International Bluegrass Music

“A copy of the return is provided to paul schiminger, executive director, for review. Paul schiminger then gives a copy of the return to the board for review.”

“Ibma orients board members to the policy and if a conflict of interest arises, the issue is investigated by the board chair and/or the executive committee. Solutions range from asking the person with the conflict to excuse him/herself from involvement in related decisions or to resign from the body with authority over the issue at hand.”

“The board involves independent sources to factor in salaries and benefit packages for similar positions with similar organizations along with the evaluation of the executive director and other key employees when making decisions on compensation. This information and deliberation thereof is documented.”

“The organization makes the governing documents and conflict of interest policy available through its website. Financial statements are available upon request.”

“Talent fees: program service expenses 267,181. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 267,181. Contract labor: program service expenses 84,185. Management and general expenses 5,289. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 89,474. Sound: program service expenses 108,179. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 108,179. Production: program service expenses 95,926. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 95,926. Security: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 362. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 362. Sets & lighting: program service expenses 2,845. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,845.”