Augustana Arts Inc

“Complete copies of the draft Form 990 return are provided to all members of the Board of Directors and the Executive Director prior to the filing deadline. Board members are asked to review the filing for completeness and accuracy and report the results of their review to the Treasurer, who prepared the draft of the return. Comments received are reviewed and incorporated as appropriate.”

“As part of the annual budgeting process, the salary for the Executive Director (ED) is negotiated between the ED and the Chair of the Board of Directors. Multiple factors are used to determine appropriate compensation including but not limited to information relative to the pay of others in comparable positions. The resulting salary is included in the annual budget which is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors.”

“The organization publishes an annual report summarizing its accomplishments each year. The report includes financial information. Other documents and information are available upon request.”

“In prior 990 tax filings, we distinguished between Stratus Concerts and our Concert series. Over time, that distinction has become less meaningful. In this return, we have combined those programs under the title "Concert Series."”

“Other services is comprised largely of expenses associated with our Concert Series including $30,768 paid to musicians in the Stratus Chamber Orchestra, $8,525 paid to guest performers and $3,575 paid for other contract services. Also included in the Mgt and Gen total is $1,320 of fees paid to our payroll processing vendor.”