any time during the year by affirmative vote of at least a majority of the Board of Trustees present at a regular or special meeting of the Board of Trustees. A Trustee elected pursuant to a vacancy shall serve until the next annual meeting of the members or until such Trustee's earlier death, resignation, disqualification or removal from office, and such Trustee may be elected for a full succeeding term at the next annual meeting of the Members. No individual member or less than a complete group of members has any specific rights of approval or decision making authority.”

“The members elect the organization's regular trustees at the annual meeting required within the bylaws. Up to ten (10) positions on the Board of Trustees may be filled at any time during the year by affirmative vote of at least a majority of the Board of Trustees present at a regular or special meeting of the Board of Trustees. A Trustee elected pursuant to a vacancy shall serve until the next annual meeting of the members or until such Trustee's earlier death, resignation, disqualification or removal from office, and such Trustee may be elected for a full succeeding term at the next annual meeting of the Members. No individual member or less than a complete group of members has any specific rights of approval or decision making authority.”

“The organization's Form 990 is prepared and reviewed as follows: 1) The organization's Form 990 is prepared by the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra's Controller and Assistant Controller; 2) The organization's Form 990 is reviewed by the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra's Chief Financial Officer; 3) The organization's Form 990 is reviewed and approved by the Audit & Finance Committee of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra's Board of Trustees; 4) An electronic copy of the organization's Form 990 is emailed to all members of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra's Board of Trustees for their review. All of these activities noted above are completed prior to the filing of the organization's Form 990 with the Internal Revenue Service.”

“The organization's conflict of interest policy is monitored via an annual distribution of the written policy and disclosure form to all trustees, officers, and key employees. The disclosure form is returned to identify and monitor potential conflicts of interest for further handling in accordance with the written policy.”

“The multi-year compensation of the top management official (President/Chief Executive Officer) was determined by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and discussed with members of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees. In developing the level of compensation, data for comparable positions in comparable organizations was considered by the Chairman. Annual discretionary component of the President/Chief Executive Officer's compensation is determined by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees based upon the achievement of established goals and discussion with members of the Executive Committee. The compensation of other officers and key employees is determined primarily by the President/Chief Executive Officer, on an annual basis. Compensation is based upon the achievement of established goals, analysis of data for comparable local and national industry specific positions, and discussion with the members of the Board of Trustees and other constituencies. This process is documented in the personnel files maintained by the President/Chief Executive Officer.”

“The organization's Form 990 is available through several options, including; 1) via the organization's website at www.slso.org; 2) by request to the individual identified in question 20. The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request to the individual identified in question 20.”

“(cont.) and nearly 100 schools in 14 districts. The organization has an extensive community partnership effort. Each year musicians perform free of charge 70+ times to facilitate musical understanding. In addition, our IN UNISON Program, a partnership between the organization and 33 African-American churches, is designed to forge new musical collaborations at the churches and at Powell Hall.”

“Transfer of endowment funds to Saint Louis Symphony Endowment Trust of ($5,346,023) and an adjustment to minimum pension liability of $1,488,232.”