Orcas Center

“Membership is obtained on an annual basis by individuals who complete the membership form and donate a minimum of $10. Members are entitled to vote at the annual meeting in the election of the volunteer board of trustees.”

“Members vote to elect the volunteer board of trustees at the annual meeting.”

“Decisions related to bylaw revisions are approved by members in accordance with the bylaws.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the executive director, the executive committee, and the board of trustees to confirm responses and seek approval for filing.”

“Annually, trustees are requested to complete a "conflict of interest statement". In this document, they are required to identify other nonprofit organizations in which they or their immediate family members serve as a board or staff member; as well as to certify that neither they nor any immediate family member is associated with any other entity from which a business affiliation with orcas center would provide them with personal benefit.”

“Upon completion of an annual performance review of the executive director, the board of trustees considers and approves any merit or cost-of-living salary increase.”

“All governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are accessible in the orcas center offices upon request.”

“Artist and instructor fees: program service expenses 48,137. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 75. Total expenses 48,212. Consulting fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,280. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,280. Graphic artist: program service expenses 3,668. Management and general expenses 6,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,668. Other service fees: program service expenses 21,190. Management and general expenses 6,345. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 27,535. Ticketing expense: program service expenses 6,359. Management and general expenses 12. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,371.”