HomeMy WebLinkAboutGrant Request - SOARFor: 8/11
Economic Development Fund
Discretionary Grant Program
Organization: Sisters Organization for Activities and Recreation (SOAR)
Organization Description: This organization is a park and recreation district in the
Sisters area that offers more than 300 different sports, recreation and child care programs
to more than 3,000 children annually.
Project Name: ARTS Discovery at Sisters Middle School
Project Description: ARTS Discovery is a program for underserved, at -risk 7th and 8th
grade students that teaches art skills, leadership, participatory respect for the community
and the environment, self-discovery and expression. For 55 minutes each school day,
these students will meet with a core teacher. Local artists are hired to conduct hands-on
workshops. Lessons include the natural sciences, community service projects and field
trips to galleries, the Deschutes National Forest and historic sites. Currently, this program
serves 60-80 students per year. The Roundhouse Foundation, Caldera and Sisters School
District have committed funds and in-kind support for this year.
Project Period: September 2008 — June 2009
Amount of Request: $3,000 (Total expenses = $20,500; Core teacher $14,850; Guest
artists $3,000; Materials $1,000; Administration $1,650)
Previous Grants:
• August 2000 - $3,000 Activities Building (DeWolf $1,500, Swaringen $1,500)
• August 2001 - $1,000 Geotechnical Fee (Luke $1,000)
• August 2007 - $1,500 ARTS Discovery (Luke $500, Daly $500, Melton $500)
• July 2008 - $2,000 Scholarship for Youth Activites and Childcare (Melton
$1,000; Luke $500; Daly $500)
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org
DESCHUTES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND
DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION
Direct Application to:
Commissioner Tammy Baney
Commissioner Dennis R. Luke
Date:
07/30/08
Project Name:
Project Beginning Date:
Amount of Request:
Commissioner Michael M. Daly
All Three Commissioners
x
Arts Discovery at Sisters Middles School
09/02/08
$3000
Applicant/Organization:
Address:
Project End Date:
Date Funds Needed:
Sisters Organization for Activities
and Recreation
P.O. Box 2215
Contact Name(s):
Fax:
Kit Stafford
541-549-2098
Alternate Phone:
Tax ID #•
City & Zip:
Telephone:
Email:
549-2099 x 2037
06/15/09
ASAP — school year starts
#31395
Sisters, OR 97759
541-771-2787
kitintuit(cr�hotmail.com
On a separate sheet, please briefly answer the following questions:
1. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leadership structure, and activities.
2. Describe the proposed project or activity.
3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed project or activity.
4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will impact the community's economic health.
5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit,
6. Itemize anticipated expenditures*. Describe how grant funds will be used and include the
source and amounts of matching funds or in-kind contributions, if any. If the grant will
support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the future.
Attach:
Proof of the applicant organization's non-profit status.
* Applicant may be contacted during the review process and asked to provide a complete line item budget.
Amount Approved:
By: Date:
Declined: By: Date:
1. S.O.A.R. is a non-profit organization committed to maintaining an emphasis on
prevention plans for youth. They provide opportunities for residents to lead active and
healthy lifestyles through recreation, enrichment and sports programs.
2. ARTS Discovery is a unique program for 7th and 8th grade underserved, at- risk youth
that teaches art skills, leadership, participatory respect for the community and the natural
environment, self-discovery and expression. It results in a positive view toward a
productive future career, improved grades and attendance, diminished deviant behavior
and good choices in the challenges of this most critical period in their lives.
3. For 55 minutes in every school day of the year students meet with core teacher, Kit
Stafford. Local artists (from all disciplines) are hired to conduct hands-on workshops.
Lessons in the natural sciences, community service projects and field trips to galleries,
Deschutes National Forest and historic sites are part of the class curriculum.
4. The arts expand cultural tourism dollars in our area and the arts enhance the way of life
and environment for our citizens. Paying Central Oregon artists (and career scientists) to
teach builds the full circle of interest, appreciation, participation, promotion and creation
of jobs. The diverse types of art and the rich cultural backgrounds of the artists and
scientists in our region provide opportunities for education encounters. We are serving
the health of the economy and our community by providing underserved youth with
options and skills.
5. ARTS Discovery serves 60 — 80 youth per year. The primary factor in selection for
participation is economic (students qualifying for the free and reduced fee lunch
program) and potential or active at -risk behavior. The class has been identified as the
number one priority for student retention in the district.
In addition to the youth served, Central Oregon artists, arts organizations, local
businesses and galleries benefit from the promotion of the arts.
6. Expenses:
Core teacher $14,850
Guest artists 3,000
Materials 1,000
Administration 1,650
$20,500
The Roundhouse Foundation, Caldera, and Sisters School District (in-kind office and
classroom space) have committed funds this year. An annual campaign is in process
which relies on community support in the form of local organizations, businesses (in-kind
donations), foundations and individual's donations.
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
P. 0. BOX 2508
CINCINNATI, OH 45201
Date:
SISTERS ORGANIZATION FOR ACTIVITIES
AND RECREATION
C/0 TOM COFFIELD DIRECTOR
PO BOX 2215
SISTERS, OR 97759-2215
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Employer Identification Number:
93-1214147
DLN:
601256003
Contact Person:
STEPHANIE L JONES
Contact Telephone Number:
(877) 829-5500
Our Letter Dated:
August of 1997
Addendum Applies:
No
ID# 31395
Dear Applicant:
This modifies our letter of the above date in which we stated that
would be treated as an organization that is not a
expiration of your advance ruling period.private foundation tilthe
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Grantors and contributors may rely on this determination unless the
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thisdetermination if he or she was in part responsible for, or was aware of,
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Would no longer be classified as a section 509(a)(1) organization.
You are required to make your annual information return, Form 990 or
Form 990 -EZ, available for public inspection for three years after the later
of the due date of the return or the date the return is filed. You are also
required to make available for public inspection your exemption application,
any supporting documents, and your exemption letter. Copies of these
documents are also required to be provided to any individual upon written or in
person request without charge other than reasonable fees for co
postage. You may fulfill this reypcopying
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requirements. Additional information is available in Publication 557,
Tax-EXempt Status for Your Organization, or you may call our toll free
number shown above.
If we have indicated in the heading of this letter that an addendum
applies, the addendum enclosed is -.,an integral part of this letter.
Letter 1050 (DO/CG)
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SISTERS ORGANIZATION FOR 'ACTIVITIES
Because this letter could help resolve any questions about your private
foundation status, please keep it in your permanent records.
If you have any questions, please contact the person whose name and
telephone number are shown above.
Sincerely yours,
Steven T. Miller
Director, Exempt Organizations'
Letter 1050 (DO/CG)