Equity Arc

“During the fiscal year, equity arc amended its code of regulations to reflect the conclusion of its paid membership. The organization is no longer collecting membership dues and resources are now more broadly available. The updates aligned the governing documents with the organization's current structure and oversight practices.”

“The organization has members, but they have no governance oversight. During fy 2025 the organization stopped requiring members to pay dues and resources are more broadly available.”

“The board treasurer briefs the full board concerning the annual form 990 during a board meeting. The complete draft form 990 is circulated to all board members for information prior to execution and filing.”

“When the board of directors is considering a proposed transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer or director, a disclosure must be made to the board of directors. We engage in regular communication with the board of directors to ensure ongoing compliance.”

“Equity arc's governing documents made available as required by law.”

“Launched the instrument fund, which provides direct funds to pathways musicians who are committed to pursuing intensive training in their collegiate study. Inaugural equity arc wind symphony provided a multi-day training residency for pre-college musicians to receive mentoring from professional musicians uniquely qualified to provide the highest level of wind ensemble training. Launched the development of a custom crm, which will support our virtual community through program applications, networking, and matching musicians with opportunities. The organization is no longer collecting membership dues and resources are now more broadly available.”

“The organization's staff is paid through an agreement with the cincinnati symphony orchestra (cso), which is an unrelated organization. The executive director of the organization and other staff members provide 100% of their time to the organization. The w-2s are issued by cso and the organization reimburses cso for all costs related to the executive director and other staff members.”

“Consulting services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 34,827. Total expenses 34,827. Photography: program service expenses 14,196. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,196. Interns/admin assistance: program service expenses 11,115. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,115. Payroll services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 392. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 392. Technical consultants: program service expenses 73,210. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 73,210. Pr firm: program service expenses 12,100. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 12,100. Instrument fund reviewers: program service expenses 650. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 650.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”