Total Budget

Director’s Salary and Expenses:

• Salary: $50,000 per year ($100,000 for two years)
• Expenses (travel, communication, etc.): $5,000 per year ($10,000 for two years)

Art Program Expenses:

• Art Supplies (paint, brushes, canvas, etc.): $5,000 per year ($10,000 for two years)
• Workshops/Mentorship Programs: $7,500 per year ($15,000 for two years)

Operational Costs:

• Office Space Rent/Utilities: $8,000 per year ($16,000 for two years)
• Administrative Expenses (staff, supplies, etc.): $6,000 per year ($12,000 for two years)
• Marketing and Promotion: $3,500 per year ($7,000 for two years)
• Website Maintenance and Online Sales Platform: $2,000 per year ($4,000 for two years)

Art Acquisition from Children:

• Payment to Child Artists: $12,000 per year ($24,000 for two years

Contingency Fund:

• Unforeseen Expenses: $5,000 per year ($10,000 for two years)

Backpack Food Program Funding:

• Allocation to the Food Program: $25,000-65,000 per year (from art sales proceeds)

NOTES

• Director’s Salary and Expenses: This is a significant portion of the budget, aimed at ensuring effective program management.
• Art Program Expenses: Critical for the success of the art acquisition part of the program.
• Operational Costs: Necessary for the smooth running of the program.
• Art Acquisition from Children: This directly supports the program’s mission of empowering Native American children through art.
• Backpack Food Program Funding: The primary philanthropic goal of the program, addressing food insecurity.
• Contingency Fund: Essential for any unforeseen expenses or emergencies.