Only Make Believe Inc

“The draft form 990 is reviewed at a meeting of the board of directors prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

“Each year, the conflict of interest policy is distributed to the governing body to read, complete and sign. These are reviewed by the executive committee. Should a director violate the terms of the conflict of interest policy, the executive committee would decide whether to dismiss or retire the director.”

“Omb refer to nonprofit new york's annual salary survey.”

“Omb posts its conflict of interest policy, irs determination letter and financial statements on its website, and makes its other governing documents available to the public upon request.”

“Only make believe (omb) is an organization that brings interactive theatre experiences to children in hospitals, special education schools, and care facilities. With a focus on inspiring joy and sparking imagination, omb's professional actors engage children who face medically fragile conditions and developmental disabilities. Through this creative engagement, omb fosters the social and emotional growth of these children, allowing them to connect with their imaginations and express themselves in a supportive, fun environment. Omb is rooted in the belief that nurturing a child's imagination is key to their learning and development. The program encourages children to think critically, express their emotions, and enjoy the process of creative discovery through theatre, providing them with vital life skills in a unique and joyful way."”

“In 2024, only make believe (omb) fully returned to in-person programming, now offering 100% live performances. With the lifting of all covid restrictions, omb has expanded its reach, bringing interactive theatre to new partner facilities. This return to in-person shows has allowed the organization to continue fostering social, emotional, and creative growth among children in hospitals, schools, and care centers, while maintaining its commitment to inspiring joy and imagination through theatre. Additionally, omb continues to offer virtual programming, ensuring that children in facilities with ongoing restrictions can still enjoy and benefit from the transformative experience of interactive theatre.”

“Omb provided 160 in-person and virtual performances at 39 sites for 1653 audience members in the new york metro area in 2023. Omb provided 77 in-person and virtual performances at 17 sites for 567 audience members in the washington dc metro area in 2023. Omb also performed 60 virtual performances at 13 expansion sites (dallas, boston, atlanta, charlotte, st. Louis, orlando, and philadelphia) for 248 audience members in 2023. Omb hosted a gala fundraiser on november 6, 2023 for 516 guests. Omb hosted corporate volunteer events with corporations, other types of organizations and individuals throughout the year in 2023. Omb hosted other fundraising events throughout the year in 2023.”