About Teen Scene, Inc
Who We Are
Teen Scene, Inc., is registered in the State of North Carolina dba (doing business as) Cape Fear Voices. The Teen Scene, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that produces a monthly publication written by and for teenagers. Teen Scene’s mission is to empower our middle and high school students by helping them improve their oral and written communication skills. We do this through established programs such as Toastmasters and by supporting journalism based clubs in their schools, providing state of the art equipment and tools for them to expand their knowledge. We are partners with William Clarke College in Kellyville (near Sidney) Australia, mutually sharing our stories and learning what life is like for teens in a different part of the world. In 2024, we branched out to include teaching interviewing and presentation skills so they could start to not only create, but edit their own podcasts on community related subjects such as the Rice Festival and local area STEM projects. These amazing teens are our future and we are honored to be a part of their growth and success. As a nonprofit organization, we offer modest scholarships to participating teen interns and staff writers.
Teen Scene Relationship to Cape Fear Voices
The Teen Scene is a monthly, free to the public, publication created by and dedicated to teenagers in the Cape Fear Region. Cape Fear Voices (CFV) is also a monthly free publication that showcases the creative works of adults and seniors living in the region. CFV will provide an outlet to recognize other regional nonprofit organizations that work to improve the lives of children and families in the area. In each instance we provide a quality outlet for the region’s literary and creative talents.
Our Philosophy
We work to publish the highest quality product. For Teen Scene, we accomplish this by accepting recommendations from teachers for students who have excelled in the area of journalism and leadership and by recruiting dedicated teens who are willing to put in the time and effort to develop their skills. Our role in either Teen Scene or Cape Fear Voices is solely to promote and showcase individuals’ creative talents in the Cape Fear Region. As such, we will not publish any religious piece designed to recruit or tarnish any religious organization. We will not publish politically themed work that may be submitted for publication. We will not publish socially unacceptable language and we will not allow the website to be used for personal gain by writers or contributors.
Our Status as a Tax-Exempt Organization
Teen Scene, Inc. is a tax-exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Service Code 501 (c)(3). Our Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-0539098. Donors can deduct contributions they make under the IRS Code Section 170. Teen Scene, Inc. is qualified to receive tax-deductible bequests, devises transfers, or gifts under Sections 2055, 2106, or 2522. We will acknowledge all donations in our monthly publications unless otherwise requested by any donor who wishes to remain anonymous.
Teen Scene, Inc. is incorporated in the State of North Carolina dba as Cape Fear Voices. Our address is The Teen Scene, Inc., 1159 Willow Pond Lane, Leland, NC 28451.
Our Funding Sources
As a nonprofit 501 (c)(3), we are funded by paid donations and grants. We need public support to allow both Teen Scene and Cape Fear Voices to achieve our stated missions and, especially, to make a difference in the lives of students.
Governance
An appointed Board of Directors governs Teen Scene and Cape Fear Voices. The Board serves in an advisory capacity to ensure that both publications are operated and published in an ethical and accountable manner.
Board members will represent a broad spectrum of current and retired professionals with extensive experience in working with teens, publications, marketing, and leadership. Directors volunteer their time in an advisory role to ensure that our programs most adequately address the proper standards and ethics for fulfilling our mission.