Alameda Museum

“The Museum offers membership at different levels (such as annual, lifetime, business, etc.) at rates which vary from $15 to $1,000. Members enjoy four issues of the Museum Quarterly, free admission to lectures by local luminaries, and advance notice of special events such as the Alameda Legacy Home Tour and happenings at the Meyers House. New and gift memberships have extra inducements. Tax-deductible dues are based on the calendar year.”

“All members are eligible to vote for a slate of officers in accordance with the governance documents of the Organization.”

“members elect the Board of Directors and also vote on any proposed changes to the Articles and By Laws of the organization.”

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed bythe organization's management (which includes at least one member of the board of directors) and the board treasurer. If necessary, this group discusses the contents of the return with the outside tax professional. After a full review, the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. A representative of management authorizes the final form 990 which is then e-filed with the internal revenue service.”

“Members of the board of directors review all potential conflicts of interest at least annually. The museum's curator and all board members are required to disclose (in writing) potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. Loans between the organization and members of management and the board are strictly prohibited. The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.”

“MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S curator consultant ANNUALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS RULES AND REGULATIONS. EFFORTS ARE MADE TO SECURE COMPENSATION DATA FROM INDUSTRY SOURCES IN ORDER TO DETERMINE COMPETITIVENESS AND APPROPRIATENESS OF SALARIES. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE PROCESS IS THOROUGH AND TRANSPARENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS GUIDELINES AND THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.”

“The organization has only one employee and the method of determining compensation is explained above.”

“All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements and other legalfilings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection bytax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually towww.guidestar.org (where they are available for viewing as electronic copies) and are also available for a physical inspection at the organization's office in alameda, california.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: ARCHIVE PROJECT: VOLUNTEERS continue TO ARCHIVE AND PRESERVE PHOTOS, NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS, PAMPHLETS, YEARBOOKS, WORLD WAR I POSTERS AND OTHER ALAMEDA MEMORABILIA IN ACID FREE BOXES AND PAPER TO PREVENT DETERIORATION AND TO ENSURE THAT IT IS AVAILABLE TO FUTURE GENERATIONS OF ALAMEDA RESIDENTS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: The Museum gives free group tours as an additional service.”

“Adjustment to net assets beginning year = $50”