TY 2017 Form 990

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC)
(1) EDDIE BERNARD...................................................................... CHAIR	4.00 .................	X	X
(2) REED MCMILLAN...................................................................... VICE CHAIR	4.00 .................	X	X
(3) JOHN HAWORTH...................................................................... SECRETARY	4.00 .................	X	X
(4) CASEY GILL SUMMAR...................................................................... TREASURER	4.00 .................	X	X
(5) TAYNA AGUINIGA...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(6) POLLY ALLEN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(7) BARRY BERGEY...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(8) DON FRIEDLICH...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(9) CINDA HOLT...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(10) ANDE MARICICH...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(11) SYLVIE ROSENTHAL...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(12) LOIS RUSSELL...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(13) PAUL SACARIDIZ...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(14) MICHELLE BUFANO UNTIL FEB 2018...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(15) JULES POLK UNTIL MAR 2018...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(16) OLIVIA SURRATT UNTIL MAY 2018...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X
(17) JULIE DALGLEISH UNTIL NOV 2017...................................................................... DIRECTOR	4.00 .................	X

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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.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

CRAFT EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND INC

Employer identification number

13-3273980

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 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross 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.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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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 failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) 2019	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..
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
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)..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) 2019	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
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 VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2019 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2018 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2019. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2019. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

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) 2019

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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 10 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)		(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) 2019	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .	1,379,002	964,414	575,491	1,115,752	1,404,833	5,439,492
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				23,313		23,313
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....	5,389	2,450	2,353	10,647	8,284	29,123
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	1,384,391	966,864	577,844	1,149,712	1,413,117	5,491,928
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons	1,010,000	726,076	409,726	668,373	735,000	3,549,175
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..	1,010,000	726,076	409,726	668,373	735,000	3,549,175
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						1,942,753

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) 2019	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	1,384,391	966,864	577,844	1,149,712	1,413,117	5,491,928
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	16,693	20,173	24,969	18,722	20,813	101,370
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	16,693	20,173	24,969	18,722	20,813	101,370
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 VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	1,401,084	987,037	602,813	1,168,434	1,433,930	5,593,298

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2019 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

34.730 %

Public support percentage from 2018 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

36.120 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2019 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

2.000 %

Investment income percentage from 2018 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

2.000 %

19a

331/3% support tests—2019. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2019	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2019
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a From 2014.......
b From 2015.......
c From 2016.......
d From 2017.......
e From 2018.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2019 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2019 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2015.....
b Excess from 2016.....
c Excess from 2017.....
d Excess from 2018.....
e Excess from 2019.....

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2019)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Name of the organization

CRAFT EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND INC

Employer identification number

13-3273980

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't 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.

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Name of organization CRAFT EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND INC

Part I Contributors	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
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization CRAFT EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND INC		Employer identification number 13-3273980

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
		$
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Name of organization CRAFT EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND INC			Employer identification number 13-3273980
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

CRAFT EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND INC

Employer identification number

13-3273980

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Term endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....	14,277	10,140	4,137
e	Other .....	18,500	7,400	11,100
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				15,237

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	1,556,298
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-11,173
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	86,481
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	3,004
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	78,312
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	1,477,986
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	1,477,986

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	1,489,362
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	86,481
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	3,004
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	89,485
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	1,399,877
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	1,399,877

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X	THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IT HAS ADEQUATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITION TAKEN AND, AS SUCH, HAS NOT RECORDED ANY LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D	COST OF GOODS SOLD 3,004
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D	COST OF GOODS SOLD 3,004

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
CRAFT EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND INC

Employer identification number
13-3273980

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of noncash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1) EMERGENCY RELIEF	194	595,343
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE I, PAGE 4, PART IV	THE ORGANIZATION HAS LONG-ESTABLISHED APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR INDIVIDUALS APPLYING FOR EMERGENCY GRANTS.

