HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution BPW 01-18-23-20; ($64,080.00); The Cat, Ltd.; Arts GrantRESOLUTION NO. BPW 01-18-23-20
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARMEL BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
ACKNOWLEDGING ARTS GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-1-4-7, the City of Carmel, Indiana (“City”), is authorized to enter
into contracts; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-4-5-3, the City’smayor may enter into contracts on behalf ofthe
City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to his authority under Indiana law, the City’smayor, the Honorable James C. Brainard,
has caused to be signed the Arts Grant attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Contract”); and
WHEREAS, Mayor Brainard now wishes to present the contract to the City’sBoard of Public Works and
Safety for it to be publicly acknowledged, filed in the Clerk’sOffice, and made available to the public for review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety as
follows:
1. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein by this reference.
2. The receipt of the Contract is hereby acknowledged.
3. The Contract shall be promptly filed in the office of the Clerk and thereafter made available to the public
for review.
SO RESOLVED this day of , 2023.
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
By and through its Board of Public Works and Safety
BY:
James Brainard, Presiding Officer
Date:
Mary Ann Burke, Member
Date:
Lori S. Watson, Member
Date:
ATTEST:
Sue Wolfgang, Clerk
Date:
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1/19/2023
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ARTS GRANT PROGRAM
AGREEMENT
This Grant Agreement (herein referred to as "A ree ent") to ed into by and between the City
of Carmel (the "City") and (the
Grantee"), is executed pursuant to the ter and cond ions set orth herein. In consideration of
those mutual undertakings and covenants, the parties agree as follows:
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1. That on behalf of Grantee, a not -for -profit corporation, I, -
an authorized representative of Grantee, have applied for a City of Carme
Grantor") Arts Grant, said application attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Exhibit "A."
2. Grant Agreement. The City, after review and recommendation by the Mayor,
agrees to grant $ 6 4 0 8 0 .00 to the Grantee for the eligible costs
of the project (the "Project") or services as described in Exhibits "A" and "B" of this
Agreement. The funds shall be used exclusively in accordance with the provisions
contained in this Agreement. Generally, the Grant award may not exceed one third
1/3) of Grantee's combined contributed income, revenue of sales, and/or ticket
revenue from the previous year. The City of Carmel may, however, make exceptions
for start-up organizations that have been in existence for three (3) years or less.
3. Design and Implementation of Project. The Grantee agrees to use any and all grant
funds in accordance with the proposal contained within this agreement and any
documents attached to this Agreement, which are incorporated by reference.
4. Warranty of non-profit status. Grantee hereby represents and warrants that it is a
not -for -profit entity with a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service
declaring that it is exempt from Federal income tax.
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5. Payment of Grant Funds by the City. The payment of this Grant by the City to the.
Grantee shall be made in accordance with the following conditions:
A. This Agreement must be fully executed and signed by both Grantee and Grantor.
B. Grantee has attached all the following information, which it represents and warrants
to be true and accurate, all which have been incorporated fully by reference-
1. An application and description of the proposed use of the grant funds (EXHIBIT
A); and
2. A budget for the calendar or fiscal year for which the grant is requested
EXHIBIT B); and
3. Certified copies of incorporation as a not -for -profit corporation under state law
EXHIBIT C); and
4. A not -for -profit application or determination letter from the U.S. Internal Revenue
Service identifying that it is a not -for -profit corporation that is exempt from
Federal income tax (EXHIBIT D); and
5. Any audits, reviews or compilations available describing the financial condition
of the Grantee, unaudited Balance Sheet and Income Statement, most recent
available IRS Form 990, and the attached Affidavit (EXHIBIT E); and
6. A list of the Grantee's board of directors and officers listed (EXHIBIT F); and
7. A Year End Report from the previous year if Grantee received an Arts Grant from
the City of Carmel in the previous calendar year, pursuant to paragraph 8 herein
EXHIBIT G),
C. Any other grant conditions that City requires to be met by Grantee, specifically_
6. Grantor's right to request audit or review. Grantee shall submit to an audit or
review by an independent Certified Public Accountant of funds at the City's request,
and shall make all books, accounting records and other documents available at all
reasonable times during the term of this Grant Agreement, and for a period of three
3) years after final payment of funds under this Agreement, for the purpose of an
audit by the City of Carmel, the State of Indiana, or their designees. Said review or
audit, if requested, shall be performed by a Certified Public Accountant ("CPA") who
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is neither an employee of Grantee nor a member of the Grantee's Board of Directors,
to be provided to the City of Carmel by March 31 of the following year.
7. Quarterly financial statements. Grantee agrees to provide the City of Carmel
quarterly financial statements within 45 days after each quarter -end for Grant awards
in excess of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000).
8. Year-end review. Grantee agrees to provide the City of Carmel a year-end report
Year End Report") for each year, describing how the grant was used and the impact
of the dollars received.
9. Funding Credit. Grantee agrees to credit the City of Carmel in the printed materials
associated with a funded program or project. The City of Carmel will supply, upon
request, Grantee with the graphics/logos necessary for compliance.
10. Statutory Authority of Grantee. The Grantee expressly represents and warrants to
the City that it is statutorily eligible to receive these monies and it expressly agrees to
repay all monies paid to it under this Grant, should a legal determination of its
ineligibility be made by any Court of competent jurisdiction.
11. Use of Grant Funds by Grantee. The funds received by the Grantee pursuant to this
Agreement shall be used only to implement the Project or provide the services in
conformance with the Budget and for no other purpose. If it is determined by the
City that misappropriation of funds have occurred. the Grantee must return all funds
received by Grantor and individuals who misuse Grant funds may also be subject to
civil and/or criminal liability under Indiana and Federal law.
12. Employment Eligibility Verification. The Grantee affirms under the penalties of
perjury that he/she/it does not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien.
The Grantee affirms under the penalties of perjury that he/she/it has enrolled and is
participating in the E-Verify program as defined in IC 22-5-1.7. The Grantee agrees
to provide documentation to the City that he/she/it has enrolled and is participating in
the E-Verify program.
The City may terminate for default if the Grantee fails to cure a breach of thin
provision no later than thirty (30) days after being notified by the State.
13. Governing Law; Lawsuits. This Agreement is to be construed in accordance wit-;
and governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, except for its conflict of iawq
provisions. The parties agree that, in the event a lawsuit is filed hereunder, they
waive their right to a jury trial, agree to file any such lawsuit in an appropriate court
in Hamilton County, Indiana only, and agree that such court is the appropriate venue
for and has jurisdiction over same.
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14. Relationship of Parties. The relationship of the parties hereto shall be as provided
for in this Agreement, and neither Grantee nor any of its compensated officers,
employees, contractors, subcontractors and/or agents are employees of City. The
Grant amount set forth herein shall be the full and maximum compensation and
monies required of City to be paid to Grantee under or pursuant to his Agreement.
