Young Audiences of Maryland Inc

“Bill and candice buckner have a family relationship.”

“A draft of the 990 is reviewed and approved by the finance committee prior to filing.”

“Each board member is given a conflict of interest form each year that they must sign. The form provides that if any changes occur, the member must report the changes immediately. The member will be removed from the board position if the conflict is deemed inappropriate/against the conflict policy. If an issue is to be decided by the board that involves potential conflict of interest for a board member, it is the responsibility of the board member to: 1. Identify the potential conflict of interest. 2. Not participate in discussion of the program or motion being considered. 3. Not vote on the issue.”

“The board determines compensation and there is a vote. The board uses local and national salary data to determine compensation.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public at its office upon request. Fees are charged as allowed by regulation.”

“Arts for learning maryland is proud to be a community schools lead agency for baltimore city public schools. Community schools support the whole child and promote positive, equitable outcomes by providing students and families with the physical and mental health, academic, and extracurricular supports needed to thrive. Through strategic partnerships with schools, families, and communities, arts for learning brings high-quality arts-integrated programming, social-emotional learning, and enrichment opportunities to students. By aligning with the community school model, the program helps create safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments where every child is supported, empowered, and encouraged to reach their full potential. In the year ended august 31, 2024, arts for learning served over 2,100 students through community schools coordinators hosted at three schools in baltimore city.”

“Consultants: program service expenses 678,357. Management and general expenses 3,664. Fundraising expenses 11,098. Total expenses 693,119. Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 23,061. Management and general expenses 2,153. Fundraising expenses 2,282. Total expenses 27,496. Artist and teacher fees: program service expenses 7,993,681. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,993,681.”

“Provision for uncollectible employee retention credit -2,150,985.”