Inside the Orchestra Community Report 2017-18

2017-18

COMMUNITY REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS OUR MISSION

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OUR VALUES

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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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OUR MAIN PROGRAMS

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SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

7-10

KEY STATISTICS

11

CULTURAL PARTNERS

12

LEADERSHIP

13

CONDUCTORS

14

IN MEMORIAM

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MUSICIANS

15

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

16

VOLUNTEERS

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TESTIMONTIALS

19

DONORS

20

INDIVIDUAL DONORS

21-22

FINANCIALS

23-24

CONTACT INFORMATION

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OUR MISSION

The mission of Inside the Orchestra is to bring orchestra music to young children in the greater Denver metropolitan community, cultivating music appreciation and enhancing their education through an engaging first-hand experience with the orchestra.

OUR VALUES INC RE A S E EQ U I T Y

Increase equity among metro Denver’s communities by

reducing barriers to the performing arts and ensuring that orchestra music is accessible, approachable, and enjoyable for all children.

R E S P E C T T HE C HI L DRE N

Respect the children we serve by providing relevant, authentic, engaging, and professional programming.

L IS TE N T O T HE C O MMU N ITY

Listen to the community and anticipate needs by soliciting and incorporating feedback from all stakeholders, including attendees, musicians, volunteers, and donors.

D E MON S T R AT E T HE IMP ORTA N C E

Demonstrate that the arts are important to community health and vitality by providing fair compensation to artists, promoting arts education, and cultivating a lifelong appreciation of the arts in young audiences.

MESSAGE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR In this time of reflection, as we finish one season and move to the next, I think it’s important to share what we at Inside the Orchestra believe in. We believe in inclusiveness and equity. In the 2017-18 season, of the more than 21,000 people served by our programming, thousands received financial consideration, with more than half paying a reduced rate or nothing at all. In our school program, we prioritize high-need schools, and we do not require payment to bring our programs to a school. It is essential to our inclusivity goal to keep our programs available at little to no cost.

We believe in every child’s innate ability to learn about the world around them, and our programming is created to engage and excite children – to get each child to listen and look at their communities and themselves in new ways.

Our programs strive to honor the growing mind of each and every child, nurture their creative spirits, and open them up to a world of cultural vibrancy from the first downbeat to the very last note.

We believe in listening. We like to ask questions – a lot of questions. And we don’t just file the answers away – your answers to our questions have defined some of the most fundamental aspects of our work in the last year. Through evaluation forms, focus groups, in-person conversations, and community outreach, our ears are open to the metro Denver community. Your voice is essential to our work.

We believe that the arts matter. Not only do they matter to young minds and hearts, but they matter as part of the bottom line of a thriving economy. In Denver alone, the SCFD arts and culture community created 1.9 billion dollars in economic activity (through organization spending and spending of attendees), provided 11,820 jobs, and served 15 million attendees. That was just in 2017. We believe that the arts are critically important, and we demonstrate that through fair compensation, education, and decades of commitment to the arts community of metro Denver.

As we look to the future seasons, we will continue to strive to listen, to share, to respect, and to make beautiful music for the families, schools, and children of metro Denver. Thank you for joining us.

Shelby Mattingly Executive Director

OUR MAIN PROGRAMS TIN Y TOTS

Designed for children six and under, Tiny Tots gives young ones the chance to interact with the conductor and musicians and learn about the instruments. The music selection, design, and scripting are geared to connect very young children with music – physically, emotionally, and mentally.

INSIDE THE ORCHESTRA FOR SCHOOLS An interactive program geared toward students in K-8th grade. The repertoire and scripting are designed to support and enhance school curricula. Programs are offered in English and bilingual (Spanish) formats, with the bilingual program featuring Latino composed and influenced music.

S OLOIS T P ROGRAM

Young soloists perform with the orchestra during the programs, demonstrating peer success to our young audiences. This serves as a valuable launch pad for future performance opportunities, giving soloists experience, confidence, and inspiration to pursue their talents.

FA MILY C ON CERTS

Designed to get families and children of all ages “inside the orchestra,” the family concerts incorporate components of our school and Tiny Tots programs.

