2024-11-14T18:27:04-07:00 2023-12-31 873172768 Luis A Negreros LLC 1736 Ojeman Point Lane Houston TX 77055 990 2023-01-01 473990099 CULTURE OF HEALTH - ADVANCING TOGETHER CULT 7132479764 530 N Elder Grove Drive Pearland TX 77584 AISHA SIDDIQUI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7132479764 2024-11-14 1 1 Luis Negreros P02515520 2817969355 2024-11-14 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X Aisha Siddiqui 530 N Elder Grove Dr Pearland TX 77584 358441 0 X www.chattx.org X 2015 TX Culture of Health - Advancing Together's vision is to build a healthy community that is self-sufficient and meets the everyday challenges of living in a diverse society. X 5 5 9 2 0 0 444485 350876 2344 7565 0 0 0 0 446829 358441 0 0 0 0 145136 200136 0 0 14607 125718 99893 270854 300029 175975 58412 300756 0 17153 0 283603 0 The mission of Culture of Health - Advancing Together is to foster the health and well-being of immigrant and refugee communities through education, arts, advocacy and access to care. 0 0 244520 0 Our Refugee and Immigrant Support Programs increased focus on healthcare access for the community. We promoted our health goals through social media marketing as well as in-person visits and events within the Gulfton community. We conducted health fairs and delegated our marketing and grants team to focus on writing grants that would allow for increased funding toward our health programs for the year to come. 0 0 0 Refugees and immigrants generally struggle with English and due to limited teacher time and resources, refugee and immigrant children do not receive the help they need in the classroom. According to the Harris County Department of Education, only 1 in 24 children have access to free and safe after-school programming. Due to this lack of support, immigrant and refugee children face risk of bullying, gang participation and other high-risk behaviors. There is a huge need for after-school programs for students to be successful in school. Countless studies have found that students who participate in after-school programs have improved rates of school attendance, score higher on tests in all subjects, and have lower criminal activity rates. CHAT Academy is an ongoing, year-round enrichment program taking place during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. It has a cross-disciplinary focus, and includes English, math, and all subjects' skill support, as well as enrichment, and physical and emotional health components. Immigrant and refugee parents feel stressed in helping their kids with their schoolwork due to lack of education or language and cultural differences. Our de dicated tutors assist the students with homework and cross-sectoral enrichment activities. If the student's native language is not English, CHAT can provide tutoring in their native language, and help build a child's (Continued on Schedule O, Statement 1) 0 0 0 Other multifaceted immigrant support programs include ESL for women, Girls' Club, and other individualized assistance as needed. Through these programs, CHAT is able to improve immigrant and refugee health and well-being by reducing isolation, facilitating acculturation, and connecting resources unlike any other existing organization in Houston. 0 0 0 244520 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 0 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 TX X Aisha Siddiqui 7132479764 530 N Elder Grove Drive Pearland TX 77584 Dr Aisha Siddiqui Executive Director 40 X 74424 0 0 Katie Floyd Wang Director 5 0 X 0 0 0 Dr Ross Shegog President 5 0 X 0 0 0 Suzane Abedi General Secretary 5 0 X 0 0 0 Eric Bakota Director 5 0 X 0 0 0 74424 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 229494 121382 0 350876 7565 7565 0 0 7565 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 358441 7565 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 185743 154166 20432 11145 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14393 11946 1583 864 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13208 0 13208 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 75189 71685 2083 1421 564 50 7 507 2629 1812 718 99 1213 81 1132 0 0 0 0 0 1873 1555 206 112 1687 727 935 25 0 0 0 0 1523 1123 0 400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gift and Gratitude 156 145 7 4 Food & Beverage 461 9 451 1 Professional Development 78 65 8 5 Other Expenses 1312 1156 132 24 300029 244520 40902 14607 295435 0 0 0 4422 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 0 249 0 150 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 300756 0 17153 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17153 0 X 283603 0 0 0 283603 0 300756 0 X 58412 0 0 0 0 -342015 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 91013 69862 209066 444484 350876 1165301 0 0 91013 69862 209066 444484 350876 1165301 1165301 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45978 -25 0 0 45953 1211254 0.96206 0.95654 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 NA RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED On 10/16/2023, CULTURE OF HEALTH ADVANCING TOGETHER merged into MID AMERICA ARTS ALLIANCE, an arts nonprofit organization, e.g., 501(c)(3) public charity. As part of this merger, all assets were transferred to MID AMERICA ARTS ALLIANCE, including: Cash: $365,916.97, determined at face value. Accounts Receivable: $4,421.61, valued at net realizable value based on expected collectibility. Inventory and Furniture: $1,508.88, valued at book value. No assets were distributed to insiders. The merger was conducted in accordance with state laws and appropriate governing documents. 