Upturn Arts

“After the draft of the 990 is completed, the executive committee and treasurer review and approve the 990 for board approval. The entire board receives an email of the completed draft of the 990 and are given time to address any concerns. If no concerns are addressed, the form 990 is filed.”

“Management monitors the conflict of interest policy.”

“The organization uses comparable data and internet research to help determine the compensation of officers and directors.”

“The organization makes its documents available to the public upon request.”

“Upturn arts is a fun creative program that teaches children in the new orleans community to explore and build confidence in themselves as artists. Our mission is to provide "arts for all."”

“Upturn arts is a fun and creative program that teaches children from the new orleans community to explore and to build confidence in themselves as artists. "when school's out, we're in!" upturn arts provides afterschool and day-long arts programming for youth ages 4-18 with classes in dance, music, visual arts and theater every day. Day-long camps are provided to families on a sliding scale through our creartive grants program. Based on annual income and household size, a portion of the cost of tuition is covered for families who qualify. 50% of the young artists who attend upturn arts do so with a grant. Upturn arts believes all children should have access to the arts for both a creative and therapeutic outlet. All young artists are exposed to working professionals, either through our teaching staff or master artist series, to provide examples of how to be an artist for a living. Upturn arts also believes all teaching artists are artists first, teachers second and should be paid as masters of their craft.”

“Marketing consultant: program service expenses 3,266. Management and general expenses 2,480. Fundraising expenses 302. Total expenses 6,048. Contract labor: program service expenses 73,911. Management and general expenses 56,118. Fundraising expenses 6,844. Total expenses 136,873. Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 2,326. Management and general expenses 1,766. Fundraising expenses 215. Total expenses 4,307.”