Youth Excellence Performing Arts Workshop

Organization Overview

Youth Excellence Performing Arts Workshop, operating under the name Yepaw, is located in Akron, OH. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Yepaw employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Yepaw is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Yepaw generated $186.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $169.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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YEPAW FOCUSES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH IN THE AKRON AREA. YEPAW CONDUCTS THREE DISTINCT ACTIVITIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: YEPAW WEEK, YEPAW 365, AND YEPAW INSTITUTE. THE FUNDAMENTAL GOAL OF EACH OF THE THREE PROGRAMS IS TO USE THE ARTS AND INTENSIVE SKILLS TRAINING TO IMPROVE YOUTH OUTCOMES AND PROMOTE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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YEPAW'S SUMMER PROGRAM IS AN INTENSIVE ONE WEEK EXPERIENCE USING THE ARTS AS A MEANS TO TEACH EXCELLENCE IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE. THE EXPERIENCE CONCLUDES WITH A COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTING SKILLS LEARNED IN 16 ARTS-BASED AREAS. HISTORICALLY, 250-320 YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12-21 HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE DYNAMIC WEEK-LONG PROGRAM AND 1,500-3,000 PEOPLE HAVE ATTENDED THE CLOSING CONCERT. SUMMER WORKSHOP GOALS INCLUDE DEVELOPING KNOWLEDGE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE ARTS, ACQUISITION OF KEY ARTS PERFORMANCE SKILLS, AND MOST FUNDAMENTALLY, ENCOURAGING YOUTH TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES BY BUILDING THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE AND HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.


YEPAW 365 PROVIDES INTENSIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT TO INSPIRE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN THE CLASSROOM AND IN COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM EXPOSES STUDENTS TO CUTTING EDGE ARTS ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS WITH A FOCUS ON PRACTICAL AND PERSONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO DEVELOP A CADRE OF YOUNG MINORITY LEADERS THAT ARE TRAINED AND READY TO SERVE IN LEADERSHIP ROLES THROUGHOUT OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY.


MINI-YEPAW: ALLOWS STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE A "TASTE" OF OUR FULL-WEEK INTENSIVE PROGRAMMING. A MODIFIED TEAM BRINGS SELECTED CLASSES TO AN ORGANIZATION WITH THE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING YOUTH, THROUGH THE ARTS, TO PURSUE LIFESTYLES OF EXCELLENCE. A MINI-YEPAW CONSISTS OF A MINIMUM OF ONE FULL DAY OF WORKSHOP CONTAINING SEVERAL DISCIPLINES AND A CLOSING CONCERT TO PRESENT THE MATERIALS THE STUDENTS HAVE LEARNED.


YEPAW INSTITUTE IS A VERY POPULAR AFTER-SCHOOL ARTS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM THAT REACHES YOUTH IN THE GREATER AKRON AREA THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE CASCADE VILLAGE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. THE INSTITUTE PROVIDES QUALITY GROUP INSTRUCTION IN DANCE, MIME, VISUAL ARTS, PIANO, AND DRUMLINE FOR YOUTH WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN SUCH ACTIVITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Leslie Parker Barnes
Executive Director
$30,748
Coleen Curry
Board Chair
$0
Virgil M Sensabaugh Jr
Treasurer
$0
Debra Adams Simmons
Trustee
$0
Yolanda Neal
Trustee
$0
Charles Myricks Jr
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$32,527
Related organizations$0
Government grants $74,630
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$76,056
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$183,213
Total Program Service Revenue$6,380
Investment income $18
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$4,558
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,194
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $186,351

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Youth Excellence Performing Arts Workshop has recieved totaling $27,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Akron Community Foundation

Akron, OH

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPPORATING SUPPORT FOR OUR SUMMER INTENSIVE WORKSHOP AND YEAR-ROUND ARTS AND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

$15,000
Leadership Akron

Akron, OH

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH

$10,000
Armanino Foundation

San Ramon, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE

$2,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$6,297
Earnings-$432
Admin Expense$77
Ending Balance$5,788

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