Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed bythe organization's management, a member of the board of directors, and the executivedirector. This group of individuals then discusses the contents of the return withthe outside tax professional. After a full review (with modifications wherenecessary), 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. 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 TOWWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG (WHERE THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AS ELECTRONIC COPIES) AND ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE IN San Pablo, CALIFORNIA (FOR A PHYSICAL INSPECTION).”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: The Academy [continued]weekly and includes a Youth Mentorship Program that provides training to teens excelling in our program to become teachers and build lifelong skills.Los Cenzontles is proud that ALL class fees are significantly subsidized. This is a result of funding from foundations as well as generous individuals. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Production and Performance [continued]Los Angeles, Arizona, Oakland, San Francisco, and other California locations. In the past, the touring group was featured at the Napa Valley Opera House, Stanford University Bing Auditorium, The Green Center at Sonoma State University and the DeYoung Museum in San Francisco.”