2024-03-07T10:24:50-05:00 2023-12-31 464248149 Morris Legal and Tax 2801 Buford Highway Atlanta GA 30329 990 2023-01-01 814396515 Besharat Arts Foundation Inc BESH 161 Mangum St SW STE 101 Atlanta GA 30313 Massoud Besharat Chief Executive 4044345555 2024-03-05 false Massoud Besharat true Najah Middleton P02286481 4043287300 2024-03-07 2 00 AAL2 IAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Massoud Besharat 275150 false X N/A X 2013 GA To educate and enrich the community with art narratives not typically available in other museums by providing a forum for open discussion of social issues and by providing a place for artists and members of different communities to share and enjoy art and cultures. 4 4 1 0 0 297480 266650 0 0 9500 -1647 306980 265003 2000 0 0 40907 40907 0 0 215327 191857 258234 232764 48746 32239 696032 728271 0 696032 728271 To educate and enrich the community with art narratives not typically available in other museums by providing a forum for open discussion of social issues and by providing a place for artists and members of different communities to share and enjoy art and cultures. 144016 In 2023, we expanded to Africa and Asia. The Faces of Innocence is now displayed in over 450 schools throughout North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. This is a significant achievement for a staff of two plus the Founder, and one volunteer, with only 5% funding from public donations. We plan to include schools in South America in 2024 to complete our reach across the globe. 144016 true true false false false false false true 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 false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 true 1 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true X 4 4 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false X Massoud Besharat 4045244781 161 Mangum St SW Atlanta GA 30313 X Sami Tannous Secretary 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Geraldine Besharat Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Massoud Besharat President and CEO 10.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Besharat Vice-President and CFO 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Luis Perez Employee 20.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 266650 266650 8500 8500 8500 8500 10147 -10147 -10147 265003 -1647 0 0 X 38000 38000 2907 2907 2687 2687 702 702 65994 56496 9498 72245 72245 34391 34391 7944 7381 563 Charitable donations 5050 5050 Meals 2844 2844 232764 144016 88748 0 80852 113091 20180 20180 45000 45000 550000 550000 550000 696032 728271 0 0 X 696032 728271 696032 728271 696032 728271 32239 0 X false false false X 167291 195899 116999 297480 266650 1044319 167291 195899 116999 297480 266650 1044319 662228 382091 1044319 0.36590 0.25060 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X 550000 550000 550000 Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2 David Besharat is the nephew of Massoud Besharat. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 Form 990 was presented to the governing body and each line and schedule was reviewed in a meeting with the return preparer. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Annually all Directors, Officers, Committee and Task Force Chairs shall disclose any direct or indirect relationships with organizations, either for-profit or not-for-profit, that may, during their term of office, be involved with the Foundation in a formal capacity. If a conflict exists, then that person is excluded from affecting any decision for the Foundation to participate in the transaction. Copies of the policy are included in the orientation materials for newly-elected Board members, shared with new Directors, Officers, Committee and Task Force Chairs, and shared with the Nominating Committee for distribution to all prospective candidates. The Policy is reviewed periodically for the information and guidance of all individuals who serve the Foundation in a formal capacity. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Upon request from the general public, tax documents and schedules and governing documents including conflict of interest policies and whistleblower policies are either emailed or mailed to the requesting persons or organizations. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g Bank Fees - $63Repairs and Maintenance - $9,435Cleaning - $162Cleaning and Framing - $17,579Framing and Maintenance - $38,755