San Francisco Jazz Organization

“Hood & strong forwarded the completed form 990 to the director of finance, who upon review forwarded the form 990 to the board members for their review prior to filing the form 990. Board members were encouraged to review the form 990 and to forward their questions to the director of finance, and either the director of finance or the accounting firm addressed the questions from the board.”

“The conflict of interest policy covers its trustees, executive director, officers and all employees of sf jazz organization. It requires individuals to disclose to the president of the board of trustees and the executive director existence of any financial or competitive interest that may give rise to a conflict of interest. Additionally, the executive director will monitor proposed or ongoing transactions for potential conflict of interest and disclose them to the president of the board of trustees. A person who reports or is disclosed as having a conflict of interest may be required to be disqualified from participating in related discussion or decisions. This policy is discussed each year at a board of trustees meeting, where individuals with potential conflicts are encouraged to disclose any potential conflicts to the executive director and the president of the board of trustees.”

“The process of determining compensation includes board discussion in executive session, survey of other arts organization for comparison, and vote and approval by the board.”

“The organization makes its financial statements, conflicts of interest and governing documents available upon request for the same period of time set forth in sec. 6104(d).”

“Artistic fees: program service expenses 2,206,849. Management and general expenses 100,387. Fundraising expenses 103,700. Total expenses 2,410,936. Other: program service expenses 339,693. Management and general expenses 15,452. Fundraising expenses 15,962. Total expenses 371,107.”