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DURING A POST-FILING REVIEW, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN CONTRIBUTIONS MET THE REPORTING THRESHOLD AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN DISCLOSED. SCHEDULE B HAS NOW BEEN COMPLETED TO REFLECT ALL APPLICABLE CONTRIBUTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS GUIDELINES. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION HAS AMENDED THE RETURN TO CHANGE THE FILING FORMAT FROM FORM 990-EZ TO THE FULL FORM 990. UPON FURTHER REVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATIONS FINANCIAL ACTIVITY, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ORGANIZATION MEETS THE FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR FORM 990 FOR THE TAX YEAR. ...APPROPRIATELY CLASSIFIED AS PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES TO MORE ACCURATELY REFLECT THE NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVITIES. NO OTHER CHANGES WERE MADE TO THE RETURN BEYOND THE INCLUSION OF SCHEDULE B, THE TRANSITION TO FORM 990, AND THE RECLASSIFICATION OF EXPENSES. Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6 THIS IS NOTEWORTHY (TIN) DOES NOT HAVE CAPITAL STOCK AND DOES NOT ISSUE STOCK TO ANY INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE SHAREHOLDERS IN THE TRADITIONAL CORPORATE SENSE. HOWEVER, TIN DOES MAINTAIN A CLASS OF MEMBERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS BYLAWS. THESE MEMBERS DO NOT HAVE ANY OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE ORGANIZATION AND DO NOT RECEIVE DISTRIBUTIONS OF INCOME OR ASSETS. MEMBERS SERVE PRIMARILY IN AN ADVISORY OR SUPPORT CAPACITY AND DO NOT HAVE VOTING RIGHTS OR GOVERNANCE AUTHORITY, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO APPOINT BOARD MEMBERS OR INFLUENCE ORGANIZATIONAL DECISIONS. ALL POLICY, FINANCIAL, AND STRATEGIC DECISIONS ARE MADE BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN (CONT) TINS STRUCTURE AND MEMBERSHIP APPROACH ARE CONSISTENT WITH ITS MISSION AS A NONPROFIT PUBLIC CHARITY ORGANIZED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. Governing body meeting documentation Part VI line 8a TIN MAINTAINS AND FOLLOWS SOUND GOVERNANCE PRACTICES TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND ALIGNMENT WITH ITS CHARITABLE MISSION. THE ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING BODYTHE BOARD OF DIRECTORSADHERES TO THE FOLLOWING FORMAL PRACTICES AND POLICIES: CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TIN HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY. ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND SIGN AN ANNUAL AFFIRMATION OF COMPLIANCE. CONFLICTS ARE MANAGED AND DOCUMENTED ACCORDING TO THE POLICY. ...WHO REPORT CONCERNS IN GOOD FAITH. DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY TIN FOLLOWS A FORMAL DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY TO ENSURE THAT KEY RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. BOARD REVIEW OF FORM 990 THE GOVERNING BOARD IS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. ...AN OVERVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION, BYLAWS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES. ONGOING GOVERNANCE EDUCATION IS ENCOURAGED. REGULAR MEETINGS AND MINUTES THE BOARD MEETS REGULARLY, NO FEWER THAN FOUR TIMES ANNUALLY. MEETING MINUTES ARE PREPARED, REVIEWED, AND MAINTAINED FOR ALL OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS. THESE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES SUPPORT TINS COMMITMENT TO ETHICAL LEADERSHIP, COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS, Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8b TIN IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT OVERSEES THE ORGANIZATIONS OPERATIONS, ENSURES ALIGNMENT WITH ITS MISSION, AND MAINTAINS COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION ADHERES TO THE FOLLOWING PRACTICES AND POLICIES TO PROMOTE TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE: ANNUAL REVIEW OF FORM 990: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EACH BOARD MEMBER WITH A COPY OF THE ANNUAL FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS. BOARD MEMBERS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON THE CONTENT OF THE RETURN. ...CONFLICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY. WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY: THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY THAT ALLOWS STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND AFFILIATES TO REPORT CONCERNS REGARDING UNETHICAL OR UNLAWFUL CONDUCT WITHOUT FEAR OF RETALIATION. DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY: TIN FOLLOWS A WRITTEN POLICY FOR THE RETENTION AND ...DECISIONS, VOTES, AND ANY DISCLOSED CONFLICTS. TRAINING AND ORIENTATION: NEW BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE ORIENTATION REGARDING THEIR FIDUCIARY DUTIES, THE ORGANIZATIONS BYLAWS, AND ITS OPERATIONAL AND COMPLIANCE POLICIES. ONGOING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED AS NEEDED. THESE PRACTICES REFLECT TINS COMMITMENT TO STRONG GOVERNANCE AND ETHICAL STEWARDSHIP OF ITS RESOURCES. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 THIS IS NOTEWORTHY (TIN) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INSERT STATE, AND RECOGNIZED AS A TAX-EXEMPT ENTITY UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. TIN IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING THE PROMOTION OF ARTS, CULTURE, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THROUGH CREATIVE MEDIA AND COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES. TIN IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING ORGANIZATIONAL POLICY, OVERSEEING FINANCIAL AND PROGRAMMATIC INTEGRITY, AND ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS. THE BOARD DELEGATES DAILY OPERATIONS AND PROGRAM (CONT)THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS ITS ACTIVITIES THROUGH A COMBINATION OF DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS, GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS. TINS WORK IS STRUCTURED INTO PROGRAM AREAS SUCH AS COMMUNITY ARTS DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP GRANTS, MEDIA AND STORYTELLING PROJECTS, AND ARTIST SUPPORT INITIATIVES. ALL GOVERNANCE, FINANCIAL, AND PROGRAMMATIC DECISIONS ARE MADE IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION AND CORE VALUES OF INCLUSION, EQUITY, TRANSPARENCY, AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c TIN MAINTAINS A FORMAL, WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE ORGANIZATIONS DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES AND TO ENSURE THAT ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY PERSONNEL ACT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS POLICY: ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY, AND AS NEEDED, ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, INCLUDING FINANCIAL INTERESTS, RELATIONSHIPS, OR AFFILIATIONS THAT COULD INFLUENCEOR APPEAR TO (CONT)TO THE MATTER IN QUESTION. DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR A DESIGNATED COMMITTEE, AND ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE ORGANIZATIONS MEETING MINUTES IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS GUIDELINES AND BEST GOVERNANCE PRACTICES. FOR THE TAX YEAR 2024, TIN CONFIRMS THAT ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND APPLICABLE STAFF COMPLETED CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS. NO TRANSACTIONS WERE IDENTIFIED THAT CONSTITUTED A PROHIBITED OR UNMANAGED CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18 THIS IS NOTEWORTHY IS A NON-PROFIT INCUBATOR THAT WORKS TO TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES INTO ENTREPRENEUR CENTERS AND DREAM ZONES FOR PEOPLE IN THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES BY CURATING AND INTERACTIVE EXPRIENCES, SPACES AND PROGRAMMING, BUILT UPON FOUR (4) PILLARS OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH AND MEDIA, WE CULTIVATE UNEXPECTED TALENT AND CREATIVE PLACE-MAKING PROGRAMS TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE A PROGRESSIVE CREATIVE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMUNITY. WE LOOK FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE DOING GOOD WORK IN COMMUNITIES WHO NEED TO BE ELEVATED, AND FIND A WAY TO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN. WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE WHO ENTERTAIN, CREATE, HOST, SERVE AND INSPIRE. WE CURRENTLY OFFER PROGRAMMING IN MS, SC, TN AND TX. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 THIS IS NOTEWORTHY IS A NON-PROFIT INCUBATOR THAT WORKS TO TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES INTO ENTREPRENEUR CENTERS AND DREAM ZONES FOR PEOPLE IN THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES BY CURATING AND INTERACTIVE EXPRIENCES, SPACES AND PROGRAMMING, BUILT UPON FOUR (4) PILLARS OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH AND MEDIA, WE CULTIVATE UNEXPECTED TALENT AND CREATIVE PLACE-MAKING PROGRAMS TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE A PROGRESSIVE CREATIVE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMUNITY. WE LOOK FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE DOING GOOD WORK IN COMMUNITIES WHO NEED TO BE ELEVATED, AND FIND A WAY TO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN. WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE WHO ENTERTAIN, CREATE, HOST, SERVE AND INSPIRE. WE CURRENTLY OFFER PROGRAMMING IN MS, SC, TN AND TX. List of other expenses Part IX line 24e CITIZEN REVIVAL - $93,722 OTL PROJECT - 5,011 OFF PROJECT - 5,000 HEARTS IN HARMONY - 5,200 FILM AND MEDIA PROGRAMS - OTHER - 600 ARTIST GRANTS - 9,286 CULINARY PROGRAMS - 2,518 MISC - 3,002 MISC - PROGRAM EXP - 152 HEALTH & ENTREPREN GRANTS - 4,050