Taliesin Nexus: Form 990, tax year 2017

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Organization
Taliesin Nexus (EIN 27-4737588)
Tax period
2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31
Filed
2018-11-05
IRS object ID
201833099349301843
Schema version
2017v2.2
Source
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ExplanationMFA Scholarships: The Cinder Scholarship offers grants of up to $4,000 for storytellers (writers and filmmakers) pursuing degrees in Masters in Fine Arts. The award recognizes applicants of demonstrated talent in their craft and a commitment to exploring themes of individuality, community and innovation broadly imagined in their works. Successful applicants will have the following: A background in writing or filmmaking, such as an appropriate degree (e.g., English, creative writing, film) or writing or filmmaking work experience, such as in journalism, copywriting, or video production; Written works of fiction (e.g., novel, short story, screenplay) or non-fiction (book or feature article); Must be admitted to an accredited MFA program in good standing.ExplanationTxt

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Form 990, Part III, Line 1: Organization's Mission (continued):The organization will also work to increase diversity in the filmmaking community and in the culture by promoting and training a more varied group of new filmmakers and other shapers of American culture, giving expression and an outlet to their multiple viewpoints and opinions.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d, Other Program Services:Apollo Filmmaker Workshop: 25 emerging storytellers in film and television spent a summer weekend learning and expanding their knowledge of Hollywood industry with collaborative interactive sessions with each other and professional writers, directors, producers and managers. Odysseus Fellowship: Odysseus Fellows are placed in paid three-month internships at leading Hollywood production companies, management firms, TV writing staffs, and digital media companies. Successful applicants are emerging, liberty-inspired filmmakers or other creatives pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. Internship candidates participate in a rigorous application process in which successful applicants must demonstrate superior creative talent, previous industry experience, and a passion for liberty. Cinder Workshop: Program participants will have the opportunity to get thorough notes on their in-progress work as well as career advice from successful novelists, nonfiction authors, publishers, and literary agents. Part of what makes the Cinder Workshop unique is that we accept novels, long-form narrative non-fiction, graphic novels, and short stories of any genre. We balance workshopping with lectures on traditional and a range of independent publishing strategies and exercises that will help program participants take the right steps to develop their own successful platform. Moreover, program participants be joined by 10 mentors and industry experts and 15 peers, growing their personal network and knowledge of the craft of writing and the publishing industry. MFA Scholarship: The Cinder Scholarship offers grants of up to $4,000 for storytellers (writers and filmmakers) pursuing degrees in Masters in Fine Arts. The award recognizes applicants of demonstrated talent in their craft and a commitment to exploring themes of individuality, community and innovation broadly imagined in their works. SmashCutCulture: Various alumni of our programs joined our online blog as contributors, writing reviews and analysis of popular culture events and sharing creative works and opinions with its readership.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11bThe Form 990 was prepared by outside accountants. A draft was then provided to the organization for review prior to filing with the IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12cEach director, principal officer, and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: (a) has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, (b) has read and understands the policy, (c) has agreed to comply with the policy, and (d) understands the corporation is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. To ensure the corporation operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15All officer salaries shall be approved in advance in accordance with the corporation's conflict of interest policy, as set forth in the corporate bylaws. In all cases, any salaries received by officers of the corporation shall be reasonable and given in return for services actually rendered for the corporation which relate to the performance of the charitable or public purposes of the corporation.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19The organization makes its governing documents available to the public upon request.
Form 990, Part IX, line 11gConsultants and other professional fees: Program service expenses 27,001. Management and general expenses 36,161. Fundraising expenses 21,512. Total expenses 84,674.

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