Seaspeak Llc, operating under the name Meetsprat, is located in Oakland, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Meetsprat is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
REDUCING ISOLATION AMONG SENIORS THROUGH CREATIVITY AND WELLNESS. TRUE HEALING HAPPENS WHEN COMMUNITIES COME TOGETHER AND GATHER IN THE ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AT SPRAT, WE DELIVER INTERDISCIPLINARY ART PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS AND/OR MULTI-GENERATIONAL GROUPS TO STIMULATE THE PRACTICE OF CREATIVE AGING AND AWAKEN THE TRUE ARTIST INSIDE ALL OF US. OUR SPECIALIZED CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON BUILDING EMPATHY, FORMING CONNECTIONS, AND UNLOCKING THE WONDERS OF THE CREATIVE AND COGNITIVE MIND. WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER AND OPENING MINDS TO NEW WAYS OF LEARNING AND HEALING.
THIS IN-PERSON ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM IS LED BY LOCAL TEACHING ARTISTS AT INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITIES, MUSEUMS, SCHOOLS, ART GALLERIES, NURSING HOMES, SENIOR CENTERS, AND COMMUNITY SPACES. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, WE ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS FROM DIFFERENT GENERATIONS TO DEEPLY CONNECT, EXPRESS THEMSELVES, AND LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER BY ENGAGING IN A RANGE OF ART DISCIPLINES SUCH AS PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS, CREATIVE WRITING, PHOTOGRAPHY, MUSIC, MOVEMENT, AND MORE. CLASSES ARE FACILITATED IN-PERSON.
OUR PROGRAMMING RANGES BETWEEN A SIX-MONTH TO FIVE-YEAR COMMITMENT AND CAN BE SCHEDULED BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THE ORGANIZATION. WE OFFER ANYWHERE FROM 1-HOUR CLASSES TO FULL-DAY WORKSHOPS, ALL BASED ON YOUR POPULATIONS NEEDS. THIS INCLUDES VARIOUS PROFESSIONALLY FACILITATED IN- PERSON CLASSES, CULMINATING EXHIBITIONS AND PERFORMANCES, AS WELL AS ACCESS TO OUR ONLINE PORTAL WHERE ORGANIZATIONS CAN EASILY PLAN CLASSES AND TRACK THE PROGRESS OF THEIR COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rory Reid Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ryan Elisabeth Reid Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Harriet Simpson Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
James Williams Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $271,426 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $271,426 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $271,426 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $12,353 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,755 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $153,638 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,055 |
Office expenses | $20,028 |
Information technology | $26,659 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,687 |
Travel | $956 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,132 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $976 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $259,239 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $271 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $17,018 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $17,289 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,102 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,102 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,187 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $17,289 |