15. Severability. If any term of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable under any
statute, regulation, ordinance, executive order or other rule of law, such term shall be
deemed reformed or deleted, but only to the extent necessary to comply with same,
and the remaining provision of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
16. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any exhibits attached hereto or
referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between Grantee and City with
respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior oral or written
representations and agreements regarding same. Notwithstanding any other term or
condition set forth herein, but subject to paragraph 15 hereof, to the extent any term
or condition contained in any exhibit attached to this Agreement or in any document
referenced herein conflicts with any term or condition contained in this Agreement,
the term or condition contained in this Agreement shall govern and prevail. This
Agreement may only be modified by written amendment executed by both parties
hereto, or their successors in interest.
IN WITNESS WHEROF. the p rtie hereto have made and executed this Agreement as follows:
Grantee")
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CITY OF CARMEL (" antor")
BY:
James Brainard, Mayor
Date: 1/3/2023
ATTEST:
Date: 1/3/2023
If you have any question concerning the City of Cannel's 2023 Arts Grant Program, grant writing, guidelines or application materials_ contact.
Sharon Kibbe, City of Cannel, One Civic Square, Carmel_ IN 46032, Phone: 317-571-2483. s h icca t •
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Exhibit "A"
An Application and Description of the Proposed Use of the Grant Funds
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1. $103,712 STAFF AND OPERATIONS
69,090 Staff
The Cat has found its home as a staple in the Carmel Arts Scene. So far in 2022 The Cat has
hosted 34 separate events or full weekends with 21 different companies, including our first
wedding! We couldn't have done this without our full-time employee, who we hired with your
help in 2019.
Since 2021 The Cat has had one part time employee. She helps with technical, developmental,
and operational tasks.
34,622 Operations
In past years the Carmel Arts Grant has provided The Cat for 30% of her operational expenses,
thus allowing her to maintain low rent and ticket prices. In addition, she was able to create a small
savings to sustain her though the traditionally low-income summer months. As inflation has
increased dramatically this year, she has had to tap into some of her savings.
2. $28,000 CARMEL APPRENTICE THEATRE
Our signature company serves the mission to create experiences for people of all abilities and
stripes. This past year our registration response for the two productions was daunting. Due to that
demand, we expanded the casts of both You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (from 5 to 10) and
The Addams Family (from 16 to 20). Our 2023 season will be expanded to from 2 to 5 shows due
to this demand! We once again humbly request funding to support this special mission. Our 2023
season will include
Almost, Maine (cast of 20)
Our Intern Productions (several shows written & produced by our summer interns)
Four Old Broads (we adopted this production after it lost its venue in Westfield)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (large musical with spots for all ages — and a flying car!)
R The First Ever Cat Christmas Cabaret.
3. $5,000 EDUCATION
For the past few years it has come to our attention that there is a need for affordable theatrical
classes locally. So, this year we are broadening our view for The Cat. This year we want to offer a
series of workshops that will help fledgling actors feel more confident when they go out to
audition. The Carmel Parks & Recreation department is, in fact, scheduling theatrical classes
with us for the summer of 2023.
TOTAL 1/6,712
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The Cat is a spirited theatre hub serving the Carmel and Indianapolis area with a multiplicity of plays,
musicals and unique performing experiences. Dedicated to cultivating talent and audiences, The Cat
provides an inclusive community for theatrical companies, schools, artists and audiences to
explore in a creative, welcoming, and fun environment.
The Carmel Apprentice Theatre
Our very own theatre company'.)
The Carmel Apprentice Theatre is the quintessential experience and cornerstone of The Cat. The Carmel
Apprentice Theatre welcomes both the tenured artist and the novice, the seasoned theatre patron and the
first-time audience member. The Carmel Apprentice Theatre is dedicated to creating art with and for
people of all ages, abilities and disabilities.
What Happened in 2022
In addition to staff and operations support, the 2021 Carmel Arts Grant was designated to 2 Carmel
Apprentice Theatre productions - You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown and The Addams Family Musical.
Charlie Brown was a roaring success playing to 6 full houses! As of writing this, The Addams Family just
finished its last weekend, with one show to a full audience of CYAP families.
Adaptation and Tenacity have been our words for the last 2 years, and now we are back to focusing on
growing the community.
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ADDENDUM
The Why of The Cat: The reason for this local, friendly Cat
BACKGROUND
The Cat was created to provide an inclusive environment for artists, companies, teachers and students:
both tenured artists and those who stepping on stage for the first time. In making the arts accessible to all,
The Cat provides learning, and development opportunities in all aspects of theatre production and
management; and a safe and affordable environment for artists to incubate and implement original art. We
want to allow everyone to be a theatre person or patron and have an enriching theatrical experience. What
do we mean by inclusive? The answer is two -fold:
Everyone can play & Everyone can perform (Will's Inspiration)
6 summers ago, Will Wood took a trip to NYC to visit some friends. Jim & Joyce Houghton had been
living for years, raising a family and founding a theatre (The Signature Theatre). Their youngest, a boy
named Henry, has autism. At the time of Will's visit, Henry was 22 years old. Nevertheless, Henry was
cast as a lead in Anything Goes at an awe-inspiring production company called After Work Theatre.
Jim, who had just received a Tony Award for his theatre, was very well respected in the theatre
community. Not only was he the founding artistic director of a theatre that worked personally with
American legends like Arthur Miller and Edward Albee, he was also the director of drama at Juilliard.
These facts are only important to give context for the rest of the story. Jim was Mr. Theatre.
One of the evenings Will saw Henry in Anything Goes. He couldn't get a seat, so he stood against the
back wall, by a piano, with Jim. Every time Henry came on stage, Will glanced over to see Jim's beaming
face! At the end of every song Henry was in, Will looked over at Jim and saw him whoop and holler!
Occasionally Jim would hold up his camera, clearly in violation of the pre -show instructions!
Jim was experiencing, first-hand and deep in his heart, the wonders that theatre can bestow on a family.
Jim was a kid watching Saturday morning cartoons or witnessing a group of clowns piling out of a little
car. Mr. Theatre was a child again, because he was sharing joy with his s
It was then that Will knew that he had to bring this theatrical model to Indiana.
Affordability for the artists and the audience
In early February of 2017, Will had been looking for a theatre to mount a little-known musical: Cole
Porter's You Never Know. All the theatres were either full up, or if available, they were expensive beyond
his reach. The building formerly known as The Warehouse came up for lease and he hoped to rent it for a
month. An hour later, with a new dream, he & his wife Deborah signed a three-year contract. They
realized that Carmel (and Indianapolis for that matter) could use a multi -use, affordable home for some of
the smaller theatre companies or individual artists. Theatre companies that were losing their space, had no
space, fledgling companies who could use a small home in which to feel comfortable and thrive, and
artists who wished to experiment and grow.
In addition, they wanted their audience to afford to come to The Cat. The price range for live events in the
area is $35 to over $100. The Cat believes that by making the arts affordable, they are bringing more
people into the theatre; and performing arts helps to build a stronger community.
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xDDENDUM
The Cat Community
Our I A performance was in May of 2017. Side By Side By Sondheim performed by legend Ellen Kingston and the
Carmel Theatre Company, led by June & John Clair. Since then, we have had over 200 different productions.
