Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BALLET FANTASTIQUE
Employer identification number
41-2168110
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
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12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
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18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13,or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BALLET FANTASTIQUE
Employer identification number
41-2168110
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
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1
Yes
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
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2
Yes
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
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3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
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4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
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5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
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6a
No
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
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6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2012
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PUBLICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY IN MEDIA EXPLANATION
SCHEDULE E LINE 3
PRINTED ON ALL ACADEMY APPLICATIONS AND BROCHURES AND PUBLISHED ON OUR WEBSITEBALLET FANTASTIQUE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTIONCOMMITTED TO CULTURAL DIVERSITY A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE COLOR OR NATIONALETHNIC ORIGIN
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BALLET FANTASTIQUE
Employer identification number
41-2168110
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
3) OFFERED WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS IN DANCE NUTRITION, BALLET HISTORY, CONTEMPORARY DANCE AND CHOREOGRAPHY, PERFORMANCE PREPARATION, AND MORE TO ADD DEPTH AND ENRICHMENT TO THE STUDENT CURRICULUM. 4) EXPANDED ENROLLMENT IN THE ACADEMY OF BALLET FANTASTIQUE FROM 73 CLASS REGISTRATIONS AND 31 INDIVIDUAL PUPILS TO 136 CLASS REGISTRATIONS FROM 75 DIFFERENT STUDENTS, MORE THAN DOUBLING OUR ACADEMY BASE.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
LUNE, AND THE GERRY REMPEL JAZZ SYNDICATE FOR PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. THE COMPANY ALSO WORKED WITH NUMEROUS PHOTOGRAPHERS, VIDEOGRAPHERS, COSTUME DESIGNERS, VISUAL ARTISTS, ACTORS AND DANCERS, SET DESIGNERS AND CIRCUS ARTISTS IN ITS PRODUCTIONS, FORGING INNOVATIVE NEW CROSS-DISCIPLINARY PARTNERSHIPS TO BUILD NEW AUDIENCE FOR DANCE. 4) ENGAGED IN A JOB SEARCH FOR THE COMPANY'S FIRST FULL TIME MALE DANCER, ATTRACTING NUMEROUS DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL COMPANY'S FIRST FULL TIME MALE DANCER, ATTRACTING NUMEROUS DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS, AND HIRED AN AWARD-WINNING DANCER/CHOREOGRAPHER FROM PORTUGAL FOR THE START OF THE CURRENT BALLET SEASON. 5) GREW THE AUDIENCE FOR COMPANY PERFORMANCES, SELLING OUT FOUR OF SIX TOTAL ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE COMPANY'S ORIGINAL WORKS, WHILE RAISING BOTH SEASON TICKET SUBSCRIPTIONS AND GENERAL TICKET REVENUE OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR. 6) RECEIVED OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE CRITICAL RECEPTION FOR ALL THE COMPANY'S PRODUCTIONS, BOTH IN PATRON SURVEYS IN NUMEROUS MEDIA REVIEWS AND FEATURES ACROSS THE NORTHWEST.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
LEAST ONE RURAL PARTICIPATING SCHOOL. 4) ATTRACTED UNPRECEDENTED ATTENDANCE AT THE COMPANY'S THREE OPEN BARRE EVENTS, WHICH AIMED TO HELP BREAK DOWN BARRIERS TO EXPERIENCING BALLET PERFORMANCES AND BRING NEW AUDIENCES TO BALLET. 5) PERFORMED ORIGINAL BALLET FANTASTIQUE REPERTOIRE FREE OR AT LOW COST AT A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. 6) MAINTAINED A 100% DEBT-FREE BUDGET WHILE CONTINUING TO EXPAND OUTREACH AND PROGRAM OPERATIONS. GREW BUDGET AND CONTINUED TO DIVERSIFY AND GROW THE BALLET FANTASTIQUE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO STRENGTHEN THE COMPANY'S CONNECTIONS WITH THE BROADER EUGENE COMMUNITY.
