Allegheny County Parks Foundation Inc.

“The bylaws of allegheny county parks foundation were amended and approved by the board of directors on october 15, 2013. The board of directors was expanded from not more than twenty (20) to not more than twenty-four (24) natural persons.”

“The completed form 990 will be reviewed by the executive director and treasurer. Upon completion of their review, the form 990 will be submitted to the governing board for review and approval in advance of filing with the internal revenue service.”

“Each director, officer, senior management, and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers annually signs a statement which affirms that such person: a. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy; b. Has read and understands the policy; c. Has agreed to comply with the policy; and d. Understands the foundation is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.”

“Salary data for comparable not-for-profit organizations, as well as historical foundation data was reviewed in determining the acting executive director's compensation. Also, sustainably of the foundation was a consideration. The board of directors wanted to ensure the foundation's going concern.”

“Allegheny county parks foundation makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“The following individuals serve as ex-officio trustees of the allegheny county parks foundation with no voting rights: william mckain, phil lamay, andy baechle, and steve johnson.”

“Contractor: program service expenses 328,164. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 328,164. Design consultants: program service expenses 430,847. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 430,847. It services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 458. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 458.”

“Allegheny county parks foundation has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and its selection of the independent accountant. The selection and oversight process did not change from the prior year.”