Ragazzi Boys Chorus

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed bythe organization's management, at least one member of the board of directors, and the executive director. This group of individuals then discusses the contents of the return with the outside tax professional. After a full review (with modifications where necessary), 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 atleast annually. All personnel and board members are required to disclose (inwriting) potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. Loans between theorganization and members of management and the board are strictly prohibited. Theorganization 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 all high-level personnel periodically 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.”

“COMPENSATION OF OTHER other personnel and employees IS REVIEWED PERIODICALLY BY MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT. EFFORTS ARE MADE TO SECURE COMPENSATION DATA FROM INDUSTRY SOURCES IN ORDER TO DETERMINE COMPETITIVENESS AND APPROPRIATENESS OF SALARIES AND ALL RELATED BENEFITS. ALL DECISIONS ARE THEN DOCUMENTED IN PERSONNEL FILES.”

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“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: CHORAL TRAININGOne of the largest boys choruses in the San Francisco Bay Area, Ragazzi provides outstanding musical training to boys who love to sing.Choral training with Ragazzi builds a boy's self-confidence and teaches him leadership and perseverance in a spirit of community and cooperation. Through training in sight-reading, vocal development, music theory and stage presence, Ragazzi prepares boys to be accomplished performers of outstanding musical works representing our diverse cultural heritage.”