Westport Writers' Workshop I Inc

“There are no committees with the authority to act on behlaf of the governing body.”

“The 990 is prepared by an outside tax preparer with the assistance of the executive director and office manager. The completed return is reviewed by management and any required updates are made. Then a complete copy is provided to all members of the organization's board of directors prior to filing.”

“The organization has a written conflict of interest policy which it regularly and consistently monitors and enforces. All directors, officers, and members of committees with board delegated powers are required to annually disclose potential conflicts, as well as disclose potential conflicts as they arise. The board of directors or delegated committee is responsible for determining if a conflict exists and makes the decision whether to enter into the proposed transaction or arrangement. The person with the potential conflict must leave the meeting during the discussion and vote on the matter.”

“Compensation for executive director of westport writers' workshop is determined by the board of directors based on an hourly rate of between $40-$50 depending on the applicant. This is a part time job based on 20-25 hours per week. The current executive director was hired in october 2022 and her hiring was approved by the board of directors.”

“The organization makes its bylaws and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request.”

“Teaching services: program service expenses 148,145. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 148,145. Coaches and editing services: program service expenses 31,400. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 31,400. Mentoring program services: program service expenses 7,986. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,986. Dramatic lab teaching services: program service expenses 7,990. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,990. Payroll service fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,619. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,619. Contracted labor: program service expenses 1,100. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,100.”