2025-08-14T18:38:16-07:00 2024-09-30 990 2023-10-01 451261970 FOTOKIDS INC FOTO 4156091314 Walt Trask 2240 S Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs CA 92264 Matt Strain Treasurer 4156091314 2025-08-14 1 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Daniel Huecker 46726 Southfork Drive Three Rivers CA 93271 355483 0 X www.fotokids.org X 2012 CA Since its inception in 1991, Fotokids (originally under its then fiscal sponsor, the San Carlos Foundation) has utilized photography, graphic design, and media technology as tools for self-expression, creativity, leadership, and vocational training for hundreds of youth from poor rural and urban areas. The majority of our students are in Guatemala. In addition to learning employable skills with Fotokids, they receive scholarships to study in formal schools from the primary level through university. 8 8 0 0 0 0 316145 355483 0 0 0 0 0 0 316145 355483 287191 284600 0 0 17800 2000 0 0 0 0 0 304991 286600 11154 68883 48666 117549 0 0 48666 117549 Since its inception in 1991, Fotokids (originally under our prior fiscal sponsor, the San Carlos Foundation) has utilized photography, graphic design and media technology as tools for self-expression, creativity, leadership and vocational training experience with hundreds of youths from poor rural and urban areas. The majority of our students, in addition to learning employable skills with Fotokids, receive scholarships to study in formal schools from the level of primary education through university. 0 0 170200 87100 180449 Fotokids programs continue to focus on job skills that set our students apart from the 200,000 young people entering the workforce every year, increasing their chances of employment in a competitive job market. Portfolios created by the students include work done for actual clients, such as editorial and event photography, designing and photographing commercial catalogs, and creating web pages. Guatemala City remains the hub for all our programs throughout Guatemala, and all our staff are graduates of Fotokids. We operate an intern program for teenage students, providing them with on-the-job training and real-world experience working with clients. In addition to vocational training, Fotokids provides, through Fundacion de Ninos Artistas de Guatemala, counseling, tutoring, and experience working with international professionals in photography and design. Fotokids continues to offer nutritious meals, transportation, and psychosocial support, ensuring students are not only educated but also supported holistically. In-person classes, workshops, and exhibitions remain central to our curriculum and impact. 66400 70200 In Santiago Atitlan, our students learn in an inspiring and purpose-built environment that includes a teaching garden, pergola, and custom-designed classroom. Hands-on learning in photography and digital design gives students marketable skills and a space to express their creativity. In response to ongoing economic hardship in the region, Fotokids also provides families with food baskets and nutritional support. As the Santiago program grows, our team remains committed to innovative solutions that ensure educational access and community wellness for all participating families. 50000 125442 Our scholarship program in Santiago Atitlan and Guatemala City provides children with access to formal and vocational education from primary through secondary school, including a growing number of college scholarships. The program covers tuition, school supplies, uniforms, and transportation, enabling students to focus on their studies without financial stress. By supporting higher education, we open doors to advanced career opportunities and empower underprivileged youth to achieve their full potential. This investment in education helps break the cycle of poverty and creates a brighter future for youth in Central America. 0 0 0 286600 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 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 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 GT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 CA X X X Matt Strain 4156091314 Walt Trask 2240 S Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs CA 92264 Daniel Heucker Board President 3 0 X X 0 0 0 Austin Lau Vice President 3 0 X X 0 0 0 Matt Strain Treasurer 4 0 X X 0 0 0 Mykell Winterowd Board Member 3 0 X 0 0 0 Douglas Farah Board Member 3 0 X 0 0 0 Georgiana Young Board member 3 X 0 0 0 Anne Hiller Secretary 3 0 X X 0 0 0 Mark Cratsenberg Secretary 2 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 355483 0 355483 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 355483 0 0 0 284600 284600 2000 2000 286600 286600 0 0 48666 117549 48666 117549 0 0 X 48666 117549 0 0 48666 117549 48666 117549 68883 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 281845 239898 278875 316145 404149 1520912 281845 239898 278875 316145 404149 1520912 1520912 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1520912 1 1 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 Central America and the Caribbean 1 12 Program Services Educational services and vocational training in photography, graphic design, and digital media; scholarships for primary, secondary, and university education; nutritional support; psychosocial and family counseling; and community-based workshops and exhibitions. 284600 1 12 284600 Central America and the Caribbean Educational and vocational training in photography, graphic design, and digital media for underserved youth in Guatemala, including scholarships, school supplies, and related program support." 284600 Monthly checks Cash 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Fotokids closely monitors all spending by Fundación de Niños Artistas de Guatemala through monthly accounting, year-end reporting, and the fact that the Fotokids Founder resides in Guatemala and works closely on a weekly basis with our programs there. The program in Guatemala has served over 1,000 children and in 2024 educated and provided services to more than 200 students from poor neighborhoods as well as providing scholarships to many of the students. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The process for reviewing the Form 990 is that the treasurer prepares the draft return, circulates it to the board members for review, and addresses any questions or corrections before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Fotokids requires all officers, directors, and key employees to complete and sign an annual conflict of interest disclosure form. The board reviews these disclosures each year and addresses any reported conflicts in accordance with the policy. Any potential conflicts identified during the year are reviewed at the next board meeting, and actions taken are documented in the minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Fotokids makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Copies of these documents may be obtained by contacting the organization via the mailing address, phone number, or email address listed in this Form 990. In addition, the organization's IRS Form 990 is available for public inspection on the Guidestar/Candid website, and a link to these filings is provided on the Fotokids website. This filing is not late. The organization obtained a valid extension and is filing within the extended time period allowed.