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Name of the organization

CRAFT EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND INC

Employer identification number

13-3273980

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	CRAFT EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND, INC. (CERF+ -- THE ARTISTS' SAFETY NET), IS A NATIONAL ARTIST SERVICE ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO SERVE ARTISTS WHO WORK IN CRAFT DISCIPLINES BY PROVIDING A SAFETY NET TO SUPPORT STRONG AND SUSTAINABLE CAREERS. CERF+'S CORE SERVICES ARE EDUCATION PROGRAMS, ADVOCACY, NETWORK BUILDING AND EMERGENCY RELIEF.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 3	CERF+'S EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND EMERGENCY RECOVERY LOAN PROGRAM - AS WE CONTINUED TO RECEIVE RECORD NUMBERS OF INQUIRIES FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND AWARDED EMERGENCY GRANTS AT A RECORD PACE THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THE FISCAL YEAR, OUR DISASTER RELIEF FUND WAS DRAINED - AN EVENT WE HAD NEVER SEEN BEFORE. IN LATE MAY, WE MADE THE CAREFUL, INFORMED AND TOUGH DECISION TO PUT THE PROGRAM ON HOLD UNTIL A CASH INFUSION OF AT LEAST 200,000 COULD BE RAISED TO REPLENISH THE FUND. WE ALSO CREATED A GO FUND ME CAMPAIGN JUST FOR HURRICANE MARIA EMERGENCY RESPONSE. BY AUGUST, WE RECEIVED OVER 674,779 FROM INDIVIDUAL AND FOUNDATION DONATIONS AND THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS, THE PROGRAM WAS REOPENED. WHILE THE PROGRAM WAS TEMPORARILY ON HOLD, WE RESEARCHED BEST PRACTICES, OTHER ER PROGRAMS, OUR PAST PROCEDURES AND DATA, AND CONSULTED WITH BOARD MEMBERS, CURRENT AND FORMER ER COMMITTEE MEMBERS, COLLEAGUES FROM THE CENTER FOR DISASTER PHILANTHROPY, FEMA, RED CROSS AND HELD SPECIAL FOCUS GROUPS. THE RESULT WAS A THOUGHTFULLY STREAMLINED EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE INQUIRY AND APPLICATION PROCESS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A "LITE" CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. SIMPLIFIED GRANT AMOUNT AND REVIEW PROCESS: BY AUGUST 2018, THE GRANT PROGRAM REOPENED. A FLAT GRANT AMOUNT OF 3,000 IS NOW AWARDED INSTEAD OF A SLIDING SCALE GRANT AMOUNT WITH A MAXIMUM OF 6,000. THE FLAT GRANT AWARD AMOUNT IS INTENDED TO BE A TEMPORARY MEASURE. DURING 2019, CERF+ WILL EVALUATE WHAT STEPS NEED TO BE TAKEN TO ENABLE CERF+ TO RESUME AWARDING GRANTS UP TO 6,000. STAFF DETERMINE IF THE ARTIST AND THEIR SITUATION MEETS THE GUIDELINES AND THE DECISION IS MADE WHETHER OR NOT TO AWARD THE FLAT GRANT AMOUNT. HOWEVER, AT TIMES, THE CERF+ STAFF WILL ENGAGE THE EXPERTISE OF THE CERF+ GRANTS COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS QUESTIONS PARTICULARLY RELATED TO ELEMENTS OF AN APPLICANT'S WORK AND CAREER AND SUBSEQUENT ELIGIBILITY. THIS YEAR, WE ALSO BECAME THE FISCAL AGENT FOR THE ETSY ARTISTS EMERGENCY GRANT PROGRAM IN WHICH WE AWARD FUNDS TO THEIR GRANTEES. THE EMERGENCY RECOVERY LOAN PROGRAM HAS BEEN UNDER-UTILIZED FOR MANY YEARS, EVEN AFTER EFFORTS TO PROMOTE IT AND IMPROVE THE APPLICATION PROCESS. FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE, WE ARE FOCUSING ON INCREASING OTHER FORMS OF CERF+ EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, IN PARTICULAR OUR IN-KINDNESS PROGRAM.