Des Moines Heritage Center

“The organization supports and is controlled by the des moines heritage trust, which has the right to appoint a majority of all members of the organizations board of directors. Tim waddell serves as president for both entities. Derek lord serves as vp for both entities. John brown serves as secretary for both entities. Al tokheim serves as treasurer for both entities. Director elisabeth buck is president tim waddells wife.”

“All tax returns filling are reviewed by the board president and treasurer. Any significant items are shared with the entire board at a regularly schedule meeting.”

“The organizations conflict of interest policy is sent to board members once a year with a disclosure form that asks board members to describe interest in or relationships with both for-profit entities and to describe any transactions (direct or indirect) with the organization. Board members are also required to disclose annually any business or family relationships with other board members consistent with the disclosure obligation. Board members are also regularly reminded of their obligation under the policy for potential transactions. The policy also provides a process for review of potential conflict.”

“The organization does not pay directors and officers at this time. But has a compensation subcommittee & appropriate policies are in place to review compensation issues.”

“The organization has no employees at this time but has a compensation subcommittee & appropriate policies are in place to review compensation issues.”

“The organization makes digital copies the tax returns available through publicly available website, and also provides them to the public on request.”