Sweetwater Art Center
- Assets
- $376.9k
- Revenue
- $533.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Sewickley, PA
- Founding
- 10/1974
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 25-1263463
Organization Overview
Sweetwater Art Center, operating under the name Sweetwater Center for the Arts, is located in Sewickley, PA. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Sweetwater Center for the Arts employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sweetwater Center for the Arts 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, Sweetwater Center for the Arts generated $533.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $378.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.9%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITIES THAT WE SERVE BY PROVIDING EXCELLENCE IN ARTS EDUCATION AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOR OVER FOUR DECADES, THE PLACE THAT PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE REGION HAVE DISCOVERED TO CREATE, EXPERIENCE, AND CELEBRATE THE ARTS IS SEWICKLEY'S SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS. OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE: TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE BY PROVIDING EXCELLENCE IN ARTS EDUCATION AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING. SWEETWATER'S STORY BEGAN IN 1975 WHEN A GROUP OF FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS IN SEWICKLEY CAME TOGETHER TO OPEN AN ARTS CENTER WHERE THEY COULD STUDY AND CREATE ART. THAT FIRST COMMUNITY WAS SMALL, OPERATING IN A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME WITH A POTTERY STUDIO IN A GARAGE. OVER THE YEARS, SWEETWATER'S COMMUNITY HAS GROWN, AND WE HAVE TRANSFORMED TO BECOME A REGIONAL HUB THAT OFFERS MORE THAN 400 CLASSES, 6 GALLERY EXHIBITIONS, 10 MUSICAL PERFORMANCES, AND COUNTLESS ARTIST LECTURES, AUCTIONS, AND EXPERIENCES IN THE ARTS. WE ALSO HAVE A ROBUST OUTREACH PROGRAM, FURTHER EXPANDING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH MORE THAN 10 ORGANIZATIONS IN THREE COUNTIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gary Bates Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Pete Schlicht Treasurer | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Maggie Setler Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Barbara Cooley Thaw Secretary | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Elizabeth Shapiro Murphy Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
E Alyx Hamilton Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $14,240 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $85,005 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $187,970 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $287,215 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $240,213 |
| Investment income | $38 |
| 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 | $533,791 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,895 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $149,235 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,848 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,614 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,240 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,777 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,731 |
| Office expenses | $10,872 |
| Information technology | $10,716 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $33,158 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $520 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,387 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $4,306 |
| Total functional expenses | $378,707 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $210,299 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $131,505 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,433 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,693 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $376,930 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,818 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $17,420 |
| 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 | $47,238 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $197,930 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $131,762 |
| 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 | $376,930 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Sweetwater Art Center has recieved totaling $100,032.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Heinz Endowments Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO HIRE A DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT TO BUILD FUNDRAISING CAPACITY. | $70,000 |
Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES | $25,000 |
Proteus Foundation Winchester, VA PURPOSE: SUPPORT ARTS CENTER | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $32 |
Endowment Analysis
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Pittsburgh Trust For Cultural Resources Pittsburgh, PA | $189,016,990 | $50,601,813 |
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Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Utica, NY | $139,434,457 | $25,944,561 |
Bethel Woods Center For The Arts Inc Liberty, NY | $30,099,296 | $24,809,456 |
Artsquest Bethlehem, PA | $46,615,180 | $27,430,533 |
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center Midland, PA | $37,610,958 | $11,880,429 |
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