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A	E-NEWS AVERAGED 11,564 RECIPIENTS PER ISSUE. OUR INCREASED ONLINE SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT RESULTED IN 791 TWITTER FOLLOWERS; 5,584 ACCESSED OUR WEBSITE IN FY18. CRAFT EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND - CERF+ PROVIDES CRITICAL EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ARTISTS WORKING IN CRAFT DISCIPLINES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A RECENT, CAREER-THREATENING EMERGENCY. ONCE APPLICATIONS ARE COMPLETED, GRANT DETERMINATIONS ARE MADE WITHIN TWO WEEKS AND ON AVERAGE, WITHIN SEVEN DAYS. THIS YEAR, 138 ARTISTS RECEIVED DIRECT EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANTS. THESE ARTISTS WERE IMPACTED BY FLOODS, HOME AND STUDIO FIRES, HURRICANES, INJURIES AND ILLNESSES RECEIVING A TOTAL OF 608,245 IN EMERGENCY AID (554,900 IN GRANTS AND 33,800 IN NO-INTEREST LOANS) AND 19,545 WORTH OF GIFTS-IN-KIND (DONATIONS OF EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, BOOTH WAIVER FEES, ETC.), FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF 608,245 IN AID. RESPONDING TO ARTISTS WHO SUFFERED LOSSES IN NATURAL DISASTERS DOMINATED OUR WORK THIS YEAR. 70% OF THE FY18 ASSISTANCE WAS IN RESPONSE TO THE MAJOR DISASTERS. BY COMPARISON, DURING THE PREVIOUS FIVE FISCAL YEARS, 29% OF THE ASSISTANCE WAS IN RESPONSE TO DISASTERS. OUR PERSONALIZED INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND REFERRALS HELPED 725 ARTISTS RESPOND TO THEIR EMERGENCY IN A TIME OF CRISIS. THIS IS ALMOST TWICE INDIVIDUAL EMERGENCY COUNSELING AND REFERRALS PROVIDED IN PREVIOUS YEARS (ANNUAL AVERAGE THE PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS BEING 374). 45% OF THIS PERSONALIZED ASSISTANCE WAS IN RESPONSE TO NATURAL DISASTERS -- PRIMARILY HURRICANES HARVEY, IRMA AND MARIA, AS WELL AS THE CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES LATE IN 2017. EMERGENCY RESPONSE - CERF+ MAINTAINS AN ACTIVE LIST OF INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND ARTS BUSINESSES THAT RECEIVE EMAIL ALERTS BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER A DISASTER. IN FY18, MORE THAN 8,500 INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED 22 DISASTER RESPONSE MESSAGES FROM CERF+ WITH CRITICAL PREPAREDNESS AND RECOVERY INFORMATION, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT. NOTICES WERE SENT OUT THIS YEAR FOR THE FLOODS IN FLORIDA, ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, AND MONTANA; WILDFIRES AND MUDSLIDES IN CALIFORNIA; THE VOLCANO IN HAWAII, AND HURRICANES NATE, LANE, AND FLORENCE. "GET READY" GRANTS - CERF+ CONTINUED ITS SECOND YEAR OF "GET READY" GRANT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT PREPAREDNESS EFFORTS THAT WILL HELP ARTISTS WORKING IN CRAFT DISCIPLINES SAFEGUARD THEIR STUDIOS, PROTECT THEIR LIVELIHOODS AND PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES. TWENTY GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO 42 INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS (UP TO 500) TOTALING 20,443 TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF GOODS OR SERVICES. PROJECTS INCLUDED PURCHASING AND INSTALLING DUST COLLECTION AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CABINETS, NON-TOXIC ART MATERIALS, SECURITY SYSTEMS, HARD DRIVES, ESTATE AND LEGACY PLANNING. AS PART OF THE GRANT, ARTISTS SHARE WHAT THEY HAVE LEARNED THROUGH VIDEOS, BLOGS, WORKSHOPS AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO INSPIRE OTHER ARTISTS TO "GET READY". CERF+ WEBSITE - WE CONTINUE TO UPDATE OUR WEBSITE WITH NEW CONTENT ON A WEEKLY AND MONTHLY BASIS. DUE TO THE ONSLAUGHT OF DISASTERS, WE LAUNCHED A "DISASTER PORTAL," WHICH PROVIDES ALERTS, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC DISASTERS WITH THE CLICK OF A LINK. OTHER ADDITIONS TO THE SITE INCLUDE NEW ARTIST INTERVIEWS AND STORIES AND NEW CONTENT RELATED TO OUR GET READY GRANT PROGRAM CREATED BY RECIPIENTS OF THOSE GRANTS. CERF+ ALSO UPDATED ITS EMERGENCY RELIEF INFORMATION PAGES ON ITS WEBSITE TO INCLUDE SPANISH TRANSLATIONS. OUR SITE HAS BEEN THE GO-TO DESTINATION FOR ARTISTS SEEKING EMERGENCY RESOURCES. IT IS LISTED ON MANY STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ARTS AGENCIES- AND ORGANIZATIONS' WEBSITES AND BLOGS WITH DISASTER-SPECIFIC INFORMATION. COVER YOUR A'S: ART, ASSETS + ARCHIVES - COVER YOUR A'S (CYA) IS A TRAIN-THE-TRAINER WORKSHOP, INAUGURATED