2023-05-13T01:52:25-07:00 2022-12-31 990 2022-01-01 800798055 CONNECTING KIDS INSIDE OUT CONN 6144762569 2453 Vining Drive Columbus OH 43229 Tamala Solomon Program Coordinator 6144762569 2023-05-13 1 1 11 1 AAL2 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X Tamala A Solomon 2453 Vining Drie Columbus OH 43229 288332 0 X X 2012 OH Provide educational opportunities and hands-on immersion learning opportunities and initiatives that actively engage, educate, and inspire minority youth to learn about ecology, human/nature relationships, natural resources, conservation and STEM career fields and learn to enjoy time spent in the great outdoors. 8 0 0 28 0 0 0 0 240000 288078 866 254 0 0 240866 288332 0 0 0 0 0 119252 0 0 0 240866 168826 240866 288078 0 254 181882 288078 0 0 181882 288078 X Promote healthy lifestyles and provide educational opportunities for urban youth, especially youth of color. Integral to promoting healthy lifestyles is the inclusion of recreational activities that increased the participation of nature and the respect for natural resources. In 2012, CKIO expanded its vision to include maintaining the diversity of the U.S. agricultural between historically community by building and strengthening partnerships between historically underserved farmers and producers in communities of color and USDA programs and services. 1 0 61615 61615 Created and developed unique and culturally diverse learning materials to expose minority middle school students from underrepresented groups to agricultural, environmental science, and natural resources related careers. Through culturally relevant developed materials students are provided with a unique opportunity to explore agricultural sciences, and gain knowledge about careers in animal and plant disciplines, wildlife management, biotechnology, food safety, food production, agribusiness, forestry and much more. 25596 25596 The Take 'Em Fishin' program is an environmental education program designed to enhance, develop and promote diverse hands-on recreational fishing opportunities to connect minority youth with fish, water and the great outdoors. Through workshop sessions, panel discussions, interactive presentations and fun activities, youth learn meaningful and practical life skills to empower them to achieve their greatest potential. Additionally, Take 'Em Fishin' program shows that experiencing America's great outdoors is fun, easy and healthy, by advancing awareness and understanding of the benefits of nature, building stewardship values and engages minority youth ages 6-15 in conservation and recreation. 61888 61888 The Linden Culinary Ag Academy is a unique educational experience designed to inspire creativity, curiosity and discovery in the world of Agriculture and Culinary Arts. Through project-based learning experiences the Academy strives to develop the next generation of natural resource leaders by providing activities to help them discover firsthand how culinary science, agriculture, and natural resources relate to the world around them. 138979 138979 Connecting Kids Inside Out programs expands access of historically underserved producers and underserved communities to conservation assistance and promoting opportunities for students to pursue careers in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences by (1) promoting and strengthening relationships between NRCS and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color farmers and producers; (2) provide training and technical assistance to promote conservation in small scale and urban agriculture; (3) provide educational experiences that increase awareness of the interconnectedness of agriculture and natural resources. 138979 0 138979 288078 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 GA OH X Tamala A Solomon 6144762569 2453 Vining Drive Columbus OH 43229 Tamala Solomon Board Member, Project Coordinator 40 0 X X 35000 0 0 Dr James L Lewis Program Manager 40 0 X 35000 0 0 Dr Carolyn Rollins Regional Program Director 40 X 26250 0 0 Sebrina Hicks Program Assistant 40 0 X 12796 0 0 Kathy Banks Administrative Assistant 20 0 X 4000 0 0 Kelly Davidson Shaw Board Member 12 0 X 0 0 0 Isoleen Dunn Board Member 8.00 0 X 0 0 0 student member student advisory board member 8.00 0 X 0 0 0 student member student advisory board member 8.00 0 X 0 0 0 Monnette Glason Board Member 8.00 0 X 0 0 0 113046 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 United States Department of Natural Resources 110000 273078 273078 0 0 Ohio Department of Natural Resources 110000 15000 15000 0 0 0 0 0 0 288078 254 254 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 288332 288332 0 0 94931 94931 24321 24321 11812 11812 9300 9300 2592 2592 53220 53220 22343 22343 12000 12000 3347 3347 115 115 6795 6795 garden supplies-$23,511.31, meeting snacks/food-$1,143.01, and gas 24950 24950 0 0 22352 22352 288078 288078 0 0 177658 266951 0 0 0 0 0 4224 21127 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 181882 288078 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 181882 288078 181882 288078 181882 288078 254 0 0 0 105942 0 X 0 0 0 X 115263 222798 215851 240000 288078 1081990 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 115263 222798 215851 240000 288078 1081990 1081990 481 911 851 866 254 3363 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1085353 0 0.99690 0.99650 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990, Part III, Line 2 Students from underrepresented and underserved communities in Franklin County, Ohio area are introduced to agriculture-related career options through the Linden Culinary Ag Academy. Through the Linden Culinary Ag Academy, aspiring young chefs, enrolled in grades 9 through 12, build culinary competence. Through 6-weeks of hands on, project-based instruction, led by professional chefs, educators and restaurant owners. The academy helps the next generation of natural resource leaders to discover the interrelationships among culinary science, agriculture and natural resources. To increase diversity in the United States agricultural community CKIO is building and strengthening partnerships between historically underserved farmers and producers in linkages to NRCS programs and services. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b This form may be viewed upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 To demonstrate a commitment of transparency financial statements, policies and governing documents are available upon request.