Portland Opera Association Inc.

“The organization's finance and management team meet with the cpa firm and the finance committee to review the 990. The board finance committee presents the 990 to the board executive committee for approval. Once approved, the entire board of directors receive a copy of the 990 prior to the return being filed with the irs.”

“Each director, officer and member of a committee with board delegated powe rs shall annually sign a statement which affirms that such person: 1) has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy 2) has read and unders tands the conflict of interest policy 3) has agreed to comply with the pol icy; and 4) understands that the organization is charitable, and that in”

“The general director is hired by the board of directors. The general dire ctor hires all other employees.”

“Governing documents and financial information are available on our website and upon request”

“Portland opera exists to inspire, challenge and uplift our audiences by creating productions of high artistic quality that celebrate the beauty and breadth of opera. On and beyond the stage, we share opera with more than 400,000 people annually through free concerts, previews, lectures, broadcasts and other community programs, including education efforts that reach more than 25,000 young people. The company is also a leader in the development of new opera talent, with portland opera resident artists program, considered one of the finest professional residencies for early- career opera singers in the nation. The company works closely with schools to provide educational and outreach opportunities for certain shows, including backstage tours, "chat backs" with cast members, master classes, and related activities in addition to student group and rush ticket discounts. Our group sales department works closely with a number of not- for-profit organizations on gala and benefit events.”

“CONSOLIDATION -277,293”