2016-06-23T14:23:42-07:00 2015-12-31 EVANS TAX AND BUSINESS SERVICES 1068 E MAIN ST 130 VENTURA CA 930013091 990 2015-01-01 770498291 Focus On The Masters Inc FOCU 8056532501 505 Poli St Suite Ventura CA 93001 Donna Granata Executive Direc 2016-06-23 true Linda A Wall EA P00101990 8053408822 2015 2016-09-27 15:27:22Z 175422 false 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. We incorporate our research into community outreach projects including our cross-curricular in-school program Learning to See and monthly Saturday Spotlight Series (formerly Tuesday Talk). We are the only biographical resource project of its kind in the country. 9 9 2 15 0 61642 34058 72279 38476 181 4655 67947 98233 202049 175422 0 0 65686 71457 0 36121 138344 81106 204030 152563 -1981 22859 48746 71635 6322 6112 42424 65523 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. We incorporate our research into community outreach projects including our cross-curricular in-school program Learning to See and monthly Saturday Spotlight Series (formerly Tuesday Talk). We are the only biographical resource project of its kind in the country. false false 46635 23665 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. 33237 8581 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. 8026 3230 Alawar Scholarship programs provides art scholarship for students at the college level. 10318 3000 98216 true true false false false false false true false true 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 false false false false true 3 0 false 2 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false false false true 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 Pauline G Malysko Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Margaret Travers Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Richard Franklin Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mohammed Hasan Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cherie Brant Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Daniel Pachuca Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Gerald Zwers President & CEO 20.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Karen Hoffberg Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 W Scott Miles Director 20.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Donna Granata Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X 40560 0 0 40560 0 false false false 0 13395 650 10000 10013 650 34058 Alawar Scholarship Progra 3230 3230 Archivng 3000 3000 Learning to See 23665 23665 Tuesday Spotlight Series 8581 8581 38476 4655 4655 0 0 0 0 98233 650 98233 98233 0 0 0 175422 141364 X 0 0 0 0 40560 32448 8112 0 25013 25013 0 0 5884 5208 676 0 0 2900 1160 580 1160 0 0 0 0 2809 355 178 2276 2163 1032 338 793 5841 2318 880 2643 0 12000 4800 2400 4800 0 0 0 0 0 3366 1346 674 1346 4561 1824 912 1825 Fundraising Exp 8089 8089 Programs Operation Exp 7077 6591 486 Telephone 4922 1969 984 1969 Scholarship Awarded 4400 4400 22978 9752 2492 10734 152563 98216 18226 36121 37490 27864 16629 0 0 0 0 0 0 1209 1209 82581 66454 19493 16127 0 0 0 0 180 180 48746 71635 6322 6112 6322 6112 X 30321 49023 1500 12103 15000 42424 65523 48746 71635 X 22859 -17 10 247 X false false false X 194605 151217 124500 201868 170768 842958 0 0 194605 151217 124500 201868 170768 842958 0 842958 619 640 895 181 4655 6990 0 0 849948 0.99180 0.99330 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X X true 12103 4526 16629 11958 145 12103 12725 1909 2500 11958 11494 1378 147 12725 11903 -267 142 11494 true false false 20826 8464 12362 61755 57990 3765 16127 Line of Credit 6112 6112 Part III, Line 1a: If organization elected under SFAS 116 to not report are, historical treasures, o Focus on the Masters maintains an archive based on local Ventura County artists lives, works of art and their influence on the community. Focus on the Masters 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 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 For The Love of Art 41291 417 40874 Mid Year/End Year Appeal for Funds 27069 184 26885 4 27023 49 26974 95383 650 94733 94733 Client Note 1 Client Note 1 - Part VIII of $26,690 does not agree with Schedule M of $62,400 due to the following:Non Cash Contribution of $36,400 reported as Program Service Revenue Line 9Non Cash Contribution of $26,400 reported as Grants and Contributions Line 8Non Cash Conribution of $290 reported as Grants and Contributions Line 8 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Alawar Scholarship programs provides art scholarship for students at the college level. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Grant writing 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 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees An annual review of the key 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. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Administrative: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Audio Exense: Column (A) - Total = $40; Column (B) - Program Services = $16; Column (C) - Management & General = $8; Column (D) - Fundraising = $16 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Auto Expense: Column (A) - Total = $302; Column (B) - Program Services = $163; Column (C) - Management & General = $9; Column (D) - Fundraising = $130 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Bank Fees: Column (A) - Total = $1682; Column (B) - Program Services = $366; Column (C) - Management & General = $155; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1161 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Commission: Column (A) - Total = $3830; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $136; Column (D) - Fundraising = $3694 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Development Exp: Column (A) - Total = $1058; Column (B) - Program Services = $396; Column (C) - Management & General = $625; Column (D) - Fundraising = $37 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Donations Exp: Column (A) - Total = $102; Column (B) - Program Services = $41; Column (C) - Management & General = $20; Column (D) - Fundraising = $41 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Dues & Subscription: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Editing: Column (A) - Total = $2250; Column (B) - Program Services = $1750; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $500 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Equipement rental: Column (A) - Total = $286; Column (B) - Program Services = $286; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Finance Charges: Column (A) - Total = $1417; Column (B) - Program Services = $567; Column (C) - Management & General = $283; Column (D) - Fundraising = $567 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Grants Expense: Column (A) - Total = $2979; Column (B) - Program Services = $2979; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Graphic Expense: Column (A) - Total = $2663; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2663 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Library/Archiving: Column (A) - Total = $753; Column (B) - Program Services = $675; Column (C) - Management & General = $78; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Meals & Entertainment: Column (A) - Total = $478; Column (B) - Program Services = $247; Column (C) - Management & General = $75; Column (D) - Fundraising = $156 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Membership Expense: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Payroll Processing Fees: Column (A) - Total = $829; Column (B) - Program Services = $663; Column (C) - Management & General = $166; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $2586; Column (B) - Program Services = $1027; Column (C) - Management & General = $366; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1193 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $1440; Column (B) - Program Services = $576; Column (C) - Management & General = $288; Column (D) - Fundraising = $576 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Tax & License: Column (A) - Total = $165; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $165; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Volunteers Expense: Column (A) - Total = $118; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $118; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases Loan Payable was stated incorrectly in 2014 = $247