American Music Therapy Association

“Amta has members in eight categories including: professional, associate, student/graduate student, retired, inactive, patron, affiliate, and honorary life.”

“Members elect the president-elect and vice-president elect every two years. The elected officers on the board, therefore, are: president, past-president, president-elect, vice-president, and vice-president-elect. Regional members elect delegates to the assembly and, in turn, the assembly members elect four voting members of the board of directors.”

“Governance decisions related to the bylaws are the sole purview of the members.”

“The 990 was prepared by the outside accountant with input from the treasurer and consulting accountant. Treasurer and president review the first draft and then the entire board reviews the final draft prior to the irs filing.”

“Board members and employees sign a conflict of interest statement at the beginning of their terms. Amta maintains a file of these forms. On an annual basis, the board renews its commitment to identifying conflict of interest situations. If a conflict is identified then the president works with the individual to resolve the conflict. If the conflict cannot be resolved by the president then the president consults with the executive committee. Every attempt is made to arrive at an outcome that upholds the integrity of the organization and its responsibilities as a tax-exempt non-profit entity.”

“The ceo is hired under a multi-year contract to the organization under the supervision of the board of directors. The salary level in the contract was determined by evaluating the skills and experience of the ceo, comparing the 990s of comparable organizations, and analyzing at least two nationally recognized compensation surveys. The ceo's base salary is documented in his/her contract. On annual basis, the board evaluates his/her performance. Based on his/her performance appraisal, the board determines whether an increase is merited. If there is an increase, it is documented in a letter from the president of the board to the ceo. Periodic bonuses are documented in emails from the president to the ceo. The last salary review date was december 2021 as part of the annual performance review. As of 2024, the position for ceo was vacant.”

“Governing documents, the conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

“MD”

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 60,491. Management and general expenses 111,099. Fundraising expenses 109. Total expenses 171,699.”