Underground Zone Ministries Inc

“The Organization's process to review the 990: a copy of the 990 is emailed to the full board for approval prior to the issuance of the final tax return.”

“Compensation process for top officials and officer's compensation: Compensation is reviewed annually by the board as part of the budgeting process.”

“Governing documents disclosure: Explanations are available upon request.”

“Enforcement of conflict of interest or potential conflicts are reviewed annually or as needed by the Executive Director and the Board.”

“There were no committees during the reporting year.”

“Comparable data is maintained for the Executive Director position. The full board approves the budget which includes detail of salaries by position.”

“Board member is spouse of Executive Director.”

“Other programs: Teen Film Challenge (TFC) In its 8th year, the TFC competition empowers youth to collaborate in small groups to create a film in 72 hours. The competition is held annually in August. Typically, 150+ local youth participate in the competition each year. After films are submitted and judged, the Film Premiere is held at a local theatre to celebrate the students achievements. Cinematic Arts School For the 2022-23 school year, we are offering a year-long Film Production course in Liberty Township for a local Home School Program. Workshops In the Fall, we offered three-hour workshops in Screenwriting, Film Production, and Film Appreciation. Session topics included Film Theory, Camera Angles/Movements, Directing Actors, and Editing.”

“Part III, Line 28: Golden Lion Awards Student Film Festival (GLASFF) - In its 14th year, the GLASFF is open to Cincinnati and Midwest youth in grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. The competition enables student filmmakers to improve skills, learn from industry professionals, and receive recognition for their cinematic artwork. Typically, 300+ student films are submitted each year, and approximately 175 films are accepted, enabling us to serve over 1,100+ youth. The Film Premiere/Awards Ceremony/Dinner is typically held at Memorial Hall. For 2022, we hosted the GLAHSFF virtually due to repercussions from Covid.”

“Part III Line 29: Summer Camps - In June, we offered 1-week/2-week summer camps at our studio space in Liberty Township for 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, and 9th-12th grade levels, enabling youth to pursue their passion in a fun environment. 2022 camps included (2) Acting for Film Camps, (2) Screenwriting Camps, (4) one-week Film Camps, and (1) two-week Film Camp for advanced students. In addition, we offered (4) filmmaking camps as the School for Creative and Performing Arts for students is grades 3-6.”

“Part III, Line 30: After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) - ASEP workshops are designed to deepen students knowledge and understanding of the cinematic arts. ASEP topics include Screenwriting, Acting for Film, Film Production, Film Studies and more. Each ASEP is 1.25 hours/week for 6 weeks, serving up to 25+ youth a session. In 2022, we offered multiple filmmaking ASEPs at schools in the Lakota School District for youth in grades 3-5.”

“Advertising/Promotion 3822.”

“Office Expenses 4340.”

“Information Technology 17596.”

“Insurance 4256.”

“Other - Direct Program Costs 6509.”

“Other - Miscellaneous 619.”

“Accounts Receivable 1924. 5636.”

“Accounts Payable 206. 623.”