IN 2012, THAT IS GEARED FOR ART SCHOOL FACULTY (BFA, MFA, AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS), CAREER SERVICES STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROVIDERS. OPTIMUM WORKSHOP SIZE IS 15-25 PARTICIPANTS; WORKSHOP LENGTH IS FLEXIBLE (1-1.5 DAYS). OUR CURRICULUM MODULES FOCUS ON "DEFENSIVE STRATEGIES" TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN A CREATIVE PRACTICE, AND ARE DESIGNED TO COMPLEMENT STANDARD ARTIST BUSINESS SKILL TRAINING (MARKETING, BUSINESS PLANNING, BUDGETING). WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS INCLUDE CERF+ STAFF, SUBJECT EXPERTS, AND CYA WORKSHOP "ALUMNI." THROUGH THE MULTIPLIER EFFECT OF OUR TEACHING PROGRAM THIS YEAR MORE THAN 2,000 ART STUDENTS AND EMERGING ARTISTS ARE RECEIVING INSTRUCTION IN RISK MANAGEMENT. READY + RESILIENT - CERF+ RECEIVED A GRANT FROM THE WESTFIELD INSURANCE FOUNDATION LEGACY OF CARING FUND TO PILOT OUR NEW "READY + RESILIENT" PROGRAM, A FREE ONE-DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR STUDIO ARTISTS TO LEARN HOW TO STRENGTHEN THEIR CAREERS, PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES AND GET BACK ON THEIR FEET IN COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED DISASTERS. "READY + RESILIENT" PROVIDES RESOURCES, TOOLS AND INFORMATION ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS CRITICAL TO BUILDING AND MAINTAINING A SUSTAINABLE CAREER. THE PROGRAM OCCURRED ON NOVEMBER 18, 2017 IN GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE -- A YEAR AFTER THE DEVASTATING 2016 WILDFIRES-- AND WILL BE REPLICATED FOR OTHER COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY DISASTER. ARTISTS LEGACY PLANNING - ARTIST LEGACY PLANNING IS A FAST EMERGING FIELD GIVEN THE AGING OF THE 'BABY BOOM' GENERATION. TO COMPLEMENT A SPATE OF RECENT PUBLICATIONS AND RESOURCES ON ARTIST ESTATE PLANNING, CERF+ HAS PUBLISHED A WORKBOOK THAT FOCUSES ON THE TRANSFER/DISPOSITION OF AN ARTIST'S TOOLS, BOOKS AND OTHER NON-ARTISTIC ASSETS. BASED ON INTERVIEWS WITH MORE THAN 15 ARTISTS, "CRAFTING YOUR LEGACY, GUIDE TO PUTTING YOUR NON-ARTISTIC ASSETS TO WORK IN AN ESTATE PLAN" PROVIDES STRATEGIES FOR AND EXAMPLES TO ASSIST ARTISTS IN THINKING ABOUT THE BEST APPROACHES TO INVENTORY AND SAFEGUARD THEIR POSSESSIONS. THE WORKBOOK IS INTENDED FOR MID- AND LATE-CAREER ARTISTS, WHETHER THEY HAVE A MODEST WORKSPACE OR A SPRAWLING FACILITY, WHETHER THEIR STUDIO IS HOME-BASED OR OFF-SITE. STUDIO SAFETY - CERF+ DEVELOPED A STUDIO SAFETY GUIDE AND ACCOMPANYING POSTER IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH, EDUCATING ARTISTS AND RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THIS TOPIC AS AN IMPORTANT ADVOCACY ISSUE. AVAILABLE ONLINE AS A FREE DOWNLOAD OR FOR PURCHASE AS A PRINTED GUIDE, THE PORTABLE 12-PAGE STUDIO SAFETY GUIDE IS DESIGNED TO HELP ARTISTS EVALUATE THEIR CURRENT OR NEW SPACES AND TO HELP THEM MAINTAIN OR UPGRADE THEIR STUDIOS WITH STEP-BY-STEP CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT HOW TO IDENTIFY AND REDUCE UNSAFE CONDITIONS AND POTENTIAL RISKS. THE GUIDE BREAKS DOWN COMPLICATED (AND OFTEN SCARY) ISSUES SUCH AS CHECKING OUT STRUCTURAL ISSUES OF A BUILDING, ITS HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS, ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND ALSO LOOKS AT THE ARTIST'S USE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND OTHER SAFETY MEASURES. EDUCATION AND TRAINING WORKSHOPS - 1,023 ARTISTS, ARTS PROFESSIONALS, AND REPRESENTATIVES OF GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES ATTENDED CERF+'S NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND LOCAL WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS IN FY18. THESE WERE PRESENTED AT/FOR THE CONNECTICUT ARTS DAY 2018, GRANTMAKERS IN THE ARTS, HERITAGE EMERGENCY NATIONAL TASK FORCE (HENTF) ANNUAL MEETING, HURRICANE