THEATRES AND ARTS COMPANIES
1. Amalgamated Stage Productions
2. Ashley Nicole Soprano
3. Ballet INitiative
4. Bard Fest
5. Christian Youth Theatre
6. Carmel Apprentice Theatre
7. Carmel Community Players
8. Carmel Theatre Company
9. Cat's Pajamas Improvisational Comedy
10. Emma Rund Plays
11. Intern Theatre
12. Patty's Productions
13. Reciprocal Theatre Company
14. Shandrea Funnye Productions
15. The MD Writer
16. Two Woman Shows
SCHOOLS, RECITALS, CAMPS
17. Art Lab
18. Ballet Studio of Carmel
19. Carmel Music Academy
20. Coach Blair's Music Studio
21. Comedy with Dave Dugan
22. Carmel High School Grad Parties
23. Interactive Academy
24. M3 (a division of Meridian Music)
25. Russian Social Club
26. School of Rock
27. Starting Line Preschool
28. Barometer Soup (Jimmy Buffet tribute band)
29. The Music Playhouse
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CHARITIES
30. Our Lady of Mount Carmel
31. Guerin Catholic High School
32. Hamilton County Young Republicans
33. Toys For Tots
34. Carmel Fire Department
35. CYAP (Carmel Youth Assistance Program)
36. Aide to The Ukraine (International Fellowship of Christians & Jews)
The Cat also supports the community by providing space to tionprofits at discounted rates or free. We also have a
blooming Cheshire Cat Community Garden outside on Veteran's Way.
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ADDENDUM: The Cat's Mission At Work
The Cat's Most Recent Success Story- Sarah Gasper
November 16, 2022
Mayor Jim Brainard
City of Carmel
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
Your honor,
I want to express my gratitude to you, and the Carmel Apprentice Theatre, for its generous offer to my daughter
Sarah to join the The Addams Family last month.
Sarah is my dear one for she represents the purest form of innocence and love. She is 22 and has Down Syndrome.
We give her opportunities and experiences so she can have some independence and adaptability. So I have been
taking Sarah to shows since she was six. We want her to experience live theater so that she can realize that the
world doesn't exist solely on a screen, or even in a book.
Sarah is very trusting and believing. She believes in flying nannies with parrot -head umbrellas. She believes that
two ogres can fall in love and get married. She also believes that if two people are lying flat on stage at the end of
West Side Story, they are dead, and she will cry, and I will have to carry her out of the theater due to her despair.
Sarah believes all that she is told and all that she sees. Everything is literal.
One of Sarah's favorite shows is The Addams Family. It has opened a door for Sarah that I could never have
anticipated. We have seen over 20 productions. However, it was in 2018 that I found a production at a theater
that sounded quaint: The Cat. Sarah was enchanted by the production, and visited with each of the cast members
after the many shows we saw. She brought some of her Addams Family toys, comics and posters to show them!
The cast members were extremely attentive, and created a bond that was greater than at any other production.
Since then, we have attended other productions at The Cat and visited with Audrey Larkin (who was in that 2018
cast), Will Wood and several cast members. In 2021, while waiting to go in to The Cat to pick out seats, Will &
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Audrey asked Sarah if she would like to be in their 2022 production of The Addams Family. Sarah agreed
enthusiastically. She was excited about being *IN* a production! Her first ever!
I was not asked to help cover any of the expenses, fees or other costs. I know that several such organizations
locally require each participant or their parents to pay to cover the cost of scripts, music, licensing, overhead, etc.
Some groups charge $600 per participant to be in a single show, plus purchase 20-30 tickets.) The Cat didn't ask
for a penny from us (or any other participant), didn't require us to commit to a guaranteed number of tickets,
didn't put any type of financial constraint in order to participate. This is exceptional in the realm of this type of
community theater. Regardless of my own ability to pay any such fees, I'm fairly certain that very, very few people
would have registered to be in the production, and most would have felt discouraged at being excluded due to an
inability to pay.
I commend The Cat for its business model and commitment to encouraging unrestricted and unfettered
participation in theater. I don't know if The Cat makes enough money from ticket sales to cover costs — but I hope
they do. I do know that the City of Carmel has been very generous in aiding The Cat, and for that we are thankful.
How has this theatrical experience benefitted my daughter Sarah? The ten weeks from "call out" until "closing"
were hard work, but allowed Sarah an unprecedented amount of time with a close-knit cast who nurtured her,
cared for her, looked after her, and made her feel like the most important person in the world. The cast — only a
few of them had ever seen or heard about Sarah prior to this — helped Sarah when needed, boosted her self-
esteem, gave her encouragement and love, and allowed her to be herself and not be concerned that she would not
fit in or feel wanted. Sarah gained the courage to greet everyone in the cast each day (three to four nights per
week, and more during Tech Week). Sarah could talk with anyone, sit with anyone, feel good about herself with
everyone. She performed beautifully in numerous scenes throughout the production each night (for twelve
performances), and had a glorious smile on her face in each of her scenes. Each night after rehearsals and
performances, Sarah would hug each cast and crew member, wish them a good night, and was able to be "one of
the company". She was as much a part of the team as anyone else. I don't think the show would have been the
same without her (but I am more than a little biased). I do know that Sarah wouldn't have had these new
experiences and friends without being in the show.
I am grateful to The Cat (and the cast of this particular production). I will always want to do whatever I can to
support The Cat, by attending more productions with Sarah, by volunteering for tasks they might need, by asking
friends to go to their shows or make donations, and in helping Sarah with performances in future productions.
I ask for the continued support from The City of Carmel, and from you Mayor Brainard, to contribute substantially
to The Cat in whatever they need for funding all their needs —administrative, staff, overhead and more. I ask you
to continue to help The Cat continue her mission and programming so that Sarah and a thousand others like her
will continue to participate in shows without needing to pay a. The greater your level of support, the more The Cat
can do.
Thank you for reading my very long story about Sarah and her experiences with The Cat. Thank you also for
everything you have done over the years for The Cat, and for everything you will continue to do for them.
Sincerely,
Mark Gasper
3335 Babette Ct.
Indianapolis, IN 46227
tradermark@iuno.com
317-716-7839
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The Cat's Mission at Work
Diana is 60 years old, and because of some early- life illnesses, has the mental capacity of an 8-year-old.
We encouraged her family to enroll her in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, the inaugural production
of the Carmel Apprentice Theatre. As stated earlier, this theatre company is for novices, experts, and
everyone in between. It is a welcoming place. It is a no -audition theatre. You sign up and you're in!
Diana can't dance, sing, or memorize lines. No problem! She became our Woodstock! It was so special
watching the cast take responsibility for Diana: getting her on stage for all her scenes, and then back off
again! Diana loved her costume, and her smile energized the cast and audience. Her brother, Bruce said,
Within a few practices Diana had become part of a play family; with a part that she could handle and be
proud of. Everyone associated with the production went out of their way to help her feel safe and
confident. Diana and I were both very sad that the experience had to end. We both have a new faith in the
goodness of people that surround us in life." And guess what, Diana has performed in her 4th show this
year, she joined us again for our production of The Addams Family.