INSIDE THE ORCHESTRA FOR ADULTS

Our one adult-focused event all year, this signature fundraiser raises money for our programs, while giving adults a chance to play, party, and step inside the orchestra.

“The entire performance was magical. My students were dancing, pretending to be the conductor, and were entranced by the music the entire time. You brought in humor, engagement from the children, and so many elements of art - opera, dance, and instrumental performances.”

11,630 people served

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programs Provided Tiny Tots to six of the seven Denver metro counties: ADAM S AR APAHO E BO ULDE R

DENVER DOUGLAS J E F F E R S ON

Debuted holiday programming to full houses at Stanley Marketplace

“I liked how different genres of the arts were incorporated into the orchestral composition. I also liked that our program was bilingual, and that the students could experience the music all around them. The musical selections were diverse and great!”

I N SI DE THE ORCHESTRA FO R SCHO O L S

8,347

students served

40

concert events at schools throughout metro Denver

Continued expanding our bilingual programming, with bilingual programs in Denver and Adams counties Provided in-person follow up programming in 14 schools, serving an additional 882 students

“The conductor kept the program moving at an appropriate tempo for little ones. The music was captivating and the musicians perfectly aligned to student learning. Thank you for making sure that the love of performance was so obviously shared with our students.�

SOLOIST P RO G RAM Highlighted the excellence of

37 young soloists

54 soloist performances in both schools and public venues Featuring music from Haydn, Mozart, and Bach

I N SIDE THE ORCHE STRA FO R AD ULTS Celebrated our sixth annual Inside the Orchestra for Adults event at the beautiful McNichols Building A magical night that raised tens of thousands of dollars for the school program

KEY STAT IS T IC S

Number of Programs 91

Colorado Counties Served O N DI SP L AY AT DI A 2 1 ,4 5 9

served in 2017-18 season

1 0 8 ,0 0 0

served in the last five years

8 0 % P E O PL E

given free or reduced access in the last five years

CULTURAL PARTNERS DENVER ARTS & VENUES

We continued our cultural partnership with Denver Arts & Venues, getting 864 children and caregivers backstage and onstage at Boettcher Concert Hall, and bringing 752 children and caregivers to the McNichols Building. We also were thrilled to bring our annual fundraiser, Inside the Orchestra for Adults, to the McNichols Building for the third time.

CENTRAL CITY OPERA

We are heading into the 8th year of partnership with Central City Opera, whose singers delight and inspire in most of our programs, including all Tiny Tots and school programs.

DCPA

We kicked off the first year of our partnership with Denver Center for the Performing Arts, with teaching artist Heather Hughes joining us as emcee of the winter, spring, and summer Tiny Tots programs.

KIM ROBARDS DANCE AND HANNAH KAHN DANCE COMPANY

Our dance partners engage with and invigorate the children we serve. Kim Robards Dance joined us for Christmas and winter Tiny Tots, and Hannah Kahn Dance Company joined us for fall and winter Tiny Tots, as well as at almost all of our Inside the Orchestra for Schools programs.

LEADERSHIP SHELBY MATTINGLY - Executive Director Shelby Mattingly has over thirteen years of financial and management experience, in both the for-profit and nonprofit sector. She holds a bachelor of fine arts from Denison University and a master’s in public administration with a nonprofit management concentration from The University of Colorado Denver. She is a committed volunteer, and served on the board of Girls on the Run of the Rockies, volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters, as well as several other nonprofit organizations. Ms. Mattingly benefited immeasurably from arts education herself as a child and is thrilled to commit her professional career to Inside the Orchestra.

SARA HARE - Program Manager Sara Hare is a classically trained oboist and musician who has spent three years teaching young children in the US and France. She has a Bachelor of Music from the Cleveland Institute of Music and a Masters of Liberal Studies in Arts and Culture with a concentration in Arts Development and Program Management at the University of Denver. As a life-long musician, Sara understands the importance of music education and is excited to help Inside the Orchestra reach as many young listeners as possible!

LAUREN HARRISON - Administrative Assistant Lauren Harrison is an arts professional with experience in theater, hospitality, and nonprofit event management. She holds a bachelor’s of fine arts degree in Musical Theater from Webster University, and is currently a graduate student at the University of Denver studying Arts Management and Program Development. Lauren is thrilled to be part of the team at Inside the Orchestra and looks forward to furthering her commitment to arts education and community engagement.

