Childrens Creativity Museum

“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 executive committee includes selected members of the board of directors.”

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed bythe organization's management, treasurer, and the director of finance and operations. 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 approves the final return which is then e-filed with the department of the treasury.”

“Members of the board of directors review all potential conflicts of interest atleast annually. All personnel and board members are required to disclose annually (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 high-level 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 towww.guidestar.org (where it is available for viewing as an electronic copy) and are also available for a physical inspection at the organization's office in san francisco, california.”

“Client Note 1 - Property and Equipment----------------------Property and equipment consist of the following at June 30, 2014 and 2013: 2014 2013 ---------- ----------Computers and Software $ 112,507 130,184Exhibits 218,772 289,276Furniture and Fixtures 45,953 54,919Leasehold improvements 50,314 56,714Multimedia Equipment 54,956 93,329Theater Equipment 38,026 38,026Less: accumulated depreciation (434,135) (529,973) ---------- ---------- $ 86,393 132,474 ========== ==========Depreciation expense amounted to $56,197 and $76,217 for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. During the year ended June 30, 2014, CCM disposed of partially-depreciated property with an original cost basis of $152,150, resulting in a loss of $115. During the year ended June 30, 2013, CCM disposed of partially-depreciated property with an original cost basis of $53,145, resulting in a loss of $1,241.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: MARKETING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH: CCM focuses efforts on low-cost/grassroots marketing, as well as online social media and public relations. Our website, creativity.org, serves as the primary information portal for our visitors and supporters, tracking over 2 million unique hits every year. We also continue to seek out new opportunities to strengthen our collaborations with partner organizations and community artists in CCMs five target communities of need: Bayview/Hunters Point; South of Market; Tenderloin; Western Addition; and the Mission. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Visitor Experience (continued)production process to create an environment that supports child-focused creativity and innovation the team has learned how to more effectively offer imagination-starters to get childhood brainstorming going and to provide the tools and adult support that encourages kids to try new options, fail without judgment, and learn with others. Our historic Childrens Creativity Carousel is a popular destination for Bay Area families, tourists, and Moscone Center conventioneers. The Childrens Creativity Store provides games, toys and tools that support kids in developing their creativity at home. The Theater at the Childrens Creativity Museum serves 20,000 theatergoers each year through partners like the American Conservatory Theaters Young Conservatory Program. It is also home to our summer camp programs, facilitated by community partners, like Glitter & Razz, which provides performance-based programming for young girls, as well as AcroSports circus acrobatics training for youth. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Education (continued)C.I.T.Y. (Creative Inspiration Through Youth) TEEN PROGRAM: The C.I.T.Y. Teen Program provides training in advanced technical, creative, and lifelong learning skills that help diverse Bay Area youth, ages 14 to 18, fully participate in the economic, civic, and cultural life of their communities. This program has been described as a model youth development program by the San Francisco Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families, and has become one of the most popular youth employment placement sites in the city. For many C.I.T.Y. teens, this is their first real job.Unlike other similar programs, the C.I.T.Y. Teen Program provides a unique fusion of on-the-job training in a professional museum environment, exposure to digital media and art, and an innovative approach to 21st-century literacy that cannot be found elsewhere. C.I.T.Y. teens work alongside CCM staff to facilitate the general museum visitor experience: they work in teams to teach their peers, younger children and adult companions about the basics of clay animation; they work in the Imagination Lab to help visitors become fully immersed in the multimedia experience provided in our Move It green screen and Movie Studio; and they encourage reluctant adult and young users to learn how to use computer applications, like Adobe Photoshop, in our Digital Workshop.EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMMING: In the past year, we expanded our core audience of youth, ages 6 to 12, and their families to include young kids, ages 2 to 5. The Early Birdles early childhood program for our youngest visitors expanded to offer young kids and their parents/caregivers hands-on activities that fostered 21st-century skills. In the past year alone, this program has grown 2.5 times to serve an average of 600 kids and their adult companions every. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Exhibits (continued)SENSE IT!: Through an eight-month long pro bono project with a team from Adobe Systems User Experience Design unit, CCM was able to plan, develop and unveil a new exhibit in our former Movie Studio. Sense It! provides an immersive experiences for kids, ages 3 and up, in which they are able to use a touch-sensitive wall to move digital blocks across the wall and a pressure-sensitive floor to set off audio and visual effects, like simulated fireworks. The environment supports kids in a”