Diana in The Addams Family - 2018
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ADDENDUM
The Cat's Mission at Work (Continued)
Carmel Theatre Company: Our first resident theatre company
In December of 2016, this theatre company lost the lease on their building. In need of a venue in which to
perform their next show, we sat down and talked. They had already cast their show and were deep into
rehearsals. Side By Side By Sondheim, directed by Ellen Kingston, was shaping up to be a fabulous show.
So, we worked out the details and had a rehearsal and performance plan. The show was a success! CTC
was our first theatrical resident and remains so today!
David Duncan Thom Brown Matthew Vire
Carolyn Lynch Ellen Kingston Gail Payne
Side By Side By Sondheim
Ballet Initiative: A company incubated by The Cat
Proud! That's how we feel about our association with Ballet Mitiative. When we heard that this group of
5 highly talented young ballerinas were looking for a home to create their own company, we jumped at
the chance to host them. Christina and her dance partners have quickly become our favorite resident arts
company. They have also endeared themselves to the community of Carmel. Performing 6 ballets and
helping choreograph our musicals, they are loved by all who meet them. Add to this the unlikely fact that,
as a brand-new arts company, they are fiscally sound, and you have the perfect group of artists. Since
they've started, they have grown by leaps and bounds, but they still come back to The Cat, the place
where they started, to host both their fundraisers and their Happy Hour performances.
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People Who Love The Cat: Testimonials
There's a theater in Carmel that I am quite fond of- The Northside Drive -In- but it closed years ago. I
kid. Of course, it's The Cat!" Dave Dugan
Comedian
Ballet INitiative has found a home at The Cat. From the friendly faces of the staff to all the assistance
and support we've received with each production; we are so honored and proud to be The Cat's residence
dance company. This last year specifically The Cat has really helped us to expand our repertoire and our
audience reach, which is helping our business grow insurmountably. We love The Cat!"
Ola Tarnowski
Co-founder, Artist
Ballet Initiative
The Cat was home. This Summer I have found family and friends. I have been given so many new
opportunities from The Cat. I am so proud to have been a part of the Internship program and The Cat
Family." Maddie Wood
Summer Intern, 2021
I'm not sure what Christian Youth Theatre would have done without The Cat during the past
year. Although they are always one of our most valuable partners, we appreciated their careful
consideration regarding operations during the pandemic.
Willie and Audrey are always willing to take my call, brainstorm, discuss possibilities, and
always support us. They help us form new community partnerships, connecting us with others who they
know can be of assistance. They perform tasks to ensure our success that, quite honestly, aren't part of the
job description of those who work for the facility.
The Cat is one of the Carmel arts scene's most important resources. Theatre companies always
struggle and brick and mortar is almost impossible to afford. To have a theatre where we can perform in
Carmel, with individuals like Willie and Audrey who truly understand and have a passion for the art, is
something other communities don't offer. CYT is here today because of The Cat."
Laura Baltz
Artistic Director
Christian Youth Theatre
The Cat is a diamond in the rough in Carmel, the perfect place for a local, amateur playwright like me,
which has and continues to allow me to stage my work. The avengers and people behind the scenes are
great to work with and have a "can do" attitude about getting the show on stage. The Cat also reaches
from the impossible, being the only theatre company in the world to perform Annie 1 & Annie 2 in
repertory. If you like live stage performances, The Cat is a must! You will not be disappointed."
Louis .Ianeira, MD
The MD Writer
We are so appreciative of you and everyone at The Cat and are so grateful to have you in our lives."
Christina Yoreis
Co-founder
Ballet INitiative
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People Who Love The Cat: Testimonials (continued)
I wanted to thank you for arranging for us to run the world premiere of our play, Just the Truth,
at the Cat last June. The Cat has opened many doors for me as a local playwright and also for the
nonprofit organization that I direct called the Winged Victory Foundation. We were able to premier our
play to very enthusiastic audiences. Besides offering the community a murder mystery and thriller, Just
the Truth honors the profession of journalism and its critical role in protecting our freedoms. Thanks to
the Cat, we were able to bring this important play to our community. Noteworthy people attended,
including city and town council members, theatre professionals, state officials and candidates, directors of
local organizations, neighbors, students, professionals, and retirees. We ran the full gamut in our
audience, serving many diverse groups in our community.
It was great working with you, Audrey Larkin, and the rest of the cheerful, competent staff and
volunteers at the Cat. The theatre is always clean and well managed, and the stage improvements
provided the room needed for our various sets. Add to that comfortable seating, as well as good sound and
lighting, and the entire experience was entertaining, comfortable, and memorable for us and for the
audience.
What a great venue the Cat is, and so close to Carmel's restaurants and shops! People in the
audience told me on how much they enjoyed being at the Cat. Some guests were coming to the Cat for the
first time, and they commented on how pleased they were to fmd live theatre in the heart of the Arts and
Design District.
The Cat is a vitally important venue for live theatre and a perfect complement to all the other
activities in our vibrant Arts and Design District. I've also enjoyed going to the Cat many times as a
guest, watching musicals, ballet, drama, etc., all well -performed by enthusiastic casts and crews."
Gen LaGreca
Novelist & Playwright
Winged Victory Foundation
When Carmel Community Players lost our lease to our performance space, The Cat went out of their
way to allow us to perform the remainder of our season without major alteration in our already announced
season. They have an outstanding affordable performance space, allowing our patrons a high -quality
experience unmatched in the Carmel area." Tim Paramore
President
Carmel Community Players
The Cat has provided me with incredible opportunities to push myself, stretch my skills, and leave
outside my comfort zone, with the knowledge that there is a supportive community there to catch me."
Emma Rund
Summer Intern, 2017
Chicago/New York playwright
We really appreciate having a place like The Cat in Carmel. Will and his staff have been kind and
generous with their time, and they have provided us with an affordable space for our summer camp
productions and fundraiser." Hillary Blake
Co -Founder
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People Who Love The Cat: Testimonials (continued)
BardFest began with an idea. Could we feature full scale Shakespeare productions but in a small
intimate setting and present them in rotation creating a festival? The answer was yes if we could achieve
strategic partnerships with small theatres in the community.
The Cat has played a large role in our development. They were among the first to step forward
and embrace the notion of a Shakespeare festival here in Carmel to enrich the cultural lives of its citizens.
Shortly we will begin our 9th year. We have grown to become the largest Shakespeare festival in
Indiana and attract actors and audience from across the area. The Cat's support has been critical in that
success. We would not be here otherwise. The Cat believed in our dream and the results have been
spectacular." Glenn Dobbs
BardFest
Founder and Executive Producer
Let me just start by saying working with The Cat and their volunteer staff was nothing short of
amazing. Willie Wood is truly a wonderful person. I had written my very first stage play and had no idea
what needed to into getting my play from paper to the stage. After being told that another theatre in the
area could not accommodate me, I called The Cat. Willie told me to come in and speak with him that
same day, and the rest was history. Willie not only encouraged me, but he gave me resources and helped
every step of the way. From putting me in touch with the person who lent me props, to gifting me
programs for my very first show. Willie even spent about 20 minutes opening night giving my mom
directions over the phone. I am so thankful. I could not possibly end this without mentioning Gary
Coburn. Gary oversees set design and was another huge reason that my show was so successful. Gary lent
me things from his personal residence just to make sure my set was perfect. After 2 sold out shows, I am
eternally grateful to Willie and my new friends at The Cat for making my first experience painless and
fun! They took me in from the first day and supported me in a way that exceeded every expectation."