CONDUCTORS STEVEN AGUILÓ-ARBUES Argentinian-American Steven Aguiló-Arbues enjoys his roles as a conductor, vocal coach, répétiteur, and recitalist. Outside of his work with Inside the Orchestra, he conducts the Boulder-based choir The Renaissance Project (specializing in Renaissance a cappella choral music). His love for opera has led him to work with companies like Central City Opera, Sarasota Opera, Opera Colorado, The Atlanta Opera, Crested Butte Music Festival, and the Miami Music Festival. Mr. Aguiló-Arbues is also fluent in Spanish and English, helping him to communicate with countless students while educating them in music.

DAN LEAVITT Dan has a Master of Arts in Music from the University of Denver. He has written over 500 arrangements that are played all over the world. Dan has taught music at the University of Colorado Boulder, Metropolitan State University, Colorado Christian University and Cherry Creek High School. He is currently the conductor of the Mercury Ensemble. He has also conducted the Colorado Ballet and the Denver Municipal Band. He has performed four times for Presidents of the United States. Dan is very excited to be conducting Tiny Tots. He has a passion for conducting, performing, composing, and music education.

IN MEMORIAM TOM JENSEN “CONDUCTOR TOM” Inside the Orchestra was deeply saddened by the passing of longtime Conductor Tom Jensen.

Over his years with the organization, he brought music to hundreds of thousands of children.

The June 23rd 2018 Tiny Tots concerts were performed in his honor. Maestro Jensen was a seasoned conductor, musician, educator, and voice talent. Prior to beginning his 31 years of work with Inside the Orchestra, he earned his degree in Music and Conducting from Hamline University in Minnesota and did his graduate work at Texas Christian University. “Conductor Tom” loved to captivate audiences, young and old, with enthusiasm and flair.

