1436 Oretha C Haley LLC

“Ronald markham and irvin mayfield are business partners in a publishing co.”

“The entity is a wholly owned subsidiary of the new orleans jazz orchestra, inc, a 501(c)(3) exempt entity.”

“The operating agreement of 1436 oretha c haley, llc (och) that was drawn up by nojo stipulates in article 5.1 that "the management of the company shall be controlled by a management committee comprised of three individuals who shall serve for a term of eight years (the management committee)." the sole member of och llc is the new orleans jazz orchestra, a tax exempt 501(c)(3) entity.”

“990 will be reviewed by the the organization's governing body before it is filed.”

“Each board member is required to disclose any possible conflicts of interest for the board's review. Additionally, the board periodically reviews transactions and financial arrangements to ensure the organization is operating in a manner consistent with charitable purposes. If the governing board has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it informs the member of the basis of its belief and affords the member an opportunity to explain the alleged conflict. If the board determines that the member has violated the policy, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.”

“Och does not compensate any of it's board members or officers. All compensation is paid by och's related entity, new orleans jazz orchestra.”

“Governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available upon written request.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”

“The entity incorrectly stated that their accounting method was cash on the prior year 990 filed. On the 2015 990, we have reflected the accrual accounting method which agrees to the audited financial statements. The entity did not change accounting methods; therefore, no form 3115 will be filed.”