2012-08-06T13:08:12-07:00 2011-12-31 A R S & ASSOCIATES INC 20810 WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY NORTH MIAMI BEACH FL 33180 990 2011-01-01 201452369 JASON TAYLOR FOUNDATION INC JASO 9544240799 1575 NORTHPARK DR WESTON FL 33326 SETH LEVIT 9544240799 2012-07-23 true ANDREW SOCOL 3056537350 2011 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z SETH LEVIT 1575 NORTHPARK DR STE 99 WESTON FL 33326 783284 false X www.jasontaylorfoundation.com X 2004 FL RAISE FUNDS FOR CHILDRENS PROGRAMS THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS AND CREATES PROGRAMS THAT FACILITATE THE PERSONAL GROWTH AND EMPOWERMENT OF SOUTH FLORIDA'S CHILDREN IN NEED BY FOCUSING ON IMPROVED HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE 8 0 3 120 0 544382 464788 125654 212055 0 -101478 -64016 568558 612827 334016 379136 0 91110 103964 0 39635 86831 121153 511957 604253 56601 8574 158329 193844 2448 29389 155881 164455 X RAISE FUNDS FOR CHILDRENS PROGRAMS false false 84328 84328 JASON TAYLOR READING ROOM IN CONJUNCTION WITH EACH OF THE PAST FIVE SCHOOL YEARS, THE JASON TAYLOR FOUNDATION HAS HELD CLASSES FOR THE JASON TAYLOR READING ROOM. LOCATED AT THE MIRAMAR YOUTH ENRICHMENT CENTER, THE JASON TAYLOR READING ROOM IS A MULTI-FACETED, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO OFFER A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM OF ILLITERACY AMONG INNER-CITY YOUTH. MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM FOUR DAYS PER WEEK FOR TWO HOURS PER DAY, ASSISTED BY CERTIFIED TEACHERS AND FOCUSING ON READING COMPREHENSION STRATEGIES, VOCABULARY BUILDING, WRITING SKILLS, PHONICS INSTRUCTION, ORAL READING, ETC. 2011 ALSO MARKED THE SECOND YEAR OF THE READING ROOM'S FULL-TIME CASE MANAGER WHO MONITORS AND TRACKS STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, ATTENDANCE AND BEHAVIOR, AS WELL AS SERVES AS A LIAISON BETWEEN THE PROGRAM, THE STUDENTS' SCHOOLS AND THEIR PARENTS. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTS A MENTORSHIP ELEMENT, BRINGING IN GUEST SPEAKERS TO DISCUSS POSITIVE LIFE SKILLS INCLUDING DRUG AWARENESS, CAREER CHOICES, ETIQUETTE, GOAL SETTING AND OTHERS. 15225 15225 COOL GEAR FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR FOR THE SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, JASON TAYLOR HELD HIS COOL GEAR FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING PROGRAM, WHICH SERVES TO HELP BUILD A CHILD'S SELF-ESTEEM AND ELIMINATE AN UNNECESSARY DISTRACTION, ALLOWING THE CHILD TO FOCUS ON THEIR STUDIES AND NOT THEIR ATTIRE WHILE AT SCHOOL. IN 2011, THE JASON TAYLOR FOUNDATION HOSTED 60 UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AT A LOCAL OLD NAVY STORE, PROVIDING EACH CHILD WITH $300 TO PURCHASE SCHOOL CLOTHES. THE CHILDREN WERE EACH 20658 20658 THE RONNIE BROWN PROJECT "23 WAYS TO STOP YOUTH VIOLENCE" IN SEPTEMBER 2010, THE JASON TAYLOR FOUNDATION DEVELOPED 23 WAYS TO STOP YOUTH VIOLENCE WITH MIAMI DOLPHINS PRO BOWL RUNNING BACK, RONNIE BROWN. THE PROGRAM, WHICH CARRIED OVER INTO 2011, IS AN ANTI-VIOLENCE CAMPAIGN AIMED AT MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DESIGNED TO CREATE HEIGHTENED AWARENESS OF THE EPIDEMIC OF VIOLENCE AND BULLYING TODAY'S YOUNG PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING, AND TO DISCUSS PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO MANAGING THE ACTION 357677 357677 EXPENSES RELATED TO PROGRAM SERVICES 357677 357677 477888 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false true true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 3 true false false false false true true true true false false false false false false false X 8 0 false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false FL X JASON TAYLOR FOUNDATION 9544240799 1575 NORTHPARK DR STE 99 WESTON FL 33326 JASON TAYLOR 7.00 X 0 0 0 KATINA TAYLOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 SETH LEVIT 55.00 X 67750 0 0 67750 false false false 265250 199538 82165 464788 212055 212055 