International Pinot Noir Association Inc

“Ipna delegates authority to its executive committee. The executive committee addresses issues that arise between board meetings and functions as the hr committee.”

“The form 990 is reviewed and approved by the board president and operations director.”

“Board members and the executive team are required to annually confirm that they are still in compliance with the policy. Compliance is reviewed at the annual meeting. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person shall disclose the existence of the financial interest and all material facts to the board of directors considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest, and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, the remaining board members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. If the governing board has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest and after making further investigation as warranted, the board of directors determines the member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take corrective action.”

“The executive director's starting salary was based on research into the median salary for executive directors of nonprofit organizations. The executive committee conducts an annual review for the executive director, and changes or updates in responsibilities, among other factors, are considered in determining compensation increases. This review was last performed in 2023. Form 990, part vi, section b, line 15b: no other officers are compensated, and the organization has no key employees.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Books are kept on a cash basis except for tickets purchased one year in advance which are recorded as deferred revenue.”