HARVEY KNOWLEDGE SHARE, MAINE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE ARTS, NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF COUNTIES - ARTS IN DISASTER RECOVERY, THE TURABO MUSEUM, READY + RESILIENT GATLINBURG, SOCIETY OF NATIONAL GOLDSMITHS ANNUAL CONFERENCE, SCULPTURAL OBJECTS FUNTIONAL ART, ST LOUIS VOLUNTEER LAWYERS AND ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE ARTS. CERF+ CONDUCTED A SERIES OF WEBINARS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS WITH CERF+ AS HOST/PRESENTER AND EXPERT(S) AS CO-PRESENTERS. PARTNERING WITH ORANGENIUS, AN ONLINE PLATFORM FOR ARTISTS, WAS PARTICULARLY EFFECTIVE IN EXPANDING OUR REACH TO INCLUDE A GREATER NUMBER OF STUDIO ARTISTS AND IN PRESENTING EXPERTISE COMPLEMENTARY TO OUR EXPERTISE. WEBINAR TOPICS INCLUDED PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR WORK AND COPYRIGHT BASICS FOR CREATIVES WITH ORANGENIUS, INC.; BUSINESS INSURANCE WITH ZINC INSURANCE; CRAFTING YOUR LEGACY. OVER 800 STUDIO ARTISTS AND ARTS PROFESSIONALS REGISTERED FOR THESE WEBINARS. EVERY WEBINAR WAS RECORDED AND POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA FOR FREE REPLAY. ADVOCACY - TOOL REPLACEMENT BILL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS (AFTA), CERF+ PARTICIPATED IN A SECOND ROUND OF OUR CONGRESSIONAL ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN TO CHANGE FEMA REGULATIONS ABOUT ARTISTS- AND OTHER SELF-EMPLOYED WORKERS' ELIGIBILITY FOR POST-DISASTER TOOL REPLACEMENT. CERF+ CONTINUED TO ADVOCATE FOR REGULATORY CHANGE AT FEMA THAT WOULD ENABLE SELF-EMPLOYED WORKERS (INCLUDING ARTISTS) TO ACCESS FEMA'S OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE (ONA) AFTER FEDERALLY DECLARED DISASTER AS W-2 EMPLOYEES ARE CURRENTLY ABLE TO. NATIONAL COALITION FOR ARTS' PREPAREDNESS AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (NCAPER) - CERF+ CONTINUES TO PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE AS A STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER OF NCAPER. THE WORK OF NCAPER THIS PAST YEAR HAS LARGELY FOCUSED ON COORDINATED WEEKLY, BI-WEEKLY AND MONTHLY CALLS WITH CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS AND ARTISTS ON THE GROUND IN ALL OF THE AFFECTED STATES AND TERRITORIES. NCAPER ALSO COMMISSIONED CERF+ TO CREATE HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS TIP SHEETS IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. THE TIP
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B	THE CERF+ FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE 990 PRIOR TO FILING. THIS YEAR THE FINANCE COMMITTEE HAS EMPOWERED THE FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR/TREASURER TO APPROVE THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. THE FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE THEN SHARES THE 990 WITH THE BOARD AT THE TIME IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C	AT CERF+S ANNUAL BOARD MEETING IN THE FALL (BEGINNING OF THE FISCAL YEAR) EACH BOARD MEMBER FILLS OUT AND SIGNS A BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY - DISCLOSURE FORM. CERF+S BOOKKEEPER/OFFICE MANAGER DOES FOLLOW-UP REMINDERS UNTIL THEY ARE ALL SIGNED AND SUBMITTED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A	AS PART OF CERF+'S GOVERNANCE POLICY, RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD. RENUMERATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DECIDED ANNUALLY AFTER A REVIEW OF MONITORING REPORTS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B	THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR RESEARCHES FACTORS RELEVANT TO STAFF COMPENSATION AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DETERMINES THE SALARIES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19	GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9	COST OF GOODS SOLD 3,004 COST OF GOODS SOLD -3,004

