2021-07-14T13:39:58-07:00 2020-12-31 EVANS TAX AND BUSINESS SERVICES 1068 E MAIN ST 130 VENTURA CA 93001 990 2020-01-01 770498291 Focus On The Masters Inc FOCU 8056532501 505 Poli St Suite Ventura CA 93001 Donna Granata Executive Direc 2021-07-14 true Donna Granata 999009999 Linda A Wall EA P00101990 8053408822 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z 505 Poli St Suite 310 Ventura CA 93001 150587 false X focusonthemasters.com X 1999 CA Art appreciation program that documents, preserves and presents the works and lives of accomplished contemporary artists. We emphasize the importance of the arts to a healthly society. 7 7 5 15 0 85121 97605 65337 12685 3594 554 76898 39743 230950 150587 0 0 115072 119300 0 30864 113406 60501 228478 179801 2472 -29214 118476 110167 1826 21251 116650 88916 X Art appreciation program that documents, preserves and presents the works and lives of accomplished contemporary artists. We emphasize the importance of the arts to a healthly society. false false 82257 Learning to See is an in school and after school program that provides art instruction and appreciation for at risk youth and adults with mental illness.1,258 children and 100 mentally challenged adults are served through Learning to See program. 6094 Archivng/Artist Docmentation - FOTM has two objectives:1)to document and archive extraordinary artists and their work through the collection of photographic portraits, ephemera, audio and video interviews and biographical research that encompass each artist's experiences, artistic reflections and development; and 2) to present this work to a broad public though extensive education outreach to all ages. All of the Focus on the Masters programing stems from the documentation of the artists and their files that are housed within the archive and library.405 estimated attended lectures and 320,000 estimated listeners through TV/Broadcast/Radio exposure. 2365 Artist Spotlight Interview Series provides the public with the opportunity to meet the artists and learn about their art and the influences of their life experience on their art.1,000 estimated audience members. 1639 92355 true true false false false false false true false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 3 1 true 5 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false false true false false true true false true false true true true false CA X Focus on the Masters Inc 8056532501 505 Poli St Suite 310 Ventura CA 93001 X Yvette Franklin Secretary 2.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mary Ellen Herrera Treasurer 2.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Richard Franklin Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Rohde Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gerald Zwers Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Virginia Furmanski President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Martin Furmanski MD Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 6459 18000 73146 97605 Archivng 10 10 Art Tour Artist Spotlight Series 1925 1925 Learning to See 900099 10750 10750 Taste of The Masters 12685 554 554 0 0 0 0 39743 39743 39743 0 0 0 150587 52982 0 0 0 0 0 0 111827 71506 31029 9292 0 0 7473 7863 -1109 719 0 0 3489 3489 0 0 0 408 408 730 75 655 2112 261 1936 -85 9453 6839 2614 0 6441 6372 69 117 117 0 0 0 0 7059 4235 1412 1412 4418 250 4168 Artist Commission Expense 6931 6931 Fundraising Exp 5775 5775 Postage and Shipping 2637 280 82 2275 Special Projects Expense 2427 1500 827 100 8504 6460 1054 990 179801 92355 56582 30864 51915 53729 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 630 450 98818 61904 43973 36914 21958 19074 0 0 0 0 118476 110167 21250 1826 1 1826 21251 X 101650 73916 15000 15000 116650 88916 118476 110167 X -29214 1482 -2 X false false false X 182795 189111 207222 230950 97605 907683 12685 12685 39743 39743 0 28090 28090 28090 28090 28090 140450 210885 217201 235312 259040 178123 1100561 0 0 1100561 -910 840 194 412 554 1090 0 -910 840 194 412 554 1090 0 1064 3181 1482 5727 209975 218041 236570 262633 180159 1107378 0.99380 0.99140 0.00100 0.00470 X Support Schedule: Other Income Explanation Focus on the Masters received an in kind contribution from Cumulus Media for advertising for the fundraiser Steampunk Dada in the amount of $13100.00City of Ventura donated rent in the amount of $28,090. Support Schedule: Additional Supplemental Information Focus on the Masters received an in kind contribution from Cumulus Media for advertising for the fundraiser Steampunk Dada in the amount of $13100.00City of Ventura donated rent in the amount of $28,090. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X X true 36270 17655 18615 62548 44249 18299 36914 Rounding 1 1 150587 150587 150587 179801 179801 179801 Part III, Line 1a: If organization elected under SFAS 116 to not report are, historical treasures, o Focus on the Masters creates and maintains an archive based on local Ventura County artists lives, works of art and their influence on the community. Focus on the Masters also maintains a library of reference materials available for research and education. Part III, Line 4: Description of organization's collections and how it furthers its purpose. Focus on the Masters creates and maintains an achive of historial art works, photographs for use by the public for research and education. Focus on the Masters exempt purpose is to document and archive the works and lives of local Ventura County artist and their contributions to the community. Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. Permanent endowment maintained to provide a permanent source of income , with the stipulation that principal must be invested and kept intact in perpetuity, while only income generated can be used by Focus On the Masters for general operations. X X X X X X X false 2020 Steampunk Dada Gala 20766 20766 Gift Shop 11192 11192 31958 31958 31958 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Art Tour-Experience the art of Oaxaca, Mexico. Participants traveled to the city of Oaxaca, Mexico and the small village of Teotitaln del Valle home of FOTM documented artist Porfirio Gutierrez, for a unique exploration of the Zapotec culture, community and traditions during month of February and during annual dia de los Muertos, The Day of the Dead. Tour goers experienced the indigenous traditions including honoring ancestors, create cultural connections, and explore Oaxaca's artistic diversity. They experienced life today in Teotitaln del Valle and neighboring towns, they visted artist studios and historic sites, shared meals and participated in the festival preparations along with our host family. We explored Zapotec heritage and history, anc consider how modern Zapotec identity is shaped by centuries-old customs. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Grant Writing to request funds for all programs Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Form 990 is reviewed by the Board at the monthly Board meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts All staff and volunteers are required to sign a written letter of understanding of Focus on the Masters conflict of interest policy. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management An annual review of the Executive Director and employee's performance is reviewed by the board of directors. At that time an increase may be recommended. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Disclosure of governing documents, policies and financial statements are available upon request. Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases Rounding = -$2