Empower Youth in the Performing Arts Inc.
Empower Youth in the Performing Arts Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
TO PROVIDE QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION FOR YOUTH IN THE SOUTHEAST
About
EMPOWERING YOUTH IS DEDICATED TO CONNECTING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, CULTURES, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC GROUPS, RACES, AND GENDERS OF ANY SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGIOUS OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION THROUGH THE COMMON THREADS OF ART, MUSIC AND THE PERFORMING ARTS. SOUTHWIND DRUM & BUGLE CORPS IS DEDICATED TO THE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS. THROUGH A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND UNIQUE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, SOUTHWIND HELPS STUDENTS DEVELOP TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, SELF-DISCIPLINE, CONFIDENCE, A STRONG WORK ETHIC, AND STRENGTH OF CHARACTER. DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS, WHICH STEMS FROM THE TRADITION OF MILITARY MARCHING UNITS, IS AN ACTIVITY THAT COMBINES HIGH LEVEL MUSICAL PERFORMANCE WITH THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ATHLETES. THE GROUPS, WHICH CONSIST OF BRASS, PERCUSSION AND COLOR GUARD, COMPETE INTERNATIONALLY DURING SUMMER COMPETITIONS ALL OVER NORTH AMERICA THROUGH THE UMBRELLA OF DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL. LEADING UP TO COMPETITIONS, YOUTH PRACTICE THROUGHOUT THE WINTER AND SPRING UNTIL THE SUMMER, WHEN THEY BEGIN INTENSIVE REHEARSALS LEADING TO A COMPETITIVE TOUR. THE GROUP ALSO PERFORMS AT LOCAL VENUES TO SERVE AS AMBASSADORS FOR THE GULF COAST. EMPOWERING YOUTH IS PROUD TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS ACTIVITY KNOWN FOR STRENGTHENING CHARACTER, EDUCATING YOUTH AND BUILDING FUTURE COMMUNITY LEADERS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “To provide quality music education for youth in the southeast”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “To provide quality music education for youth in the southeast”.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 0 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$26,080.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is not established through a review and approval by a neutral party.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1980.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $6,095 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.