PRODIGY PROJECT: Form 990EZ, tax year 2022
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- Organization
- PRODIGY PROJECT (EIN 46-3642012)
- Tax period
- 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31
- Filed
- 2023-09-11
- IRS object ID
- 202332549349201608
- Schema version
- 2022v5.0
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2023-09-11T16:17:19-04:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2022-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 911942431 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | THE HAGEN FIRM PLLC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 110 3RD AVE N STE 201 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | EDMONDS | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | WA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 98020 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990EZ | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2022-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 463642012 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | THE PRODIGY PROJECT | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | PROD | BusinessNameControlTxt |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 19117 RICHMOND BEACH DRIVE NW | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | SEATTLE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | WA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 98177 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | MAXIMILIAN LOSEE | PersonNm |
| Person Title | SECRETARY | PersonTitleTxt |
| Signature | 2023-09-11 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Signing Officer SigningOfficerGrp
Person Full Name PersonFullName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person First | MAXIMILIAN | PersonFirstNm |
| Person Last | LOSEE | PersonLastNm |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| SSN | 999009999 | SSN |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr | Yes (true) | IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | MARY A JONES | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P01057031 | PTIN |
| Phone | 4257715556 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2023-09-11 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2022 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z | BuildTS |
Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Method Of Accounting Cash | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingCashInd |
| Website Address | WWW.PRODIGYCAMP.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Gross Receipts | $159,327 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part I | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIInd |
| Contributions Gifts Grants Etc | $83,242 | ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt |
| Program Service Revenue | $76,085 | ProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| Total Revenue | $159,327 | TotalRevenueAmt |
| Salaries Other Comp Empl Bnft | $35,295 | SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt |
| Fees And Other Pymt To Ind Cntrct | $13,849 | FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt |
| Occupancy Rent Utlts And Maint | $21,793 | OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt |
| Other Expenses Total | $48,268 | OtherExpensesTotalAmt |
| Total Expenses | $119,205 | TotalExpensesAmt |
| Excess Or Deficit For Year | $40,122 | ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $62,349 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $102,471 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part II | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd |
Cash Savings And Investments CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $125,537 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $165,045 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total Detail OtherAssetsTotalDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $160 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $163 | EOYAmt |
Form990 Total Assets Form990TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $125,697 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $165,208 | EOYAmt |
Sum Of Total Liabilities SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $63,348 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $62,737 | EOYAmt |
Net Assets Or Fund Balances NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $62,349 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $102,471 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Primary Exempt Purpose | PRODIGY PROJECT IS ABOUT BRINGING TOGETHER THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST TEEN ARTISTS IN STORYTELLING (FILM AND MUSIC)AND 1)GIVING THEM VERY HIGH LEVEL TRAINING WITH TOP MENTORS, 2)IMBUING THEM WITH A SENSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR TALENT, 3)SHARPENING THEIR MORAL COMPASS, 4)HELPING THEM FIND THEIR ARTISTIC VOICE, AND 5)BUILDING A COMMUNITY OR A COMPLEX WHOLE, GREATER THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS. THE PRODIGY PROJECT'S MISSION TO "INFLUENCE FUTURE INFLUENCERS" IS CONTINUALLY BEING REALIZED AS MORE THAN 200 ALUMNI HAVE GONE ON TO BE ACCEPTED AT THE TOP FILM SCHOOLS, TO WORK ON MAJOR HOLLYWOOD FILMS, TO BE SIGNED BY MAJOR RECORD LABELS, AND TO CREATE MORE AUTHENTIC MEDIA THAT INFLUENCES THOUSANDS WORLDWIDE. | PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt |
Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp (3 entries)
| Description Program Srvc AccomDescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | Program Service ExpensesProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
|---|---|
| PRODIGY CAMP: THE PRODIGY CAMP IS A WEEK-LONG INTENSIVE CAMP FOR THE MOST PROMISING YOUNG FILMMAKERS AND SONGWRITERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13 AND 18. THE CAMP CREATES A SPACE DEDICATED TO HELPING ASPIRING YOUNG ARTISTS EXPLORE AND DEVELOP THE ART OF STORYTELLING THROUGH FILMMAKING AND SONGWRITING. FILMMAKERS AND MUSICIANS ALIKE HONE IN ON THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THEIR ART, ABSORB HOURS OF MENTORING AND INSTRUCTION, DEVELOP NEW SCRIPTS AND SONGS, AND DIVE DEEP INTO UNDERSTANDING THEIR OWN PERSONAL STORY AND JOURNEY. AT THE END OF THE WEEK, THE FILM STUDENTS ARE FACED WITH THE CHALLENGE OF EXECUTING ALL THEIR NEWLY FORMED AND FINE-TUNED SKILLS BY SHOOTING THEIR OWN SHORT FILM, WHILE THE SONGWRITERS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROFESSIONALLY RECORD ONE OF THEIR NEWLY WRITTEN SONGS. THIS PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE GIFTED INDIVIDUALS WITH THE PROFESSIONAL, EMOTIONAL, AND MORAL TOOLS TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE WORLD AND TO SUPPORT THEIR ARTISTIC AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. PRODIGY ALUMNI CONTINUING EDUCATION: IN ADDITION TO THE CAMP, INDIVIDUALS WILL ALSO BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN PRODIGY ALUMNI CONTINUING EDUCATION IF THEY HAVE PARTICIPATED IN PREVIOUS PRODIGY/PRODUCTION CAMPS. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FILM SCREENINGS, CRITIQUES, ACTING CLASSES, SONGWRITING WORKSHOPS, PERSONAL STORY "CAMPFIRES", ALUMNI NETWORKING DINNERS, AND REAL-WORLD EDITING EXPERIENCE PROJECTS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED AS FUNDS AND VOLUNTEER STAFF ARE AVAILABLE TO FACILITATE. PRODIGY ALUMNI CONTINUING EDUCATION IS INTENDED TO FOSTER POST-CAMP COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT AND TO CONTINUE TO HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AS STORYTELLERS. THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY OFFERS THESE ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS FREE OF CHARGE TO ALL CAMP ALUMNI. | $63,506 |
| ENOUGH PROJECT PRODIGYS OSCAR-QUALIFIED SHORT SHOT AT THE HEIGHT OF A PANDEMIC, ENOUGH WAS AN EXTRAORDINARY GRASSROOTS EFFORT BY PRODIGY CAMP IN AN EFFORT TO AMPLIFY ONE OF OUR OWN. ATTRACTING DOZENS OF VOLUNTEERS INCLUDING EMINEM DIRECTOR, CALEB SLAIN, THIS COMMUNITY PULLED TOGETHER TO SHOOT THIS AMBITIOUS HIP HOP FILM THAT EXPLORES NATHAN NZANGA'S JOURNEY FROM QUIRKY KID BORN TO CONGOLESE IMMIGRANTS, TO AN IDEALISTIC TEEN ARTS, TO A FRUSTRATED YOUNG MAN STRUGGLING TO OVERCOME PAIN AND CYNICISM. AGAINST ALL ODDS, THIS COMMUNITY-MADE FILM BECAME AN OSCAR- QUALIFIED SHORT SCREENING AT TRIBECA AND MORE. | $363 |
| YEAR-ROUND PERSONAL MENTORING: THE PERSONAL MENTORING PROGRAM FOR FILMMAKERS AND SONGWRITERS IS WHERE THE STAFF OF THE PRODIGY CAMP BRING YOU THEIR BEST KNOWLEDGE AND INSPIRATION ONE-ON-ONE. EACH MENTOR RELATIONSHIP STARTS OUT WITH A PERSONAL INTERVIEW BY DR. RICK STEVENSON WHO HAS CONDUCTED MORE IN-DEPTH INTERVIEWS WITH KIDS AROUND THE WORLD THAN ANYONE IN RECORDED HISTORY THROUGH THE 5000 DAYS PROJECT. AFTER RICK HAS HELPED THE STUDENT ARTICULATE THEIR PASSION AND GOALS, THE MENTORSHIP CONTINUES EACH WEEK FOR FIVE WEEKS. SESSIONS WILL INCLUDE ADDITIONAL MENTORS AS NEEDED IN THE STUDENTS SPECIFIC AREA OF INTEREST. THE RELATIONSHIP CONCLUDES WITH A FINAL SESSION COVERING PERSONAL GROWTH, LESSONS LEARNED AND DISPLAY OF WORK. | $2,495 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $66,364 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (5 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hrs Per Wk Devoted To PosAverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|
| RICHARD STEVENSON | ||
| PRESIDENT | 11.00 | $18,495 |
| NED HOSFORD | ||
| VICE PRESIDE | 2.00 | $0 |
| MAXIMILIAN LOSEE | ||
| SECRETARY | 11.00 | $16,800 |
| BRUCE HOSFORD | ||
| BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | $0 |
| TERI BOWDLE | ||
| TREASURER | 1.00 | $0 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Not Previously Rpt | false | ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd |
| Chg Made To Orgnzng Doc Not Rpt | false | ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd |
| Organization Had UBI | false | OrganizationHadUBIInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Organization Dissolved Etc | false | OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd |
| Form1120 Pol Filed | false | Form1120PolFiledInd |
| Made Loans To From Officers | false | MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | THE PRODIGY PROJECT | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 19117 RICHMOND BEACH DRIVE NW | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | SHORELINE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | WA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 98177 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 2066243600 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Donor Advised Fnds | false | DonorAdvisedFndsInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Tanning Services Provided | false | TanningServicesProvidedInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Transaction With Control Ent | false | TransactionWithControlEntInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Part VI Of Comp Of Hghst Pd Empl | NONE | PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt |
| Part VI Hghst Pd Cntrct Prof Srvc | NONE | PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt |
| Filed Schedule A | Yes (true) | FiledScheduleAInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Publicly Supported Org509a2 | Yes (X) | PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind |
Gifts Grants Contris Rcvd509 GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $42,113 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $32,445 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $54,312 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $66,922 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $83,242 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $279,034 | TotalAmt |
Gross Receipts Admissions GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $74,506 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $99,160 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $13,290 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $78,762 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $76,085 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $341,803 | TotalAmt |
Total509 Total509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $116,619 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $131,605 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $67,602 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $145,684 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $159,327 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $620,837 | TotalAmt |
Amounts Rcvd Dsqlfy Person AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $2,000 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $2,000 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Total | $4,000 | TotalAmt |
Substantial Contributors Amt SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $12,316 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $8,000 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $9,000 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $11,276 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $14,500 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $55,092 | TotalAmt |
Subst And Dsqlfy Prsns Tot SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $14,316 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $8,000 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $11,000 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $11,276 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $14,500 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $59,092 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total509 | $561,745 | PublicSupportTotal509Amt |
Total Support Calendar Year TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $116,619 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $131,605 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $67,602 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $145,684 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $159,327 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $620,837 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support CY509 | 0.90480 | PublicSupportCY509Pct |
| Public Support PY509 | 0.91530 | PublicSupportPY509Pct |
| Investment Income CY | 0.00000 | InvestmentIncomeCYPct |
