ART BUDDIES: Form 990EZ, tax year 2015
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- Organization
- ART BUDDIES (EIN 41-1797876)
- Tax period
- 2015-08-01 to 2016-07-31
- Filed
- 2016-10-16
- IRS object ID
- 201632909349200603
- Schema version
- 2015v2.1
- 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 | 2016-10-16T15:19:05-05:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2016-07-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 411677565 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | OBERMEIER & ASSOCIATES PA | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 14300 NICOLLET CT STE 302 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | BURNSVILLE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MN | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 553068330 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990EZ | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2015-08-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 411797876 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | ART BUDDIES | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | ARTB | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 6123346004 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 110 NORTH FIFTH STREET - 10TH FLOOR | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | MINNEAPOLIS | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MN | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 55403 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | SCOTT MIKESH | PersonNm |
| Person Title | EXEC DIR & PRESIDENT | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 6123346004 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2016-10-14 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | MICHAEL D LEWIS | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00728013 | PTIN |
| Phone | 9528982011 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2016-10-14 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2015 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z | BuildTS |
Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Method Of Accounting Cash | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingCashInd |
| Website Address | ARTBUDDIES.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Gross Receipts | $129,064 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part I | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIInd |
| Contributions Gifts Grants Etc | $128,172 | ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt |
| Investment Income | $92 | InvestmentIncomeAmt |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $800 | FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt |
| Special Events Net Income Loss | $800 | SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt |
| Total Revenue | $129,064 | TotalRevenueAmt |
| Salaries Other Comp Empl Bnft | $117,480 | SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt |
| Fees And Other Pymt To Ind Cntrct | $2,167 | FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt |
| Other Expenses Total | $27,772 | OtherExpensesTotalAmt |
| Total Expenses | $147,419 | TotalExpensesAmt |
| Excess Or Deficit For Year | -$18,355 | ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $187,542 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $169,187 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part II | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd |
Cash Savings And Investments CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $188,590 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $169,820 | EOYAmt |
Form990 Total Assets Form990TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $188,590 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $169,820 | EOYAmt |
Sum Of Total Liabilities SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,048 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $633 | EOYAmt |
Net Assets Or Fund Balances NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $187,542 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $169,187 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Primary Exempt Purpose | THE MISSION OF ART BUDDIES IS TO USE THE POWER OF ONE-ON-ONE CREATIVE MENTORING TO HELP CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES DEVELOP EXCITING NEW VISIONS OF THEMSELVES, DISCOVER THEIR ABILITIES, BOOST THEIR SELF-ESTEEM AND INCREASE THEIR MOTIVATION TO LEARN. THE CHILDREN ARE PAIRED, ONE-ON-ONE WITH CREATIVE MENTORS DURING OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. ART BUDDIES ANNUALLY PAIRS 200 CREATIVE MENTORS, INCLUDING MANY CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS LIKE ART DIRECTORS, GRAPHIC DESIGNERS, ILLUSTRATORS, ARCHITECTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS AND WRITERS, ONE-ON-ONE WITH 200 INNER-CITY KIDS (AGES 8-11). EACH PROGRAM FEATURES WEEKLY WORKSHOPS THAT RUN 7 TO 10 WEEKS. OUR "KIDS RULE" THEME HELPS KIDS EXPLORE THEIR STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS, AND WHAT THEY WANT TO BE WHEN THEY GROW UP. THEN THEY CREATE AN IMAGINATIVE AND EXCITING COSTUME THAT REFLECTS THEIR UNIQUE VISION OF THEMSELVES. MENTORS ALSO HELP THE KIDS DEVELOP WRITING, PROJECT PLANNING AND STORYTELLING SKILLS BY CREATING A SPECIAL JOURNAL OF THEIR ART BUDDIES EXPERIE | PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt |
Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp (2 entries)
| Description Program Srvc AccomDescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | Program Service ExpensesProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
|---|---|
