Greater Southwest La Mardi Gras Assoc

“The organization has 30 members. Ten members are elected each year. Each member serves a three year term.”

“All members are allowed to vote on the governing body. All major decisions are made by a vote of the entire membership.”

“The entire membership votes on all major decisions of the organization.”

“The organization's board and officers review the 990 before it is filed with the irs. All the officers and board members are present at this review. In addition, most of the members are present at the meeting.”

“The organization makes its form 990 available to the public upon request. Since the organization is small and does not maintain a full time office, a copy of the form 990 can be emailed or mailed to the person requesting the information.”

“Mardi gras festival entertainment: program service expenses 64,338. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 64,338. Occupancy & rent: program service expenses 36,841. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 36,841. Miscellaneous: program service expenses 25,737. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 25,737. Throws: program service expenses 7,488. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,488. Printing & publications: program service expenses 6,966. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,966. Clean-up: program service expenses 5,555. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,555. Decorations and costumes: program service expenses 1,825. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,825. Office: program service expenses 1,098. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,098. Other licenses & permits: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 237. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 237. Supplies: program service expenses 172. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 172.”