Working Narratives

“The Organization hires a CPA firm to complete the 990 on its behalf. A draft of the return is provided to the Executive Director for review and comment. The Executive Director then reviews the return with the Board of Directors before the return is filed.”

“Actual or possible conflicts of interest must be disclosed. The person affected is given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure ofthe conflict and all material facts, and after any discussion with the affected person, that person shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. and if so will determine the actions to be taken. If the board or committee has reasonable cause to believe that a person has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall inform the person of the basis for such belief and afford the person an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If after hearing the response of the person and making such further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the board or committee determines that the person has in fact failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.”

“Governing Documents will be made available upon request.”

“Contract Artists: Program service expenses 217,839. Management and general expenses 2,832. Fundraising expenses 28,489. Total expenses 249,160.”