Descanso Gardens Guild Inc

“The information used to prepare form 990 is gathered with the assistance of the ceo, finance office, and the chief advancement officer. The above data is then presented for compilation to the agency's outside cpa. Prior to filing the prepared form 990, the form is reviewed by the above listed parties and also by the audit committee. Once the form is approved by the above parties, the full board receives the copy of the form 990 prior to filing with the irs.”

“The organization annually receives a signed conflict of interest disclosure statement from each active board member and members of senior staff. The disclosures are reviewed, and if necessary, are further discussed until a determination is made as to whether a conflict of interest exists. The organization will take appropriate action, dependent on the outcome of the above referenced discussion.”

“The board compensation committee reviews and approves the compensation of the ceo to ensure that it is just and reasonable. Review and approval occur independently, without the participation of the interested person. The committee uses comparability data from similar organizations' 990s, compensation studies, and other relevant market data during the review. This review and approval occurs initially upon the hiring of the ceo, whenever the term of employment is renewed or extended, and whenever compensation is modified. Separate review and approval is not required if a modification of compensation extends to substantially all employees. The ceo reviews and approves all other officers' compensation annually using comparability data and other relevant market data. The officers' compensation is also included in the annual budget proposal, which is reviewed by the board.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. In addition, the audited financial statements and form 990 are posted on the organization's website.”

“Event contractors - enchanted & carved: program service expenses 5,644,252. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,644,252. Human resources: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 128,400. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 128,400. Other professional fees: program service expenses 93,324. Management and general expenses 90,015. Fundraising expenses 69,747. Total expenses 253,086.”