Balboa Park Conservancy

“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 the form 990 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 Conservancys 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 Conservancys 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 Conservancys volunteer board decided to proceed with the organizations inaugural capital improvement project - the rehabilitation and restoration of the iconic Botanical Building and Gardens in Balboa Park. Situated at the center of Balboa Parks 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.The Conservancy has completed the restoration plans for the building and gardens, which have been approved by the City of San Diego. Additionally, the Conservancy developed a comprehensive recognition program, in accordance with new guidelines, and approved by the City of San Diego. The next phase of the project entails the creation of a Programmatic Plan, which will help guide the long-term programming, financing, management, and care of the historic facility. While the programmatic plan is being developed, Conservancy staff and board members continue to pursue funding opportunities for leadership and support gifts to advance the project.”