Norman Firehouse Art Center Inc
- Assets
- $670.0k
- Revenue
- $407.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Norman, OK
- Founding
- 05/1971
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 23-7112097
Organization Overview
Norman Firehouse Art Center Inc is located in Norman, OK. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Norman Firehouse Art Center Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Norman Firehouse Art Center Inc 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 08/2023, Norman Firehouse Art Center Inc generated $407.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $393.2k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.7% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FIREHOUSE HOUSES HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL WORKING VISUAL ARTS STUDIOS, WHICH ACCOMMODATE BOTH ADULT AND YOUTH ART EDUCATION PROGRAMMING, A PERMANENT GIFT SHOP, AND A DEDICATED EXHIBITION GALLERY SPACE. OFF-SITE, THE FAC PROVIDES IN-SCHOOL ART EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR NORMAN'S PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND SERVES AS HOST AND PARTNER TO SEVERAL COMMUNITY EVENTS AND VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMS IN NORMAN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FIREHOUSE PROVIDES VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION TO 306 CHILDREN IN-HOUSE THROUGH ITS ART AFTER SCHOOL AND CHILDREN'S SUMMER ART PROGRAMS. THESE CLASSES OPERATE UNDER THE FIREHOUSE'S "CREATING WITH THE MASTERS" CURRICULUM, WHICH INTRODUCES CHILDREN TO THE WORKS OF MASTER AND MODERN ARTISTS AND TEACHES STUDENTS ABOUT THE HISTORY OF ART, MUSEUMS, AND ART TECHNIQUES WHILE FULFILLING THE OKLAHOMA STANDARDS FOR FINE ARTS: VISUAL ARTS GUIDELINES. THE FIREHOUSE IS ALSO THE NUMBER ONE PROVIDER OF VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION IN NORMAN'S PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
THE FIREHOUSE PROVIDED ADULT VISUAL ARTS CLASSES IN A FULL RANGE OF ARTISTIC MEDIUMS TO APPROXIMATELY 443 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE CURRENT YEAR. THIS INCLUDES PROGRAMMING FOR US ARMED FORCES VETERANS AT THE NORMAN VETERANS CENTER AND ADULTS WITH VARYING DEGREES OF COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN THE FIREHOUSE'S HEALING STUDIO. HEALING STUDIO IS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO ITS PARTICIPANTS THROUGH 12 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE WEEKLY, FOR APPROXIMATELY 32 WEEKS EACH YEAR. THE FIREHOUSE IS ALSO A PARTNER TO MANY COMMUNITY EVENTS, PROVIDING APPROXIMATELY 1,285 INDIVIDUALS WITH FREE ARTS EXPERIENCES DURING THE YEAR.
THE FIREHOUSE GIFT SHOP IS UNIQUE TO NORMAN, REPRESENTING ORIGINAL HIGH- QUALITY FINE ART PIECES AT MULTIPLE PRICE POINTS. NINETY PERCENT OF THE ARTISTS ARE FROM OKLAHOMA AND MAKE THEIR LIVING FROM ARTWORK SALES. OVER ONE HUNDRED ARTISTS ARE REPRESENTED IN THE GIFT SHOP DISPLAYING: JEWELRY, FUSED GLASS, CERAMICS, PAINTING, DRAWING, SCULPTURE, AND HOLIDAY CARDS. THE FIREHOUSE GALLERY AND GIFT SHOP ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SIX DAYS A WEEK. THE GALLERY HAS SEVEN EXHIBITIONS A YEAR, FOUR WITH PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS AND THREE HIGHLIGHTING THE FIREHOUSE ART CENTER'S GRANT AND DONATION FUNDED PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE HEALING STUDIO, CHILDREN'S, AND VETERANS PROGRAMS. APPROXIMATELY 500 GUESTS VISITED THE GIFT SHOP AND GALLERY THIS YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Fred Schmidt President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Kendall Hurley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jordan Stringer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Tina Ikpa Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Mckown Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kaimee Kellis Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $160,946 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $80,439 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $241,385 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $152,058 |
| Investment income | $13,378 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $407,043 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,556 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,934 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $105,551 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,075 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,644 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,446 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $53,521 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,034 |
| Office expenses | $8,195 |
| Information technology | $2,594 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,754 |
| Travel | $1,819 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,356 |
| Insurance | $9,489 |
| All other expenses | $9,370 |
| Total functional expenses | $393,168 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $21,225 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $446,250 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,875 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,133 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,691 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,158 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $164,664 |
| Total assets | $669,996 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,402 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $25,092 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $29,494 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $615,502 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,000 |
| 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 | $669,996 |