Shandrea V. Funnye
Author, Producer, and Director
Shandrea Funnye Presents
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ADDENDUM
The Cat's Fact Sheet
Address: 254 Veterans Way, Carmel, IN 46032
Status: 501-c-3
Website: www.thecat.biz
Email: willwood@thecat.biz
audreylarkin@thecat.biz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecatcanneU
Instagram: https://www.instagrwn.corniffiecat—cannel/
Personal Cell: Will: 317-750-2484
Audrey: 317-408-0844
WILL WOOD
Will Wood studied theatre at the University of Nebraska, North Texas State University, and Southern Methodist
University. He took a detour from theatre and pursued his career in non-profit for a number of years with The Boy
Scouts of America. He was then in a position to help his wife, Deborah, start and grow DWA Healthcare
Communications Group located here in Carmel. 14 years ago. Will returned to theatre, first through assisting and
directing at the high school level, and then on to writing, producing and directing in community theatre. Some of
Willie's favorite theatres to direct at include Carmel Community Playhouse, Footlite Musicals, and Christian Youth
Theatre. Will also enjoys mentoring and coaching high school and college students pursuing degrees and careers in
theatre arts.
AUDREY LARKIN
Audrey has been participating in theater in Hamilton County since age 5 and then went on to study theatre at
Baldwin Wallace University in Cleveland, Ohio. There she studied everything from Arts Management to
Playwrighting. She has worked in almost every position in theatre, fully embracing the jack-of-all-trades
methodology. Since joining the team at The Cat, she has directed, acted, designed sound, lights, sets, and costumes.
She also works with new playwrights and producers to help them get started producing their projects. She has a
passion for working with both new playwrights of all ages and interns, both college and high school, and helping
develop the Carmel Apprentice Theatre. Her favorite thing is watching the growth of every artist that crosses the
stage. When not at the theatre, Audrey writes and publishes poetry, and she is currently having fun experimenting in
the kitchen as she works on her cookbook.
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THE CAT LLC
2023 Annual Budget
Preliminary
TOTAL
Jan - Dec 23
Income
Concession Sales 12,480.00
Grant 125,000.00
Rent 36,720.00
Sales
Sponsorship 30,000.00
Ticket Sales 39,000.00
Unrestricted Contributions 8,000.00
Total Income 251,200.00
Expense
Advertising and Promotion 360.00
Automobile Expense 282.00
Bank Service Charges 100.00
Cable & Satellite 566.00
Cash 3,317.00
Computer and Internet Expenses 2,000.00
Concession Supplies 7,586.00
Donations
Fundraising Expense 150.00
Insurance Expense 1,704.00
Educational Programs 5,000.00
Janitorial Services 1,054.00
Marketing 3,900.00
Meals and Entertainment 1,252.00
Office Supplies 580.00
Payroll Expenses 69,000.00
Ambience Music Licensing 3,015.00
Production Show Budget 33,000.00
Production Show Talent 5,400.00
Production/Show Licensing 3,811.00
Professional Fees
Accounting 5,800.00
Legal 1,000.00
Total Professional Fees 6,800.00
Rent Expense 74,944.00
Major Rennovations
Repairs and Maintenance 3,653.00
Security 1,443.00
Taxes
Food & Beverage Tax 367.00
Personal Property 500.00
Total Taxes 867.00
Telephone Expense 1,416.00
Theatre Small Equip & Supplies
Trash Service 500.00
Utilities 11,502.00
Total Expense 243,202.00
Exhibit B
Net Operating Income 7,998.00
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State of Indiana
Office of the Secretary of State
Certificate of Assumed Business Name
Of
THE CARMEL APPRENTICE THEATER, LLC
I, CONNIE LAWSON, Secretary of State, hereby certify that a Certificate of Assumed Business Name of the
above Domestic Limited Liability Company has.,beei presented to me at my office, accompanied by the
fees prescribed by law and tfat..1like documentation presented conforms to law as prescribed by the
provisions of the Indiana Business Flexibility Act.
Following said transaction, flee above named'entity will transact business under the assumed business
name(s) of:
THE CARMEL APPRE CE THEATRE, LLC
NOW, THEREFORE, with this document I certify that said transaction will b q-come effective Saturday,
February 11, 2017_
In Witness Whereof, I have caused to be affixed my
signature and the seal -of the State of Indiana, at the City of
Indianapolis, February 11, 2017.
eez" 0%.-fAft"Oh,
CONNIE LAWSON
SECRETARY OF STATE
201701271177951 / 7513558
To ensure the certificate's validity, go to https:,/bsd.sos.in.gov/PublicBusinessSea,-ch
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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF
THE CAT, LTD.
The undersigned incorporator, desiring to form a nonprofit corporation (the
Corporation") pursuant to the provisions of the Indiana Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1991. as
amended (the Act ), executes the following Articles of Incorporation.
APTiCi.F i
Name and Tvpe of Corporation
Section I.I. Name and Type. The name of the Corporation is The CAT, Ltd. The
Corporation is a public benefit corporation.
Section 1.2. Principal Office. The principal office of the Corporation is located at 254
1" Avenue, Suite A. Carniel. Indiana 46033.
ARTICLE 11
Purposes and Powers
Section 2.1. Purposes. The Corporation is formed to:
a) Encourage participation in the theater through the organization of instructional
classes. lectures, workshops, and theatrical productions, and
b) Transact any and all lawful business for which nonprofit corporations may be
incorporated under the Act. provided such business is not inconsistent with the Corporation
being organized and operated exclusively for nonprofit purposes.
Section 11. Nonprofit Purposes.
a) The Corporation is organized to operate exclusively for the charitable purposes
established in this Article II_ Contributions received by the Corporation will either be used
directly to satisfy these purposes or will be invested with the income generated therefrom used to
carry out the Corporation's charitable purposes.
b) No substantial part of the activities of the Corporation shall be the carrying on of
propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the Corporation shall not
participate in. or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements). any
political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public off ice.
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c) Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles of Incorporation, the
Corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on:
i) By a corporation exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue of 1986 (the "Code"), or corresponding provisions of any
subsequent Federal tax laws. or
ii) By a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section
170(c)(1) or (2) or Section 2522(a)(1) or (2) of the Code, or corresponding provisions of
any subsequent Federal tax laws.
Section 2.3. Powers. Subject to any limitation or restriction imposed by the Act, any
other law, or any other provision of these Articles of Incorporation, the Corporation shall have
the power to:
a) Do everything necessary, advisable or convenient for the accomplishment of any
of the purposes hereinbefore set forth, or which shall at any time appear conducive to or
expedient for the protection or benefit of the Corporation and to do all of the things incidental
thereto or connected therewith which are not forbidden by law, and
b) Have, exercise and enjoy in furtherance of the purposes hereinbefore set forth all
the general rights, privileges and powers granted to corporations by the Act, as now existing or
hereafter amended, and by the common law.
