Foundation For Art And Music In Elementary Education Inc

Organization Overview

Foundation For Art And Music In Elementary Education Inc, operating under the name Fame, is located in Fort Wayne, IN. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (A19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Fame employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fame 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 06/2022, Fame generated $177.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $144.6k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF FAME IS TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE CREATIVITY THROUGH MULTICULTURAL ARTS EDUCATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

ARTS CAMP - A WEEK LONG OVER-NIGHT SUMMER RESIDENTIAL ARTS CAMP AT CAMP LUTHERWALD. AS MANY AS 50 CAMPERS (AGES 8-14) GATHER TOGETHER WITH AN OUTSTANDING FACULTY OF ARTS EDUCATORS TO CREATE A UNIQUE STUDENT ARTIST COLONY. MORNING CLASSES IN MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS, DRAMA, DANCE, LITERATURE, AND STORYTELLING ARE FOLLOWED BY AFTERNOON CAMP ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SWIMMING, BOATING, AND HORSEBACK RIDING. THE ART AND MUSIC CLASSES -TAUGHT BY LEADING ARTS EDUCATORS AND VISITING ARTIST - ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE TOTAL IMMERSION IN THE CREATIVE ARTS CONCENTRATED AROUND THE ANNUAL CULTURAL FOCUS.


VISITING ARTIST PROGRAM - FAME'S MULTICULTURAL VISITING ARTIST PROGRAM SEEKS TO BROADEN CULTURAL PERCEPTIONS AMONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH PERFORMANCES BY LEADING EXPERTS FROM DIVERSE CULTURES AROUND THE GLOBE. USING THE ANNUAL CULTURAL FOCUS TO GUIDE SELECTIONS, VISITING ARTISTS ARE MASTERS OF ETHNIC ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND HAVE INCLUDED PAINTERS, SCULPTORS, MUSICIANS, COMPOSERS, DANCERS, SINGERS, ACTORS, STORYTELLERS, AND POETS.


MUSIC AND ART FESTIVALS - HELD EVERY YEAR DURING SPRING DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH, THESE TWO-DAY FESTIVALS IN FORT WAYNE AND WABASH FEATURE AN AVERAGE OF 200 PERFORMING GROUPS, 5,000 STUDENT PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND SCULPTURES, AND THE FAMOUS IMAGINARIUM HANDS-ON CREATIVE ARTS CENTER. PERFORMANCES BY VISITING ARTISTS, THE INTERACTIVE INSTRUMENT PLAYGROUND ALL ADD TO THE EXUBERANT ATMOSPHERE THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE CREATIVITY OF INDIANA'S ELEMENTARY STUDENTS. ANNUALLY, SOME 25,000 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN FAME FESTIVALS, WITH AN ESTIMATED 40,000 SPECTATORS. OVER 500 VOLUNTEERS FROM THE GREATER COMMUNITY COME TO HELP WITH THE WORK. FOR 2022 WE STARTED BACK WITH ONLY A ONE DAY FESTIVAL.


COMPOSITION PROJECT, CULTURE KITS, FUSION OF CONCERT COLORS, WORKSHOP, AND RAVE NEWSLETTER


Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.

Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ella Egold
Executive Di
$31,152
Christine Thompson
Interim Exec
$1,855
Wendy Bloom
Secretary
$0
Diana Bartscht
Treasurer
$0
Diane Barton
Past Preside
$0
Ann Gordon
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$30
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$143,731
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $7,795
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$143,761
Total Program Service Revenue$9,312
Investment income $19
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$232
Net Income from Fundraising Events $24,436
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $177,296

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Foundation For Art And Music In Elementary Education Inc has recieved totaling $20,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Wayne Inc

Fort Wayne, IN

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE SUPPORT

$7,500
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc

Radnor, PA

PURPOSE: ARTS PROGRAMS

$7,500
Hayner Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$5,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Create an account to unlock the data you need.

or