Balboa Park Conservancy

“In March 2017, the bylaws were amended as stated below:1. Directors under the Old Bylaws are now Trustees under the New Bylaws. 2. Provisions in the Old Bylaws calling for staggered terms for Trustees have been deleted in the New Bylaws. All Trustees are now simply elected to three (3) year terms, with minor variations depending upon whether the election occurs at the annual meeting or at some other meeting of the Board. 3. Provisions have been added in the New Bylaws allowing Trustees to take leaves of absence for up to one (1) year, subject to certain conditions. 4. Under the New Bylaws, age is no longer a factor to consider in selecting Trustees. 5. Under the New Bylaws, there are to be at least eight (8) regular meetings of the Board in each fiscal year, to be scheduled early in the fiscal year. 6. The President of the Board under the Old Bylaws is now the Chair of the Board under the New Bylaws, the Executive Director of the Conservancy under the Old Bylaws is now the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Conservancy, and new provisions have been adopted regarding the offices of Immediate Past Chair and Chair-Elect. 7. Unlike the Old Bylaws, the New Bylaws do not list any standing committees by name, except for the Audit Committee. Instead, under the New Bylaws, the Board may establish committees as it sees fit, with appointments of members to Committees to be made by the Board Chair. 8. The New Bylaws include other clean-up corrections to the Old Bylaws.”

“The form 990 is first presented to the audit committee. The audit committee presents the form 990 to the full board of directors. In each case the committees/board receives them in advance of the meeting.”

“Concerns are brought to the executive committee for discussion and resolution.”

“The President/CEO is subject to a contract of employment with the Corporation and is supervised by and subject to the control of the Corporation's Board of Trustees. The Board's control includes the power to determine and set the President/CEO's compensation, subject to the express terms and conditions of the then current contract of employment. The compensation process is conducted under the control and supervision of the Board President/Board Chair and includes an annual review of the President/CEO's performance in which input from Board members and other key persons is solicited. The Board President/Board Chair may, with the consent of the Board, establish a committee of Board trustees to assist in the review and compensation setting process. Comparable industry compensation and benefits data are collected, researched and analyzed.”

“The Organization's governing documents, audited financials statements, and 990's are available on its website. The conflict of interest policy is available upon request. In most cases, a request can be fulfilled within 24 hours.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Other Programs:The Conservancy's process for selecting programs and capital improvement projects includes regular collaboration with and ongoing input from Balboa Park stakeholders and the City of San Diego. The Conservancy will: Review major proposals and collect input from subject matter specialists, and Make recommendations to the Board of Directors for support of those strategic proposals that best advance the sustainability, preservation and visitor experience in Balboa Park. Some proposals will be recommended for funding support. The Conservancy will provide major proposal leadership and coordination in an inclusive and transparent manner.The Conservancy's other programs that sustain and enhance Balboa Park include the following data driven initiatives:Cultural Landscape Report - provides a record of what was added to Balboa Park, when and how much of it survives today, helping to determine what elements in Balboa Park are most historic;Balboa Park Benefits Report - measures the impact that Balboa Park has on the regional economy providing critical information in order to identify and promote the economic value of Balboa Park to the region;Trees and Reforestation - a comprehensive Tree Inventory, site specific tree plantings and a CAL Fire funded initiative to plant 500 trees in Balboa Park;Wayfinding and Signage - a comprehensive signage inventory to improve the visitor experience and enhance access, circulation and orientation; Planning, Design and Outreach - collaborative planning, design and outreach including a series of stakeholder meetings and support for programs such as December Nights.Capital Projects - Botanical Building and Gardens:Using our inclusive stakeholder engagement process, in the fall of 2013 The Conservancy's volunteer board decided to proceed with the organization's inaugural capital improvement project - the rehabilitation and restoration of the iconic Botanical Building and Gardens in Balboa Park.Situated at the center of Balboa Park's central mesa, the Botanical Building is one of the most visited and photographed structures in the park. The Botanical Building was constructed for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition as one of just four structures intended to remain as permanent.Over the years, continued and severe constraints in public funding seriously impacted the building's appearance and infrastructure so much so that it is currently rated in Poor condition, according to the Facility Condition Index; the benchmark used to compare the relative condition of a public facilities. Additionally, over time, significant changes were made to the building that altered its original appearance and features.To accomplish this project, The Conservancy has embarked on a campaign to raise $10 million to restore the Botanical Building and Gardens to its original splendor and enhance its place as a centerpiece within Balboa Park. The Conservancy has raised $478,202 of the $10 million needed for the project at June 30, 2017.”

“BANKING EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $26427; Column (B) - Program Services = $23031; Column (C) - Management & General = $645; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2751”

“COPIER RENTAL EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $5321; Column (B) - Program Services = $3881; Column (C) - Management & General = $1440; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“DONOR RECOGNITION: Column (A) - Total = $32289; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $32289”

“DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS: Column (A) - Total = $10750; Column (B) - Program Services = $1436; Column (C) - Management & General = $8544; Column (D) - Fundraising = $770”

“EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: Column (A) - Total = $13298; Column (B) - Program Services = $13298; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“FEES AND PERMITS: Column (A) - Total = $3565; Column (B) - Program Services = $1957; Column (C) - Management & General = $1608; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIP: Column (A) - Total = $29043; Column (B) - Program Services = $14975; Column (C) - Management & General = $6958; Column (D) - Fundraising = $7110”

“GRANT EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $93065; Column (B) - Program Services = $93065; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“OTHER EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $1541; Column (B) - Program Services = $413; Column (C) - Management & General = $1073; Column (D) - Fundraising = $55”

“Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $1856; Column (B) - Program Services = $739; Column (C) - Management & General = $888; Column (D) - Fundraising = $229”

“Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $33392; Column (B) - Program Services = $28502; Column (C) - Management & General = $861; Column (D) - Fundraising = $4029”

“SEMINARS AND TRAINING: Column (A) - Total = $28334; Column (B) - Program Services = $140; Column (C) - Management & General = $1638; Column (D) - Fundraising = $26556”

“SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $18860; Column (B) - Program Services = $14266; Column (C) - Management & General = $3893; Column (D) - Fundraising = $701”

“TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Column (A) - Total = $14206; Column (B) - Program Services = $11531; Column (C) - Management & General = $1571; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1104”

“TRAVEL AND MEETINGS: Column (A) - Total = $48496; Column (B) - Program Services = $11607; Column (C) - Management & General = $22118; Column (D) - Fundraising = $14771”

“UNIFORMS: Column (A) - Total = $3695; Column (B) - Program Services = $3695; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

“VOLUNTEER EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $9624; Column (B) - Program Services = $9624; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”