Yay Foundation

“| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Advertising and Marketing, $6769.66| Contributions to Charities, $4595.00| Building & Land Rent, $1487.80| Meals Program & Client Outreach, $3402.00| Office Expenses, $867.00| Supplies, $2648.00| Community Engagement & Raffle Incentives, $1338.00| Accounting Fees, $1500.00| Travel Program-related, $35441.00| Parking & Vehicle Tolls, $186.50| Entertainment with Clients, $443.00| General Business Expenses & Bank Fees, $347.00| Admin Professional Services, $2049.00| Meals Travel Staff Support, $2497.00| Other, $7869.00|”

“| Liabilities Name:, BOY Amount:, EOY Amount:| Accounts Payable, 0, $3040|”

“| Activity Name:, Description:| YAY Comedy Program, The YAY! Comedy Program offers weeklong workshops using humor to reduce stigma and promote wellness. Each concludes with a live showcase and community partner tabling. In 2024 it ran in 9 cities directly impacting ~2,700 individuals and indirectly reaching ~12,000. This is our first time formally reporting this program though it was piloted in 2022-2023.| YAY Empowerment Program, The Empowerment Program delivers emotional wellness and advocacy workshops for underserved groups. Partners include NAMI Colorado Health Network Fort Lewis College and others. In 2024 we reached ~1,000 people directly and ~2,500 through ripple effect. We also played 5 different colleges! This is the first time we are reporting this initiative as we previously filed 990-N postcards.| Yay for Veterans Tour, We launched a five-city comedy tour supporting veterans headlined by comedian Rodney Norman. Events were held in Durango Grand Junction Colorado Springs Farmington and Fort Collins directly reaching ~1,000 people and ~12,000 indirectly. The tour connected attendees to over 20 local partners. This is our first time formally reporting this program.|”

“| Significant Name:, Description:| The organizations exempt purposes or mission., New Mission: The mission of The Yay Foundation is to empower and uplift individuals who have been negatively impacted by mental health issues such as addictions suicides depression and a sense of hopelessness. Through the transformative power of art comedy humor and storytelling we aim to bring hope strength and healing to these individuals enabling them to overcome adversity and thrive. new mission expands beyond ages 14-24 and clarifies the use of arts component.| The number composition qualifications authority or duties of the governing bodys voting members., In 2024 The YAY Foundation expanded its board of directors from 5 to 14 members to better support its growing national programming and operational needs. The new board includes professionals with specialized expertise including a PhD in psychology an international flight steward with a global wellness background a nonprofit operations specialist and an MBA with financial oversight experience. This strategic growth strengthens our governance and capacity to fulfill our mission.| The role of the organizations members in governance., Veronica Mejia is now our secretary where before it was Andrew Van Voorhis as Secretary and Treasurer|”