2024-06-11T19:42:40-07:00 2023-12-31 871705855 NOR CPA Services 3017 Bill Black Ct Virginia Beach VA 23456 990 2023-01-01 571131878 Auntie Karen Foundation AUNT 8033198862 PO Box 602 Columbia SC 29202 Karen Alexander-Banks President 2024-06-11 true Karen Alexander-Banks 999009999 true Nashea Robinson P01390927 7576339035 0 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Karen Alexander-Banks 3419 Hazelhurst Rd Columbia SC 29203 948168 false X www.auntiekaren.org X 2001 SC The Auntie Karen Foundation is a global non-profit in South Carolina whose mission is to create and implement a series of reproducible community outreach programs to empower, enlighten and educate through the arts. The Legends of Concert series is the signature event for the Auntie Karen Foundation, which strives to keep the legacy of African-American music alive. 5 4 0 42 0 35039 78283 642341 869428 29 15 532 442 677941 948168 0 0 96041 83146 0 0 580939 859521 676980 942667 961 5501 133068 138569 0 133068 138569 X The Auntie Karen Foundation is a global non-profit in South Carolina whose mission is to create and implement a series of reproducible community outreach programs to empower, enlighten and educate through the arts. The Legends of Concert series is the signature event for the Auntie Karen Foundation, which strives to keep the legacy of African-American music alive. false false 674111 693223 Artpreneur/Technopreneur program aims to address the teacher shortage crisis in South Carolina by partnering with school districts to provide an alternative solution. This innovative program deploys experienced artists to teach music, dance, and visual arts to youth in underserved communities. In the past year, classes were taught in Barnwell, Marlboro, Richland, Marion, and Williamsburg Counties, reaching hundreds of students and enriching their educational experiences. Over 1200 youth served throughout the year. The foundation initiated a pilot housing program in Hardeeville, South Carolina. In the pilot, the foundation provided artists with housing from Sunday to Friday during the school year at a cost of $18,000. This initiative aimed to alleviate the burden of travel and allow artists to fully immerse themselves in their teaching roles. The pilot successfully benefited the artists and the school communities by enabling consistent and engaged instruction. 196324 218668 Legends of Outreach - On February 24, 2023, The Auntie Karen Foundation proudly presented the 19th Legends of...Concert at the Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia, South Carolina. This annual event celebrated the legacy of Al Jarreau with a theme, "A Tribute to Al Jarreau," showcasing remarkable performances by Kirk Whalum, Chris Walker, Regina Belle, and Bob James. The concert spanned two days, enriching the local community and music enthusiasts with its dynamic lineup. A highlight of the event was the Youth Master Class, conducted in collaboration with Richland School District One at AC Flora High School. The master class provided young musicians an invaluable opportunity to learn from industry professionals, enhancing their skills and inspiring their musical journeys. The concert itself was an outstanding showcase of talent, with The Auntie Karen All-Star Band opening the event, setting a high standard for the evening. 894 1999 Gordon Sales - The Gordon Meets the Neighbors Next Door Project launched on July 2, 2021. The project started in 2020 during the Covid 19 Pandemic. The Auntie Karen Foundation partnered with Stacey Atkinson and The Door of Homes Organization to produce Covid Styled Outreach Programs. The net result was a collaboration with The Auntie Karen Foundation and the Young Writers Society to produce a coloring book entitled Gordon Meets The Neighbors Next Door. The color book is available as a free digital download. 1000 copies were printed and distributed at several outreach events in Columbia and Charleston, SC. 312 1243 871641 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 35 0 true 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 5 4 false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false SC Karen Alexander-Banks 8033198862 3419 Hazelhurst Rd Columbia SC 29203 Karen Alexander-Banks President 40.00 0.00 X 83146 0 0 Deborah Breedlove Treasurer 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Toshia Addison Vice President 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mildred Branch Vice President 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Linda Paige Secretary 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 83146 0 false false false 0 78283 56305 78283 Artpreneur 711190 693223 693223 Gordon Sales 611710 1999 1999 Hugs From Carolina 900099 2500 2500 Legends of Outreach 711130 170463 170463 Young Entrepreneur Conf 713990 1243 1243 869428 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous 900099 442 442 442 948168 869885 0 0 0 0 83146 83146 0 0 0 0 0 0 1500 1500 6978 6978 0 0 0 0 1640 500 1140 8811 312 8499 4168 2599 1569 0 12556 12556 11089 1054 10035 0 0 0 0 746 746 1753 1753 Artpreneur 582445 582445 Legends 174436 174436 Printing and Publications 18805 18805 Administrative 11767 1000 10767 22827 5844 16983 942667 871641 71026 0 92564 62062 0 0 19100 52854 0 0 0 0 250 88 8696 931 4754 7765 0 0 0 15800 15800 600 0 133068 138569 0 0 X 133068 138569 133068 138569 133068 138569 5501 X false false false X 35418 8753 28439 21978 94588 0 0 35418 8753 28439 21978 94588 0 94588 0 0 0 94588 X 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 5608 931 4677 3088 3088 7765 X Printing, Facility, Sound Food 1 26305 X TV Ads and Production 1 10000 X Billboard - advertisement 1 10000 X Radio Advertisement 1 10000 false false false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Young Entrepreneurs - The Auntie Karen Foundation successfully hosted the 18th Young Entrepreneurs Conference on October 7, 2023, at Benedict College in Columbia, SC. Under the visionary leadership of Karen Alexander-Banks, the foundation has been empowering young individuals to dream big and achieve bigger since 2003. The Young Entrepreneurs Conference served as a vital platform, bringing together youth from the southeastern region and providing them with invaluable skills and knowledge that are often inaccessible in underserved communities. Designed as a world-class, one-day event, it attracted youth aged 7 to 22 across the state and region. Up to 150 students from diverse backgrounds participated in this enriching conference Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b No review was or will be conducted. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.