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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-265-E Arts - Music Maker Relief Foundation Arts Grant DocuSign Envelope ID: C25871 BE-4AEB-44BA-97EF-90CC85472D56 C 8 o CO) ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION z SPRING,2015 GRANT AGREEMENT c \ o THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 18th day of June, 2015, by and between Orange County ("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission") and Music Maker Relief Foundation("Grant Recipient"). WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth of local arts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse high quality programs and projects. WHEREAS, the Arts Commission administers the Spring and Fall Arts Grants Program to provide economic opportunities to Orange County artists and non-profit organizations coordinating arts projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County. WHEREAS, the Spring Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Cultural Resources and the National Endowment for the Arts. WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected by the Alts Commission to receive the Spring Arts Grant through the procedures duly adopted by the Arts Commission; and WHEREAS, both parties wish to promote and maintain the integrity and clarity of the Grant Recipient's ideas and statements and delineate the Grant Recipient's obligations to the County; NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration and under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows: 1. Approved Grant Project. Grant funds are provided under this Agreement for the project ("Project") described in the Grant Recipient's Grant Application, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A. 2. Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) have been awarded by the Arts Commission to the Grant Recipient for the approved Project. These funds must be matched at least dollar-for-dollar with cash from the Grant Recipient's funds not derived from either Orange County appropriations or the North Carolina Arts Council. 3. Contingency. This grant is contingent on North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Program funding to the Arts Commission. Final decisions on Grassroots Program funds to the North Carolina Arts Council are subject to approval by the North Carolina General Assembly. 4. Responsibilities of the Grant Recipient 1 Revised June 2015 DocuSign Envelope ID: C25871 BE-4AEB-44BA-97EF-90CC85472D56 A. Implementation. The Project implementation shall take place between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016. The Project shall be implemented in the manner described in Exhibit A. Time is of the essence in the implementation of the Proj ect. B. Modifications to project. Grant Recipient shall present major changes to the original proposal, including but not limited to changes in design, implementation schedule and increase in Project budget by more than 10%, in writing to the Arts Commission for approval. Arts Commission shall approve or disapprove Grant Recipient's request for modifications within seven (7) days of receipt thereof. Consent to project modifications shall not be unreasonably withheld. Arts Commission's decisions shall be in writing. In the event the Arts Commission fails to approve or disapprove the requested modifications within the time stated herein,the modifications shall be deemed approved. C. Non—assignment. The grant cannot be assigned or transferred to a different project or artist without prior written approval of the Arts Commission. D. Records. Grant Recipient must maintain records and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred and revenues acquired during the Project implementation. Grant Recipient shall maintain financial records pertaining to the Project for three (3) years from the date of this Agreement, in case of audit. E. Use of Funds. Grant Recipient shall not use the grant funds to repay outstanding taxes or other debts of any nature. The grants shall be utilized solely for the purpose of implementing the Project and Project related expenses. F. Final Report. Grant Recipient shall submit to the Arts Commission a Final Report on July 8, 2016 . The Final Report shall be in the format required by the North Carolina Arts Council. Failure to submit the Final Report or late submission of the Final Report, for any reason, shall be grounds for denial and/or cancellation of grant funds for the Project and future grant proposals. 5. Responsibilities of the Arts Commission A. Pant. The Arts Commission shall release the grant funds in the amount of $1,500 to the Grant Recipient. 