Section 2.4. Limitation U on Dissolution. Upon the dissolution of the Corporation, the
Board of Directors shall, after paying or making, provision for the payment of all the liabilities of
the Corporation. and returning grants, if any, owing to the State of Indiana, dispose of all assets
of the Corporation exclusively for the purposes of the Corporation in such a manner, or to such
organization(s) organized and operated exclusively for nonprofit purposes as shall at the time
qualify as an exempt organization(s) under Code Section 501(a), or corresponding provisions of
any subsequent Federal tax law, as the Hoard of Directors shall determine.
ARTICLE III
Period of Existence
The period during which the Corporation shall continue is perpetual.
ARTYiT iV
Registered Agent and Registered Office
The name and address of the Registered Agent and Registered Office is Christopher S.
Roberge, Bose McKinney & Evans UP. II I Monument Circle, Suite 2700, Indianapolis,
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Indiana 46204. The undersigned represents that the Registered Agent named in these Articles of
Incorporation has consented to the appointment of registered agent.
ARTICLE V
Membership
The Corporation shall have two initial members — William R. Wood and Deborah B.
Wood (the "Members"). The Members shall be entitled to one (l ) vote each on any matter
submitted to a membership vote,
ARTICLE VI
Directors
Section 6.1. Number of Directors. The number of Directors of the Corporation and
their election shall be fixed by the Code of Bylaws of the Corporation. but in no event shall the
number be less than three (3).
Section 6.2. Qualifications. Each Director shall have such qualifications as may be
specified from time to time in the Bylaws of the Corporation or as otherwise required by
applicable law.
Section 6.3. Names and Address of Directors. The names and addresses of the initial
Board of Directors are:
Name Address, State, Zip Code
William R. Wood 254 1" Avenue, Suite A, Carmel, Indiana 46032
Deborah B. Wood 254 1 st Avenue, Suite A, Carmel, Indiana 46032
Miranda Annie 254 1 st Avenue. Suite A, Carmel, Indiana 46032
Christopher S. Roberge 254 1 st Avenue, Suite A, Carmel, Indiana 46032
Christopher Carmen 254 1 st Avenue, Suite A, Carmel, Indiana 46032
Section 6.4. Terms of Directors. Directors of the Corporation shall be elected for such
terms as may be fixed by the Code of Bylaws of the Corporation and shall, if the Bylaws shall so
provide, be divided into as many groups whose teens of office expire at different times as the
Bylaws shall provide.
Section 6.5. Powers. The Board of Directors shall have full power to manage the
affairs of the Corporation, including any and all power granted by the Act.
Section 6.6. Removal of Directors. Any or all members of the Board of Directors of
the Corporation may be removed at any time with or without cause by a vote of the majority of
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all the members of the Board of Directors held during any meeting of the Board of Directors
called expressly for that purpose.
Section 6.7. Meetings. Meetings of the Board of Directors of the Corporation shall be
held at such places, either within or without the State of Indiana, as shall be specified in the
respective calls and notices or waivers of notice of such meetings given in accordance with the
Bylaws of the Corporation.
ARTICLE VI
Incorporator
The name and post office address of the incorporator of the Corporation is William R.
Wood .254 1"' Avenue, Suite A. Carmel. Indiana 460 )
ARTICLE VIII
Provisions for the Regulation and
Conduct of the Affairs of the Corporation
Other provisions, consistent with the laws of this state, for the regulation and conduct of
the affairs of the Corporation, and creating, defining, limiting or regulating the powers of the
Corporation or the Directors are as follows:
Section 8.1. Indemnification.
a) The Corporation shall indemnify any person as of right who is or was a Director.
Member, officer, employee, or agent of the Corporation. or is or was serving as a Director,
Member, officer, employee. or agent of another corporation, partnership, or other enterprise at
the request of the Corporation, against expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments, fines.
penalties, and amounts paid in settlement reasonably incurred by such person, to the fullest
extent now or hereafter permitted by law, in connection with or resulting from any claim, action.
suit, or proceeding (whether actual or threatened, civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative.
or in connection with an appeal relating thereto), in which such person 1nay be involved as a
party or otherwise by reason of being or having been a Director, Member, officer. employee, or
agent of the Corporation or of such other organization, provided, such person acted in good faith
and in a manner s/he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the
Corporation. and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, in a manner which lie had no
reasonable cause to believe was unlawful. The termination of any claim, action, suit or
proceeding by judgment. order, settlement (whether with or without court approval), conviction,
or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption that
the person did not act in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in, or not
opposed to, the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action, suit, or
proceeding, in a manner which he had reasonable cause to believe was unlawful.
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b) Any Director, Member, officer or employee of the Corporation who has been
successful as a party on the merits or otherwise in his/her defense of any claim, action, suit. or
proceeding referred to in the first sentence of Section 8.1(a) shall be indemnified as of right
against expenses (including attorneys' fees) reasonably incurred by him/her in connection
therewith (except to the extent covered by insurance).
c) Except as provided in Section 8.1(b) above, any indemnification under Section
8.1(a) shall be made by the Corporation only upon a determination that indemnification of the
particular Director. Member, officer, employee, or agent is proper in the circumstances because
such person has met the applicable standards of conduct set forth in Section 8.1(a). Such
determination shall be made (1) by the Board of Directors of the Corporation by a majority vote
of a quorum consisting of members of the Board of Directors who were not parties to such claim,
action, suit. or proceeding, or (ii) if such a quorum is not obtainable or if so directed by a
majority vote of a quorum consisting of members of the Board of Directors who were not parties
to such claim, action, suit, or proceeding, by independent legal counsel (who may be regular
counsel of the Corporation or other disinterested person(s). such counsel or person(s) being
hereafter called the "referee") in a written opinion. The person claiming indemnification shall, if
requested, appear before the referee and answer questions which the referee deems relevant and
shall be given ample opportunity to present to the referee evidence upon which he relies for
indemnification. The Corporation shall, at the request of the referee, make available facts,
opinions or other evidence in any way relevant to the referee's findings which are within the
possession or control oC the Corporation.
d) The indemnification provided by this Section 8.1 shall not be deemed exclusive of
any other rights to which a Director, Member, officer, employee, or agent may be entitled under
any bylaw, resolution, agreement, or otherwise, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased
to be a Director, Member, officer, employee, or agent of the Corporation, and shall inure to the
benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person. The indemnification provided
by this Section 8.1 shall be applicable to claims. actions, suits, or proceedings made or
commenced after the adoption hereof, arising from acts or omissions to act occurring whether
before or after the adoption hereof.
e) The Corporation shall have the power to purchase and maintain insurance on
behalf of any person who is or was a Director. officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or
who is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a Director, officer, employee or agent
of another Corporation. partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability
asserted against such person and incurred by him in any such capacity, or arising out of his status
as such, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify him against such
liability under the provisions of this Section 8.1, together with expenses actually and reasonably
incurred by him in connection with his defense thereof, provided that when and to the extent that
the Corporation has purchased and maintained such insurance, it shall have no duty under this
Section 8.1 to indemnify any such person to the extent such liability is covered by such
insurance.