2023-10-16 371847 Cash: Face value Accounts Receivable: Net realizable value ) Inventory and Furniture: Book value or appraisal 237303693 MID-AMERICA ARTS ALLIANCE 2018 BALTIMORE KANSAS CITY MO 64108 501(c)3 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 Schedule N, Part I, Line 2 Mid America Arts Alliance (MAAA) acquired Culture of Health - Advancing Together (CHAT) and established a subprogram specifically designed to continue and expand the impactful work previously carried out by CHAT. As part of this acquisition, Dr. Aisha Siddiqui, a former board member of CHAT, was appointed to lead this new subprogram. Dr. Siddiqui's extensive experience in advocating for and building coalitions to support refugee communities makes her uniquely qualified for this role. Her prior involvement with CHAT focused on fostering the health and wellbeing of immigrant and refugee communities in Houston, Texas, through education, arts, advocacy, and access to healthcare services. MAAA, a national organization, recognized the potential to scale CHAT's model to a broader audience and enhance its effectiveness. Leveraging MAAA's mission and national visibility, the integration of CHAT into MAAA under Dr. Siddiqui's leadership aims to extend and deepen the reach of the programs designed to serve these communities. This transition aligns with both organizations' goals of enhancing the quality of life and access to cultural and health resources for underserved populations. Dr. Siddiqui's transition from a board member at CHAT to a program leader at MAAA was part of strategic planning to utilize her expertise and leadership in a way that directly benefits the program's objectives and sustainability. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Due to the acquisition of our organization by Mid America Arts Alliance, the original board of directors was dissolved. The responsibility for reviewing this Form 990 has been transferred to the acquiring organization. Mid America Arts Alliance conducted the review. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Our organization enforces compliance through a designated Compliance Committee that meets quarterly to review issues and oversee policy adherence. All employees and board members undergo mandatory annual training on our key policies, which include conflict of interest and financial controls. We use a combination of automated systems and manual checks to monitor compliance, with findings reviewed during internal audits and reported to the Compliance Committee. Violations are addressed through corrective actions such as retraining or disciplinary measures, depending on the severity Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Our organization follows a structured process to establish compensation for key positions, which is reviewed and approved annually by the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors. This process includes benchmarking against similar positions in the nonprofit sector, consultation with human resources professionals, and an analysis of compensation surveys from comparable organizations Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 During the tax year, our organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public through several channels to ensure transparency and accessibility. Copies were made available upon request at our main office during regular business hours. We also provided these documents via email to individuals who contacted us directly with such request Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g During the tax year, our organization incurred various expenses through the use of contractors to support the Prevention & Mitigation Project aimed at refugee, immigrant, and migrant communities. These contractors provided critical services, including the development of intervention strategies, coordination and execution of evaluations, and the creation of detailed reports. The University of Texas School of Public Health facilitated the integration of practicum students who assisted with project management and the training and supervision of volunteers. This collaborative approach was essential for enhancing the project's effectiveness and reach Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 In connection with the dissolution of our organization, all assets were transferred to the acquiring organization, Mid America Arts Alliance, as part of the merger agreement. The following assets were included in the transfer: Cash: A total of $365,916.97 in cash assets was transferred. Accounts Receivable: Accounts receivable valued at $4,421.61 were transferred. Inventory and Furniture: Inventory items and furniture, totaling $1,508.88, were also transferred to the acquiring organization. These asset transfers were part of a strategic plan to integrate our operations and continue the mission under the expanded capabilities of Mid America Arts Alliance. This transfer of assets was completed in accordance with all legal requirements and was approved by both parties' governing boards. Our records indicate that the filing for this tax year was not late. Prior to the due date, our organization timely requested an extension to file, which was granted. Accordingly, the return was filed within the extended deadline. Furthermore, it is important to note that our organization has been dissolved. The dissolution process has been completed, and all final reporting requirements, including this tax return, have been fulfilled according to the regulations governing dissolved entities