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
HANNAH BONTRAGER DONNA BONTRAGER EXEC DIR ARTISTIC DIR MOTHER/DAUGHTER
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4
ORGANIZATION BY-LAWS WERE REVISED INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: ARTICLE I - PURPOSE: SECOND PARAGRAPH REVISED TO READ: THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN AND ABOUT DANCE THROUGH THE TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS OF AN ACADEMY AND CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER BALLET COMPANY. THE CORPORATION WILL PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DEDICATED STUDENTS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN A PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM IN THE ARTS. THE CORPORATION'S PERFORMANCE AND OUTREACH PRODUCTIONS WILL LIKEWISE SEEK TO ATTRACT NONTRADITIONAL AUDIENCES FOR THE ARTS AND TO EDUCATE PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND MEANS. ARTICLE III: BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY REVISED. SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS; SECTION 1. DUTIES OF THE BOARD-THE AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE MANAGED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL ESTABLISH THE CORPORATION'S POLICIES AND REVIEW AND CHANGE THEM AS NECESSARY; OVERSEE ITS MAJOR BUDGETED PROGRAMS; HIRE AND EVALUATE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; AUTHORIZE ITS FINANCIAL AFFAIRS, INCLUDING BUDGET PREPARATION, EXPENDITURES, AND FUNDRAISING; AND ENSURE THE PROPER MANAGEMENT AND USE OF ITS ASSETS AND PROPERTY. THE BOARD MUST ALSO ENSURE THAT THE CORPORATION PROPERLY EMPLOYS THE NECESSARY CORPORATE FORMALITIES TO MAKE ITS DECISIONS, THAT IT PREPARES AND SUBMITS ALL REQUIRED STATE AND FEDERAL REPORTS, AND THAT IT OPERATES IN COMPLIANCE WITH RELEVANT STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS. BOARD MEMBERS MUST DILIGENTLY PREPARE FOR, ATTEND, AND PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ANY BOARD COMMITTEES AS NEEDED, IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT THESE TASKS. THE ROLE OF THE BOARD DOES NOT INCLUDE DIRECT MANAGEMENT OR CONDUCT OF THE DAILY OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION. SECTION 2. QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS AND COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD- NOMINEES FOR POSITIONS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST HAVE DEMONSTRATED A COMMITMENT TO THE MISSION AND PURPOSES OF BALLET FANTASTIQUE, AND MUST HAVE EXPERTISE IN AREAS RELEVANT TO THE NEEDS OF THE ORGANIZATION. SECTION 3. QUORUM AND NO PROXY VOTING-AT ALL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE PRESENCE OR PARTICIPATION BY TELEPHONIC MEANS OF A QUORUM, WHICH IS AT LEAST A FIFTY-ONE PERCENT (51%) MAJORITY OF THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS IN OFFICE IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE MEETING BEGINS, IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW THE TRANSACTION OF CORPORATE BUSINESS OR THE MAKING OF CORPORATE DECISIONS. CHANGES TO FINANCIAL POLICIES, SCHOLARSHIP STATUS, AND/OR BUDGET ADOPTION/REVISIONS REQUIRE A TWO-THIRDS (2/3) MAJORITY FOR APPROVAL. NO PROXY VOTING IS ALLOWED AT ANY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR AS PART OF REACHING ANY DECISION ON THE BOARD. SECTION 4. DECISION MAKING AND VOTING-ALL DECISION REQUIRE A CLEARLY STATED MOTION, A SECOND, AND A VOTE MUST BE RECORDED IN WRITTEN MINUTES. EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL HAVE ONE VOTE. AT THE REQUEST OF ANY DIRECTOR, THE NAMES WILL BE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF EACH DIRECTOR WHO VOTED FOR, VOTED AGAINST, OR ABSTAINED ON A PARTICULAR MOTION. SECTION 5. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS-THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS MAY VARY BETWEEN A MINIMUM OF FIVE AND A MAXIMUM OF FIFTEEN. SECTION 6. TERMS AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS-DIRECTORS WILL SERVE THREE-YEAR TERMS. THE TERMS SHALL BE STAGGERED SO THAT APPROXIMATELY ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF THE DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED EACH YEAR. HOWEVER, UNLESS THEY FORMALLY RESIGN OR ARE REMOVED FROM OFFICE, DIRECTORS WILL REMAIN IN OFFICE UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE PROPERLY ELECTED, DESIGNATED, OR APPOINTED. THERE IS NO LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF TERMS, SUCCESSIVE OR OTHERWISE, THAT A DIRECTOR MAY SERVE. THE BOARD SHALL ELECT ITS OWN MEMBERS, EXCEPT THAT A DIRECTOR SHALL NOT VOTE ON THAT MEMBER'S OWN POSITION. SECTION 7. REMOVAL-ANY DIRECTOR MAY BE REMOVED WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, BY A VOTE OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE DIRECTORS THEN IN OFFICE. SECTION 8. RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR-A DIRECTOR MAY RESIGN AT ANY TIME. THE RESIGNATION OF A DIRECTOR MUST BE IN WRITING, AND BE DELIVERED TO THE BOARD, ITS PRESIDING OFFICER, THE PRESIDENT, OR THE SECRETARY. ONCE DELIVERED, A NOTICE OF RESIGNATION IS IRREVOCABLE. SECTION 9. FILLING VACANCIES-VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND NEWLY CREATED BOARD POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED BY A RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THEN BY A VOTE OF THE BOARD. SECTION 10. REGULAR MEETINGS-THE BOARD MUST MEET AT LEAST FOUR TIMES PER YEAR, AND HOLD AN ANNUAL MEETING. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD MAY BE CALLED BY THE PRESIDENT, OR 50% OF THE DIRECTORS IN OFFICE. ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER MAY BE CONSULTED FOR GUIDANCE BUT SHALL NOT BE BINDING. REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE HELD AT THE TIME AND PLACE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. NO OTHER NOTICE OF THE DATE, TIME, PLACE, OR PURPOSE OF THESE MEETINGS IS REQUIRED. SECTION 11. SPECIAL MEETINGS-SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE HELD AT THE TIME AND PLACE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. NOTICE OF SUCH MEETINGS, DESCRIBING THE DATE, TIME, PLACE, AND PURPOSE OF THE MEETING, SHALL BE DELIVERED TO EACH DIRECTOR PERSONALITY, BY TELEPHONE, BY MAIL, OR BY EMAIL NOT LESS THAN TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE SPECIAL MEETING. SECTION 12. TELEPHONIC MEETINGS- ANY REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY BE HELD BY TELEPHONE OR TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN WHICH ALL DIRECTORS MAY SIMULTANEOUSLY HEAR EACH OTHER. A DIRECTOR PARTICIPATING IN SUCH A MEETING IS DEEMED PRESENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF REACHING A QUORUM. SECTION 13. NO SALARY-NO OFFICER OR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION FOR FULFILLING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OR OF AN OFFICER AS DEFINED IN THESE BYLAWS. HOWEVER, THE CORPORATION MAY PAY COMPENSATION TO OFFICERS AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR OTHER SERVICES PERFORMED AS EMPLOYEES OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AS LONG AS THE REQUIRED RULES FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE FOLLOWED. BOARD MEMBERS AND THEIR RELATIVES WHO RECEIVE REGULAR COMPENSATION FROM THE CORPORATION MUST ALWAYS CONSTITUTE LESS THAN A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD. OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FOR ACTUAL EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE COURSE OF FULFILLING THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES. SECTION 14. CONFLICT OF INTEREST-A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS ALWAYS PRESENT WHENEVER THE CORPORATION PAYS MONEY OR OTHER COMPENSATION, OR PROVIDES ANY TANGIBLE BENEFITS, TO AN OFFICER OR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OR TO A MEMBER OF A DIRECTOR'S OR OFFICER'S FAMILY. ALL TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST MUST BE APPROVED USING THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES: 1) CONFLICT OF INTEREST TRANSACTIONS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS; THEY CANNOT BE APPROVED BY STAFF, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OR BY A COMMITTEE. 2) DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS WHO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN ANY MATTER MUST: A. DECLARE THE EXISTENCE OF ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT CONFLICT OF INTEREST; B. DISCLOSE THE DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION ON THE RECORD; C. ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON THE MATTER; D. AND LEAVE THE ROOM WHERE THE VOTE IS TO TAKE PLACE, UNTIL THE VOTES HAVE BEEN COUNTED. 3) THE REST OF THE BOARD MUST ANALYZE THE TRANSACTION AND SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO ENSURE THAT ALL TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARE FAIR TO THE CORPORATION AND THAT NO SPECIAL BENEFITS ARE BEING GIVEN TO ANY PERSON. THE INFORMATION RELIED UPON BY THE BOARD, AND ITS SOURCE, MUST BE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES. 4) ALL CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST TRANSACTIONS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO DO NOT HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST INVOLVED IN THAT ISSUE, AS LONG AS NO LESS THAN TWO DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS VOTE TO APPROVE THE TRANSACTION. ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS MUST SIGN A DISCLOSURE OF ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AND UPDATE IT IF THAT DISCLOSURE NEEDS TO BE CHANGED. SECTION 15. ACTION BY CONSENT/DECISIONS WITHOUT MEETINGS-ANY ACTION THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY MAKE AT A MEETING MAY BE MADE WITHOUT A MEETING IF THE DECISION IS APPROVED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. A CLEARLY STATED MOTION MUST BE SENT TO ALL OF THE DIRECTORS ON THE BOARD BY MAIL, FAX OR EMAIL, WITH CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS THAT THIS PROCESS REQUIRES ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) OF THE DIRECTORS TO VOTE "YES" FOR THE MOTION TO PASS. IF THE MOTION IS SENT BY MAIL OR FAX, THEN IT MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED BY MAIL OR FAX BY EACH DIRECTOR. IF THE MOTION IS SENT BY EMAIL THEN EACH DIRECT5R MUST SEND THEIR VOTE BY EMAIL IN REPLY, IN WHICH CASE NO SIGNATURE IS NECESSARY. MOTIONS ARE ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE ON THE DATE THAT ALL DIRECTORS IN OFFICE HAVE RESPONDED WITH AN AFFIRMATIVE "YES" VOTE. IF ANY DIRECTOR VOTES "NO," ABSTAINS, OR FAILS TO VOTE, THEN THE MOTION FAILS TO PASS. A PRINTED RECORD OF EACH DIRECTOR'S VOTE MUST BE KEPT IN THE CORPORATE RECORDS . SECTION 15. AUTHORITY OF DIRECTORS-NO MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OTHER THAN THE PRESIDENT MAY OFFICIALLY REPRESENT THE POSITIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION OR SPEAK OR MAKE AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION WITHOUT SPECIFIC AUTHORIZATION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECT
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
SHARED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S ONLINE SERVER; REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS AS THEY ARISE.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
ARTIST FEES 29,740 0 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.