In full transparency, we have attached our annual financial statements along with our annual budget narrative. Our goal as a foundation is to maintain administration costs at or under 30%, with the ideal target set at 15%, ensuring that 85% of every dollar goes directly back to our veterans. As part of our commitment to efficient operation, our Founder and Executive Director leads by example by forgoing most and in many cases all of his paycheck as the organization grows. We diligently seek ways to lower direct costs, including leveraging partnerships with organizations like www.GOJ2.com, which generously provides our studio space for free, minimizing overhead expenses.
Jan 12h 2024 Outlaw tool Co. donated a Mitar Saw and stand to our foundation to help us complete our OpenStudio concept to allow veterans to come in and create masterpieces that they can take home after they are done.
March 5th 2024 we were awarded a grant from Walmart in South Bend, IN on Ireland Road. We used that grant to purchase art supplies (Pictured Above) and to take care of postage for our art packages.
April 9th, 2024 we were awarded a grant from Walmart distribution center in Auburn, IN for $250, in which every dollar went to art supplies for our classes for that week included a clay instruction and color pencils for a Veterans Treatment court.
April 26th, 2024 We received a $1,000 donation from the Selander Coaching and Consulting Firm in Akin, MN. This donation was helpful in our administration cost to cover $415 for 3,000 brochures that were printed by Zipp Printing as well as covering $100 for an Art Instructor to go on base and $250 for April and her time on Camp Ripley that weekend. The remainder $265 went for art supplies.
May 9th, 2024 we were awarded a donation from the Gates Automotive Foundation in thanks in part to Clint Emberton of Gates Toyota in South Bend, IN. From which we wer able to finish 2 of our Tool-kits for 2 different Veterans and use the rest for art classes and stock up on a few other supplies.
May 22nd, 2024 we were supplied a donation of $500 worth of wood and tools from Lowes Home Improvement in Temple, TX. We were able to break down these 8 slabs of 12 foot wood down to 36 different pieces of wood we use as the base materials for our Battlefield Cross Clocks Classes on base and at the Vet Center.
June 17th we received a generous donation of $5,000 from the Veteran United Fund in Missouri for our programs. We are happy to say that 80% of that went to art supplies split between our Expressive toolkits and art instructions and the remainder of the 20% went to our veteran outreach services and supplies.
On June 26, 2024, we were awarded a grant from MacDonald Physical Therapy in Mishawaka, IN. This generous contribution was specifically allocated for purchasing art supplies for our Expressive Toolkits. These toolkits are a vital component of our programs, designed to provide veterans and servicemembers with essential materials for art t
On June 26, 2024, we were awarded a grant from MacDonald Physical Therapy in Mishawaka, IN. This generous contribution was specifically allocated for purchasing art supplies for our Expressive Toolkits. These toolkits are a vital component of our programs, designed to provide veterans and servicemembers with essential materials for art therapy and creative expression. The grant significantly enhanced our ability to offer high-quality supplies, ensuring that participants can fully engage in the therapeutic benefits of art. This support plays a crucial role in helping us continue to provide meaningful and impactful art experiences to those we serve.
At the beginning of May 2024, Hockey 4Life hosted their annual hockey tournament, and we were honored to be a benefactor. From the $5,000 grant received, 30% was allocated to updating our Veteran outreach materials, 40% was used to purchase art supplies for our Expressive Toolkits, 25% went towards transportation and supplies for our tra
At the beginning of May 2024, Hockey 4Life hosted their annual hockey tournament, and we were honored to be a benefactor. From the $5,000 grant received, 30% was allocated to updating our Veteran outreach materials, 40% was used to purchase art supplies for our Expressive Toolkits, 25% went towards transportation and supplies for our traveling art classes, and the remaining 5% was used for stipends to thank our artists for teaching the classes.
On July 27th, we received a $500 grant from Mishawaka, IN Sam's Club, and every penny was dedicated to purchasing supplies for our art instruction programs.
As of 8.24.24 we are still waiting for the states approval.
We are so grateful to Walmart in Kendallville for their generous $1,000 donation to our foundation. Thanks to your support and the amazing holiday deals, we were able to maximize the impact of your gift! With smart shopping, we purchased supplies for 8 Veterans’ Toolkits for the price of 6.
Your generosity directly helps us continue our mission to provide resources and support to veterans
We are so grateful to Walmart in Kendallville for their generous $1,000 donation to our foundation. Thanks to your support and the amazing holiday deals, we were able to maximize the impact of your gift! With smart shopping, we purchased supplies for 8 Veterans’ Toolkits for the price of 6.
Your generosity directly helps us continue our mission to provide resources and support to veterans
We are so grateful to Walmart in Three Rivers, MI for their generous $1,000 donation to our foundation. Thanks to your support and the amazing holiday deals, we were able to make the most of your contribution! With your help, we were able to purchase supplies for 5 Veterans’ Toolkits, and the remaining funds went toward additional supplies for our art classes..
🎉 A Heartfelt Thank You to Becks Hybrids & The Beck Foundation! 🎉
We are incredibly grateful for the generous $2,000 donation from Becks Hybrids and The Beck Foundation! Your support is making a tremendous difference in the lives of our veterans.
This contribution went directly toward funding art classes and providing additional support f
🎉 A Heartfelt Thank You to Becks Hybrids & The Beck Foundation! 🎉
We are incredibly grateful for the generous $2,000 donation from Becks Hybrids and The Beck Foundation! Your support is making a tremendous difference in the lives of our veterans.
This contribution went directly toward funding art classes and providing additional support for our veteran programs, ensuring that we can continue offering crucial resources to those who have served our country.
$14,900 Grant Awarded by IDVA
What you see is the Budget Narrative provided to the IDVA and is in explicit detail of what we will use every dollar for.
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