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	1,115,752	1,404,833
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	23,313	0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	35,151	67,873
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	5,052	5,280
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	1,179,268	1,477,986
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	225,137	595,343
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	496,406	519,984
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 113,376
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	253,346	284,550
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	974,889	1,399,877
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	204,379	78,109
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20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	1,681,728	1,740,575
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	48,075	39,986
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	1,633,653	1,700,589

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,163,303 including grants of $ 595,343 ) (Revenue $ )
	IN FISCAL YEAR 2018, CERF+ FOCUSED ON FOUR MAIN GOALS: (1) ENHANCING AND EXPANDING OUR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND CAREER PROTECTION RESOURCES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; 2) RESPONDING NIMBLY AND QUICKLY TO THE SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN NATURAL DISASTER RELATED REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE AND SCALING OUR EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM APPROPRIATELY; (3) EXPANDING OUR OUTREACH TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ARTISTS SERVED THROUGH OUR EMERGENCY RELIEF AND RESPONSE PROGRAM; AND (4) SUSTAINING OUR PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH ABOUT TRENDS WITHIN THE CRAFT FIELD. IN ADDITION TO OUR OWN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, WE PLAYED A NATIONAL LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE EMERGING MOVEMENT WITHIN THE ARTS SECTOR TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL SAFETY NET BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER DISASTERS FOR ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS. OUR MONTHLY E-NEWS AVERAGED 11,564 RECIPIENTS PER ISSUE. OUR INCREASED ONLINE SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT RESULTED IN 791 TWITTER FOLLOWERS; 5,584 ACCESSED OUR WEBSITE IN FY18. CRAFT EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND - CERF+ PROVIDES CRITICAL EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ARTISTS WORKING IN CRAFT DISCIPLINES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A RECENT, CAREER-THREATENING EMERGENCY. ONCE APPLICATIONS ARE COMPLETED, GRANT DETERMINATIONS ARE MADE WITHIN TWO WEEKS AND ON AVERAGE, WITHIN SEVEN DAYS. THIS YEAR, 138 ARTISTS RECEIVED DIRECT EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANTS. THESE ARTISTS WERE IMPACTED BY FLOODS, HOME AND STUDIO FIRES, HURRICANES, INJURIES AND ILLNESSES RECEIVING A TOTAL OF 608,245 IN EMERGENCY AID (554,900 IN GRANTS AND 33,800 IN NO-INTEREST LOANS) AND 19,545 WORTH OF GIFTS-IN-KIND (DONATIONS OF EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, BOOTH WAIVER FEES, ETC.), FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF 608,245 IN AID. RESPONDING TO ARTISTS WHO SUFFERED LOSSES IN NATURAL DISASTERS DOMINATED OUR WORK THIS YEAR. 70% OF THE FY18 ASSISTANCE WAS IN RESPONSE TO THE MAJOR DISASTERS. BY COMPARISON, DURING THE PREVIOUS FIVE FISCAL YEARS, 29% OF THE ASSISTANCE WAS IN RESPONSE TO DISASTERS. OUR PERSONALIZED INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND REFERRALS HELPED 725 ARTISTS RESPOND TO THEIR EMERGENCY IN A TIME OF CRISIS. THIS IS ALMOST TWICE INDIVIDUAL EMERGENCY COUNSELING AND REFERRALS PROVIDED IN PREVIOUS YEARS (ANNUAL AVERAGE THE PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS BEING 374). 45% OF THIS PERSONALIZED ASSISTANCE WAS IN RESPONSE TO NATURAL DISASTERS -- PRIMARILY HURRICANES HARVEY, IRMA AND MARIA, AS WELL AS THE CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES LATE IN 2017. EMERGENCY RESPONSE - CERF+ MAINTAINS AN ACTIVE LIST OF INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND ARTS BUSINESSES THAT RECEIVE EMAIL ALERTS BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER A DISASTER. IN FY18, MORE THAN 8,500 INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED 22 DISASTER RESPONSE MESSAGES FROM CERF+ WITH CRITICAL PREPAREDNESS AND RECOVERY INFORMATION, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT. NOTICES WERE SENT OUT THIS YEAR FOR THE FLOODS IN FLORIDA, ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, AND MONTANA; WILDFIRES AND MUDSLIDES IN CALIFORNIA; THE VOLCANO IN HAWAII, AND HURRICANES NATE, LANE, AND FLORENCE. "GET READY" GRANTS - CERF+ CONTINUED ITS SECOND YEAR OF "GET READY" GRANT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT PREPAREDNESS EFFORTS THAT WILL HELP ARTISTS WORKING IN CRAFT DISCIPLINES SAFEGUARD THEIR STUDIOS, PROTECT THEIR LIVELIHOODS AND PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES. TWENTY GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO 42 INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS (UP TO 500) TOTALING 20,443 TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF GOODS OR SERVICES. PROJECTS INCLUDED PURCHASING AND INSTALLING DUST COLLECTION AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CABINETS, NON-TOXIC ART MATERIALS, SECURITY SYSTEMS, HARD DRIVES, ESTATE AND LEGACY PLANNING. AS PART OF THE GRANT, ARTISTS SHARE WHAT THEY HAVE LEARNED THROUGH VIDEOS, BLOGS, WORKSHOPS AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO INSPIRE OTHER ARTISTS TO "GET READY". CERF+ WEBSITE - WE CONTINUE TO UPDATE OUR WEBSITE WITH NEW CONTENT ON A WEEKLY AND MONTHLY BASIS. DUE TO THE ONSLAUGHT OF DISASTERS, WE LAUNCHED A "DISASTER PORTAL," WHICH PROVIDES