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Section 8.2. Restriction Upon_ Acceptance of Gifts. No gifts or other contributions to
the Corporation shall be accepted by the Corporation if the use or expenditure of such gift or
other contribution is subject to any condition which is inconsistent with the purposes of the
Corporation as stated herein.
Section 8.3. Interest of Directors in Contracts. Any contract or other transaction
between the Corporation and one or more of its Directors, or between the Corporation and any
firm of which one or more of its Directors are members or employees, or in which they are
interested, or between the Corporation and any corporation or association of which one or more
of its Directors are shareholders, members, directors or employees. or in which they are
interested, shall be valid for all purposes, notwithstanding the presence of such Director or
Directors at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corporation which acts upon or in
reference to such contract or transaction. Also, notwithstanding such Director's participation in
such action, if the fact of such interest shall be disclosed or known to the Board of Directors and
the Board of Directors shall. nevertheless, authorize. approve and ratify such contract or
transaction by a vote of a majority of the Directors present, such interested Director or Directors
are to be counted in determining whether a quorum is present, but not to be counted in
calculating the majority of such quorum necessary to carry such vote. Provided, however, such
contract or transaction shall be at arm's length and not violative of the proscriptions of these
Articles against the Corporation's use or application of its funds for private benefit.
Section 8.4. Net Earnings. No part of the net earnings of the Corporation shall inure to
the benefit of, or be distributed to, its Directors, Members. officers, or other private individuals.
Section 8.5. Private Foundation. If at any time it is determined by the Internal Revenue
Service that the Corporation is a private foundation within the meaning of Code Section 509(a)
or the corresponding provision of any future United States revenue law). the Corporation shall
also be subject to the requirements set forth below in this Section.
a) Distribution of Income. The Corporation shall distribute its income each taxable
year at such time and in such manner as not to becorne subject to the tax on undistributed income
imposed by Code Section 4942, or corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax law.
b) Self-Dealinr=. The Corporation shall not engage in any act of self -dealing, as
defined in Code Section 4941(d). or corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax law.
c) Excess Business. Holdines. The Corporation shall not retain any excess business
holdings as defined in Code Section 4943(c), or corresponding provisions of any subsequent
federal tax laws.
d) Investments Jeopardizing Exempt Purpose. The Corporation shall not make any
investments in such manner as to subject it to tax under Code Section 4944. or corresponding
provisions of any subsequent federal tax laws.
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e) Taxable Expenditures. The Corporation shall not make any taxable expenditures
as defiled in Code Section 4945(d) or corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax
law.
Section 8.6. Amendment of Articles of Incorporation. The Corporation reserves the
right to amend, alter, change, or repeal any provisions contained in the Articles of Incorporation
or in any amendment hereto. in any manner now or hereafter prescribed or permitted by the Act
or any amendment thereto, provided, nevertheless. that such power of amendment shall not
authorize any amendment which would have the effect of disqualifying this Corporation as an
exempt organization under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, or such equivalent
provision as may hereafter exist from time to time. Subject to Subsection 8.1(d). the power to
make, alter, or amend the Articles of Incorporation shall otherwise be vested in the Members.
Section 8.7. Bylaws. The Board of Directors shall have the power to adopt and amend
the Bylaws of the Corporation. which may contain other provisions consistent with the laws of
the State of Indiana for the regulation and management of the affairs of the Corporation.
Section 8.8. Exempt Status. Notwithstanding any contrary provisions contained herein,
the Board of Directors shall not have the power or authority to do any act that will prevent the
Corporation from being an organization described in Code Section 501(c)(3) or corresponding
provisions of any subsequent federal tax laws.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby executes these Articles of
Incorporation as of this day of February, 2018.
Willi t . woo _ h rp at
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INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
P. 0. BOX 2508
CINCINNATI, OH 45201
Date: FEB 2 1 2019
THE CAT LTD
C/O DON MEYER
111 MONUMENT CIRCLE STE 2700
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
Dear Applicant:
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Employer Identification Number:
82-4715318
DLN:
17053166308028
Contact Person:
SIRIJUN MAYI ID# 31449
Contact Telephone Number:
877) 829-5500
Accounting Period Ending:
December 31
Public Charity Status:
170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Form 990/990-EZ/990-N Required:
Yes
Effective Date of Exemption:
March 9, 2018
Contribution Deductibility:
Yes
Addendum Applies:
No
We're pleased to tell you we determined you're exempt from federal income tax
under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3). Donors can deduct
contributions they make to you under IRC Section 170. You're also qualified
to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under
Section 2055, 2106, or 2522. This letter could help resolve questions on your
exempt status. Please keep it for your records.
Organizations exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) are further classified as
either public charities or private foundations. We determined you're a public
charity under the IRC Section listed at the top of this letter.
If we indicated at the top of this letter that you're required to file Form
990/990-EZ/990-N, our records show you're required to file an annual
information return (Form 990 or Form 990-EZ) or electronic notice (Form 990-N,
the e-Postcard). If you don't file a required return or notice for three
consecutive years, your exempt status will be automatically revoked.
If we indicated at the top of this letter that an addendum applies, the
enclosed addendum is an integral part of this letter.
For important information about your responsibilities as a tax-exempt
organization, go to www.irs.gov/charities. Enter "4221-PC" in the search bar
to view Publication 4221-PC, Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public Charities,
which describes your recordkeeping, reporting, and disclosure requirements.
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THE CAT LTD
We sent a copy of this letter to your representative as indicated in your
power of attorney.
Sincerely,
Director, Exempt Organizations
Rulings and Agreements
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STATE OF INDIANA )
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COUNTY OF )
AFFIDAVIT
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O&OS , an authorized representative
of "Grantee"), being first duly sworn upon
my oath, state that pursuant to paragraph 2 of the City of Carmel Arts Grant Program Agreement,
all income of Grantee, including a City of Carmel arts grant, if applicable, revenue of sales,
and/or ticket revenue, etc., in the previous year totaled $ V5 • 0
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Signature '
Printed Name tJ I
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Subscribed and sworn to before me, the undersigned Notary Public, this day of
Noyem eV , 202 2.
SEAL]
RANI L. RICHEY
4pY vv8r Notary Public, State of Indiana
Hamilton County
t ? Commission Number NP07261 B3
tiGii p: My Commission Expires
February 13, 2Q2$
Signature -Nota y Public
Printed Name P,- ,, L--
Resident of
My Commission Expires:
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County, Indiana
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01:21 PM The CAT Ltd.
