Form990-EZ
Click to see attachment
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
bullet Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.
bulletThe organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012, and ending 12-31-2012
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
3RD EYE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INC
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)28 UNION STREET
  Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 NEW BEDFORD, MA02740
D Employer identification number

04-3582197
E Telephone number

(508) 910-2260
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.3RDEYEUNLIMITED.COMJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)—Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Check bullet A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . bullet $ 135,172
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 130,259
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2 4,902
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3  
4 Investment income........................... 4 11
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 135,172
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12 53,070
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 11,575
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14 6,397
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15 2,903
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 92,427
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 166,372
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 -31,200
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 39,169
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 7,969
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
39,071
22
3,359
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
10,906
24
9,668
25Total assets......................
49,977
25
13,027
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
10,808
26
5,058
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
39,169
27
7,969
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? TO ENGAGE & EMPOWER YOUNG LEADERS TO POSITIVELY TRANSFORM THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH SKILL-BASED MENTORING, ORGANIZING & THE ARTS
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 FOUNDED IN 1998, 3RD EYE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IS A NEW BEDFORD-BASED NONPROFIT THAT PROMOTES YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ARTS EDUCATION. WHAT'S UNIQUE ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION IS THAT WE EMBRACE THE ROLE THAT ARTS AND CULTURE CAN PLAY AS A MEDIUM FOR ENGAGING OTHERWISE HARD-TO-REACH, UNDERSERVED YOUTH WHO MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE PURSUE OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENRICH THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITY. 3RD EYE RUNS A VERY LEAN OPERATION: WITH A BUDGET OF LESS THAN 200,000, A FULL-TIME STAFF OF ONE, AND A DEEP POOL OF COMMITTED VOLUNTEERS, WE REACH AT LEAST 188 YOUTH FROM GREATER NEW BEDFORD EVERY WEEK. THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM AREAS ARE THOSE IN WHICH WE DEDICATE OUR RESOURCES: 1)COMMUNITY ARTS & DROP-IN CENTER - 3RD EYE'S LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN NEW BEDFORD PROVIDES YOUTH WITH ACCESS TO OUR RECORDING STUDIO-WHICH PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN THE YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM, OUR HALLMARK PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE -ARTISTIC MENTORING, CLASSES IN DANCE AND TAE KWON DO, AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING. AS A RESULT OF SUPPORT FROM SEVERAL FUNDERS, WE HAVE GONE FROM OPERATING FOR 40 HOURS/WEEK (MONDAY- FRIDAY, 10A-6P) TO UPWARDS OF 60 HOURS/WEEK, WITH ACTIVITY TAKING PLACE SEVEN DAYS A WEEK AND WELL INTO THE EVENING. THE EXPANSION OF OUR HOURS AND OFFERINGS GIVE YOUTH MORE ACCESS TO BOTH A SAFE SPACE TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES AND STRUCTURED WAYS IN WHICH TO DO THAT. 2)SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMMING - THIS YEAR, WE HAVE MADE TREMENDOUS AND UNPRECEDENTED STRIDES IN CONNECTING WITH YOUTH IN SCHOOLS. RIGHT NOW, OUR ARTISTS ARE IN FIVE DIFFERENT INSTITUTIONS: TWO SCHOOLS IN NEW BEDFORD, TWO IN FALL RIVER AND ONE AT DEPT. OF YOUTH SERVICES IN TAUNTON. THIS IS A HUGE STEP FOR 3RD EYE, BECAUSE IT REPRESENTS IMPORTANT RECOGNITION FROM THESE SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT OUR WORK CAN PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN REACHING AND EDUCATING YOUTH BOTH IN SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL. THIS SERVES TO STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZATION AND VASTLY INCREASE THE NUMBER OF YOUTH WE ARE ABLE TO REACH ON A WEEKLY BASIS-AT THE MOMENT, APPROXIMATELY 126. 3)COMMUNITY-BASED EVENTS - THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, 3RD EYE PROVIDES YOUTH AND ARTISTS WITH A VENUE TO SHARE THEIR PASSION AND TALENTS WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY IN A SAFE, POSITIVE, ACCESSIBLE SPACE. THROUGH THE PROCESS OF PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION, YOUTH ARE ENGAGED IN LEARNING NEW SKILLS AND SERVING THEIR COMMUNITY WHILE BEING PART OF AN ORGANIZATION THAT BECOMES A SECOND FAMILY OR A PLACE THAT IS A HOME AWAY FROM HOME. THIS SERVES AS A PROJECT-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE THAT KEEPS YOUTH OUT OF THE STREETS AND ACADEMICALLY, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONALLY ENGAGED AND EMPOWERED. OUR MAINSTAY EVENT IS OUR ANNUAL 3RD EYE OPEN (IN ITS 14TH YEAR), A SUMMERTIME EVENT HELD IN NEW BEDFORD'S BUTTONWOOD PARK THAT PROMOTES ARTS AND CULTURE IN A FAMILY- AND COMMUNITY-FRIENDLY FORMAT. OVER 220 YOUTH AND ADULT VOLUNTEERS PLAN AND EXECUTE THIS HUGE UNDERTAKING EACH YEAR. WE HAVE MADE IMPORTANT STRIDES IN GARNERING THE SUPPORT OF CITY OFFICIALS WHO HAVE HELPED US EXTEND THIS EVENT TO TWO DAYS. OTHER EVENTS INCLUDE OUR WINTER JAM (ANOTHER ARTS-BASED EVENT) AND OUR AWARDS DINNER AT WHICH WE RECOGNIZE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO HAVE GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND TO PROMOTE THE 3RD EYE CAUSE. OUR COMMUNITY EVENTS INCLUDE COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS AND FORUMS AROUND ISSUES RELATED TO SOCIAL JUSTICE. RECENT TOPICS HAVE INCLUDED EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, AND JUVENILE JUSTICE, AND MANY OF THESE EVENTS FEATURE OR GIVE A PLATFORM TO OUR YOUTH. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY VISITING OUR WEBSITE, WWW.3RDEYEUNLIMITED.COM OR WATCHING OUR "3RD EYE IMPACT FILM" ON YOUTUBE. 3RD EYE IS AN INVALUABLE RESOURCE TO THE COMMUNITY AND AN INVESTMENT FOR OUR FUTURE.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 127,002
29
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		29a
30
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 127,002
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees List each one even if not compensated (see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
RICHARD ROSEClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
COLLEEN DAWICKIClick to see attachmentTREASURER 2.00 0    
JAIMIE RODRIGUESClick to see attachmentCO-CHAIR 2.00 0    
KYLE VIEIRAClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
DRAE PERKINSClick to see attachmentCO-CHAIR 2.00 0    
HASSAN SOUTOClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
  DIRECTOR 2.00 0    
DEREK HUNTClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
KERI COXClick to see attachmentSECRETARY 2.00 0    
KEVIN GIBSONClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
RICARDO ROSAClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
KAREN RAMOSClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
JENNIFER DEBARROSClick to see attachmentEXECUTIVE DI 40.00 41,600    
MARIA MENDESClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
MELISSA DAGHERClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I ......
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletMA
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletORGANIZATION Telephone no. bullet (508) 910-2260
Located at bullet28 UNION STREETNEW BEDFORD,MA ZIP + 4bullet02740
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee paid more than $100,000 (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ...............bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
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Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
3RD EYE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INC
 