| IN FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016, WE SERVED 200 CHILDREN, AGES 8-11, FROM LOW- INCOME FAMILIES IN MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL. MOST OF THE KIDS WERE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE OR REDUCED-COST SCHOOL MEALS AND 95% WERE CHILDREN OF COLOR. WE RECRUITED 200 CREATIVE MENTORS TO WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH THE CHILDREN. WE PRODUCED SIX AFTER-SCHOOL ART BUDDIES PROGRAMS, THREE IN THE FALL AND THREE IN THE SPRING, AT OUR THREE PARTNER SCHOOLS: WHITTIER INTERNATIONAL ELEMENTARY AND BANCROFT ELEMENTARY IN SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, AND RIVERVIEW WEST SIDE SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN ST. PAUL. OUR MENTORS HELPED THE CHILDREN DO THE FOLLOWING: 1. FORM A POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH A CREATIVE ADULT 2. DISCOVER THEIR CREATIVE POTENTIAL 3. BOOST THEIR SELF-ESTEEM BY CREATING SOMETHING AMBITIOUS AND UNIQUE 4. INCREASE THEIR MOTIVATION TO LEARN BY GIVING THEM AN EXCITING REASON TO COME TO SCHOOL AND EXPLORE 5. LEARN THE CREATIVE PROCESS OF CONCEIVING, PLANNING AND PRODUCING 6. EXPLORE CREATIVE CAREER POSSIBILITIES THE CHILDRENS' TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS CONTINUALLY CONFIRM THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF THE ART BUDDIES PROGRAM. THE TEACHERS OBSERVED STUDENT IMPROVEMENT IN PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY, BEHAVIOR, ATTITUDE, MOTIVATION TO LEARN, SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND SOCIAL SKILLS. THEY REPORT THE MASTERY STUDENTS DEVELOP IN ART BUDDIES, AS WELL AS THE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS THEY FORM WITH CREATIVE ADULTS THAT ENHANCE THEIR STUDENTS' SELF-ESTEEM. | $102,301 |
| IN THE FISCAL YEAR OF 2015-2016, ART BUDDIES CONTRACTED WITH ASCENSION DEVELOPMENT GROUP ON A ONE YEAR CASE STUDY PROJECT THAT PROVIDED DISCOUNTED SERVICES FOR SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION (SEO) OF OUR NEW WEBSITE, AND STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE THE PRESENCE OF ART BUDDIES ONLINE TO REACH PROSPECTIVE VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERS. SINCE THE START OF THE PROJECT, WE HAVE ACHIEVED A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN OUR ONLINE FOLLOWING AND MORE STRATEGIC SOCIAL MEDIA EFFORTS FOR VOLUNTEER RECRUITING. THE ONE-TIME PROJECT FEE OF 16,641 WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FUNDED IN PART BY FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM OUR DESIGNATED OPPORTUNITY RESERVE. THIS WAS OUR FIRST TIME TO UTILIZE OPPORTUNITY RESERVE FUNDS WHICH WERE APPROVED AND ALLOCATED FOR UNEXPECTED AND UNBUDGETED STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES. | $11,649 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $113,950 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (8 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hrs Per Wk Devoted To PosAverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|
| HEATHER OLSON | ||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| JOHN PICKERILL | ||
| DIRECTOR & T | 1.00 | $0 |
| SCOTT MIKESH | ||
| EXEC DIR & P | 40.00 | $53,250 |
| STACEY STRATTON | ||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| KATHY UMLAND | ||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| SUE CROLICK | ||
| DIRECTOR/BOA | 1.00 | $0 |
| SCOTT WINTER | ||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| EDWARD HUERTA-MARGOTTA | ||
| DIRECTOR | 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 |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MN | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | SCOTT MIKESH | PersonNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 110 NORTH FIFTH STREET | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | MINNEAPOLIS | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MN | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 554031608 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 6123346212 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $98,556 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $144,829 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $169,792 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $141,106 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $128,172 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $682,455 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $98,556 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $144,829 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $169,792 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $141,106 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $128,172 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $682,455 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $171,372 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $511,083 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $81 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $77 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $78 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $91 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $92 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $419 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $682,874 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $800 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.74840 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.70010 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
