Craft Emergency Relief Fund Inc.

“The cerf+ finance/audit committee reviews the 990 prior to filling. This year the finance committee has empowered the finance/audit committee chair/treasurer to approve the form 990 prior to filing. The finance/aduit committee then shares the 990 with the board at the time it is filed.”

“At cerf+s annual board meeting in the fall (beginning of the fiscal year) each board member fills out and signs a bod conflict of interest policy - disclosure form. Cerf+s bookkeeper/office manager does follow-up reminders till they are all signed and submitted.”

“As part of cerf+s governance policy responsibility for e.d.s compensation is determined by the board. Remuneration of the executive director is decided annually after a review of monitoring reports.”

“The director of administration researches factors relevant to staff compensation and the executive director determines the salaries.”

“Governing documents are available on website and upon request.”

“Craft emergency relief fund, inc. (cerf+ -- the artists' safety net), is a national artist service organization whose mission is to serve artists who work in craft disciplines by providing a safety net to support strong and sustainable careers. Cerf+'s core services are education programs, advocacy, network building and emergency relief.”

“"get ready grants this year we created a grant program to fund artist preparedness initiatives to help safeguard their studios, protect their livelihoods and prepare for emergencies. Twenty grants were awarded to 18 individual artists (up to 500) and two groups of artists (up to 1,500) towards the purchase of goods or services that included dust collection and ventilation systems, fire extinguishers, hazardous material cabinets, non-toxic art materials, security systems, hard drives, estate and legacy planning, to ensure safe working environments in their studios. As part of the grant, artists will share what theyve learned through videos, blogs, workshops and social media to inspire other artists to get ready."”

“As we bolstered our outreach efforts across a variety of platforms, media and constituents, we achieved a 5-year high of 2,018 artists served in fy17. Our monthly enews averaged 11,564 recipients per issue. Our increased online social media engagement resulted in 717 twitter followers, 5,323 facebook followers, 559 instagram followers and 3,635 youtube views. Nearly 40,000 users accessed our website in fy17. Craft emergency relief fund cerf+ provides critical emergency financial assistance to artists working in craft disciplines who have experienced a recent, career-threatening emergency. Once applications are completed, grant determinations are made within two weeks and on average, within seven days. This year, 52 artists received direct emergency relief grants. These artists were impacted by floods, home and studio fires, hurricanes, injuries and illnesses receiving a total of 225,570 in emergency aid (214,570 in grants and 11,000 in no-interest loans) and 14,031 worth of gifts-in-kind (donations of equipment, materials, booth waiver fees, etc.), for a grand total of 239,601 in aid. Our personalized individual counseling and referrals helped 466 artists respond to their emergency in a time of crisis. Due to the large geographic areas affected by hurricanes harvey, irma, and maria in late summer, we experienced a record-setting number of artists (91) seeking our help in september-twice the number of inquiries in the immediate aftermath of hurricane sandy. In march 2017, we launched a beneficiary satisfaction survey that asks our emergency relief grantees to rate their experience in a number of key areas 30 days after they receive assistance. 100% said it was very easy to find information about cerf+ assistance; 95% said our response was timely and 100% said we answered their questions very well; 95% said that assistance received was when they needed it the most; 96% are definitely likely to very likely to recommend cerf+ and 100% rated cerf+ as "excellent". Emergency response cerf+ maintains an active list of individuals, organizations, and arts businesses that receive email alerts before, during and after an emergency. In fy17, more than 13,000 individuals and organizations received 28 disaster responses from cerf+ with critical preparedness and recovery information, resources and support. Notices were sent out this year for the floods in louisiana, texas, south carolina, maryland, arkansas, mississippi, and west virginia; hurricanes harvey, irma and maria. "get ready" grants cerf+ launched a new "get ready" grant program to support preparedness efforts that will help artists working in craft disciplines safeguard their studios, protect their livelihoods and prepare for emergencies. Twenty grants were awarded to 18 individual artists (up to 500) and two groups of artists (up to 1,500) towards the purchase of goods or services. Projects included purchasing and installing dust collection and ventilation systems, fire extinguishers, hazardous material cabinets, non-toxic art materials, security systems, hard drives, estate and legacy planning. As part of the grant, artists share what they have learned through videos, blogs, workshops and social media to inspire other artists to "get ready". Cerf+ website cerf+ launched its new website, www.cerfplus.org, in february 2017. We merged and upgraded the cerf+ and studio protector websites into one, which is fully responsive on all devices. Our new website features interactive, visual information and content that makes it easy for visitors to tap into resources before, during and after an emergency. Checklists help gauge personal and professional preparedness and artist-to-artist stories provide insider information on best practices for planning and recovery, such as working with volunteers to archive artwork or toxic waste cleanup. We produced the first of a new collection of short diy safety demonstration videos --"protect yourself health and safety tips for a flooded studio- and pl”

“Cost of goods sold 5,595 cost of goods sold -5,595”