Employer identification number

04-3582197
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 104,901 116,658 94,101 131,364 130,259 577,283
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 104,901 116,658 94,101 131,364 130,259 577,283
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..           242,118
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           335,165
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 104,901 116,658 94,101 131,364 130,259 577,283
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...       1 11 12
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           577,295
12
12
4,902
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
58.060 %
15
15
57.020 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

Additional Data


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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Name of the organization
3RD EYE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INC
 
Employer identification number

04-3582197
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
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Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Page 2
Name of organization
3RD EYE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INC
  		Employer identification number

04-3582197
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Page 3
Name of organization
3RD EYE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INC
  		Employer identification number

04-3582197
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Page 4
Name of organization
3RD EYE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INC
  		Employer identification number

04-3582197
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
3RD EYE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INC
 
Employer identification number

04-3582197
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
OTHER EXPENSES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES 383 BANK FEES 5 STIPENDS 24,288 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,827 PROGRAM EVENTS SUPPLIES 34,056 FILING FEES 132 FISCAL SPONSORSHIP 14,250 ALARM 216 MISC 25 TELEPHONE & COMMUNICATION 2,469 TRAVEL 1,388 INTEREST 226 INSURANCE 7,559 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 5,603 TOTAL 92,427
OTHER ASSETS FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 0 300 EQUIPMENT 46,136 50,201 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 35,230 40,833 TOTAL 10,906 9,668
OTHER LIABILITIES FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 10,808 5,058
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE FORM 990-EZ, PART III TO ENGAGE & EMPOWER YOUNG LEADERS TO POSITIVELY TRANSFORM THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH SKILL-BASED MENTORING, ORGANIZING & THE ARTS
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 FOUNDED IN 1998, 3RD EYE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IS A NEW BEDFORD-BASED NONPROFIT THAT PROMOTES YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ARTS EDUCATION. WHAT'S UNIQUE ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION IS THAT WE EMBRACE THE ROLE THAT ARTS AND CULTURE CAN PLAY AS A MEDIUM FOR ENGAGING OTHERWISE HARD-TO-REACH, UNDERSERVED YOUTH WHO MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE PURSUE OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENRICH THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITY. 3RD EYE RUNS A VERY LEAN OPERATION: WITH A BUDGET OF LESS THAN 200,000, A FULL-TIME STAFF OF ONE, AND A DEEP POOL OF COMMITTED VOLUNTEERS, WE REACH AT LEAST 188 YOUTH FROM GREATER NEW BEDFORD EVERY WEEK. THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM AREAS ARE THOSE IN WHICH WE DEDICATE OUR RESOURCES: 1)COMMUNITY ARTS & DROP-IN CENTER - 3RD EYE'S LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN NEW BEDFORD PROVIDES YOUTH WITH ACCESS TO OUR RECORDING