6. Publicity A. Acknowled eg ment. Credit must be given to the Orange County Arts Commission using the Arts Commission logo and if State funds are received to the North Carolina Grassroots Program in brochures, news releases, programs, and all other printed and online publications. Copies of such printed materials must accompany the evaluation report. When no printed information is used, verbal credit shall be given. In addition, all print and promotional material must include the following credit line (check all that apply): 2 Revised June 2015 DocuSign Envelope ID: C25871 BE-4AEB-44BA-97EF-90CC85472D56 i. County Funds Only. "This program is supported by the Orange County Arts Commission. " ii. x North Carolina Arts Council Funding. "This program is supported by the Orange County Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency. " B. The Grant Recipient must enter all events, exhibits and performances open to the public and related to this grant award on the ExploreChapelHillARTS.com website and display ExploreChapelHillARTS.com publicity materials (postcards, brochures, etc.) prominently and consistently at their venue or performance space. In addition, the Grant Recipient must add a link to the ExploreChapelHillARTS.com (ExploreChapelHillARTS.com logo preferred) to their main webpage. The Grant Recipient shall contact the Orange County Arts Commission for replacement ExploreChapelHillARTS.com publicity materials. 7. Indemnity. The Grant Recipient agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County, the Arts Commission and the North Carolina Arts Council and their officers and employees from any and all claims or actual injury, damage or loss to a person, or real or personal property that results from or is in any way connected to the use of the grant funds. 8. Independent Contractor. The Grant Recipient is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent or other representative of the County and/or the Arts Commission. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create the relationship of principal and agent, or employer and employee, between Grant Recipient and Arts Commission or Orange County Government. Grant Recipient understands and agrees that he/she is not authorized to incur any expenses or any liability whatsoever on behalf of the County or the Arts Commission and has no authority, expressed or implied, to obligate or make representations on behalf of the County or the Arts Commission. In addition, Grant Recipient agrees to maintain his or her own worker's compensation insurance for himself/herself and his or her employees for the duration of the art work's installation. 9. Termination A. In the event of any of the circumstances set forth below (hereinafter referred to as "default"),the Arts Commission may immediately terminate this Agreement: (i) Any fraudulent representation in any verification required to obtain payment under this Agreement or other dishonesty on a material matter relating to the performance of services under this Agreement. (ii) Nonperformance, incomplete service or performance, or failure to satisfactorily perform any part of the Project or to comply with any provision of this Agreement, as determined by the Arts Commission in its sole discretion. 3 Revised June 2015 DocuSign Envelope ID: C25871 BE-4AEB-44BA-97EF-90CC85472D56 (iii) Failure to adhere to the terms of applicable county, state or federal laws, regulations, or stated public policy. B. In the event of default by the Grant Recipient, the Arts Commission has the discretion to elect to terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part and/or require the Grant Recipient to repay the grant funds within seven (7) from written notice of default or allow the grant recipient the opportunity to cure the default. This clause shall not be interpreted to limit the County's or the Arts Commission's remedies in law or in equity. 10. Miscellaneous. A. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the attachments contain the final and entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. All modifications and amendments to this Agreement shall be in writing. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors and assigns. B. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and the Orange County. C. Entire Agreement and Signatures. The parties have read this Agreement and agree to be bound by all of its terms, and further agree that it constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the Agreement between the parties unless and until modified in writing and signed by the parties. This Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may be executed electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the intent of the Parties to comply with Article 11A and Article 40 of Not Carolina General Statute Chapter 66. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Orange County and the Grant Recipient have signed this Grant Agreement, effective on the last date this Agreement is signed by both parties as indicated by the dates set forth under signatures below. ForDanol behalf of the Grant Recipient LPLA,dSt"-' 6/20/2015 8188SF'31b°385ib ... Music Maker Relief Foundation Date For and on behalf of Orange County Government IDocuSigned by: 6f 6 VUM't, ( mmt sb' 6/23/2015 Bonnie ammersley, County Manager Date 4 Revised June 2015 DocuSign Envelope ID: C25871 BE-4AEB-44BA-97EF-90CC85472D56 I® Arts Program Grant - Spring G 2015- 16 Application Form ORANGE COUNTY ARTS Orange County Arts Commission COMMISSION Promoting the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina Evaluation Criteria • Artistic merit of program. • Populations served—impact for geographic&traditionally under-served populations. • Feasibility of proposed activity & effectiveness in fulfilling applicant's mission. • Cooperation between organizations and artists. • Evidence of feasibility of program, community support, and responsiveness to community needs. • Emerging organizations are encouraged to apply. 1 Applicant Information Applicant Name Music Maker Relief Foundation Mailing Address PO BOX 1358 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Daytime Phone 919-643-1456 Fax Number 888-238-8592 Email Address Cori nne(D_musicmaker.org Web Site www.musicmaker.org Project Director Corinne Everett Belch Title Communications& Development Coordinator DUNS Number 135532609 2 Project Director Information Project Director Home Address 3215 Ranbir Drive, Durham, NC 27278 Daytime Phone 919-643-2456 Evening Phone 919-360-7099 Email Address Corinne@musicmaker.org 3 Grant Request Summary Arts Program Grant Request 1500 Total Cash Match $2100 Total Organizational Budget 2013-2014 $634,372.88 Past Year 2014-2015 $742,049.00 Current Year 2015-2016 $842,000.00 Projected for Next Year Summary Statement for Proposed Uses of Arts Program Grant Music Maker Relief Foundation will present 210 and A Quarter, an evening of traditional Roots and Blues music from local, senior musicians, in tribute to Luther"Captain Luke" Mayer. Captain Luke, who passed away in May 2015 at age 87,was one of the .greatest blues musicians in the country. He lived most of his life in the NC Piedmont, performing in relative obscurity. Captain Luke began a partnership with Music Maker Relief Foundation in the 1990s that would last the rest of his life and earn him worldwide recognition for his incredible musical voice. Attendees of the Captain Luke tribute event will come away with a deeper appreciation for the roots and blues musicians who currently perform and create within our state, as well as motivation to seek this music out in the future. We will celebrate the life of a great musician, while engaging Orange County residents in the future of roots and blues music that is happening right in their own backyards. DocuSign Envelope ID: C25871 BE-4AEB-44BA-97EF-90CC85472D56 MUS16MAKER RELIEF FOUNDATION Proposal Narrative Spring 2015 Arts Program Proposal Organization: Music Maker Relief Foundation Project:210 and A Quarter. Celebrating Captain Luke and The Future of Blues Organizational Profile Music Maker Relief Foundation (MMRF) keeps our culture vital by empowering senior American musicians to share their talents with audiences around the world. The artists we serve are over 55 years old,have an annual income under$18,000 and are rooted in the musical traditions of the American South including blues,gospel,Appalachian string band, Native American,jazz and folk.We provide for basic life essentials while expanding their professional careers so that our rich heritage of folk arts can be shared with the world and preserved for future generations.We strive to increase accessibility to the arts for underserved populations and bring racially and economically diverse audiences together in celebration of cultural heritage. MMRF's program offices have been located in Orange County since 2001. In 2008, Music Maker purchased a permanent office facility on Corbin Street,on the north edge of Hillsborough's Historic District. Currently, Music Maker employs five full-time and two part time staff members and hosts six to ten college interns from area and out-of-state universities. Our governing Board of Directors is composed of music experts and business professionals and has strong representation by NC artists.All three members of the 2010 Grammy Winning Carolina Chocolate Drops currently serve on our Board of Directors. Current Programs Our Musician Sustenance Program provides for basic living needs through monthly stipends, emergency aid and social services.Artists are supported with essentials so they can live in safety and comfort while sharing their music with the world. MMRF documents artists and expands their performance horizons through the Musical Development Program. MMRF provides booking services and the logistical support that makes it possible for elderly artists,who may have never left their rural counties in North Carolina,to spread their musical message across our state, our nation and around the world. This program also brings artists together to develop their repertoires and expertise. We serve as a liaison to performing opportunities