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Name:	Future World Productions
Address:	4910 Reading Road
	Cincinnati, OH 45237
Phone:	(513) 242-7715
Web Address:	http://futureworldproductions.org

Future World Productions meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Artistic Training Program trains youth, 7 to 20 years old, in dance (ballet, ballroom, hip hop, jazz, modern, and tap), drama, musical theater, set design, and vocal development. In addition, youth participants have year round opportunities to perform in family oriented productions that are open to the public in its cabaret style theater. The Leadership Program allows students the opportunity to assist or teach dance class, write and/or direct plays, choreograph dance shows, and design sets. Students in the program also give motivational speeches to youth groups throughout the year. DRIVEN Program is designed for youth who have a strong desire to have their talents groomed to a marketable and professional level. The program includes classes in dance, drama, musical theater, and vocal music. In addition, DRIVEN students receive professional headshots, bios, artist development, and training in etiquette, voice/diction, and public speaking. The participants receive performing opportunities in Future World’s theater.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, Future World Productions' program expenses were:

Program Services	44,120
Total Program Expenses:	$44,120

Chief Executive : Ms. Gwendolyn Hambrick, Executive Director

Compensation*:

$

Chair of the Board: Ms. Shannon Snorton
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Paralegal, Liberty Tax Service

Board Size: 5

Paid Staff Size: 9

*Compensation information not provided to your BBB.

Method(s) Used:

direct mail appeals, invitations to fundraising events, grant proposals

The charity incurred zero fundraising expenses during the year in review. Future World Productions relied upon volunteer efforts to solicit donations. (Related contributions, which totaled $31,433, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This charity is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Future World Productions' IRS Form 990-EZ for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

Source of Funds
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants	30,066
Special Events (Less Direct Expenses $1,272)	1,367
Total Income	$31,433

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 92%    Administrative: 8%

Total income				$31,433
	Program expenses			$44,120
	Fund raising expenses
	Administrative expenses			4,103
Total expenses				$48,223
Expenses in Excess of Income				(16,790)
Beginning net assets				5,118
Ending net assets				4,278
Total liabilities				53,257
Total assets				$57,535