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THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM THAT EMPHASIZES CREATIVITY, TEAMWORK, AND JOB-READINESS, WE HAVE MAINTAINED AN 85% PROGRAM COMPLETION RATE ACROSS ALL WORKSHOPS. IN COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, 70% OF PARTICIPANTS HAVE DEMONSTRATED IMPROVED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN STEAM SUBJECTS, AND 65% HAVE PURSUED FURTHER EDUCATION OR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN RELATED FIELDS. LCD HAS SUCCESSFULLY PLACED 20% OF GRADUATES IN INTERNSHIPS OR ENTRY-LEVEL POSITIONS WITHIN THE DIGITAL ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIES, PAVING THE WAY FOR FUTURE LEADERS AND INNOVATORS. false false 198321 IN THE TAX YEAR 2023, LIGHTS CAMERA DISCOVER (LCD) CONTINUED ITS MISSION TO PROVIDE UNDERREPRESENTED YOUTH WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND DEVELOP SKILLS IN THE PERFORMANCE AND DIGITAL ARTS, EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO PURSUE CAREERS IN STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATHEMATICS) FIELDS. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THIS PERIOD INCLUDE: 1.PROGRAM REACH AND EXPANSION: EXPANDED PROGRAMMING TO SERVE OVER 190 STUDENTS ACROSS 2 LOCATIONS IN PHOENIX AND TEMPE. LCD'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED A COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM INCLUDING FILMMAKING, ANIMATION, CODING, AND PODCASTING. CONTINUED COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS SUCH AS BEST BUYS BLUE GIVES BACK PROGRAM AND LOCAL SCHOOLS TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. 2.WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND STEAM EDUCATION: LAUNCHED NEW INITIATIVES UNDER OUR STEAM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, FOCUSING ON JOB READINESS, INTERVIEW SKILLS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. PROVIDED JOB TRAINING AND MENTORING FOR YOUTH TO FOSTER CAREER PATHWAYS IN DIGITAL ARTS, ANIMATION, AND RELATED FIELDS. 3.AWARDS AND RECOGNITION: LCD RECEIVED SEVERAL NOTABLE AWARDS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS, INCLUDING THE NBC CHANNEL 12 'NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT AWARD,' THE SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST 'COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION' AWARD, AND THE PHOENIX SUNS 'GOLDEN STANDARD' AWARD, IN RECOGNITION OF OUR INNOVATIVE AND IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS. 4.STAFF AND STUDENT SUPPORT: INCREASED OPERATIONAL CAPACITY WITH THE ADDITION OF TWO PART-TIME EMPLOYEES TO SUPPORT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION. PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ALL 190 STUDENTS, ENABLING THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN LCD PROGRAMS. 5.COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: HOSTED 4 COMMUNITY EVENTS SHOWCASING THE WORK AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF LCD STUDENTS, INCLUDING FILM SCREENINGS, ART EXHIBITS, AND PERFORMANCES, FURTHERING THE ORGANIZATIONS REACH AND IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY. 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THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM THAT EMPHASIZES CREATIVITY, TEAMWORK, AND JOB-READINESS, WE HAVE MAINTAINED AN 85% PROGRAM COMPLETION RATE ACROSS ALL WORKSHOPS. IN COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, 70% OF PARTICIPANTS HAVE DEMONSTRATED IMPROVED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN STEAM SUBJECTS, AND 65% HAVE PURSUED FURTHER EDUCATION OR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN RELATED FIELDS. LCD HAS SUCCESSFULLY PLACED 20% OF GRADUATES IN INTERNSHIPS OR ENTRY-LEVEL POSITIONS WITHIN THE DIGITAL ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIES, PAVING THE WAY FOR FUTURE LEADERS AND INNOVATORS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A IN THE TAX YEAR 2023, LIGHTS CAMERA DISCOVER (LCD) CONTINUED ITS MISSION TO PROVIDE UNDERREPRESENTED YOUTH WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND DEVELOP SKILLS IN THE PERFORMANCE AND DIGITAL ARTS, EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO PURSUE CAREERS IN STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATHEMATICS) FIELDS. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THIS PERIOD INCLUDE: 1.PROGRAM REACH AND EXPANSION: EXPANDED PROGRAMMING TO SERVE OVER 190 STUDENTS ACROSS 2 LOCATIONS IN PHOENIX AND TEMPE. LCD'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED A COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM INCLUDING FILMMAKING, ANIMATION, CODING, AND PODCASTING. CONTINUED COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS SUCH AS BEST BUYS BLUE GIVES BACK PROGRAM AND LOCAL SCHOOLS TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. 2.WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND STEAM EDUCATION: LAUNCHED NEW INITIATIVES UNDER OUR STEAM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, FOCUSING ON JOB READINESS, INTERVIEW SKILLS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. PROVIDED JOB TRAINING AND MENTORING FOR YOUTH TO FOSTER CAREER PATHWAYS IN DIGITAL ARTS, ANIMATION, AND RELATED FIELDS. 3.AWARDS AND RECOGNITION: LCD RECEIVED SEVERAL NOTABLE AWARDS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS, INCLUDING THE NBC CHANNEL 12 'NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT AWARD,' THE SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST 'COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION' AWARD, AND THE PHOENIX SUNS 'GOLDEN STANDARD' AWARD, IN RECOGNITION OF OUR INNOVATIVE AND IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS. 4.STAFF AND STUDENT SUPPORT: INCREASED OPERATIONAL CAPACITY WITH THE ADDITION OF TWO PART-TIME EMPLOYEES TO SUPPORT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION. PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ALL 190 STUDENTS, ENABLING THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN LCD PROGRAMS. 5.COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: HOSTED 4 COMMUNITY EVENTS SHOWCASING THE WORK AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF LCD STUDENTS, INCLUDING FILM SCREENINGS, ART EXHIBITS, AND PERFORMANCES, FURTHERING THE ORGANIZATIONS REACH AND IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, LCD REMAINS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING YOUTH AND HELPING THEM REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH CREATIVE EXPRESSION AND STEAM EDUCATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B TREASURER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW THE RETURN AND COMMENT PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C DISCUSSED AT THE BOARD MEETING WHEN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A DISCUSSED AT THE BOARD MEETING ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 PROVIDED UPON REQUEST