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IS A MULTI-FACETED PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION WITH A FOCUS ON DEVELOPING YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE AREAS OF CHARACTER, ARTISTRY, AND LEADERSHIP AND PROMOTING SOULFUL ARTS EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND PERFORMANCES IN THE AREAS OF CHORAL MUSIC, DANCE, DRAMA, CREATIVE WRITING, ORATORY, AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. WE USE THE ARTS AS A VEHICLE TO EMPOWER AND DEVELOP YOUNG PEOPLE INTO ADULT LEADERS AND PROFESSIONALS. THE ORGANIZATION IS ENTERING A NEW ERA OF GROWTH AND OPTIMISM WITH THE "RISING WITH PURPOSE" REBUILDING INITIATIVE. AFTER CELEBRATING OVER 20 YEARS OF IMPACT, THIS STRATEGIC EFFORT AIMS TO REBUILD, STRENGTHEN, AND EXPAND PROGRAMS, ENSURING THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS AND SERVE AS A BEACON OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE COMMUNITY. DESPITE THE CHALLENGES OF THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC, THE ORGANIZATION'S PASSION AND COMMITTMENT REMAIN UNDIMINISHED AS WE SHAPE A BRIGHTER AND MORE RESILIENT FUTURE TOGETHER. THE RISE UP TOUR - THE VOICES OF UNITY YOUTH CHOIR IS PROUD TO HAVE BROUGHT HOME A GOLD MEDAL AND THE TITLE OF WORLD CHAMPIONS FROM THE 13TH WORLD CHOIR GAMES IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, IN JULY 2024. 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FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A UNITY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION, INC. IS A MULTI-FACETED PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION WITH A FOCUS ON DEVELOPING YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE AREAS OF CHARACTER, ARTISTRY, AND LEADERSHIP AND PROMOTING SOULFUL ARTS EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND PERFORMANCES IN THE AREAS OF CHORAL MUSIC, DANCE, DRAMA, CREATIVE WRITING, ORATORY, AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. WE USE THE ARTS AS A VEHICLE TO EMPOWER AND DEVELOP YOUNG PEOPLE INTO ADULT LEADERS AND PROFESSIONALS. THE ORGANIZATION IS ENTERING A NEW ERA OF GROWTH AND OPTIMISM WITH THE "RISING WITH PURPOSE" REBUILDING INITIATIVE. AFTER CELEBRATING OVER 20 YEARS OF IMPACT, THIS STRATEGIC EFFORT AIMS TO REBUILD, STRENGTHEN, AND EXPAND PROGRAMS, ENSURING THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS AND SERVE AS A BEACON OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE COMMUNITY. DESPITE THE CHALLENGES OF THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC, THE ORGANIZATION'S PASSION AND COMMITTMENT REMAIN UNDIMINISHED AS WE SHAPE A BRIGHTER AND MORE RESILIENT FUTURE TOGETHER. THE RISE UP TOUR - THE VOICES OF UNITY YOUTH CHOIR IS PROUD TO HAVE BROUGHT HOME A GOLD MEDAL AND THE TITLE OF WORLD CHAMPIONS FROM THE 13TH WORLD CHOIR GAMES IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, IN JULY 2024. THIS OPPORTUNITY WAS A CHANCE FOR GROWTH, EXPOSURE, AND LEARNING, EMPHASIZING PASSION, COMMUNITY IMPACT, AND FUTURE SUCCESS. 88 STUDENTS IN 2024-2025 PROGRAM 2 CONCERTS 30 ACTIVITIES FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE CONTRACT ACCOUNTING FIRM AND CEO WILL REVIEW THE 990 FOR ERRORS AND MAKE SURE THE INFORMATION IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE BEFORE PRESENTING IT TO THE BOARD FOR FINAL APPROVAL BEFORE FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IS OBTAINED FROM EACH BOARD MEMBER. A REQUEST OF SERVICES IS BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND THE BOARD DETERMINES IF THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST BEFORE APPROVING THE SERVICES BEING RENDERED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BY COMPARING DUTIES PERFORMED WITH OTHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND THEIR SALARIES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18 A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS FORM 990 FOR THE MOST RECENT THREE YEARS IS AVAILABLE AT GUIDESTAR.ORG. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACT LABOR 211,687 33,090 25,974