Thomas Kinkade Museum DBA Kinkade Family Foundation

“Merritt kinkade (vice president), chandler kinkade (treasurer), and winsor kinkade (secretary) are the children of nanette kinkade (president), widow of thomas kinkade. Patrick kinkade (director)is the brother of thomas kinkade.”

“A draft copy of the form 990 was provided to designated board members for review and comment prior to filing the completed tax return. The full board receives a final copy of the form 990.”

“All trustees, officers, agents and employees of the organization are required to disclose all real and apparent conflict of interest in connection with the organizations activities. An annual disclosure statement shall be circulated to assist them in considering such disclosures of such conflicts, however, once a potential conflict has been identified immediate disclosure is required. Written notices of disclosures are filed with the President or other individual designated by the President. In the meeting of the top governing body, all disclosures of real and apparent conflict of interests shall be noted in the minutes of the Board. In addition to disclosure, an individual who believes that they may have a real or apparent conflict of interest must abstain from participating in discussions or deliberations, using personal influence to affect deliberations, making motions, voting, executing agreements, or other similar actions in respect to the conflict of interest. The President shall ensure that all trustees, officers, agents, employees and independent contractors are made aware of the organizations conflict of interest policy.”

“The compensation of officers and key employees is based on comparable market rates in the organizations geographical area and are approved by the Board of Directors.”

“The organization makes its exemption application (form 1023), trust document & bylaws, and the annual tax form (form 990) available upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: USU EXHIBIT: The Thomas Kinkade Museum participated in Utah State Universitys exhibition, A Matter of Taste: Art, Kitsch & Culture, to explore the boundaries between fine art, kitsch, and popular culture. The show took an academic look at Thomas Kinkades art. For this exhibit, The Thomas Kinkade Museum lent two original Thomas Kinkade paintings with their corresponding paper and canvas lithographs to be displayed. The show explored questions such as: How are these objects a reflection of us as a culture at large? What connections can be made between art and kitsch? How is kitsch different depending on ones age and cultural background? Nanette & Merritt Kinkade spoke on a panel during the show, and viewers left with a better understanding of Thomas Kinkade the artist and who he was as a person. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: PERU ART CAMPIn an effort to unite the organizations passion for art with human rights, The Thomas Kinkade Museum implemented an annual art program to take place at Casa Generacion in Lima, Peru with our inaugural camp being December 2015.Casa Generacion is a nonprofit organization that was founded in Peru in 1988 to defend and protect the human rights of Limas children, youth, and teenagers who live in the streets. Now, there are many opportunities for these kids and their families to be active participants in society and realize their vast capabilities.Annual Art Camp-Reaches 300+ at risk children, youth and teenagers annually-Includes instruction through various art mediums on the fundamentals of art and design such as color theory, pattern, balance, contrast, unity, value, and texture-Equips each participating child a backpack filled with take home art supplies-Provides long lasting effects through boosting each students creative confidence-Creates a safe and accepting environment where each student is encouraged to express their immense struggles and joys through art OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: BBI FUNDRAISER:The Thomas Kinkade Museum supports other nonprofits that share similar values. For this event, The organization hosted Bridge Builders International (BBI) for a fundraising event in Nanette Kinkades home. BBI is a non profit organization that focuses on the nation of Latvia. Since 1994, BBI has brought all sorts of people together to form vital partnerships and use their gifts, networks and resources to encourage and strengthen Latvian leaders, pastors, students, youth leaders, orphans, churches, schools, and camps. The event held encouraged attendees to learn about and donate to the works of BBI.”

“The organizaiton did not receive contributions of qualified intellectual property, cars boats, airplanes or other vehicles that would require the filing of form 8899 or 1098-c.”

“A prior period adjustment was made in order to record a cash savings account with a balance of $50 at the end of the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014 that was not included in the 2014 Form 990 in error.”