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 (6 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 | EXPENSES MARKETING 18,156 OFFICE EXP. 2,960 PARKING/MILEAGE 2,703 ART SUPPLIES 361 DUES/SUBS/MEMBERSHIP 100 MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM EXP 1,008 FUNDRAISING 2,484 TOTAL 27,772 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 | OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE 4,144 4,144 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 4,144 4,144 TOTAL 0 0 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 | ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 1,048 633 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III | THE MISSION OF ART BUDDIES IS TO USE THE POWER OF ONE-ON-ONE CREATIVE MENTORING TO HELP CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES DEVELOP EXCITING NEW VISIONS OF THEMSELVES, DISCOVER THEIR ABILITIES, BOOST THEIR SELF-ESTEEM AND INCREASE THEIR MOTIVATION TO LEARN. THE CHILDREN ARE PAIRED, ONE-ON-ONE WITH CREATIVE MENTORS DURING OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. ART BUDDIES ANNUALLY PAIRS 200 CREATIVE MENTORS, INCLUDING MANY CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS LIKE ART DIRECTORS, GRAPHIC DESIGNERS, ILLUSTRATORS, ARCHITECTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS AND WRITERS, ONE-ON-ONE WITH 200 INNER-CITY KIDS (AGES 8-11). EACH PROGRAM FEATURES WEEKLY WORKSHOPS THAT RUN 7 TO 10 WEEKS. OUR "KIDS RULE" THEME HELPS KIDS EXPLORE THEIR STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS, AND WHAT THEY WANT TO BE WHEN THEY GROW UP. THEN THEY CREATE AN IMAGINATIVE AND EXCITING COSTUME THAT REFLECTS THEIR UNIQUE VISION OF THEMSELVES. MENTORS ALSO HELP THE KIDS DEVELOP WRITING, PROJECT PLANNING AND STORYTELLING SKILLS BY CREATING A SPECIAL JOURNAL OF THEIR ART BUDDIES EXPERIENCE CALLED A BUDDY BOOK. AT THE END OF EACH PROGRAM, THE KIDS BECOME "STARS" POSING WITH THEIR CREATIONS AND MENTORS FOR PORTRAITS BY PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS. THE CHILDREN CELEBRATE THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS WITH A PARADE AND PRESENTATION FOR SCHOOLMATES, TEACHERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THE ART BUDDIES PROGRAM IS UNIQUE AND IS THE ONLY ONE IN THE MINNEAPOLIS/ST PAUL AREA THAT PAIRS CREATIVE MENTORS FROM A VARIETY OF CREATIVE FIELDS ONE-ON-ONE WITH LOW-INCOME ELEMENTARY-AGE CHILDREN. THE CREATIVE MENTORS EXPOSE THE KIDS TO EXCITING CREATIVE CAREERS WHILE HELPING THEM DISCOVER WHAT THEY CAN DO AND WHO THEY CAN BECOME THROUGH THE POWER OF CREATIVITY. ART BUDDIES WAS FOUNDED IN 1994 BY FORMER ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER SUE CROLICK. SINCE ITS BEGINNING, IT HAS RECRUITED MORE THAN 2,000 CREATIVE MENTORS AND MENTORED MORE THAN 2,000 KIDS. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 | IN FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016, WE SERVED 200 CHILDREN, AGES 8-11, FROM LOW- INCOME FAMILIES IN MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL. MOST OF THE KIDS WERE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE OR REDUCED-COST SCHOOL MEALS AND 95% WERE CHILDREN OF COLOR. WE RECRUITED 200 CREATIVE MENTORS TO WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH THE CHILDREN. WE PRODUCED SIX AFTER-SCHOOL ART BUDDIES PROGRAMS, THREE IN THE FALL AND THREE IN THE SPRING, AT OUR THREE PARTNER SCHOOLS: WHITTIER INTERNATIONAL ELEMENTARY AND BANCROFT ELEMENTARY IN SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, AND RIVERVIEW WEST SIDE SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN ST. PAUL. OUR MENTORS HELPED THE CHILDREN DO THE FOLLOWING: 1. FORM A POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH A CREATIVE ADULT 2. DISCOVER THEIR CREATIVE POTENTIAL 3. BOOST THEIR SELF-ESTEEM BY CREATING SOMETHING AMBITIOUS AND UNIQUE 4. INCREASE THEIR MOTIVATION TO LEARN BY GIVING THEM AN EXCITING REASON TO COME TO SCHOOL AND EXPLORE 5. LEARN THE CREATIVE PROCESS OF CONCEIVING, PLANNING AND PRODUCING 6. EXPLORE CREATIVE CAREER POSSIBILITIES THE CHILDRENS' TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS CONTINUALLY CONFIRM THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF THE ART BUDDIES PROGRAM. THE TEACHERS OBSERVED STUDENT IMPROVEMENT IN PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY, BEHAVIOR, ATTITUDE, MOTIVATION TO LEARN, SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND SOCIAL SKILLS. THEY REPORT THE MASTERY STUDENTS DEVELOP IN ART BUDDIES, AS WELL AS THE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS THEY FORM WITH CREATIVE ADULTS THAT ENHANCE THEIR STUDENTS' SELF-ESTEEM. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 | IN THE FISCAL YEAR OF 2015-2016, ART BUDDIES CONTRACTED WITH ASCENSION DEVELOPMENT GROUP ON A ONE YEAR CASE STUDY PROJECT THAT PROVIDED DISCOUNTED SERVICES FOR SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION (SEO) OF OUR NEW WEBSITE, AND STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE THE PRESENCE OF ART BUDDIES ONLINE TO REACH PROSPECTIVE VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERS. SINCE THE START OF THE PROJECT, WE HAVE ACHIEVED A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN OUR ONLINE FOLLOWING AND MORE STRATEGIC SOCIAL MEDIA EFFORTS FOR VOLUNTEER RECRUITING. THE ONE-TIME PROJECT FEE OF 16,641 WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FUNDED IN PART BY FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM OUR DESIGNATED OPPORTUNITY RESERVE. THIS WAS OUR FIRST TIME TO UTILIZE OPPORTUNITY RESERVE FUNDS WHICH WERE APPROVED AND ALLOCATED FOR UNEXPECTED AND UNBUDGETED STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES. |
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