Arts-Kids Inc

“A draft copy of the Form 990 is presented to management and the board of directors. They review the form and have the opportunity to ask questions, request clarification, and approve the form for filing.”

“Arts-Kids has a conflict of interest policy. This policiy requires annual, written disclosure of all potential conflicts of interest by board members and management. The executive committee reviews potential conflicts of interest. If a confilct of interest is determined to exist, the affected board member will be recused from voting on related issues.If the governing board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it would inform the member of the basis for such beleif and afford the member opportunity to explain the failure to disclose. If it is determined that the member has failed to disclose and actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.”

“Salaries for employees, including the Executive Director, are set using an review of comparative non-profit salaries by consulting the Utah Nonprofits Employee Compensation Survey printed anually. The determination and deliberation of salary for the Executive Director is determined independent of the Executive Director and is contemporaneously documented in the board minutes,”

“Documents are made available upon request at the organizations office.”

“Contract Labor - Program Services 55,168 - Mgmt 2,400 - Fundraising 6,358”

“Form 990 - Organizations missionThe mission of Arts-Kids is to use the expressive arts and group techniques to empower all youth to build self-expression and community.We simplify this message for kids by saying, Arts-Kids helps you find your happy place.Arts-Kids is a prevention program that presents programs to reduce and/or eliminate thoughts of suicide, bullying, substance abuse, self-doubt and more through expressive arts and performing arts activities in a fun and safe setting.Arts-Kids uses a stream model for their program STEM plus arts amd recreation science - Technology - Recreation - Arts - Engineering - Math Arts-Kids facilitators introduce kids between the ages of 3 and 18 to life skills and coping techniques including: Resiliency, Mindfulness, Empathy, Goal Setting, Self-Esteem, Peer to Peer Information Exchange, Individualized Leadership Styles, Relationship Building, Listening Skills, and a balance of emotional, mental and physical wellness skills with an emphasis of how to handle anger, disappointment and frustration without anger or guilt. We encourage youth to expand, not leave, their personal comfort zone and to try new things as they develop new skills and possibly discover a passion for arts. After introducing these concepts our facilitators host expressive arts programs and activities such as dance, music, movement, recreation, drama, and more to allow students to practice their new life skills in a fun and comfortable setting.Arts-Kids facilitators also encourage a sense of community by encouraging the youth to also become teachers and mentors by sharing their new life skills with family and friends.”