Glassroots Inc.

“THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY the outside auditor AND REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT. A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM 990 with the department of the treasury.”

“THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED AT A BOARD MEETING ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE BOARD MEMBERS SIGN A STATEMENT THAT THEY ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. Any conflicts are reviewed and discussed by the board to ensure full transparency for all board actions.”

“THE SEARCH COMMITTEE ANALYZEs COMPARATIVE SALARY DATA FROM CONVERSATIONS WITH LEADERS OF COMPARATIVE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND THROUGH A SURVEY OF NONPROFIT SALARY DATABASES AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AND THROUGH BOARD EXECUTIVE COMITTEE CONTACTS as part of the compensation determination process for the Executive Director.”

“Governing documents are available to the public upon request.”

“GlassRoots devotes itself to fanning the embers of creativity in young people until they burn hot enough to forge bright futures. In our hotshop at 10 Bleeker Street, risky behaviors are replaced by production teamwork as student groups form glass vases, cups and artistic items in the 2,200 degree heat of our furnace; in our flameworking studio they use gas torches to melt glass and create fine jewelry; in our flat shop students explore the ancient art of mosaics along with more modern techniques, and in our classrooms, business and entrepreneurship come to life. Since 2001, we have successfully proven that it is possible to marry art and entrepreneurship through real life application of talent, interest and skills. GlassRoots core programs, offered for teens and young adults, teach STEAM concepts (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) and are offered as in-school residencies, after-school and summer arts programs, and as workshops, using competency in handling molten glass as a pathway to personal development. GlassRoots provides more than 1600 young people ages 12-18 annually with hot glass instruction and related training. Our programs reflect the latest research and best practices in youth development and are geared toward youth who are rarely reached by traditional interventions, i.e. those affected by poverty, drugs, gang violence, low parental involvement, and academic vulnerability. Using the uniquely compelling medium of molten glass, GlassRoots teaches students a variety of core academic, workforce, and life skills, including communication, problem solving, focus, goal setting, time management, and safety. Our expert staff and dedicated volunteers work intensively with students to help them explore new interests, discover their strengths, and overcome the challenges they face today and in the future. In 2013 we began introducing career and college-path programs for young adults, beginning with Scientific Glassblowing, leading to a career and pathway to the middle class. In 2015, we added our Craft Entrepreneurship for women, The Bead Shop, a program providing a source of supplemental income for program graduates and building a community of supportive women. In 2016, we will introduce a special partnership program with the Penland School of Crafts resulting in college credit and admission in a choice of local colleges. GlassRoots also engages adults in art for arts sake workshops held on evenings and weekends, and specialty classes to support glass artists.”