Young Audiences Inc of Houston

“The 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director, Finance Committee and the Board Treasurer. The Board is provided a copy before the 990 is filed and again after it has been filed.”

“The board signs an annual conflict of interest policy agreement required for board membership, the Executive Committee reviews this paperwork to ensures compliance, and board members are required to disclose any association or membership and recuse themselves from any contract or negotiations that may violate the policy.”

“The Executive Committee of the Board negotiates employment matters with the Executive Director basing compensation on comparable data in the field and in the local nonprofit sector, The Executive Director approves staff salaries after their annual performance and review and self-assessment. Salaries are based on comparable data in the field and in the local nonprofit sector.”

“Documents are made available on Young Audiences's website, the Guidstar website, and upon request.”

“The conflict of interest policy, governing documents and financial statements are made available to the public through Guidstar and are also available upon request.”

“YAH ASSISTANCE FUND: the Young Audiences of Houston Assistance Fund was established in 2007, and is used to directly sponsor, either in part or in full requested Young Audiences of Houston programs in schools or community venues in the greatest financial need. A priority of the Fund is to support venues with limited access to the arts and where the impact of a Young Audiences of Houston program will have heightened and lasting results.”