Opera Project Columbus Incorporated

“The form 990 was prepared by a third party accountant and was presented to the rest of the board of directors before it was filed with the internal revenue service.”

“When determining compensation for the executive director, artistic administrator, vocal artist manager and development director, the board president informally surveyed organizations similar in size and scope to find a reasonable compensation. This was then presented to the board, who determined compensation based on the gathered information and the budget contraints. When discussions took place about compensating a board member for management services rendered, the respective person would recuse themselves from the conversation. Minutes were taken at each of these meetings and kept for records.”

“Upon request, the president will make available the necessary documents electronically.”

“Communications: program service expenses 10,400. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,400. Administration: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 27,200. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 27,200. Diversity & audience: program service expenses 6,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,000. Education development: program service expenses 2,800. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,800. Fundraising commissions: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 40. Total expenses 40. Graphic design: program service expenses 2,600. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,600.”