The Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy

“The organization does not have "members" by definition of the bylaws; however, the form 990 instructions define a "member" as any person (including a corporation or other legal entity) who has the right to participate in the organization's governance, including electing members of the governing body. As such, in accordance with the form 990 instructions, yerba buena gardens conservancy has one member: the city and county of san francisco.”

“The city and county of san francisco can elect up to 7 members of the governing body.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an outside tax preparation firm. Management of the organization then reviews the completed form 990 and follows up with the tax preparation firm to answer any unresolved questions. A complete copy of the form 990 is then provided to all members of the board prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“All interested persons (including officers and board members) shall make appropriate disclosure of actual or potential conflicts of interest to the board or delegated board committee: (i) annually, through annual conflict of interest disclosure statements, and (ii) ongoing throughout the year at any time that any actual or potential conflict of interest arises. After disclosure of all material facts and any follow-up discussion with the interested person regarding a potential conflict of interest, independent members of the board make a determination of whether an actual conflict of interest exists. Prior to voting on a contract, transaction, or matter in which an actual conflict of interest is found to exist, the board or board committee: (i) allows the interested person to make a presentation on the matter, and (ii) may appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to determine if a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is reasonably possible under the circumstances. Approval of transaction which present an actual conflict of interest require a majority vote of disinterested directors. The recordings of the proceedings are documented in the board or board committee meeting minutes.”

“Compensation for the executive director is set by members of the board of directors, who utilizes comparative compensation data from similarly situated organizations in making their determination. This process is contemporaneously substantiated via minutes of the board meeting.”

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

“Yerba buena center for the arts service fees: program service expenses 2,497,500. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,497,500. Security services: program service expenses 688,093. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 688,093. Yerba buena children's creativity museum service fees: program service expenses 450,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 450,000. Landscape services: program service expenses 315,099. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 315,099. Other contracted services: program service expenses 229,110. Management and general expenses 92. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 229,202. Yerba buena arts & events service fees: program service expenses 56,250. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 56,250. Consulting fees: program service expenses 13,178. Management and general expenses 10,664. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 23,842.”