at festivals and venues across North Carolina,the US and throughout the world including New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Lincoln Center and many European festivals. To keep American roots music vital by building and educating the audience we instituted a Cultural Access Program. This program presents musical performances in North Carolina, across the US and abroad and features recipient artists often alongside nationally recognized touring acts. Outreach to the public includes live performances, our extensive website,weekly newsletters, radio servicing, and public information media campaigns.We work extensively with local schools North Carolina schools to foster appreciation and understanding of traditional music among younger generations. 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: C25871 BE-4AEB-44BA-97EF-90CC85472D56 UIbMAKE RELIEF FOUNDATION Project Narrative Music Maker Relief Foundation (MMRF) will present 210 and a Quarter, an engaging, educational musical performance at the Old Murphey School in Orange County,NC on a Friday evening in September 2015. The performance will feature nine roots and blues artists, performing in tribute to Luther"Captain Luke" Mayer. Captain Luke,who passed away in May 2015 at age 87,was one of the greatest and most authentic blues musicians in the United States. Captain Luke lived most of his life in the North Carolina Piedmont,performing at community gatherings in relative obscurity until beginning a partnership with Music Maker Relief Foundation in 1991. Captain Luke was not only a gifted blues musician; he was dedicated to sharing America's musical heritage with audiences around the world.A tribute concert will not only celebrate his incredible life, but will engage audiences with the future of roots and blues music local the North Carolina Piedmont. 210 and A Quarter will be free and open to the general public, educating and engaging all ages.While we specifically hope to reach and educate those who are less familiar with traditional American music and musicians still performing today,we feel that all can benefit from the live music experience.We anticipate an audience of approximately 250 people. We will use social media, radio and poster advertising throughout Orange County to reach a wide variety of residents.We will also design and send out postcards to our mailing list, and provide local Hillsborough, Carrboro and Chapel Hill businesses with postcards to hand out at their establishments. MMRF will track attendance numbers at the event and will use surveys to measure the level of engagement of attendees, as well as to determine what audiences we are reaching with the project.Attendees will answer several short questions in the surveys,identifying their age,zip code, and rating of the musical event.We anticipate, from past experience,that 75% or more attendees will indicate that the musical event was educational to them. While Captain Luke is no longer with us,his music lives on not only in the recordings he made but also in the musicians who were his friends and mentees. Music Maker's 210 and A Quarter musical tribute will honor Captain Luke's memory. Moreover,it will ensure Orange County residents have the opportunity to engage with the music that has evolved in their own backyards,through the musicians still carrying it forward into the future. Artists performing include: John Dee Holeman of Durham, NC,has been performing Piedmont Blues for over 60 years, including overseas tours and the National Folk Festival at Carnegie Hall. He has released three albums; one,Bull Durham Blues,features Taj Mahal. In 1988,he was awarded the prestigious National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: C25871 BE-4AEB-44BA-97EF-90CC85472D56 MUSICbMAKER RELIEF FOUNDATION Big Ron Hunter of Winston-Salem, NC,was taught to sing and play the guitar at a young age. Mentored by the legendary Guitar Gabriel and versed in R&B, Rock&the Blues of BB King, Ron plays both electric and acoustic guitars in dramatically different styles. His second album, The Great Unknown,received praise from Living Blues Magazine. Pat"Mother Blues" Cohen,the former"Queen of New Orleans," relocated to North Carolina after Katrina and has wowed audiences all over the world with her energetic stage presence. Since the age of six, Pat has been surrounded by music. Her blues classroom was on the porch of her uncle's house where family members played the guitar and harmonica. Harvey Dalton Arnold is a singer, guitarist and North Carolina-native who has a passion for the blues. He sold millions of albums as a member of southern-rock band The Outlaws from 1976-80 and has played at Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall. He has also shared the stage with the Rolling Stones at Anaheim Stadium. Harvey performs a left- handed finger-picking style and slide playing on electric and acoustic guitars. Boo Hanks is the greatest Piedmont