Descanso Gardens Foundation

“The information used to prepare form 990 is gathered with the assistance of the ceo, cfo, and the director of development. 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 a member of the board. Once the form is approved by the above parties, the form is filed with the irs.”

“The organization annually receives a signed conflict of interest disclosure statement from each active board member. 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, dependant on the outcome of the above referenced discussion.”

“The executive director's and top management's compensation is reviewed and determined by the executive committee.”

“The organization makes it's governing documents and financials statements available to the public upon request. In addition, the audited financial statements are posted on the organization's website.”

“Contractors: program service expenses 433,000. Management and general expenses 34,500. Fundraising expenses 3,744. Total expenses 471,244. Light show contractors: program service expenses 63,551. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 63,551. Program contractors: program service expenses 109,211. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 109,211. Light show design/install/music: program service expenses 1,383,647. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,383,647. Light show parking: program service expenses 29,647. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 29,647. Buses restricted: program service expenses 396. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 396. Payroll service fees: program service expenses 5,602. Management and general expenses 25,562. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 31,164.”