Dance USA

“The executive committee shall, during intervals between meetings of the board of trustees, exercise all the powers of the board in the management of the business and affairs of the corporation.”

“The federal form 990 is vetted and approved by the audit committee. A final copy of the federal form 990 is provided to the full board of trustees prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“Members of the board of trustees review the conflict of interest policy and are each required to sign a conflict of interest statement annually. The signed statements are kept on file in dance/usa's headquarters in washington, dc. Board members consult with the executive director regarding questions of conflicts of interest on an individual, case-by-case basis. If a question remains regarding a potential conflict, the case is referred to the executive committee. The executive committee meets by teleconference every other month, or by call of the chair. Dance/usa staff members are governed by its personnel policies, which outline procedures for seeking approval from the executive director for any outside activities that may present a conflict of interest.”

“The board of trustees hire for the position of executive director based on guidelines defined by various federal and state labor and compensation laws. Hiring and compensation for the position of executive director is competitive and includes a review of industry and not-for-profit compensation standards including, but not limited to, a review of dance, arts service organizations, and similarly situated not-for-profit and for-profit organizations.”

“Dance/usa's governing documents, written policies, including conflict of interest, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Dance/usa's federal form 990 is also available via the internet at guidestar.com.”

“Artist/performer fees: program service expenses 14,800. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,800. Consultants: program service expenses 207,182. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 5,546. Total expenses 212,728. Graphic design: program service expenses 3,990. Management and general expenses 425. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,415. Other: program service expenses 24,626. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 4,484. Total expenses 29,110. Payroll processer: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 4,098. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,098. Subcontractors: program service expenses 13,636. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 1,153. Total expenses 14,789. Temp staffing: program service expenses 18,797. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 350. Total expenses 19,147. Writer feese: program service expenses 3,325. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,325.”

“The process remains unchanged from the prior year.”