East Bay Performing Arts DBA Oakland Symphony

“In accordance with common practice in the nonprofit community, the Board delegates certain matters to The Executive Committee, which is empowered to act between board meetings if necessary, and sometimes with specifically delegated authority to act in particular areas on behalf of the full board. The composition of the executive committee includes certain members of the Board.”

“FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE TAX PROFESSIONAL. This form is then reviewed by the organization's treasurer, who then 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.”

“The Executive Committee OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT LEAST ANNUALLY. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 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 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 personnel and key 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.”

“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 to www.guidestar.org and are available for inspection at the organization's office in oakland, california.”

“Client Note 1 - Investments-----------Investments consist of the following at June 30, 2014 and 2013: 2014 2013 ---------- ----------Cash and cash equivalents $ 192,310 $ 120,851Certificates of deposit 402,695 399,855Corporate debt securities 382,125 369,340Corporate equity securities 1,163,821 957,370 ---------- ----------Totals $2,140,951 $1,847,416 ---------- ----------Investments in equity securities with readily determinable fair value and all investments in debt securities are reported at fair value or amounts that approximate fair value. Cash and cash equivalents include funds held in highly liquid investments with maturity dates of three months or less.Property and Equipment----------------------Property and equipment consist of the following at June 30, 2014 and 2013: 2014 2013 --------- ---------Office equipment $ 143,044 $ 143,044Orchestra equipment 58,813 54,828Leasehold improvements 4,623 4,623Less: accumulated depreciation (108,330) (89,874) --------- ---------Property and equipment, net $ 100,884 $ 112,621 --------- ---------Depreciation expense amounted to $18,456 and $18,148 for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. During the year ended June 30, 2013, the Symphony disposed of partially depreciated equipment with original cost basis of $495. There were no disposals during the year ended June 30, 2014.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Touring --During the fiscal year, The Oakland Symphony Youth Orchestra (OSO) embarked on an eleven-day tour of Cuba. The 57 youth participants gave concerts in Cienfuegos, Santa Clara, and Havana. OSO has helped thousands of young musicians discover their passion for music through educational programs, cultural exchanges, and performance opportunities. The orchestra has previously toured in the Caribbean Islands, Costa Rica, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand.Congresswoman Barbara Lee expressed her support in a letter in which she said, It is my pleasure to extend my support to the Oakland Symphony Youth Orchestra on their exciting trip to Cuba...as it will inspire musical collaboration and social engagement for these young ambassadors.”

“Change in present value of endowment pledge = $5332”