Gateway Mens Chorus

“Pt.VIII, line 11a - The advertising revenue is from advertising in concert and fundraiser programs. The revenue is more for support/sponsorship for the organization rather than actual advertising of a commercial nature. The number of individuals who receive the programs at the events is limited, most likely fewer than if the same amount was spent on commercial advertising such as mailers or in newspapers. The reason for soliciting the revenue isn't to be in competition with a for-profit business for the ad revenue. The messages don't include price information or other promotional info that would be considered commercial advertising. In some cases volunteers solicit the revenue. Due to these factors it appears that the revenue is not subject to Unrelated Business Taxable Income and a 990-T is not required.”

“The 990 was emailed to board members with a comment period and a request for either an approval of the 990 or with changes. Responses about changes, if any, were then summarized and forwarded to the tax return preparer for inclusion in the final return.”

“The search committee contacted other chorus organizations to determine salary ranges for comparable-sized entities.”

“The search committee talked with various individuals in small not-for-profits and businesses in the St. Louis area to get ranges of salaries/wages for comparable work.”

“Annually the board secretary requests that board members sign the conflict of interest policy. Each member also knows that, if a conflict should arise during the rest of the year, that it should be brought to the attention of the board.”

“This is a membership organization.”

“The members elect the board of directors and the board elects the officers.”

“There are certain types of decisions that the board must present to the members for consideration and are listed in the bylaws.”

“Program advertising - by volunteers”

“Miscellaneous”

“Music and royalties”

“Concert facility rent”

“Concert production costs”

“Bank and credit card charges”

“Dues”

“Meals - meetings/concerts”

“Other”

“Advertising for concerts”

“Insurance - directors and officers”

“Information technology”

“Office expenses”

“Travel”

“Interest”

“Conferences”

“Member event registrations - GALA”

“Staff training”

“Pledges and accounts receivable 20834.”

“Equipment, net of depreciation 0.”

“Rent deposit 496.”

“Other 0.”

“Accounts payable 1151.”

“Advance on line of credit 0.”

“Dues 1154. 1154. 0. 0.”

“Education 505. 505. 0. 0.”

“Other 3305. 1804. 1501. 0.”