106441 265250 170457 -64016 -64016 612827 212055 -64016 214343 214343 164793 164793 67750 20325 27100 20325 28827 10089 12751 5987 7387 2216 2955 2216 4290 0 4290 0 490 0 490 0 2900 0 2900 0 13500 0 13500 0 85 0 85 0 6699 0 6699 0 Credit Card Fees 4656 0 0 4656 Charity Items 1733 1733 0 0 Bank fees 262 0 262 0 Licenses and fees 361 0 361 0 86177 64389 15337 6451 604253 477888 86730 39635 158329 193844 158329 193844 28000 2448 1389 2448 29389 X 155881 164455 155881 164455 158329 193844 8574 X true false false X false X 0 0 0 710427 526010 599565 670036 634978 3141016 132746 156869 65268 97616 106441 558940 843173 682879 664833 767652 741419 3699956 346425 318058 295019 61275 177329 1198106 346425 318058 295019 61275 177329 1198106 2501850 3699956 0.67620 0.60820 0 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 45664 6 45670 80613 15000 51 50000 45664 80000 613 80613 true false false FICA Payable 1389 1389 JT GOLF TOURNAMENT 259925 184354 75571 17111 136884 PING PONG TOURNAMENT 55526 46522 9004 16462 56240 34374 21866 371691 265250 106441 17111 153346 170457 -64016 true SUN-SENTINEL CHILDRENS FUND 24538 NETWORK PLACE CHICAGO IL 60673 363689171 14067 Supports the needs of South Florida's children and families HOLTZ CHILDRENS HOSPITAL 1611 NW 12TH AVE MIAMI FL 33136 650077727 50091 EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL HUB FOR CHILDREN EXPERIENCING EXTENDED STAYS IN HOSPITALS TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN 110 SE 6TH ST STE 190 FT LAUDERDALE FL 33301 593335584 70000 SCHOLARSHIP AND MENTORSHIP FOR STUDENTS COUNCIL FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE 3265 MERIDIAN PARKWAY STE 130 WESTON FL 33331 010638224 34000 Focuses on leadership to improve student achievement & address critical education issues YOUTH AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING CENTER OF BROWARD 399 SW 3RD AVE DEERFIELD FL 33441 592432681 10000 AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING FACILITY FOR AT RISK YOUTH MESSAGE FROM MARLI FOUNDATION 1061 IBIS AVE MIAMI SPRINGS FL 33166 113843681 17835 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Foundation SEE SCHEDULE O 0 Pt I Line 2 Each organization is expected to submit a summary of how funds were Pt I Line 2 used for their specific project. In addition, each request, Pt I Line 2 including budgeting, is evaluated annually before any additional Pt I Line 2 funding is granted. X 33000 X 1 22005 X CONTRIBUTIONS 1 27160 false false false Pt VI, Line 11a The President and Executive Director are furnished a copy of the 990 form for review prior to submitting. Once this review process is completed the return is signed by the officer and sent to the IRS. PART III LINE 4d 2011 STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE PART III LINE 4D EXPENSES RELATED TO PROGRAM SERVICES PART III LINE 4D CAMP KATINA From August 19-21, 2011, Katina Taylor, Vice President and co-founder of the Jason Taylor Foundation, hosted "Camp Katina - Cartwheels to Character," a gymnastics, cheerleading and life skills program for girls ages 7-12. Nearly 50 underserved girls from Miami-Dade and Broward counties participated in the three-day camp at the West Broward Gymnastics Academy in Davie. Campers learned the fundamentals of gymnastics and cheerleading and heard from a panel of guest speakers made up of influential South Florida women who discussed topics including goal setting, healthy eating habits, physical fitness, etiquette, respect and appreciation for others, education and goal setting. The camp culminated with a visit from Katina's NFL All-Pro Husband, Jason Taylor and her brother, former NFL All-Pro Zach Thomas, who interacted with the kids, posed for photos and signed autographs for all in attendance. All campers received medals and certificates recognizing their participation and a select few were honored for their outstanding performance or attitudes, with one camper receiving a one-year scholarship to West Broward Gymnastics Academy. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d EXPENSES RELATED TO PROGRAM SERVICES 357677. 357677. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24f COMMUNITY EDUCATION 1414. 1414. 0. 0. COMPUTER SUPPLIES 261. 0. 261. 0. CONTRACT LABOR 19000. 3800. 13300. 1900. FUNDRAISING (POKER) 2669. 0. 0. 2669. INKIND DONATIONS 56448. 56448. POSTAGE 726. 363. 218. 145. STATIONARY & PRINTING 638. 638. SUPPLIES 459. 0. 459. 0. TELEPHONE 4397. 2199. 1099. 1099. WEBSITE EXPENSE 165. 165. PART III LINE 4D BACK TO SCHOOL BEST In an effort to help prepare South Florida youth for the 2011-12 school year, Katina Taylor developed the "Back to School Best" program to provide children with new haircuts at the AVEDA Institute. Katina's understanding of the value of having a positive body image as our youth embark on a new school year helped her to identify another opportunity to assist children with focusing on their studies and not their appearance while attending school. In 2011, the program provided 80 children with a full haircut service and a new backpack equipped with school supplies. In addition, Jason and Katina Taylor, as well as special guests including the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders, were on hand to interact with the children and their families, ensuring and uplifting back-to-school celebration. PART III LINE 4D IRIE'S DJ SPINIVERSITY In February, 2011, the Jason Taylor Foundation partnered with internationally renowned disc jockey, DJ Irie, for the second year of "Irie's DJ Spiniversity," a comprehensive, after-school DJ program available free to children actively attending the Jason Taylor Reading Room in Miramar, Fla. The program is designed to appeal to the student's love for music and to allow them to incorporate the educational skills they are provided with at the Reading Room in a performing arts related outlet. Spiniversity classes took place each Friday at the Jason Taylor Reading Room, featuring a 15-week curriculum that offered both classroom and "lab" sessions for the students. Classes were taught by instructors from the Scratch DJ Academy of Miami, the world's first and unparalleled DJ school, who taught the students the history of the DJ, usage of the equipment, music theory, scratching, mixing and a variety of other fun and educational skills. PART III LINE 4D JT'S PING PONG SMASH KIDS CLINIC In December 2011 the Jason Taylor Foundation held the fourth-annual JT's Ping Pong Smash Kids Clinic. Jason Taylor teamed up with former Puerto Rican Junior National Table Tennis Champion, Juan Ly to create the program, which preceded the Foundation's annual charity table-tennis fundraiser, to offer boys and girls of South Florida a free opportunity to learn a range of ping pong skills and strategies from a celebrated professional. Nearly 100 deserving children from several different youth organizations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties received 90 minutes of expert table-tennis instruction. No experience or ping pong background was required. Each child received an Publix backpack a Killerspin paddle and an invite to stick around and watch the 3Cinteractive JT Ping Pong Smash - Presented by Publix. During the tournament, kids watched celebrities compete against one another, obtained celebrity autographs, played video games, ate snacks and enjoyed interactive games. PART III LINE 4D OMARI HARDWICK BLUAPPLE POETRY CORNER Launched in November, 2011, the Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Corner is a comprehensive, after-school spoken word poetry program available free to the kids attending the Jason Taylor Reading Room. The program allows students to utilize critical literacy skills as a vehicle for self-expression, both written and through performance. The bluapple Poetry Corner is highlighted by weekly virtual lessons from Omari Hardwick, who, in addition to having starred in films such as For Colored Girls, I Will Follow, The A-Team and Next Day Air as well as the