Blues rediscovery in many years; he sings and plays guitar in the style of the legendary Blind Boy Fuller.At the age of 79,he made his first recording and at 85 he has enjoyed performances all over the country,including the Lincoln Center, as well as overseas in Belgium. Drummer James "Bubba" Norwood's credentials are among the brightest of any Music Maker artist. Known mostly for his long-time association with Ike and Tina Turner,James has anchored the rhythm section for a"who's who" of blues, soul,and R&B greats. Norwood is a lifelong resident of Carrboro, NC. Lakota John&Kin consists of Lakota John,Mama Tonya, Papa John and Sister Layla; a proud Lumbee and Oglala Nation family of talented musicians. Lakota John,the youngest family member in the group,grew up listening to the blues music of North Carolina and beyond. He took up the harmonica and the guitar before the age of ten and has been performing ever since,learning directly from Piedmont masters of music such as Captain Luke. Lakota John&kin uniquely blend together their ancestors` ancient harmonies and traditional blues. Ironing Board Sam, 76, of Hillsborough, NC, has been playing for over 55 years,and his powerful, soulful voice and remarkable piano prowess remain undiminished. In the 1960s, Sam was a featured artist on The Night Train,the first televised African-American music revue, and has performed with some of most revered musicians of the 201h century such as Jimi Hendrix. 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: C25871 BE-4AEB-44BA-97EF-90CC85472D56 GO; ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION 2015-16 Arts Program Application — Page Three Financial Information Please provide a projected budget for your proposed project utilizing the format below. Project Expenses Cash = Grant Amount + Applicant Expenses Requested Cash Match A Personnel Administrative staff 400 400 Artistic staff 1500 1500 Technical/Production staff 200 200 B Outside Fees and Services Artistic contracts 1000 1000 Other contracts: C Space Rental D Travel 175 175 E Marketing 325 325 F Remaining Project Expenses G Total Cash Expenses 3600 = 1500 + 2100 Project Income Cash Income A Admissions B Contracted Services Revenue C Other Revenue(specify) D Private Support Corporate support Foundation support Other private support E Government Support Federal State/regional(not including this request) Local(not including this request) F Applicant Cash 2100 G Grant Amount Requested 1500 in this application H Total Cash Income 3600 DocuSign Envelope ID: C25871 BE-4AEB-44BA-97EF-90CC85472D56 �® (must equal Total Cash Expenses, Item G above) G ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION 2015-16 Arts Program Application — Page Four Signatures 51171216 Signature of Projec ' ctor ate lop yped or rint d Name – Project Director Signature of Authorizing Offici Date Typed or Printed Name –A thorizing Official INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE FUNDED DocuSign Envelope ID: C25871 BE-4AEB-44BA-97EF-90CC85472D56 Artist Contact Information: Sammie Moore (ie. Ironing Board Sam) 803-554-0097 509 N. Churton St Hillsborough, NC 27278 Boo Hanks 434-262-1509 PO Box 591 Buffalo Junction,Virginia 24529 Ron Hunter 336-995-8369 1150 Addison Ave Winston-Salem, NC 27101 hunterr27105@yalhoo.com John Dee Holeman 663 Dimmocks Mill Rd Hillsborough,NC 27278 919-245-8547 Harvey Dalton Arnold 2847 John Lewis Rd. Burlington, NC 27217 919.219.8845 Pat"Mother Blues" Cohen PO Box 216 East Spenser,NC 28039 704-212-7336 James "Bubba" Norwood 600 West Poplar Avenue Apt 106 Carrboro,NC 27510 Lakota John&Kin PO Box 2588 Pembroke, NC 28372 910-775-440 DocuSign Envelope ID: C25871 BE-4AEB-44BA-97EF-90CC85472D56 MUSICMAKER RELIEF FOUNDATION t Music Maker Relief Foundation a Staff List Timothy Duffy, Co-founder, President and Executive Director Tim earned a BA degree from Friends World College and MA from the Curriculum in Folklore at the UNC. Mr. Duffy produced over 125 compact discs and has presented dozens of traditional Southern musicians at prestigious venues around the world. Tim works very closely with recipient artists on a daily basis, reviewing eligibility, needs and developing their artistic repertoires. He oversees program implementation, cultivates and supervises touring operations, communications and publications. Tim is a full time employee of Music Maker. Denise Duffy Co-founder, Managing Director Ms. Duffy has a BA Degree from Hampshire College. Denise has managed planning and finances since our inception. She is responsible for business planning, budgeting, financial statements and government compliance. Denise is a full time employee of Music Maker. Aaron Greenhood, Artists Services Coordinator, has a B.A. Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University with a major in Photography. Aaron is responsible for the day to day implementation of many program tasks including event production and performance booking and management, receiving and processing artists' grant requests, design and production of artist promotional and documentary materials. Aaron is a full time employee of Music Maker. Corinne Everett Belch, Communications and Development Coordinator. Corinne joined our organization in early 2011 after serving for several years at the Volunteer Center of Durham. She graduated a B.A. degree in Art History from Hollins University. Corinne manages our outreach efforts to the public and the media and coordinates our development programs. Corinne is a full time employee of Music Maker. Cornelius Lewis, Community Coordinator. Cornelius manages the Music Maker website and social media efforts, fulfills orders for our program sales of compact discs, assists in compact disc manufacturing, inventory maintenance and other office duties as needed. Cornelius has a degree in Sustainable Development &Agroecology from Appalachian State University. He is a full time employee of Music Maker. Janet Askew, Finance Coordinator. Janet comes to our organization with over 13 years of experience in financial management with the American Red Cross. She is responsible for all accounts payable and receivable and the maintenance of financial records. She works for Music Maker approximately 20 hours per week. Berk Ozturk, Program Assistant. Berk has a B.A. in Business from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and an M.A. in Music Technology from New York University. Berk, who joined Music Maker in Spring of 2014, is responsible for assisting with archive management, managing our panel exhibit We Are the Music Makers and assisting with artists services tasks. 0 0 C) 0 E' 0 m 0 Music Maker Relief Foundation 0 3 Year Budget rD 6 FY2013/14 FY2014/15 FY2015/16 h iv Actual Budget Budget 03 Ordinary Income/Expense M Income D m Contributions $ 456,533 $ 547,000 $ 614,852 CO Performance income $ 89,312 $ 119,000 $ 120,000 D Exhibit & Program Revnue $ 13,500 $ 30,000 m Program Music Sales $ 17,692 $ 23,900 $ 30,000 0 Special events income $ 25,357 $ 30,000 $ 20,000 co Grants $ 44,900 $ 60,500 $ 40,000 N Interest & Other Income $ 4,574 $ 5,000 $ 6,000 0 Total Income $ 638,368 $ 798,900 $ 860,852 Expense Artist Grants - Cash & Inkir $ 59,581 $ 90,000 $ 95,641 Indirect Aid to Artists $ 16,856 $ 22,000 $ 27,674 Performance Fees $ 68,998 $ 99,500 $ 115,000 Program Services $ 17,058 $ 10,000 $ 43,580 Travel Expense $ 25,089 $ 37,000 $ 55,000 Exhibit Expense $ 1,145 $ 25,000 $ 14,263 Event Expenses $ 5,761 $ 16,000 $ 2,000 Payroll-related expenses $ 301,085 $ 311,995 $ 346,506 Contracted services $ 24,640 $ 34,000 $ 22,041 Office expenses & Technol $ 46,806 $ 52,500 $ 57,653 Occupancy expenses $ 22,904 $ 24,900 $ 27,784 Other operating expenses $ 32,182 $ 43,400 $ 50,668 Cost of Goods Sold $ 4,019 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Total Expense $ 626,125 $ 766,295 $ 857,810 Net Income $ 12,243 $ 32,605 $ 3,042 DocuSign Envelope ID: C25871 BE-4AEB-44BA-97EF-90CC85472D56 DoparimentoftLa Treaaury Internal R-yellue serviej P.O. Box 2508, Room 4010 In reply refer to : Cincinnati OH 45201 May 121 2010 LTR 4168C 0 000000 00 00037078 BODC: TE MUSIC MAKER RELIEF FOUNDATION INC PO BOX 1358 HILLSBOROUGH NC 27278 047572 Employer Identification Number : Person to Contact : Ms Benjamin Toll Free Telephone Number: 1-877-829-5500 Dear Taxpayer : This is in response to your Mar . 11 , 2010 , request for information regarding your tax-exempt status. Our records indicate that your organization was recognized as exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code in a determination letter issued in June 1996 . Our records also indicate that you are not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the Code because you are described in section(s) 509(a) (1) and 170 (b) ( 1) (A) (vi) . Donors may deduct contributions to you as provided in section 170 of the Code . Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to you or for your use are deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055, 2106, and 2522 of the Code . Beginning with the organization 's sixth taxable year and all succeeding years, it must meet one of the public support tests under section 170 (b) ( 1) (A) (vi) or section 509(a) (2) as reported on Schedule A of the Form 990. If your organization does not meet the public support test for two consecutive years, it is required to file Form 990-PF, Return of Private Foundation, for the second tax year that the organization failed to meet the support test and will be reclassified as a private foundation . If you have any questions, please call us at the telephone number shown in the heading of this letter . DocuSign Envelope ID: C25871 BE-4AEB-44BA-97EF-90CC85472D56 MUSI6MAKER i::�RELIEF FOUNDATION c Music Maker Relief Foundation, Inc. -Board of Directors Timothy Duffy,President 490 Ocean Parkway,Apt 75 Music Maker Relief Foundation Brooklyn,NY 11218 919-643-2298,tim @musicmaker.org