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The attendance of these performances is approximately one million people per season. 32936649 33453942 Media presentation of opera performances. Live performances broadcast in high definition to movie theaters throughout the world. Live audio transmissions of performances on radio and the Met's website. Past performances broadcast on television, radio stations and the internet globally. Media presentations reached an audience of more than thirteen million. 9380727 10682050 Presentation of events other than opera where the Association either presents or co-presents the event or licenses the Opera House to third parties. 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The Met's board of Managing Directors determines an amount from the available endowment funds to spend each year on operations supporting all program activities. 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THE VOLPE GROUP LTD Former Gnrl Mngr 235825 Consulting work false X 219 8823783 false false true Part I, Line 32, Hire and Use of Third Parties Donated securities are sent via DTC transfer to JP Morgan Chase, State Street or Merrill Lynch. Securities are sold immediately and the money is transferred to our operating bank account. Form 990, Part V, Line 4b Countries in which financial accounts are held: Ireland Form 990, Part IV, Section A, 6 & 7a The Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. was incorporated in 1932 under the Membership Corporation law of NY. Its members elect the Board of Directors at the annual meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The 990 and audited financial statements are available via the organization's web site and by request to the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees The Compensation Committee composed of five managing directors must assess and approve compensation of key employees. In case of the General Manager, approval of the full Board of Managing Directors is also required. A compensation consultant is hired and comparisons of compensation at peer organizations are analyzed in all instances. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Conflict of interests disclosures form are completed annually and provided to and reviewed by the office of the General Counsel. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process The Form 990 was prepared by management. It was reviewed by management and external tax experts. The Form 990 - complete with all required schedules including Schedule B - was presented to the Audit Committee of the Board for its approval, which was given. Prior to filing, the Form 990 was then made available to the full Board by a secure website, with the exception of Schedule B, in order to respect the wishes of donors who want to remain anonymous. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Form 990, Part III, Line 4d : Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Presentation of events other than opera where the Association either presents or co-presents the event or licenses the Opera House to third parties. The attendance at these events, principally ballet, was approximately 175,000 people this year. 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