TNT series "Dark Blue," is also an accomplished poet. Through online "visits" to the Reading Room, Hardwick assists the students with their writing and performance skills, listens to their work and shares some of his own. In addition, the program features a dynamic curriculum created and taught by the Founder and Director of Spoken Word Press, an organization dedicated to reaching youth across boundaries of age, race, class, genders and cultures through poetry PART III LINE 4D GET ACTIVE! During the 2011-12 school year, Katina Taylor partnered with Strong Women , Strong Girls (SWSG), a non-profit organization that positively impacts the lives of girls, grades 3-5 to enhance their health and fitness curriculum. Katina launched "Get Active!" a ten-workout fitness video series accessible to more than 1,400 girls participating in the SWSG program across Miami, Boston and Pittsburgh. Each week, Katina and friends taught a new exercise, dance, cheer, or active game for children to follow along in the classroom and at home, which also corresponds with the weekly curriculum at SWSG. In addition to DVDs being distributed at all SWSG locations in the three aforementioned cities, the Jason Taylor Foundation uploaded a new video each week to its website, located at www.jasontaylorfoundation.org as well as www.facebook.com/jasontaylorfoundation, for the next ten for children everywhere to learn, enjoy and GET ACTIVE! Videos focused on a variety of skills and lessons, including the importance of a strong foundation, good communication, cultural sensitivity, goal setting and critical thinking. PART III LINE 4D ALL COMMUNITY TEAM During the 2011 National Football League season, the Jason Taylor Foundation provided a unique experience for various youth groups each week the Miami Dolphins hosted a home game. Groups were given 20 tickets, parking passes and in-stadium beverages and snacks so that they could enjoy an NFL game in person and watch Jason Taylor, President and Founder of the Jason Taylor Foundation, perform on the field. For a majority of the children, this was their first time attending an NFL game. The experience was also used by various programs as an incentive for participating children to exhibit good behavior, a positive attitude and strong participation in school. PART VIII LINE 2F 2011 STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE PART VIII LINE 2F JASON TAYLOR READING ROOM In conjunction with each of the past five school years, the Jason Taylor Foundation has held classes for the Jason Taylor Reading Room. Located at the Miramar Youth Enrichment Center, the Jason Taylor Reading Room is a multi-faceted, after-school program designed to offer a holistic approach to addressing the problem of illiteracy among inner-city youth. Middle school and high school students participate in the program four days per week for two hours per day, assisted by certified teachers and focusing on reading comprehension strategies, vocabulary building, writing skills, phonics instruction, oral reading, etc. Donors who have provided funding for this program are underwriting all expenses associated with the Reading Room so that the services remain completely free of charge to all students attending. Expenses covered include teacher salaries, books, supplies, field trips and activities, etc. PART VIII LINE 2F THE RONNIE BROWN PROJECT "23 WAYS TO STOP YOUTH VIOLENCE" This anti-violence campaign aimed at middle school and high school students was designed by former Miami Dolphins Running Back Ronnie Brown to create heightened awareness of the epidemic of violence and bullying today's young people are experiencing, and to discuss practical solutions to managing the actions and emotions that often lead to violent acts. Donors who provided funding for this program underwrote the costs of guest speakers, licensing and rights fees for Teen Truth Live's award-winning documentary, a program curriculum provided to each school, supporting collateral materials, etc.