STUDIO-WHICH PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN THE YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM, OUR HALLMARK PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE -ARTISTIC MENTORING, CLASSES IN DANCE AND TAE KWON DO, AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING. AS A RESULT OF SUPPORT FROM SEVERAL FUNDERS, WE HAVE GONE FROM OPERATING FOR 40 HOURS/WEEK (MONDAY- FRIDAY, 10A-6P) TO UPWARDS OF 60 HOURS/WEEK, WITH ACTIVITY TAKING PLACE SEVEN DAYS A WEEK AND WELL INTO THE EVENING. THE EXPANSION OF OUR HOURS AND OFFERINGS GIVE YOUTH MORE ACCESS TO BOTH A SAFE SPACE TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES AND STRUCTURED WAYS IN WHICH TO DO THAT. 2)SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMMING - THIS YEAR, WE HAVE MADE TREMENDOUS AND UNPRECEDENTED STRIDES IN CONNECTING WITH YOUTH IN SCHOOLS. RIGHT NOW, OUR ARTISTS ARE IN FIVE DIFFERENT INSTITUTIONS: TWO SCHOOLS IN NEW BEDFORD, TWO IN FALL RIVER AND ONE AT DEPT. OF YOUTH SERVICES IN TAUNTON. THIS IS A HUGE STEP FOR 3RD EYE, BECAUSE IT REPRESENTS IMPORTANT RECOGNITION FROM THESE SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT OUR WORK CAN PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN REACHING AND EDUCATING YOUTH BOTH IN SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL. THIS SERVES TO STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZATION AND VASTLY INCREASE THE NUMBER OF YOUTH WE ARE ABLE TO REACH ON A WEEKLY BASIS-AT THE MOMENT, APPROXIMATELY 126. 3)COMMUNITY-BASED EVENTS - THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, 3RD EYE PROVIDES YOUTH AND ARTISTS WITH A VENUE TO SHARE THEIR PASSION AND TALENTS WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY IN A SAFE, POSITIVE, ACCESSIBLE SPACE. THROUGH THE PROCESS OF PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION, YOUTH ARE ENGAGED IN LEARNING NEW SKILLS AND SERVING THEIR COMMUNITY WHILE BEING PART OF AN ORGANIZATION THAT BECOMES A SECOND FAMILY OR A PLACE THAT IS A HOME AWAY FROM HOME. THIS SERVES AS A PROJECT-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE THAT KEEPS YOUTH OUT OF THE STREETS AND ACADEMICALLY, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONALLY ENGAGED AND EMPOWERED. OUR MAINSTAY EVENT IS OUR ANNUAL 3RD EYE OPEN (IN ITS 14TH YEAR), A SUMMERTIME EVENT HELD IN NEW BEDFORD'S BUTTONWOOD PARK THAT PROMOTES ARTS AND CULTURE IN A FAMILY- AND COMMUNITY-FRIENDLY FORMAT. OVER 220 YOUTH AND ADULT VOLUNTEERS PLAN AND EXECUTE THIS HUGE UNDERTAKING EACH YEAR. WE HAVE MADE IMPORTANT STRIDES IN GARNERING THE SUPPORT OF CITY OFFICIALS WHO HAVE HELPED US EXTEND THIS EVENT TO TWO DAYS. OTHER EVENTS INCLUDE OUR WINTER JAM (ANOTHER ARTS-BASED EVENT) AND OUR AWARDS DINNER AT WHICH WE RECOGNIZE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO HAVE GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND TO PROMOTE THE 3RD EYE CAUSE. OUR COMMUNITY EVENTS INCLUDE COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS AND FORUMS AROUND ISSUES RELATED TO SOCIAL JUSTICE. RECENT TOPICS HAVE INCLUDED EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, AND JUVENILE JUSTICE, AND MANY OF THESE EVENTS FEATURE OR GIVE A PLATFORM TO OUR YOUTH. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY VISITING OUR WEBSITE, WWW.3RDEYEUNLIMITED.COM OR WATCHING OUR "3RD EYE IMPACT FILM" ON YOUTUBE. 3RD EYE IS AN INVALUABLE RESOURCE TO THE COMMUNITY AND AN INVESTMENT FOR OUR FUTURE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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TY 2012 CompensationExplanation
Name:
3RD EYE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INC
EIN: 04-3582197
Person Name Explanation
RICHARD ROSE  
COLLEEN DAWICKI  
JAIMIE RODRIGUES  
KYLE VIEIRA  
DRAE PERKINS  
HASSAN SOUTO  
VIRGINIA SENNADAVIS  
DEREK HUNT  
KERI COX  
KEVIN GIBSON  
RICARDO ROSA  
KAREN RAMOS  
JENNIFER DEBARROS  
MARIA MENDES  
MELISSA DAGHER