Transparency & Impact
See exactly how your support fuels creativity, advocacy, and mental health awareness.
Why Transparency Matters to Us
At Quantum Hive Studios, trust is the foundation of everything we do. Your support helps us create UV-reactive art, produce music aligned with natural healing frequencies, and develop mental wellness resources for people who need them most.
That’s why we’re committed to showing you where every dollar goes — because your support deserves clarity, not guesswork.
Where the Money Goes
We break our income and expenses into clear categories so you can see exactly how your contribution makes a difference.
Income Sources
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Kickstarter & Crowdfunding
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Art & Merchandise Sales
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Sponsorships & Grants
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Direct Donations
Expense Categories
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🎨 Art Supplies & Materials — Paints, UV pigments, canvases, digital tools
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🎵 Music Production & Mastering — Studio gear, software, mixing, mastering
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🌐 Website Hosting & Tools — Domain, hosting, plugins, integrations
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💬 Community Outreach & Education — Workshops, events, awareness materials
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💖 Donations to Mental Health Organizations — NAMI and other nonprofit partners
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🐝 Admin & Operating Costs — Essential expenses that keep Quantum Hive Studios alive and functional, including workspace, utilities, basic living needs, and general overhead. Creative and advocacy work cannot happen without a stable foundation.
How Funds are Distributed
All contributions are split by percentage into the categories below. This ensures every donation is balanced between creating, delivering, and sustaining our mission.
Budget Allocation Categories | Professional Category | Percentage of Budget | Total $ Year to Date | Description |
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Emergency & Unexpected Expenses | Management & General | 10% | We are Just Getting Started | Budgeted contingency to keep operations stable during crises |
Admin & Operating Costs | Management & General | 25% | We are Just Getting Started | Salaries, utilities, rent, core overhead |
Fundraising | Fundraising | 5% | We are Just Getting Started | Campaign expenses, Kickstarter fees, donor engagement
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Donations to Mental Health Organizations | Program Services | 10% | We are Just Getting Started | Direct pass-through donations to other nonprofits
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Community Outreach | Program Services | 10% | We are Just Getting Started | Public engagement, workshops, awareness campaigns
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Website Hosting & Tools | Program Services | 10% | We are Just Getting Started | Public-facing website and tools that directly deliver art, music, and mental health resources to the community.
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Music Production & Mastering | Program Services | 15% | We are Just Getting Started | Direct mission work – music production aligned with mission
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Art Supplies & Materials | Program Services | 15% | We are Just Getting Started | Direct mission work – creation of art tied to mental health advocacy |
Live Donation & Allocation Tracker
Quantum Hive Studios commits 10% of all income to mental health organizations and initiatives. The table below shows how that dedicated portion is divided — each receives an equal share of 20% from the 10% fund. Amounts will be updated as donations are made.
Name | Description | Website | Percentage of Funds Dispersed | Total $ Amount Donated To |
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Hive Emerging Artist Grant | Provides microgrants to artists with mental health challenges to help sustain their creative work. | https://www.quantumhivestudios.com/Hive-Emerging-Artist-Grant | 20% | We are Just getting Started |
Music Therapy of the Ozarks | https://musictherapyoftheozarks.org | 20% | We are Just getting Started | |
Missouri Mental Health Foundation | Statewide campaigns and education to reduce stigma and improve mental health awareness. | http://missourimhf.org | 20% | We are Just getting Started |
DBSA | National programs for support groups, education, and research on bipolar and depression. | https://www.dbsalliance.org/ | 20% | We are Just getting Started |
NAMI | Peer-led support, education, and advocacy for those affected by mental illness. | http://namiswmo.org | 20% | We are Just getting Started |