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THE FINE ARTS FOUNDATION: Form 990, tax year 2011

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Organization
THE FINE ARTS FOUNDATION (EIN 76-0115712)
Tax period
2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31
Filed
2012-11-15
IRS object ID
201233209349309838
Schema version
2011v1.2
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Timestamp2012-11-15T15:27:42-06:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2011-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RANDELL M NAQUIN CPA PLLCBusinessNameLine1

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ZIP Code77584ZIPCode
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Name Name

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Officer Officer

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Tax Year2011TaxYear
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Form 990 IRS990

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Activity Or Mission DescriptionOUR MISSION IS TO MAKE THE ARTS AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE SO THAT THEY CAN APPRECIATE THEIR CULTURAL VALUE AND INFLUENCE. OUR MAIN EMPHASIS IS ON "FOLK ART" AS EXPRESSED IN MUSIC AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS, ESPECIALLY IN THE CELTIC AND BRITTISH ISLES TRADITION. WE ALSO HAVE A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON ASSISTING STUDENTS AND SPECIALLY CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS WANTING TO IMPROVE CULTURALLY. WE SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING BASIC ASSISTANCE TO SUCH PERSONS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A FOUNDATION ON WHICH CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT MAY PROGRESS.ActivityOrMissionDescription
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Mission DescriptionOUR MISSION IS TO MAKE THE ARTS AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE SO THAT THEY CAN APPRECIATE THEIR CULTURAL VALUE AND INFLUENCE. OUR MAIN EMPHASIS IS ON "FOLK ART" AS EXPRESSED IN MUSIC AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS, ESPECIALLY IN THE CELTIC AND BRITTISH ISLES TRADITION. WE ALSO HAVE A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON ASSISTING STUDENTS AND SPECIALLY CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS WANTING TO IMPROVE CULTURALLY. WE SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING BASIC ASSISTANCE TO SUCH PERSONS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A FOUNDATION ON WHICH CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT MAY PROGRESS.MissionDescription
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DescriptionCULTURAL EDUCATION AND MENTORING: COUNSELING AND MENTORING PROVIDED FOR THOSE ASPIRING TO IMPROVE CULTURALLY. WE INCLUDE A CONCERN FOR SPECIALLY CHALLENGED ASPIRANTS. SPECIALLY CHALLENGED, BUT GIFTED, INDIVIDUALS ARE MENTORED SO THAT THEIR ABILITIES ARE NURTURED AND DEVELOPED SOCIALLY AND CULTURALLY, ESPECIALLY BY "KINESTHETIC LEARNING", THROUGH MOVEMENT AND SPORTS. ATTENTION IS PROVIDED TO THEIR BASIC NEEDS, SUCH AS BOOKS, COMPUTER ACCESS, INSTRUMENTS, CLOTHES AND TEMPORARY FOOD AND SHELTER WHEN REQUIRED. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH AND CONTRIBUTE TO ORGANIZATIONS EQUIPED THIS SERVICE. OUR SUPPORT SERVED 200 PERSONS.Description

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DescriptionCULTURAL STUDIES: RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS ON ASPECTS OF CULTURE, INCLUDING MUSIC, ART, RELIGION AND HISTORY. PRESENTED IN GROUPS AND IN PERSONAL CONSULTATION THROUGH LECTURES AND INTERNET. SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON JEWISH/CHRISTIAN MUSIC LITERATURE, AND CULTURE. EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO TEXAS STUDENTS ON NATIVE AMERICAN FOLK ART AND TRADITION. 5,000 PERSONS WERE SERVED.Description

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DescriptionPERFORMANCE EDUCATION PROJECTS: THE FOUNDATION LIBRARY PROVIDED DRAMA, SPEECH, AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE APPRECIATION OF ART AND CUTURAL WITH AN EMPHASIS ON EARLY AMERICAN FOLK TALES AND BIBLICAL INTERPRETATIONS. GUIDANCE AND DIRECTION WERE PROVIDED FOR THE STUDY OF BIBLICAL MUSIC, AS WELL AS CELTIC AND NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURES. 50 PERSONS SERVED.Description
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IdentifierPROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS INSIDE THE UNITED STATESIdentifier
Return ReferenceSCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2ReturnReference
ExplanationWE MONITOR ON A QUARTERLY BASIS BY REVIEW AND ONSITE INSPECTION TO SEE HOW OUR SUPPORT IS USED IN THE HOUSTON COMMUNITY.Explanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (10 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONFORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONOUR MISSION IS TO MAKE THE ARTS AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE SO THAT THEY CAN APPRECIATE THEIR CULTURAL VALUE AND INFLUENCE. OUR MAIN EMPHASIS IS ON "FOLK ART" AS EXPRESSED IN MUSIC AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS, ESPECIALLY IN THE CELTIC AND BRITTISH ISLES TRADITION. WE ALSO HAVE A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON ASSISTING STUDENTS AND SPECIALLY CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS WANTING TO IMPROVE CULTURALLY. WE SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING BASIC ASSISTANCE TO SUCH PERSONS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A FOUNDATION ON WHICH CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT MAY PROGRESS.
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERSFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6YES
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTSFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7AELECTIONS HELD AS NEEDED
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERSFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7BTHE DECISIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF MEMBERS (YES)
DOCUMENTATION BY GOVERNING BODYFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 8AWE DOCUMENT MEETINGS AND RECORD SIGNIFICANT EVENTS.
DOCUMENTATION BY COMMITTEEFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 8BWE DOCUMENT MEETINGS AND RECORD SIGNIFICANT EVENTS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BMEMBERS REVIEW THE 990 PRIOR TO GOING OUT FOR ERRORS AND OMISSIONS. THE PROCESS USED BY THE ORGANIZATION IS TWO FORD. THE FIRST STEP IS TO GATHER DATA AND EXAMINE BY THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT. ANY QUESTIONS ARE DIRECTED TO THE RESPONSIBLE PARTIES. THE SECOND STEP IS FILING OUT THE FORMS 990 AND SEND TO ACCOUNTANT AND DIRECTORS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIALFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15ATHE ORGANIZATION REVIEWED TO COMPATIBILITY DATA FOR COMPENSATION IN LEADERSHIP POSITINS OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. INTERNAL REVIEWS AND DISCUSSIONS WERE HELD IN ORDER TO EVALUATE OUR POLICIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY OFFICERS. AN ANNUAL REVEIW OF COMPENSATION IS IN PLACE
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERSFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15BPOLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATIONFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION MAKES IT'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND OTHER PROTOCOLS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.

Reasonable Cause Explanation ReasonableCauseExplanation

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ExplanationEXTENTION FILED UP TO 11/15/2012Explanation