Emerald City Music

“In January 2024, ECM hired an interim executive director as an independent contractor to manage the organization and lead the search for a full-time executive director.”

“Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director, Administrative Director, and member of the board.”

“Every year we require that board members sign a new conflict of interest and confidentiality form. Conflicts are reviewed annually, if there are any.”

“All of our staff salaries are reviewed annually by the board of directors. Every other year, the Executive Director and Artistic Director complete a formal board review (including feedback from board members, staff, and outside persons) as a condition to their continued employment.”

“We host all of our documents in a GoogleDrive, shared by all board members and staff of the organization. All files are made available by request, in addition to the 990 being available and referenced on public sites like GuideStar and ProPublica.”

“Sam Paris was paid $3,200 during the tax year as an independent contractor for interim executive director services provided from Nov 15, 2023 through Dec 31, 2023. This engagement ended prior to his appointment to the board of directors. On Feb 10, 2024, Sam Paris became an unpaid officer of the organization. The compensation reported was solely for services performed as an independent contractor prior to board service.”

“Commissioning Fees: Total Expenses - $17000, Program Expenses - $17000, Mgmt & General Expenses $0, Fundraising Expenses $0; Artistic Director Fees: Total Expenses - $24000, Program Expenses - $20000, Mgmt & General Expenses - $0, Fundraising Expenses - $4000”