Christopher Street West Association Inc

“The organization's outside cpa firm and the board treasurer prepare the form 990. The form is then reviewed and approved by the finance committee. The form is presented to the entire governing body prior to filing with the irs.”

“All officers, directors, and key employees of christopher west street association, inc (csw) are covered under this policy. Each board member has a fiduciary duty of loyalty to csw and is expected to act in the organization's best interests. Members are responsible for avoiding any actual or perceived conflicts of interest and must ensure that their service does not result in personal or financial gain. Board members and their affiliates are not permitted to receive financial gain, professional advantage, or personal benefit from csw unless the circumstances are fully disclosed in writing and approved in advance by the board president. Members are expected to refrain from participating in any decision involving contracts, grants, or financial arrangements with entities in which they or their affiliates have a financial or professional interest. Any actual or potential conflict of interest related to csw activities, including those involving contracts, grants, vendor agreements, or performer fees, must be disclosed in writing to both the board president and the secretary before the matter is considered. These disclosures are reported at the next board meeting and included in the meeting minutes. The board reviews all disclosures to determine whether a conflict exists. When a conflict is identified, appropriate steps are taken to remove or reduce it, such as seeking alternative bids or transactions. A majority of disinterested directors decides whether the organization will proceed with the transaction. Failure to disclose a conflict may result in disciplinary action. All reviews, determinations, and related decisions are documented in the meeting minutes. Each board member signs this policy and a disclosure questionnaire within ten days of joining the board and reaffirms compliance annually by february 1. Members are responsible for updating their disclosures promptly whenever their circumstances change.”

“Governing documents, the conflict-of-interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. However, current tax law does not require these documents be provided to the public.”

“Professional services: program service expenses 33,609. Management and general expenses 23,727. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 57,336. Contract labor: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 169,674. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 169,674. Contract labor - events: program service expenses 1,237,739. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,237,739.”

“Taxes, dues & subscriptions: program service expenses 2,122. Management and general expenses 1,165. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,287. Automotive: program service expenses 115. Management and general expenses 333. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 448. Communication: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 350. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 350. Hospitality: program service expenses 19. Management and general expenses 114. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 133.”