MUSICIANS HONG AN Violin

SARAH FORD French Horn

MARY ANNE LEMOINE Viola

ANDY STEVENS Clarinet

SARAH BIERHAUS Oboe

MARK FOSTER Percussion

SUSAN MCCULLOUGH French Horn

DESIREE SUAREZ WARD Violin

ANDREW BISHOP Trumpet

JENNIFER FOUSE Cello

DEREK MCDONALD Trumpet

NAOMI SUE SMITH Violin

LAUREN BLACKERBY Oboe

LYNNE GLAESKE Violin

PAUL NASLUND Trombone

TAKANORI SUGISHITA Violin

RONALD BLAND Bass

ELIZABETH GREENBERG Violin

JEREMY NICHOLAS Bass

WAYNE TEMPLEMAN Cello

KIM BRODY Oboe

MICHAEL HENGST Trumpet

ROBIN OLSCHNER Bass

KATHERINE THAYER Violin

DANIEL CABAN Viola

ANDY HOLMES Bass

DEVON PARK French Horn

LIONEL THOMAS YOUNG Violin

LAURA CHANG Violin

MARY JUNGERMAN Clarinet

INGRID PEORIA Violin

RONALD TORP French Horn

PETER COOPER Percussion

ANNAMARIA KARACSONY Violin

GYONGYVER PETHEO Violin

DEBORAH TORP Bassoon

JEFF CRAIG Trombone

NOAH KAY Oboe

LESLIE SAWYER Violin

JAMES VAUGHN Bass

DIEKMAN MATTHEW Viola

REINIER KNETSCH Violin

JAMES SHAW Viola

ANDREW WOLFE Trombone

MIKE DUNN Tuba

DAWN KRAMER Trumpet

WILLIAM SHELDON STANFILL Percussion

MICHAEL YOPP French Horn

STEVEN ERICKSON Violin

CEDRA KUEHN Cello

KATHRYN SIMPSON Oboe

PATRICK YOUNG Tuba

VALERIE ESTES JOHNSON Flute

DAN LEAVITT Trumpet

STEVE SIMPSON French Horn

MICHAEL FITZMAURICE Bass

VINCENT LEMOINE Violin

LORA STEVENS Viola

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ANTONIO PARÉS President

ROB REHBURG Vice President

SEAN SMITH Treasurer

JEAN PLOTKIN Secretary

BOARD MEMBERS

STEVE WINE

KELLYN SMITH

CINDY BEDARD

TAMARA BOURDA

GLEN CAHILL

MARIA CORRAL

JOSHUA NEUGEBAUER

JEFF ALTHAUS

JOEL BOGEN

KATE STOBBE

VOLUNTEERS MATT ALBRECHT

ALI HICKS-WRIGHT

LINDSAY PARKER

PATRICIA BLUM

COREY HO

JULIEBETH PELLETIER

BEN BROOKS

BRENDON HOFSETZ

HEATHER PHILLIPS

MACKENZIE CALDON

SARAH HOLLANDER

LEAH PODZIMEK

CARISSA COOPER

MARION HOWLEY

MICHAEL POOL

SARAH COX

LACEY HYDE

TAMARA POOL

AMANDA DAUME

JEFF KEACHER

LOISA POOL

CHELSEA DAVIS

KRISTA KENNEDY

JACOB POOL

CHELSEA DICKERSON

BIANCA KLOSE

SYDNEY PRIVETTE

TISHA DOPPLER

RICK KNAPP

DALE REED

MEG DRUYOR

CAROLE KRAMER

JENNA SALERNO

HEATHER EARLY

ABBY LUCAS

DEBY SCHWARTZ

TASNIM FATEMA

KAYLA MAJOR

ELIZABETH SCOFIDIO

POOL FRIEND

DEANNDRA MARTINEZ

BRIANNA SHAWCROFT

DIANA GARRETT

ELLEN MATTINGLY

DEBY SHWARTZ

LYNDA GERNHARD

DAVE MAURO

BARTON TOFANY

NAJI GHORAYEB

JEFF MONTGOMERY

ASHLIE WYCOFFF

CAROLINE GOLDEN

GENARO MONTOYA

RHEA ZWIEBACH

LYNDSEY GUTHALS

PAMELA MORTEL

TYLER HICKS-WRIGHT

KATHY MYERS

PHOTOGRAPHY DONATED BY TYLER HICKS-WRIGHT AND RICK KNAPP

VOLUNTEERS

72

active volunteers

807+

hours volunteered

35

events worked

“I cannot emphasize enough what an invaluable experience this was for our scholars. This was true enrichment-exposure and context to the arts that would otherwise be absent from our students’ lives.”

“The look of pure wonder & complete awe of the musical sounds that my children have at tiny tots is something that I feel truly blessed to experience as a parent. A truly unique and special experience for our family every time!”

DONORS

FO U NDATI O N S

C ORP ORATE PARTNERS

Fine Arts Foundation Anschutz Family Foundation Bartholic Family Foundation The Denver Foundation Social Venture Partners The Bowen Family Performing Arts Fund Amazon Smiles Foundation

Althaus Law Avendi Promotions Blue Canyon Writing Company Cairns Associates Citywide Home Loans Colcannon Cross Country Mortgage Dabar Enterprises Deana Macdonald, Rodan and Fields Denver Center for Birth and Wellness Famous Philly Cheese Steak Fit4Mom KTK Contracting Mark Stevens Photography Megan Mayfield, Madison Properties Neighborhood Music Platt Park Children’s Center Revenue River Strange Craft Brewing Company Twinkle Together Y.Lo Epicure

GOVE RNM EN TA L G R A N TS SCFD – Denver County SCFD – Adams County SCFD – Jefferson County SCFD – Arapahoe County SCFD – Douglas County Colorado Creative Industries Denver Arts and Venues

ASS O C I AT I O N S / S C HO O LS Asbury Elementary Aurora Quest Bryan Webster Cherry Creek Academy Cottonwood Creek Driven to Serve International School of Denver Ricardo Flores Magon Academy South Denver Kiwanis

