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
For more information about the Operations Manager position, see the job posting.
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