Audiences Unlimited Inc.

“Each year prior to filing the 990, the Finance Committee and the Board of Directors meet to review and approve the 990.”

“Each year officers begin their terms in July. At that time, all documentation is updated, including the conflict of interest policy. The policy is signed and dated at this time as well.”

“The Executive Committee performs an annual evaluation of the Executive Director. Initial salary and subsequent increases are based upon the Executive Director's performance and compensation data for similarly situated individuals in the region.”

“N/A; no other officers are compensated.”

“Governing documents, policies including conflict of interest policy and financial statements, are made available upon request.”

“Unrealized gain on investments = $15950”

“In addition, Audiences Unlimited provided free tickets for 387 audience members to attend 38 cultural venues and community performances. Individuals at our partnering care facilities who are mobile or can be transported in a wheelchair attended these programs. In response to the Covid pandemic, Audiences Unlimited provided digital video programming from March through June reaching an unquantifiable number of audience members. Audiences Unlimiteds (AUI) mission is to create cultural experiences that enrich the lives of people with limited access to the arts. AUIs programming enriches the quality of life of residents in health/residential care facilities, adult day care centers, and one hospital, and for adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities by providing cultural resources and programs that refresh and inspire the mind, body, and spirit. Audiences Unlimited, Inc. serves two groups of people in the community. The first group is comprised of people who live in long-term care and residential facilities due to aging or critical illness. When a person lives at a facility, they face challenges and loss of independence that prevent them from being integrated in the fabric of the community. They have limited access to events that are presented in our community, such as performances and cultural activities. The need is great for these members of our community to have experiences that improve their quality of life and bring them joy and happiness. The second group is comprised of adults of all ages with developmental disabilities who attend L.I.F.E. Adult Day Academy. These individuals may struggle to make meaningful social connections or face limited opportunities to arts experiences due to behaviors or caretaking situations. Approximately 40% of these individuals live in group homes and have very limited access to music. First, AUI serves as a catalyst uniting local artists and entertainers with the needs of long-term care facilities offering a variety of choices, such as small Philharmonic ensembles, dance groups, choral groups, bands, and soloists as well as other styles of entertainment. In the 2019-2020 fiscal year from July through early March, AUI had 36 ongoing partner facilities that received between six to fifteen In-Facility or Room-to-Room programs per month. The organization also served an additional 13 facilities throughout northeast Indiana with two to four performances throughout the year. During fiscal year 2020, 65,143 audience members participated in these two related programs during the 1948 live performances. The In-Facility program offered residents the opportunity to experience arts performances and to be recognized on birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions. These programs encouraged interaction and participation through singing along, dancing (including wheelchair dancing) and clapping. Individuals who lack mobility would smile, tap, and sway to the music. Residents often requested their favorite songs and had the opportunity to play small musical instruments such as tambourines and maracas. This interaction between the artists, other residents and staff energized residents and forged a stronger sense of community among them. The Room-to-Room program provided long-term care facilities with a pool of qualified musicians who perform and visit from room-to-room. Bedfast residents often experience prolonged periods of isolation from the activities and with their peers. Their confinement results in a greater sense of helplessness and increased loneliness. This program lifts the hearts and spirits of these individuals. AUIs In-Community Events program offered free admissions to 38 cultural events and activities in our community. Tickets were obtained from our arts and cultural organization partners at no cost to distribute to facilities for their residents. AUI served 688 audience members that were mobile or wheelchair-bound. Second, the My Expressions Program at L.I.F.E. Adult Day Academy (ME P”