ALERTS, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC DISASTERS WITH THE CLICK OF A LINK. OTHER ADDITIONS TO THE SITE INCLUDE NEW ARTIST INTERVIEWS AND STORIES AND NEW CONTENT RELATED TO OUR GET READY GRANT PROGRAM CREATED BY RECIPIENTS OF THOSE GRANTS. CERF+ ALSO UPDATED ITS EMERGENCY RELIEF INFORMATION PAGES ON ITS WEBSITE TO INCLUDE SPANISH TRANSLATIONS. OUR SITE HAS BEEN THE GO-TO DESTINATION FOR ARTISTS SEEKING EMERGENCY RESOURCES. IT IS LISTED ON MANY STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ARTS AGENCIES- AND ORGANIZATIONS' WEBSITES AND BLOGS WITH DISASTER-SPECIFIC INFORMATION. COVER YOUR A'S: ART, ASSETS + ARCHIVES - COVER YOUR A'S (CYA) IS A TRAIN-THE-TRAINER WORKSHOP, INAUGURATED IN 2012, THAT IS GEARED FOR ART SCHOOL FACULTY (BFA, MFA, AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS), CAREER SERVICES STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROVIDERS. OPTIMUM WORKSHOP SIZE IS 15-25 PARTICIPANTS; WORKSHOP LENGTH IS FLEXIBLE (1-1.5 DAYS). OUR CURRICULUM MODULES FOCUS ON "DEFENSIVE STRATEGIES" TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN A CREATIVE PRACTICE, AND ARE DESIGNED TO COMPLEMENT STANDARD ARTIST BUSINESS SKILL TRAINING (MARKETING, BUSINESS PLANNING, BUDGETING). WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS INCLUDE CERF+ STAFF, SUBJECT EXPERTS, AND CYA WORKSHOP "ALUMNI." THROUGH THE MULTIPLIER EFFECT OF OUR TEACHING PROGRAM THIS YEAR MORE THAN 2,000 ART STUDENTS AND EMERGING ARTISTS ARE RECEIVING INSTRUCTION IN RISK MANAGEMENT. READY + RESILIENT - CERF+ RECEIVED A GRANT FROM THE WESTFIELD INSURANCE FOUNDATION LEGACY OF CARING FUND TO PILOT OUR NEW "READY + RESILIENT" PROGRAM, A FREE ONE-DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR STUDIO ARTISTS TO LEARN HOW TO STRENGTHEN THEIR CAREERS, PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES AND GET BACK ON THEIR FEET IN COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED DISASTERS. "READY + RESILIENT" PROVIDES RESOURCES, TOOLS AND INFORMATION ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS CRITICAL TO BUILDING AND MAINTAINING A SUSTAINABLE CAREER. THE PROGRAM OCCURRED ON NOVEMBER 18, 2017 IN GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE -- A YEAR AFTER THE DEVASTATING 2016 WILDFIRES-- AND WILL BE REPLICATED FOR OTHER COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY DISASTER. ARTISTS LEGACY PLANNING - ARTIST LEGACY PLANNING IS A FAST EMERGING FIELD GIVEN THE AGING OF THE 'BABY BOOM' GENERATION. TO COMPLEMENT A SPATE OF RECENT PUBLICATIONS AND RESOURCES ON ARTIST ESTATE PLANNING, CERF+ HAS PUBLISHED A WORKBOOK THAT FOCUSES ON THE TRANSFER/DISPOSITION OF AN ARTIST'S TOOLS, BOOKS AND OTHER NON-ARTISTIC ASSETS. BASED ON INTERVIEWS WITH MORE THAN 15 ARTISTS, "CRAFTING YOUR LEGACY, GUIDE TO PUTTING YOUR NON-ARTISTIC ASSETS TO WORK IN AN ESTATE PLAN" PROVIDES STRATEGIES FOR AND EXAMPLES TO ASSIST ARTISTS IN THINKING ABOUT THE BEST APPROACHES TO INVENTORY AND SAFEGUARD THEIR POSSESSIONS. THE WORKBOOK IS INTENDED FOR MID- AND LATE-CAREER ARTISTS, WHETHER THEY HAVE A MODEST WORKSPACE OR A SPRAWLING FACILITY, WHETHER THEIR STUDIO IS HOME-BASED OR OFF-SITE. STUDIO SAFETY - CERF+ DEVELOPED A STUDIO SAFETY GUIDE AND ACCOMPANYING POSTER IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH, EDUCATING ARTISTS AND RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THIS TOPIC AS AN IMPORTANT ADVOCACY ISSUE. AVAILABLE ONLINE AS A FREE DOWNLOAD OR FOR PURCHASE AS A PRINTED GUIDE, THE PORTABLE 12-PAGE STUDIO SAFETY GUIDE IS DESIGNED TO HELP ARTISTS EVALUATE THEIR CURRENT OR NEW SPACES AND TO HELP THEM MAINTAIN OR UPGRADE THEIR STUDIOS WITH STEP-BY-STEP CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT HOW TO IDENTIFY AND REDUCE UNSAFE CONDITIONS AND POTENTIAL RISKS. THE GUIDE BREAKS DOWN COMPLICATED (AND OFTEN SCARY) ISSUES SUCH AS CHECKING OUT STRUCTURAL ISSUES OF A BUILDING, ITS HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS, ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND ALSO LOOKS AT THE ARTIST'S USE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND OTHER SAFETY MEASURES. EDUCATION AND TRAINING WORKSHOPS - 1,023 ARTISTS, ARTS PROFESSIONALS, AND REPRESENTATIVES OF GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES ATTENDED CERF+'S NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND LOCAL WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS IN FY18. THESE WERE PRESENTED AT/FOR THE CONNECTICUT ARTS DAY 2018, GRANTMAKERS IN THE ARTS, HERITAGE EMERGENCY NATIONAL TASK FORCE (HENTF) ANNUAL MEETING, HURRICANE HARVEY KNOWLEDGE SHARE, MAINE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE ARTS, NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF COUNTIES - ARTS IN DISASTER RECOVERY, THE TURABO MUSEUM, READY + RESILIENT GATLINBURG, SOCIETY OF NATIONAL GOLDSMITHS ANNUAL CONFERENCE, SCULPTURAL OBJECTS FUNTIONAL ART, ST LOUIS VOLUNTEER LAWYERS AND ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE ARTS. CERF+ CONDUCTED A SERIES OF WEBINARS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS WITH CERF+ AS HOST/PRESENTER AND EXPERT(S) AS CO-PRESENTERS. PARTNERING WITH ORANGENIUS, AN ONLINE PLATFORM FOR ARTISTS, WAS PARTICULARLY EFFECTIVE IN EXPANDING OUR REACH TO INCLUDE A GREATER NUMBER OF STUDIO ARTISTS AND IN PRESENTING EXPERTISE COMPLEMENTARY TO OUR EXPERTISE. WEBINAR TOPICS INCLUDED PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR WORK AND COPYRIGHT BASICS FOR CREATIVES WITH ORANGENIUS, INC.; BUSINESS INSURANCE WITH ZINC INSURANCE; CRAFTING YOUR LEGACY. OVER 800 STUDIO ARTISTS AND ARTS PROFESSIONALS REGISTERED FOR THESE WEBINARS. EVERY WEBINAR WAS RECORDED AND POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA FOR FREE REPLAY. ADVOCACY - TOOL REPLACEMENT BILL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS (AFTA), CERF+ PARTICIPATED IN A SECOND ROUND OF OUR CONGRESSIONAL ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN TO CHANGE FEMA REGULATIONS ABOUT A

