LIVE YES STUDIOS

EIN: 992344069 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

LINCOLN, NE

Total Revenue
$1,274,198
Total Expenses
$863,703
Total Assets
$812,747
Net Assets
$411,995
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2024
Legal Domicile
NE
Principal Officer
NATASHA SCHOLZ
Phone
4029044216
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LIVE YES STUDIOS, founded in 2024, is a community nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $410K, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY MISSION IS SUPPORTING ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL, MENTAL, AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN CREATIVE EXPRESSION, REPRESENTATION, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES, LIVE YES STUDIOS OFFERS AN ART STUDIO, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES FOR THE ARTISTS TO CREATE WORK AND PARTICIPATE IN DAILY CLASSES TAUGHT BY LIVE YES ART INSTRUCTORS. LIVE YES STUDIOS HOSTS MONTHLY GALLERY EXHIBITIONS, ALLOWING ARTISTS TO SHOWCASE AND SELL THEIR WORK.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $409,598 Revenue: $502,511

ART STUDIO: LIVE YES STUDIOS' ART STUDIO PROGRAM FEATURES A 6,500 SQUARE FOOT SPACE FILLED WITH VARIOUS ART SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT. WE HIRE LOCAL ARTISTS TO TEACH CLASSES AND PROVIDE DAILY SUPPORT...

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ART STUDIO: LIVE YES STUDIOS' ART STUDIO PROGRAM FEATURES A 6,500 SQUARE FOOT SPACE FILLED WITH VARIOUS ART SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT. WE HIRE LOCAL ARTISTS TO TEACH CLASSES AND PROVIDE DAILY SUPPORT. ADDITIONALLY, LIVE YES STUDIOS HOSTS MONTHLY GALLERY EXHIBITIONS, ALLOWING ARTISTS TO SHOWCASE AND SELL THEIR WORK.

Program 2
Expenses: $215,392 Revenue: $264,251

SUPPORTED SERVICES: LIVE YES STUDIOS GOES BEYOND THE PAINTBRUSH TO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT AND SUPPORTED FAMILY LIVING SERVICES FOR DISABLED ADULTS WHO LIVE ON THEIR OWN OR WITH THEIR PARENTS. THESE...

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SUPPORTED SERVICES: LIVE YES STUDIOS GOES BEYOND THE PAINTBRUSH TO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT AND SUPPORTED FAMILY LIVING SERVICES FOR DISABLED ADULTS WHO LIVE ON THEIR OWN OR WITH THEIR PARENTS. THESE SERVICES HAVE ACCESS TO OUR ART STUDIO AND OFFER SUPPORT TO ACCOMPLISH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING SUCH AS CLEANING, COOKING, SHOPPING OR PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $74,288 Revenue: $91,139

COMMUNITY INCLUSION: LIVE YES STUDIOS COMMUNITY INCLUSION PROGRAM TAKES PARTICIPANTS ON DAILY EXCURSIONS TO LOCAL SHOPS, GALLERIES, AND MUSEUMS. OUR COMMUNITY INCLUSION PROGRAM HELPS TO DEVELOP...

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COMMUNITY INCLUSION: LIVE YES STUDIOS COMMUNITY INCLUSION PROGRAM TAKES PARTICIPANTS ON DAILY EXCURSIONS TO LOCAL SHOPS, GALLERIES, AND MUSEUMS. OUR COMMUNITY INCLUSION PROGRAM HELPS TO DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN LIVE YES STUDIOS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND FURTHERS LIVE YES STUDIOS MISSION OF BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $406,034
Program Service Revenue $861,210
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $6,954
TOTAL REVENUE $1,274,198

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $619,608
Fundraising Expenses $10,828
Program Expenses $701,975
Other Expenses $244,095
TOTAL EXPENSES $863,703

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,274,198 N/A N/A
Expenses $863,703 N/A N/A
Net Income $410,495 $0 N/A
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
16
Volunteers
1

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$55,384
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRANDON LESOING PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG CASADOS VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY HERRES SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG ROPER TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PEGGY GOMEZ MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA KOHLER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICAH SNYDER CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.00
Officer
$27,692 $0 $27,692
NATASHA SCHOLZ CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.00
Officer
$27,692 $0 $27,692
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,274,198 $863,703 $812,747 $410,495
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