INDIVIDUAL DONORS Nancy Admire Kate Ahokas Jamie Albin Matt Albrecht Rebecca Alderfer Amy Allmon Dax Altenburg Lisa Altenburg Jeff Althaus Jacqueline Altreuter Gerrie Alvarez Carla Anders Maria Arapakis Uri Ayn Rovner Phyllis Batty Rob Bayless Deborah Beasley Cindy Bedard Leonard Behrens Rachel Beisel Joshua Bekerman Judy Bennett Nina Berezina Cheryl Berning Lisa Betthauser Chris Bevilacqua Dena Blair Patricia Blum Robert Blume Joel Bogen Natalia Bollinger Susan Borgos Tamara Bourda Jennifer Bradney Jeanine Branting Stanley Brown Julia Buonanno Betty Jo Cahill Glen Cahill Gregory Cairns

Denise Camacho Veronica Cannady Joan Caranna Christa Cecere Matt Cecere Carol Childs Angela Christie Hannah Chung Heather Cleveland Amy Cole Carla Coleman Laurel Colvin Michael Connolly Lynne Connor Virginia Conwick Trish Cook Leigh Corson Betsy Costello Christin Crampton Day Trevor Crandall Emily Crawford Boyd Dailey Amanda Daume Chelsea Davis Lowell DeFeo Angela Delsanter Yelena Dent Rachel DeSantis Diahndra Diamond Vera Divenyi Tisha Doppler Andrew Downum Meg Druyor Kate Dusto Alex Early Heather Early Shermalee Eikermann Beth Ells Emily Elsenbast ParĂŠs Melinda Elzinga

Catherine Evans Brenda Evans Tasnim Fatema Jennifer Feinberg Marike Fitzgerald Anne Fornari Sue Jane Fox Maeve Franklin Joan French Carrie Friend Ryan Frizzell Eva Fuqua Gerry Furlong Elizabeth Fuselier Helmuth Gahbauer Megan Gallagher Rosie Garner Diana Garrett Marla Gentry Naji Ghorayeb Jane Gilbert Linda Giles Erin Giles Judy Girardot Joe Glasmire Laura Glorso-McCabe Karen Godt Margo Goetz Ken Goldstein Cara Goman Philip Good Susann Gordon Jacob Gore Rebecca Grant Barbara Gray Leonard Gray Andrew Green Jason Green Kent Green Shannon Greer

Chris Griffith Sheila Guinn Lindsey Guthals Jennifer Haas Elizabeth Hailstone Janey Hanley Pamela Hansen Sara Hare Shari Harley Marsha Harris Sharon Harris Jan Hart Kelley Hart Mary Hartman Marcy Haskell Kristin Hathaway June Haun Judy Hein Norma Heinschel Patricia Heiserman Myra Hellbusch JoLynne Henderson Paula Henry Danielle Henshaw Erin Herron Vanessa Hetzel Susie Hickman Gregory Hicks Ali Hicks-Wright Tyler Hicks-Wright Lauren Hill Arlene Hirschfeld Barry Hirschfeld Monica Hoagland Sydney Hoerler Brendon Hofsetz Marion Honemann Beverly Howell Marion Howley Christy Hsin

Surilda Hudson Linda Huff Kate Huffman Kathryn Hug Heather Hughes Lacey Hyde Jason Igo Jody Igo Paula Jackson Karen Jaeger Collins Erica Jaffe Dave Jahnke Carol James Bradley James Melissa James Mary Jo Rodeno Virginia Johnson Dorothy Johnson Carol Johnson Pam Johnson Jean Jones Karee Justice-Bondy Lois Kahn Patty Kanouff Cynthia Katsarelis Pam Kay Mary Kay Cavanaugh Jeff Keacher Angie Keane Geoffrey Keeton Bill Kempey Krista Kennedy David Kieffer Michael Klein Rick Knapp Christine Kochevar Julie Koehler Lorraine Kondrat Carol Koser Barbara Kottke

INDIVIDUAL DONORS - CONT. Joellen Kralik Carole Kramer Christie Kramer Courtney Krieger Marty Kroll Paul Kuppinger Catherine Langer Joe Lanigan Theresa Lanigan Andrea Larson Dan Leavitt Casey Lebrun Lois Leder Paige Lentz Kathryn Lester Miriam Linden Mary Ann Loeffler Megan Lucero Jo Lynne Henderson Kristina Maack Phyllis Madden Emily Maeda Blair Malloy Nancy Malone Joanna Marks Dianna Martinez Ellen Mattingly Shelby Mattingly Terry Mattingly Dave Mauro Jordan Mayer Megan Mayfield Betty McClintock Samantha Mcdermott Trey McDowell Maura McGrath

