Creative Youth Productions Inc.
Creative Youth Productions Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
CREATIVE YOUTH PRODUCTIONS INC. (CYP) MISSION IS TO DEVELOP YOUTH LEADERS THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS. CYP IS COMMITTED TO USING THE YOUTH'S VOICE ORGANIZATIONALLY, PROGRAMMATICALLY, AND CREATIVELY. CYP'S GOAL IS FOR STUDENTS TO ACQUIRE LEADERSHIP, CONFIDENCE, POSITIVE ATTITUDES, AND PROFESSIONALISM THROUGH, DANCE, SINGING AND FILM. CREATING ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS IN A SAFE ENVIROMENT, YOUTH LEADERS MAKE A DRAMATIC IMPACT ON THEMSELVES, THEIR PEERS, FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS THAT CHANGE LIVES FOREVER,
About
CREATIVE YOUTH PRODUCTIONS INC. (CYP) PROGRAMS HAVE A STRONG FOCUS ON BUILDING ECONOMIC SUCCESS, STRONG LEADERSHIP SKILLS, CONFIDENCE AND THE ABILITY TO FOSTER THE SELF-ESTEEM AND COMPETENCIES OF YOUTH, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO ARE MOST AT RISK. AT ITS CORE, CYP'S PROGRAMS ARE ABOUT EDUCATION AND LITERACY. PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO READ, COMPREHEND AND WRITE EVERY DAY IN THE PROGRAM AND TO CREATE THE NEW PIECES OF ORIGINAL ART THAT THEY THEMSELVES HAVE A VOICE IN. THEY THEN HAVE TO TAKE WHAT THEY HAVE READ AND INTERPRET IT, WHETHER THROUGH SONG, DANCE, ACTING OR VIDEO. IT REQUIRES THEM TO THINK ON THEIR FEET AND PROCESS INFORMATION ACCURATELY AND COMMUNICATE IT EVEN MORE CAREFULLY. FOR SOME YOUTH, THIS ALSO BECOMES A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE. CYP PAYS STIPENDS TO (ESTIMATED) 10 YOUTH LEADERS (MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS) THROUGHOUT THE YEAR PROGRAM. THIS PAST YEAR 23,633 WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BE ROLE MODELS WHILE LEADING IN CREATING THEIR OWN ORIGINAL IDEAS IN ACTING, DIRECTING CHOREOGRAPHY, SONGS AND STORYLINES. CPY OFFERS REAL JOB EXPERIENCE TO STUDENTS SO THEY UNDERSTAND THE REALITIES OF HAVING A JOB AND BEING COMMITTED AND THE EXPECTATIONS OF WHAT WOOK IS. CYP FINANCIALLY SUPPORTS THE LOCAL BRIDGEPORT COMMUNITY BY PAYING ALMOST 20,000 IN STIPENDS OUT OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET. CYP PROVIDES OVER 16 EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES SO YOUTH TO SEE IF THEIR WOOK IS EFFECTIVE WITH AUDIENCES. CYP SERVES OVER 120 CHILDREN A YEAR; 98% ARE AT RISK. THE SUCCESS RATE FOR YOUTH COMPLETING THE PROGRAM IS 85% AND 100% OF THE PARTICIPANTS GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL. CYP HAS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BRIDGEPORT BOARD OF EDUCATION THAT FOR EVERY DOLLAR THEY GIVE CYP MATCHES IT WITH LOCAL FOUNDATION FUNDING.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “Creative youth productions inc. (cyp) mission is to develop youth leaders through the performing arts. cyp is committed to using the youth's voice organizationally, programmatically, and creatively. cyp's goal is for students to acquire leadership, confidence, positive attitudes, and professionalism through theatre, dance, singing and film. creating original productions in a safe enviroment, youth leaders make a dramatic impact on themselves, their peers, family and neighbors that changes lives forever.”.
When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “Creative youth productions inc. (cyp) mission is to develop youth leaders through the performing arts. cyp is committed to using the youth's voice organizationally, programmatically, and creatively. cyp's goal is for students to acquire leadership, confidence, positive attitudes, and professionalism through, dance, singing and film. creating original productions in a safe enviroment, youth leaders make a dramatic impact on themselves, their peers, family and neighbors that change lives forever,”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is CT, as per legal records.
- The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2020 as PO BOX 38563, BRIDGEPORT, CT, 06605.
- According to the non-profit's form, they have 0 employees on their payroll as of 2020.
- 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 less than $100,000.
- Revenue is less than $100,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $16,043.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is not based on a review and approval from an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 4 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2011.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $9,616 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.