named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Awareness | Prevention Campaigns Music Projects
Annual music and video campaigns engaging local youth in audio and video production; final products are streamed on digital platforms like Spotify and YouTube to promote awareness of teen dating and domestic violence.
Introspective Rhythm Workshop
Workshop honoring Meca Cole that uses rhythm and reflection to support healing and creative expression among youth participants.
Red Carpet Affairs
Annual event debuting the final music and video projects, bringing together youth participants, families, community leaders, and partner organizations for a public celebration.
Seeds of Love Community Day
Community event promoting green space engagement and awareness through activities like planting seeds and cookouts, held at Malcolm X Park.
Summer Youth Introspective Workshops
Summer workshop series offering youth hands-on creative and introspective activities focused on healing and skill-building.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
- Advocacy through public events and campaignsOrganizes and participates in advocacy events such as Take Back the Night marches and speak-outs, and "Walking A Mile in Her Shoes" events to promote empathy, awareness, and action around domestic and sexual violence.
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Youth Cultural and Educational Travel Programs 1 activity
- Arts and culture immersion tripsSponsors youth trips for arts and culture immersion, including a February trip to Los Angeles, California, to expand creative and personal development opportunities through exposure to professional environments.
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Community Recovery Awareness Events 1 activity
- Community engagement and awareness eventsOrganizes community events such as Seeds of Love Community Day at Malcolm X Park and special gatherings for children who lost both parents to domestic violence, using green space activities and milestone celebrations to promote awareness, prevention, and healing.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Educational outreach and institutional engagementShares the organization’s mission and work through classroom presentations, such as the executive director’s participation in a sociology class at Marist College, and informational tables at training events like Women in Correction Training Day.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Fundraising initiatives for program supportConducts targeted fundraising efforts such as the BHS Alumni Edition bundle fundraiser, Panera Bread events, and receives partial proceeds from concerts like the Annual Beacon Rising Women’s Concert Fundraiser to support foundation programs.
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Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
- Introspective Rhythm workshopsOffers therapeutic workshops centered on songwriting, creative writing, journaling, dream boards, self-care, wellness, and farming activities, delivered both in person and via Zoom, to support youth healing and personal development.
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Professional development and festival participationProvides youth participants, instructors, and volunteers from its programs with professional development opportunities, live performances, and firsthand experiences at major cultural events such as the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Red Carpet Affair eventHosts an annual Red Carpet Affair to celebrate the culmination of its music campaigns and Introspective Rhythm workshop series, bringing together youth participants, community members, and institutional stakeholders to debut final creative products.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Youth arts and music production programsProduces annual music and video campaigns that provide local youth with hands-on experience in music, audio, and video production, including in-studio recording sessions and final releases on digital platforms such as Spotify, iTunes, Pandora, and YouTube. Includes the production of annual albums and streamed single releases.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Youth wellness and life skills workshopsConducts workshops in multiple counties (Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Westchester) covering wellness, fitness, financial literacy, and self-care as part of summer and ongoing youth programs.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$109K
Contributions & grants$109K100%
Program service revenue$1970%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$116K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$63K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$11K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$8K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +1.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Josayne Anderson-Tejera — Executive Director
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- 1 Small Step 1 Giant Leap Productions Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
- Beacon High School Partner — Collaborated with music students whose songs were performed at a fundraiser benefiting The Love Quest Foundation.
- Beulah Baptist Church Partner — Provided financial support and in-kind donations for the Love Quest Foundation's trip to the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture.
- Cali Productions Partner — Collaborated with Meca Cole of Cali Productions on awareness and prevention campaigns.
- Chase Partner — Helped sponsor several Love Quest Foundation programs.
- Christopher Grant Partner — Provided support for the Love Quest Foundation's trip to the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture.
- City Council Member Nedra Thompson Partner — Received sponsorship support from City Council Member Nedra Thompson for the LA Arts & Culture Immersion Trip.
- City of Poughkeepsie Government — Sponsored the Red Carpet Affair in October 2022 and the 2022 and 2023 Summer Youth Introspective Workshops.
- Dutchess County Government Government — Provided a $20,000 Learn, Play, Create: Supporting Our Kids grant to fund youth programs in 2022.
- Felicia Watson Partner — Provided support for the Love Quest Foundation's trip to the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture.
- Freedom Gerard Partner — Collaborates on Seeds of Love Community Day event.
- Heritage Family Credit Union Partner — Provided financial support and in-kind donations for the Love Quest Foundation's trip to the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture.
- Hudson Valley Women in Corrections and Community Supervision Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
- I AM Levasia/ZARA Collection Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
- LAMIK Beauty: Love and Makeup In Kindness Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
- Life Flows Through Every Body Partner — Jamai Leigh, a board member of The Love Quest Foundation, is the founder of Life Flows Through Every Body, indicating an organizational affiliation.
- Marist College Partner — Collaborated with sociology faculty to engage students in the organization's mission.
- Miss Jessie Partner — Partnered with Miss Jessie, a natural hair care industry leader, to support foundation initiatives.
- Miss Jessie’s Partner — Provided in-kind sponsorship and is listed as both sponsor and partner.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Awarded the Wellness Mini Grant Award for COVID-19 in 2023.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Provided a Small Wellness Mini Grant to support wellness workshops for youth.
- New York State Minorities in Criminal Justice Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
- Rhinebeck Bank Partner — Sponsored the 2022 Introspective Workshop Red Carpet Affair.
- SESAC Partner — Collaborated with SESAC to provide information sessions on music publishing for youth participants.
- Salem Tabernacle Partner — Provided financial support and in-kind donations for the Love Quest Foundation's trip to the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture.
- Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault Partner — Provided financial support and in-kind donations for the Love Quest Foundation's trip to the 2023 Essence Festival of Culture.
- Soul Makeover Candles Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
- Target Partner — Provided a $250 gift card to support the 2022 Alumni Songwriters Bootcamp.
- That Millennium Mom and Mink Beauty ATL Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
- The Tiana Angelique Notice Foundation Partner — Collaborates on the release of the spoken word single "Psalm," with all proceeds benefiting The Tiana Angelique Notice Foundation.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Arts-Based Engagement for Youth Empowermentmethodology: arts_based_engagementBy using music, audio-visual production, and creative expression as culturally relevant, youth-centered mediums, we engage youth in emotional and relational learning, because creative participation fosters confidence, self-awareness, and resilience—particularly among those impacted by trauma and abuse.
- Holistic Youth Development with Integrated Life Skillsmethodology: holistic_youth_developmentBy combining creative expression with wellness, fitness, and financial literacy programming, we support holistic youth development, because addressing multiple dimensions of well-being strengthens resilience, self-efficacy, and long-term success.
- Introspective and Celebratory Programming for Emotional Supportmethodology: celebratory_event_modelBy using introspective workshops and celebratory public events to mark program milestones, we reinforce emotional growth and participant achievement, because ritualized recognition and reflection support healing and belonging—especially for grieving youth or survivors of abuse.
- Survivor-Centered Advocacy and Community Awarenessmethodology: survivor_centered_advocacyBy centering survivor voices through public demonstrations and speak-outs, we raise awareness about gender-based violence and foster community engagement, because lived-experience storytelling validates survivors, reduces stigma, and drives cultural change.
- Youth Development Through Arts and Professional Exposuremethodology: experiential_youth_developmentBy integrating immersive experiences in arts and culture with mentorship and exposure to live events and professional opportunities, we support youth career development and leadership, because firsthand engagement with the entertainment industry builds aspiration, skills, and long-term agency.