Kevin Mcgreevy Katherine McMurray Callista Medland Patrick Medland Whitney Michak Adams Angie Michalik Ryan Minior Stephanie Minior Deanna Mitchell Katie Mongovan Kathryn Morkunas Natalie Morrow Mark Muenchau Sandra Mullins Carolyn Munson Emily Murdock Dominique Murray Kathryn Myers Carol Anne Nelson Joshua Neugebauer Iola Neumayer Brian Novak Jean Nutter Ronald Nutter Laurel Olson Michele Ostrowski Helen Padberg Kristen Padberg Diane Page Lynn Parés Antonio Parés Nicolas Parés Pat Patrick Debbie Payne Kelly Pederson Juliebeth Pelletier

Justin Perkins John Phillips Vicki Pierce J. David Pincus Sondra Plachy Jean Plotkin Joshua Plotkin Noah Plotkin Julie Poelchau Eric Pratt Stefania Pruscino Natalia Ptas Stacey Pyeatt Arielle Rainey Lisa Ramirez Leah Raulerson Melanie Raulerson Sharon Rawls Anne Redureau Dale Reed Laura Reed Carl Rehburg Kaye Rehburg Rob Rehburg Rebecca Reiman Kevin Ritter Jonathon Roach Margaret Roath Linda Roberts Jessica Robinson Mary Jo Rodeno Steve Ross Karen Rothberg Joyce Rubin Doris Sachanandani Barbara Schabacker

Jodie Schenck Isabel Schiffer Candy Schoeneberger Nathan Schwalen Deby Schwartz David Scrivner Dara Segal Zachary Shannon Don Shelby Elizabeth Shelby Karen Shelby Lyndey Shelby Penny Shelby Wen Shen Suzanne Skigen Amanda Skrzypchak Jody Smith Derek Smith Kellyn Smith Paul Smith Sean Smith Scott Snyders Mark Somanader Jan Spomer Elizabeth Stauter Olivia Stearns Kate Stobbe Erin Strawn Dede Strom Gerry Synnott Eric Szafran Valerie Taron JoAnn Taylor Colleen Taylor David Teitelman Marty Telfer

...and the many generous supporters who give anonymously throughout the year.

Paul Teven Wanda Thackery Claudia Thiem Colleen Thompson Debbie Tuttle Mariesa Ubowski Anuj Upadhyay Alison Vance Jim Vaughn Jan Veranth Mary Villalba Michelle Villalobos Bernard Walker Betty Waltrip Kelly Waltrip Shirley Warford Lindsay Warner Sue Waters Allison Watrous Wilhelmina Werner Andrea Weule Sheree Weverstad Bruce Wilhelm Dolores Williams Jane Wilson Jen Wilson Shawn Wine Steve Wine Stacy Wingfield Melissa Winthers Carolyn Wold Elizabeth Workman Jessica Wu Barbara Wyngarden Beth Young Tracy Zabel

FINANCIALS

Types of Revenue EA R N ED

C O N TRIB U T E D

Ticket sales Special Events

Individual • Corporate • Foundations Government • Associations

REVENUE

28

Contributed Income Earned Income

72

10

EXPENSES Program General Fundraising

13 77

FINANCIALS (STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES 7/1/17 - 6/30/18) INCOME CONTRIBUTED INCOME

Government Foundations Corporations Associations

$110,901.13 $26,901.71 $15,161.83 $5,880.00

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Donations - Individuals

$97,385.33

Total Individual Contributions

$97,385.33

Total Contributed Income

$256,230.00

EARNED INCOME

Programs Merchandise Interest/Dividends/Other Total Earned Income

$99,344.00 $449.00 $8.00 $99,801.00

TOTAL INCOME

$356,031.00

EXPENSES OPERATING

Program Management & General Fundraising

$271,505.00 $44,967.04 $37,351.00

Total Operating

$353,823.04

TOTAL EXPENSES

NET INCOME

$353,823.04

$2,207.96

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