Maine Crafts Association is located in Gardiner, ME. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Maine Crafts Association employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maine Crafts Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Maine Crafts Association generated $829.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $778.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MAINE CRAFTS ASSOCIATION BUILDS UPON MAINE'S RICH CRAFT TRADITIONS BY NURTURING A VIBRANT, SUPPORTIVE, INCLUSIVE CRAFT COMMUNITY WITH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: INCLUDES IN-PERSON AND ONLINE WORKSHOPS, STUDIO TOURS, APPRENTICESHIPS AND MENTORSHIP, ESSAYS AND INTERVIEWS.
RETAIL PROGRAMS: INCLUDE TWO CRAFT GALLERIES, FINE CRAFT SHOWS, POP-UP MARKETS AND E-COMMERCE, EACH FACILITATING THE SALES OF MCA MEMBER CRAFT WORK, CONNECTING ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES AND BUILDING COMMUNITY.
OTHER: PROGRAMS AND EVENTS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE AUDIENCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF NETWORKING, LEARNING, PROMOTION AND COMMUNITY BUILDING SUCH AS MEMBER MEETINGS, FASHION SHOW, ONLINE CAMPAIGNS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sadie Bliss Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $80,000 |
Shannon Richards President Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Lisa Evans Vice President Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Christine Peters Secretary Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Maureen Renner Treasurer Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jennifer Lee Morrow Member At Large | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $53,545 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $243,764 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,765 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $297,309 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $165,096 |
Investment income | $58 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $366,398 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $829,856 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $16,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $372,924 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $12,948 |
Payroll taxes | $39,713 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,728 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,749 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $28,571 |
Advertising and promotion | $59,158 |
Office expenses | $31,217 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $57,921 |
Travel | $913 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,631 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,611 |
Insurance | $11,214 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $778,486 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $130,455 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $73,243 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,166 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $65,068 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $31,618 |
Total assets | $304,550 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $40,529 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $156,054 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $2,573 |
Total liabilities | $199,156 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $105,394 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $304,550 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Maine Crafts Association has recieved totaling $15,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Onion Foundation Wayne, ME PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Watershed Center For The Ceramic Arts Incorporated Edgecomb, ME | $7,947,733 | $4,176,018 |
Maine Crafts Association Gardiner, ME | $304,550 | $829,856 |
Tempoart Portland Portland, ME | $33,021 | $0 |
Seacoast Artist Association Exeter, NH | $78,415 | $0 |
Maine Fiberarts Brunswick, ME | $34,599 | $0 |
Architalx Portland, ME | $83,709 | $0 |
My Homecourt Inc Portsmouth, NH | $20,563 | $0 |
American Society Of Architectural Perspectivists Inc Hebron, ME | $19,295 | $56,437 |
Union Of Maine Visual Artists Inc Walpole, ME | $169,365 | $0 |
Pine Tree Quilters Guild Augusta, ME | $115,939 | $0 |
United Maine Craftsmen Waterville, ME | $51,954 | $0 |
Tarleton Castle Arts Landaff, NH | $16,628 | $0 |