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THESE PRODUCTIONS HIGHLIGHT AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY, CULTURE, AND CONTRIBUTIONS, AND ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND PROMOTE DIALOGUE AMONG DIVERSE AUDIENCES. 1489613 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND YOUTH-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO USE THEATER ARTS AS A TOOL FOR LEARNING, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND CULTURAL AWARENESS. THESE PROGRAMS AIM TO EMPOWER PARTICIPANTS THROUGH CREATIVE EXPRESSION AND EXPOSURE TO THE PERFORMING ARTS. 496537 THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING TO BROADEN ACCESS TO THE ARTS AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS. 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AT DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE RELATED OBLIGATIONS TOTALED $4,565,000 AND WERE RECORDED AS A PRIOR-PERIOD ADJUSTMENT. NO AMOUNT WAS PAID IN 2024 Amended return information THE RETURN WAS AMENDED TO CORRECT OFFICER COMPENSATION, PROGRAM-SERVICE REVENUE AND EXPENSES, FUNCTIONAL EXPENSE CLASSIFICATIONS, PUBLIC-SUPPORT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULE A, THE PRIOR-PERIOD ADJUSTMENT, AND DISCLOSURES ON SCHEDULES J AND L. THE APPLICABLE AMOUNTS, RESPONSES, AND SUPPORTING SCHEDULES WERE UPDATED TO AGREE WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS W-2 RECORDS AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL REVIEW THE 990 BEFORE FINAL SUBMISSION Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c EACH BOARD MEMBER WILL DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD CONSIDERS COMPARABILITY DATA, ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE, BUDGET CONSTRAINTS, AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN DETERMINING COMPENSATION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN DELIBERATIONS OR VOTING RELATED TO THEIR COMPENSATION. THE APPROVAL IS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED IN BOARD MEETING MINUTES. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR AN AUTHORIZED COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THE REVIEW PROCESS CONSIDERS COMPARABILITY DATA, RESPONSIBILITIES, TENURE, AND ORGANIZATIONAL FINANCIAL CAPACITY. DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN BOARD OR COMMITTEE MINUTES. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 THE ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. 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