nicklosseaton(a?gmail.com Denise Duffy,Managing Director Tom Meyer Music Maker Relief Foundation Clyde's Restaurant Group 919-643-2298,dense @musicmaker.org 4784 Old Dominion Drive Arlington,VA 22207 Catherine Elkins sabohneyer @aol.com 21 Cedar Ave Gaithersburg,MD 20877 Jon Porter celkins((t LTmail.cotn Porter Gordon Silver 101 Constitution Ave.,N.W. Saramel Evans Suite 710,East 204 5C Sans Souci St, 5C Washington,D.C. 20001 Charleston,SC 29403 202.742.4563 843-810-4343 Bill Puckett Bart Farrell Puckett&Associates Clyde's Restaurant Group 1 West Federal Street 2407 Taylor Ave Middleburg,VA 20144 Alexandria,VA 22302 540-364-0344 bait @clydes.com billp @puckett-associates.com Dom Flemons Thomas Justin Robinson Professional Musician Professional Musician 224 W. Corbin St 1712 Bivins St. Hillsborough,NC 27278 Durham,NC 27707 602-663-0914 704-678-7009 bluedogs4ever@gmail.com Rhiannon Giddens Laffan Professional Musician Henry Slyker,Director 2618-A Battleground Ave Box 187 Ameriprise Financial Greensboro,NC 27408 1 Quail Hill Ct. 336-370-4059 Parkton,MD 21120 rhilaffan @yahoo.com 410-329-8174 hslyker @hrblock.com Michael Goodmon Capital Broadcasting Rick Teller PO Box 611 545 Boylston Street Durham,NC 27702 Brookline,MA 02445 mgoodmon@cbc-raleigh.com 617-347-9159 huRbiker@hotmail.com Rich Henneberry 4615 Alton Place NW Tom Wallack Washington,DC 20016 UBS rich(cymusicmaker.or)- 48 Remsen St Brooklyn,NY 11201 Nick Loss-Eaton thomas.wallack @ubs.com 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: C25871 BE-4AEB-44BA-97EF-90CC85472D56 Timothy Duffy Z24 W Corbin Street ■ Hillsborough, NC 27278 ■ (919) 643-2456 ■ tim@musicmal<er.org PROFILE • Founder and President of Music Maker Relief Foundation, Inc. • Pioneered new model in social entrepreneurship to support traditional musicians • Recorded and released over 160 CDs of Southern music • Masters Degree from the Curriculum in Folklore at University of North Carolina PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT • Founded and successfully managed nonprofit since 1994 • Created and managed programs serving well over 200 Southern musicians • Raised over$5 million to support programs of Musician Sustenance, Musical Development and Cultural Access • Secured and Directed 40 city tour at A-list venues for Fortune 500 company • Recruited and manages Advisory Board that includes: Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King, Levon Helm, Dickey Betts, Jackson Browne, Pete Townshend, and Derek Trucks • In the wake of Hurricane Katrina raised over $200,000 and provided assistance and services to more than 100 affected musicians • Manager of the Grammy Award winning Dom Flemons DOCUMENTATION AND MUSIC PRODUCTION • Discovered and/or re-launched the careers of over 40 artists • Secured national distribution and radio play for recipient artists • Presented artists at festivals and venues in US including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Newport R&B Festival, Chicago Blues Festival • Secured and managed ongoing performance tours in France, Germany, Argentina, Australia and Spain • Recorded over 100 musical artists, archive now housed at The Southern Folklife Collection of UNC • Provided photography for$12 million ad campaign in 50 major monthly and over 100 weekly publications EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts Degree, Friends World College, Huntington, NY 1987 Master of Arts Degree, Curriculum in Folklore, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1990 AWARDS • Recognized as ABC News "Person of the Week" for support of musicians • Recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from National Resophonic Guitars • Recipient of NC Folklore Society's Brown-Hudson Community Traditions Award i DocuSign Envelope ID: C25871 BE-4AEB-44BA-97EF-90CC85472D56 M -11c MAKE ' ,-, t: BELIEF FOUNDATION . H2OMECOMIN is SE f V, ' 'A N.x ' r . M III } '. 3eq�P! pw- t { �h yc, , f OCTOBER 3Rd ;OC TO,B 4T1.1 fro We Are the Music Makers Music Maker Homecoming Exhibit Launch The largest gatheringof MMRF Artists ever! ,The ArtsCenter, Carrboro, NC FEATURING 3pm -'Panel discussion featuring Captain Luke,Drink Small,John Dee Holeman,Algia Roots musietans Mae Hint, Cool John Ferguson, Lee Gates, Beverly 6pm Exhibit opening "Guitar"Watkins, Ironing Board Sam and many more 7pm Music Maker Blues Revue 2:00pm -8:00pm Old Murphey.Sch'ool, TICK' T Durham, NC Notional,,- �NORTH CAROLINA .r E s Endo Notion NORTH nt HUMANITIES /� ART ��/� for the Arts _ C 0 U NX L VODKA, GRANGE COUNTY ARTS ART tlY0111G. oa gov;. C G M M7 S S I G N MANY STORIES,ONE PEOPLE DocuSign Envelope ID: C25871 BE-4AEB-44BA-97EF-90CC85472D56 Work Samples: Ironing Board Sam (from album Double Bang0 Disc 1 Track 5 - "Beat The Devil" Year Recorded: 2013 Harvey Dalton Arnold (from album Outlaw) Track 14 - "King Cotton" Year Recorded: 2013 Boo Hanks with Dom Flemons (from album Buffalo Junction) Track 3 - "Truckin My Blues Away" Year Recorded: 2012