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses1,163,303

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) JUDY GORDON UNTIL NOV 2017........................................................................ DIRECTOR	4.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(19) AZIM MAZAGONWALLA UNTIL NOV 2017........................................................................ DIRECTOR	4.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(20) CHRISTINE ROBB UNTIL NOV 2017........................................................................ DIRECTOR	4.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(21) FELICIA SHAW UNTIL NOV 2017........................................................................ DIRECTOR	4.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(22) CORNELIA CAREY........................................................................ EXECUTIVE DI	40.00 .......................		X	89,321	0	20,424

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	89,321	20,424

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: CERF+ SERVES ARTISTS WHO WORK IN CRAFT DISCIPLINES BY PROVIDING A SAFETY NET TO SUPPORT STRONG AND SUSTAINABLE CAREERS. CERF+ CORE SERVICES ARE EDUCATION PROGRAMS, ADVOCACY, NETWORK BUILDING AND EMERGENCY RELIEF.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	13
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	13
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	9
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	81
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 .........	7b

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	1,404,833

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g	1,075

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		1,404,833

		Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			20,813			20,813
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents			6a
b	Less: rental expenses			6b
c	Rental income or (loss)			6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		344,906	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses		297,846	7b
c	Gain or (loss)		47,060	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........			47,060	47,060
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a	8,284
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b	3,004
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			5,280			5,280
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			1,477,986	47,060		26,093

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	595,343	595,343
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	106,886	89,570	7,696	9,620
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	305,758	212,331	52,855	40,572
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	7,843	5,203	1,467	1,173
9	Other employee benefits .......	64,894	46,217	10,052	8,625
10	Payroll taxes ...........	34,603	25,121	5,192	4,290
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	1,020		1,020
c	Accounting ...........	10,100		10,100
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	10,274		10,274
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	78,623	64,677	1,906	12,040
12	Advertising and promotion ....	7,228	6,558		670
13	Office expenses .......	48,675	20,992	5,689	21,994
14	Information technology ......	35,858	29,291	4,674	1,893
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	34,721	24,266	5,917	4,538
17	Travel ............	38,703	33,079	979	4,645
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	2,210	1,545	376	289
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	6,303	4,372	1,093	838
23	Insurance ...	2,855	1,980	495	380
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	BANK AND CREDIT CARD FEES	3,483	30	3,413	40
b	EVENTS/ DONOR CULTIVATION	2,547	778		1,769
c	BAD DEBT EXPENSE	1,950	1,950
d
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	1,399,877	1,163,303	123,198	113,376
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			61,041	1	207,007
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			50,699	2	45,185
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			503,037	3	160,563
4	Accounts receivable, net .............				4
5	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........			47,382	7	62,370
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			6,847	9	9,488
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	32,777
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	17,540	21,603	10c	15,237
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			991,119	11	1,240,725
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........				15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			1,681,728	16	1,740,575

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	48,075	17	39,986
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	48,075	26	39,986

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........		27
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........		28
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	1,633,653	32	1,700,589
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	1,681,728	33	1,740,575