| Investment Income PY | 0.00000 | InvestmentIncomePYPct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY509 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (7 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 | EXPENSES MARKETING 157 TRAVEL 9,387 INTEREST EXPENSE 29 INSURANCE 1,409 FOOD 11,339 GAS 1,232 MEALS 623 SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT 8,081 ONLINE FEES 6,335 BANK FEES 2,581 FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 2,810 BUSINESS LICENSE/TAXES 613 CONTINGENCY 138 FILM FEST SUBMISSION FEES 213 STUDENT SUPPORT 150 MISC EXPENSES 171 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 3,000 TOTAL 48,268 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 | PREPAID EXPENSES AND DEFERRED CHARGES 160 163 2,799 5,799 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 2,799 5,799 TOTAL 160 163 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 | ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 548 206 EIDL LOAN 62,800 62,531 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III | PRODIGY PROJECT IS ABOUT BRINGING TOGETHER THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST TEEN ARTISTS IN STORYTELLING (FILM AND MUSIC)AND 1)GIVING THEM VERY HIGH LEVEL TRAINING WITH TOP MENTORS, 2)IMBUING THEM WITH A SENSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR TALENT, 3)SHARPENING THEIR MORAL COMPASS, 4)HELPING THEM FIND THEIR ARTISTIC VOICE, AND 5)BUILDING A COMMUNITY OR A COMPLEX WHOLE, GREATER THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS. THE PRODIGY PROJECT'S MISSION TO "INFLUENCE FUTURE INFLUENCERS" IS CONTINUALLY BEING REALIZED AS MORE THAN 200 ALUMNI HAVE GONE ON TO BE ACCEPTED AT THE TOP FILM SCHOOLS, TO WORK ON MAJOR HOLLYWOOD FILMS, TO BE SIGNED BY MAJOR RECORD LABELS, AND TO CREATE MORE AUTHENTIC MEDIA THAT INFLUENCES THOUSANDS WORLDWIDE. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 | PRODIGY CAMP: THE PRODIGY CAMP IS A WEEK-LONG INTENSIVE CAMP FOR THE MOST PROMISING YOUNG FILMMAKERS AND SONGWRITERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13 AND 18. THE CAMP CREATES A SPACE DEDICATED TO HELPING ASPIRING YOUNG ARTISTS EXPLORE AND DEVELOP THE ART OF STORYTELLING THROUGH FILMMAKING AND SONGWRITING. FILMMAKERS AND MUSICIANS ALIKE HONE IN ON THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THEIR ART, ABSORB HOURS OF MENTORING AND INSTRUCTION, DEVELOP NEW SCRIPTS AND SONGS, AND DIVE DEEP INTO UNDERSTANDING THEIR OWN PERSONAL STORY AND JOURNEY. AT THE END OF THE WEEK, THE FILM STUDENTS ARE FACED WITH THE CHALLENGE OF EXECUTING ALL THEIR NEWLY FORMED AND FINE-TUNED SKILLS BY SHOOTING THEIR OWN SHORT FILM, WHILE THE SONGWRITERS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROFESSIONALLY RECORD ONE OF THEIR NEWLY WRITTEN SONGS. THIS PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE GIFTED INDIVIDUALS WITH THE PROFESSIONAL, EMOTIONAL, AND MORAL TOOLS TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE WORLD AND TO SUPPORT THEIR ARTISTIC AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. PRODIGY ALUMNI CONTINUING EDUCATION: IN ADDITION TO THE CAMP, INDIVIDUALS WILL ALSO BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN PRODIGY ALUMNI CONTINUING EDUCATION IF THEY HAVE PARTICIPATED IN PREVIOUS PRODIGY/PRODUCTION CAMPS. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FILM SCREENINGS, CRITIQUES, ACTING CLASSES, SONGWRITING WORKSHOPS, PERSONAL STORY "CAMPFIRES", ALUMNI NETWORKING DINNERS, AND REAL-WORLD EDITING EXPERIENCE PROJECTS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED AS FUNDS AND VOLUNTEER STAFF ARE AVAILABLE TO FACILITATE. PRODIGY ALUMNI CONTINUING EDUCATION IS INTENDED TO FOSTER POST-CAMP COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT AND TO CONTINUE TO HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AS STORYTELLERS. THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY OFFERS THESE ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS FREE OF CHARGE TO ALL CAMP ALUMNI. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 | ENOUGH PROJECT PRODIGYS OSCAR-QUALIFIED SHORT SHOT AT THE HEIGHT OF A PANDEMIC, ENOUGH WAS AN EXTRAORDINARY GRASSROOTS EFFORT BY PRODIGY CAMP IN AN EFFORT TO AMPLIFY ONE OF OUR OWN. ATTRACTING DOZENS OF VOLUNTEERS INCLUDING EMINEM DIRECTOR, CALEB SLAIN, THIS COMMUNITY PULLED TOGETHER TO SHOOT THIS AMBITIOUS HIP HOP FILM THAT EXPLORES NATHAN NZANGA'S JOURNEY FROM QUIRKY KID BORN TO CONGOLESE IMMIGRANTS, TO AN IDEALISTIC TEEN ARTS, TO A FRUSTRATED YOUNG MAN STRUGGLING TO OVERCOME PAIN AND CYNICISM. AGAINST ALL ODDS, THIS COMMUNITY-MADE FILM BECAME AN OSCAR- QUALIFIED SHORT SCREENING AT TRIBECA AND MORE. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 | YEAR-ROUND PERSONAL MENTORING: THE PERSONAL MENTORING PROGRAM FOR FILMMAKERS AND SONGWRITERS IS WHERE THE STAFF OF THE PRODIGY CAMP BRING YOU THEIR BEST KNOWLEDGE AND INSPIRATION ONE-ON-ONE. EACH MENTOR RELATIONSHIP STARTS OUT WITH A PERSONAL INTERVIEW BY DR. RICK STEVENSON WHO HAS CONDUCTED MORE IN-DEPTH INTERVIEWS WITH KIDS AROUND THE WORLD THAN ANYONE IN RECORDED HISTORY THROUGH THE 5000 DAYS PROJECT. AFTER RICK HAS HELPED THE STUDENT ARTICULATE THEIR PASSION AND GOALS, THE MENTORSHIP CONTINUES EACH WEEK FOR FIVE WEEKS. SESSIONS WILL INCLUDE ADDITIONAL MENTORS AS NEEDED IN THE STUDENTS SPECIFIC AREA OF INTEREST. THE RELATIONSHIP CONCLUDES WITH A FINAL SESSION COVERING PERSONAL GROWTH, LESSONS LEARNED AND DISPLAY OF WORK. |