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 colunteer board of trustees.”

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

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

“The form 990 is reviewed by the executive director, the executive committeee, 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, theu are required to identify other nonprofit organizations in which they or their immediate family members serve as a baord or staff member; as well as to certify that neither they nor any immediate family members 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.”

“Consulting fees: program service expenses 170. Management and general expenses 15,755. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 15,925. Services and productions: program service expenses 41,973. Management and general expenses 998. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 42,971. Other fees: program service expenses 13,365. Management and general expenses 3,880. Fundraising expenses 288. Total expenses 17,533.”