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ONE CIVIC SQUARE INTERNATIONAL TALENT ACADEMY
CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 1153 AQUEDUCT WAY CHECK AMOUNT: $15,000.00
INDIANAPOLIS IN 46280 CHECK NUMBER: 172159
CHECK DATE: 5/6/2009
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January 12, 2009
Mayor Jim Brainard International Talent Academy
Carmel Arts Advisory Committee 1 153 Aqueduct Way
City Hall, Third floor Indianapolis, IN 46280
One Civic Squire
Carmel, IN 46032
Dear Mayor Brainard:
I am writing on behalf of the International Talent Academy, which is a 501 (c) (3) non profit
organization dedicated to performing arts education of the young children through our uniquely
designed international programs.
1 have enclosed a mission statement and a description of the organization, a copy of the IRS letter
confirming our non profit status, and a letter requesting funds specifically for our organizational
and teaching development. The ITA respectfully requests $20, 000 in support of these costs for the
LTA's growth and development.
Thank you and the Carmel Arts Advisory Committee for your consideration of these good faith
requests from the International Talent Academy. If you require any further information, I will be
happy to provide it.
Sincerely,
Tatyana Komarova, Executive Director
Board of Directors of the International Talent Academy
Tel /Fax (3 17) 8 15-938 1 E- mail: Tatyana�lntemationaltalentacademy .org ww�v .lnternationalTalentAcademy.org
ITA is a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.Tax ID ##20- 4369460.
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The International Talent Academy (17A) is a non profit educational organization that was
established in Carmel, Indiana in 2006. Our mission is to promote awareness ofearly brain
development and provide advanced learning opportunities to young children and their parents through
internationally acclaimed programs in music, art, theater, dance, and liberal arts, all in ONE location.
The International Talent Academy is dedicated to elevating performing arts and early childhood
education to world -class standards, and helping children to discover their talents and reach their fullest
potential. We greatly appreciate the grant ITA received last year, and would like to report what was
accomplished with its help during the last year:
ITA 2008 year report:
1. 9 different performing and liberal art programs for children and adults have been opened in
Carmel during the year of 2008 (compared to 2 programs in 2007).
2. The programs include:
1) Music for Little Mozarts for 3 -5 year old chi Idren
2) Creative Dramatics for 3 -5 year old children
3) Etiquette for Little Ones for 3 -5 year old children
4) Etiquette Kingdom 6 -9 year olds
5) Dancing Little Star 5 -8 year olds
6) Dancing as a Star 1 9 -13 year olds
7) Dancing as the Stars (adults)
8) "Piano Adventures" at 2 preschools
9) Discover Your Talents summer camp
3. 298 students participated in the ITA programs in 2008.
4. 3 teachers have been hired for Ballroom Dance, Piano lessons, and Etiquette program.
5. ITA organized a major fundraiser to provide a scholarship for talented young pianist Hannah
Carroll, to participate at the Rotary International Music competition in Moscow, Russia. Hannah
represented the United States and the City of Carmel and earned 5` place competing against
young pianists from Russia and Europe.
6. Four Carmel piano students, winners of the World Piano Competition in Cincinnati, were
sponsored by ITA in a trip to Carnegie Hall, NY. In addition, the ITA provided a scholarship to
Young ballroom dancers, who were winners of many local ballroom dance competitions.
7. The ITA has been actively involved in several Carmel events and music competitions such as the
CarmelFest, the International Arts Festival, and other non profit organization fundraisers. In
addition, ITA students won many prizes and honors in the Young Performers Showcase presented
by the Cannel Arts Council and Piano Solutions.
8. To support local art organizations' fundraisers, the ITA has provided gift certificates for lessons.
9. The ITA Board of Directors added three very active and professional Board members to its team.
Our Goals for 2009 are:
1. To open more programs at the Monon Center, Second Story Playhouse, and local preschools.
2. To hire additional teachers for music and theater programs.
3. To continue promoting young students and provide scholarships.
4. To attract and promote the most talented students, to represent the city of Carmel in
international competitions.
5. To participate in Carmel community and Arts and Design District events.
6. To develop new marketing strategies for the ITA.
7. To explore additional sponsors and grant opportunities.
8. To expand course offerings, by purchasing additional program equipment.
Tel /Fax (317) 815 -9381 E-mail:Tatyana@ www .InternationalTalentAcademy.org
ITA is a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.Tax ID 420- 4369460.
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We respectfully request your financial assistance:
$8,000.00 New Program Development (and purchase of necessary materials)
$5 Purchase /lease a piano, computer and other necessary technology equipment.
$4,000.00 Student Scholarships for participating at the international competitions
$3,000.00 Continued Marketing /Current Program Operations /Hiring and training new teachers
TOTAL: $20,000.00
Your support is greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,.
International Talent Academy
Tatyana Komarova, Executive Director
Board of Directors
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Tel /Fax (317) 815 -9381 E- mail:Tatyana@a Internationaltalentacademy.org ww .lnternationa]TalentAcademy.org
1TA is a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.Tax ID #20- 4369460.
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International Talent Academy Purchase Order No.
1153 Aqueduct Way Terms
Indianapolis IN 46280 Date Due
Invoice Invoice Description Amount
Date Number (or note attached invoice(s) or bill(s))
1/12/09 Request letter Arts Funding re quest
Total 615,000 00
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with IC 5- 11- 10 -1.6.
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