01/29/22
Cash Basis Operating Statement
January through December 2021
TOTAL
Income
Concession Sales 12,261.19
Grant 84,000.00
Rent 37,998.50
Sales 2,473.73
Sponsorship 11,000.00
Ticket Sales 20,465.73
Unrestricted Contributions 7,000.00
Total Income 175,199.15
Expense
Intern Expense 800.00
Fundraising Expense 113.49
Cash 100.00
Automobile Expense 72.80
Bank Service Charges 5.25
Computer and Internet Expenses 1,477.38
Concession Supplies 4,668.46
Insurance Expense 1,700.00
Marketing 2,132.21
Meals and Entertainment 834.42
Office Supplies 206.80
Payroll Expenses 47,094.09
Permits and Licenses 867.47
Postage & Delivery 135.53
Production Show Budget 5,027.45
Production Show Budget - Talent 4,449.66
Production/Show Licensing 4,490.00
Professional Fees
Accounting 5,172.50
Legal 795.33
Total Professional Fees 5,967.83
Rent Expense 70,648.82
Major Rennovations 6,892.38
Repairs and Maintenance 351.60
Taxes
Property 25.00
Food & Beverage Tax 235.24
Total Taxes 260.24
Theatre Small Equip & Supplies 104.70
Trash Service 425.56
Utilities 9,338.75
Total Expense 168,164.89
Net Ordinary Income 7,034.26
Exhibit E rL
Net Operating Income 7,034.26
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Cash Basis Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 2021
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities
Payroll Liabilities
Total Other Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Equity
Unrestricted Not Asses
Net Income
Total Equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
23,761.10
0.01
23,761.11
23,761.11
23,76-.
17,843.76
7,034.26
24, 878.02
23,761.11
Exhibit E
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EZ Short Form
Form Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
lment of the Treasury
III Do not enter social security numbers on this form, as it may be made public.
Intem Go to www.irs.nternal Revenue Service gov/Form990EZ for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
20021
A For the 2021 calendar year, or tax year beginning , 2021, and ending , 20
B Check if applicable: C Name of organization a D Employer identification number
Address change The CAT, LLC 824715318
Name change Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address) Lnyjoom/suite E Telephone number
Initial return
254 Veterans Way A 3177502484
Final retum/terminated
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code F Group ExemptionAmendedreturnpp
Application pending Carmel, IN 46032 Number 0
G Accounting Method: r Cash Accrual Other (specify) H Check 0 if the organization is not
I Website: required to attach Schedule B 12
J Tax-exempt status (check only one) — 501 (c)(3) 501 c) -4 insert: no. 4947(a)(1) or 527 (Form 990).
K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other LLC
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, column (B)) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0
fIEW Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part 1)
Check if the rclaniZatlon used Schedule n to raGnnnd to nnv rfi iactinn in this Part I n
13 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 102000.00
M 2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts . . . . . . . . . 2 73199.15
3 Membership dues and assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0
0 4 Investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 0
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory . . . . 5a 0
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses . . . . . . . . 5b 0
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (subtract line 5b from line 5a) . . . . 5c 0
6 Gaming and fundraising events:
c
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than
15,000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6a I 0
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 0 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 0
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events . 6c 0
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract
line 6c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6d 0
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances . . . . . 7a 0
b Less: cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7b 0
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (subtract line 7b from line 7a) . . . . . . . 7c 0
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 0
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 . 9 1 175199.15
10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . . . 10 800.00
11 Benefits paid to or for members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 0
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12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits 3 . . . . . . . . .
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors . . . . . .
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 47094.09
13 5967.83
14 87657.11
15 342.33
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 26303.53
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 . 17 168164.89
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18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (subtract line 17 from line 9) . . . . . .
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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 7034.26
19
z20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . .
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .
20 17843.76
21 24878.02
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Cat. No. 106421 Form 990-EZ (2021)
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THE CAT, LTD
Membership List
Effective as of February _. 2018)
Officers:
President: William R. Wood
Treasurer: Deborah B. Wood
Secretary: Miranda Annie
Directors:
William R. Wood
Deborah B. Wood
Miranda Armie
Christopher S. Roberge
Christopher Carmen
Members:
William R. Wood
Deborah B. Wood
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Twow THE CAT-2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
November 2022
We are proud to report a very productive year with many accomplishments at The Cat. Last year the
Carmel Arts Grant generously gifted The Cat $80,100, which she used to cover operations and programming for
2022, and what a busy year it was! This year, The Cat provided a much -needed home to 26 different artistic
companies. Many of these companies held multiple shows at The Cat. Ten of those companies presented new
works from local playwrights and singers. Many of those groups had never self -produced, thus our staff
enthusiastically assisted them in learning how to budget, plan, advertise, sell tickets and fulfill their technical
needs. We incubated a wonderful new artist, Ashley Nicole, who struggled to find anyone to help her launch her
singing career. We worked with Ashley for over a year and she opens her first show this weekend.
The Cat hosted a few visual artists this year. Bridget Carrol, an up-and-coming artist, painted a beautiful
cat-themed mural outside on the south wall. Her brilliant work created the largest "selfie-spots" in Carmel. Local
painter, Amy Abuasabeh, joined The Cat as a resident artist in our lobby. Amy displayed a wonderful collection of
quaint and quirky cat paintings. We also incubated Carmel High School graduate, Seraphim, in their new
performance endeavors. Seraphim hosted 6 entertainingly diverse (and sold out) shows this year.
Comedy at The Cat continues to go strong under our partnership with Carmel legend Dave Dugan. This is
now an event The Cat hosts every quarter with discussions about adding our own troupe of improvisation
comedians and their students to the act. The first Comedy at The Cat show next year is on St. Patrick's Day. We
can't wait to belly laugh with Dave and all the comedians he brings with him!
Creative Artists continued bringing their new works to The Cat this year. Louis 1anEria and Shandrea
Funnye are now "old hands" at producing their new works at The Cat. Both of these creative artists bring
anywhere from 1-3 shows a year to her stage. The Cat recently added Garret Matthews to that list of creative
artists. Garret just completed his first, self -penned show here. One of our first Interns, Emma Rund, just returned
bringing from the New York stage her award -winning, one -woman show to Carmel for two sold -out performances.
Our longstanding relationships with Christian Youth Theatre and Carmel Community Players are going
strong with both companies hosting their seasons here at The Cat. Christian Youth Theatre even doubled their
summer camps this past year by doing four plays -in -a -day, and are building up to two, two -week summer camps
with The Cat next year.
The accomplishment of The Cat's special projects this year were a source of pride as we continue to serve
our mission to contribute to the community. The Community Garden was even more bountiful this year with
butternut squash, cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers as well as a whole box of strawberry plants donated from
Judy Weir in memory of her late husband. The Community Garden was very busy all season with people from the
community picking the ripe vegetables and strawberries. The Cat staff laughingly reported that the Community
Garden was so popular that they did not even have a chance to take any of the squash home for themselves. In
May, The Cat raised money for the children of Ukraine. We are very happy to report that $6310 was donated to
them via The International Fellowship of Christian and Jews. The Carmel Apprentice Theatre is growing by leaps
and bounds. Every year we worry that we may eventually have a cast that is too big for our itty-bitty stage! This
year we doubled the size of You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, and expanded the cast of The Addams Family to 20
actors. We also added five volunteer crew members who wanted to be involved in a production, but felt too shy
yet to be on stage. Both of the Carmel Apprentice Theatre shows were led by first-time directors, with great
success. We are excited and look forward to expanding the program to encourage Apprentice Playwrights and
Producers as well.
We could not be more grateful to the City of Carmel for the grant every year as it allows us the ability to
serve the thousands of artists and patrons that come through our doors. Thank you so much for supporting The
Cat as we endeavor to be a place that is approachable and accepting to artists of all levels.
Sincerely,
Audrey Larkin
Managing Director
Exhibit G
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