Naptown Stomp is transitioning into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Near the end of February 2025, Naptown Stomp held a vote with members seeking to transition the organization to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and the vote passed with 71% in favor.
For those curious as to how the change is going, here’s a summary of what’s going on.
This page will be updated as things change.
The incoming/501(c)(3) Board
President: Katelyn Griffith
Secretary: Kathy Altschul
Treasurer: Yara Hairston-Barge
Member at Large: Caitlin Teague
What’s Happened So Far
March
501(c)(3) board began meeting with nonprofit lawyer
501(c)(3) board began drafting new bylaws – with direction from the lawyer
April
501(c)(3) board posted job for an Operations Manager
Current Division of Labor
Out-Going Board
Organizing/running weekly lessons & dances
Coordinating with volunteers
Receiving and responding to emails
Social media & sending out the newsletter
501(c)(3) Board
Meeting with nonprofit lawyer
Working on new bylaws
Working to hire Operations Manager
Upcoming
The 501(c)(3) board is currently working towards the following:
Reviewing applications for Operations Manager position
Finalizing bylaws
Preparing for Operations Manager to take over – i.e. revamp SOPs, slowly start transitioning out-going board