Mark Making
- Assets
- $473.6k
- Revenue
- $261.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Chattanooga, TN
- Founding
- 10/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 26-2959326
Organization Overview
Mark Making is located in Chattanooga, TN. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mark Making 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 12/2023, Mark Making generated $261.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $183.9k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
MARK MAKING SERVES AND TRANSFORMS COMMUNITIES THROUGH CREATIVE ART MAKING THAT EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS, WITH A FOCUS ON THE UNDERSERVED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCENIC CITY ANGEL SPONSORED YOUTH BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING TEAMS THAT COMPETED ON A NATIONAL LEVEL. WE HAD A LAWN CARE SERVICE RUN BY OUR COACH, EMPLOYING 10-12 PEOPLE EACH WEEK THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. WE HAD PROGRAMS FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS VOLUNTEERING IN THE COMMUNITY AND SERVING SENIORS. SCA SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WORKING ON RESUMES AND COLLEGE APPLICATIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. SCA SUPPORTED EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES THROUGH THE EVICTION PREVENTION INITIATIVE WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. WE HELPED MOMENTUM HELP A SINGLE STUDENT MOM WITH RENT ASSISTANCE. SCA ALSO PURCHASED BUS PASSES AND Y MEMBERSHIPS FOR AIM MEMBERS.
OUTREACH INITIATIVES AND PROJECT MAINTENANCE
HISTORY ADVENTURES HOSTS LESSONS AND ACTIVITIES IN SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, AND IN THE COMMUNITY, WITH SOCIAL STUDIES-BASED CONTENT THAT CONNECTS PIVOTAL PERIODS IN AMERICAN HISTORY WITH LANDMARKS, LESSONS, AND PEOPLE FROM CHATTANOOGA'S HISTORY. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS LIKE NATIONAL PARK PARTNERS, RISE CHATTANOOGA, AND THE CHATTANOOGA HISTORICAL SOCIETY SUPPORT INCREASES IN REACH AND AUDIENCES. LESSONS AND CONTENT ARE ALIGNED WITH SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM AND STANDARDS, WITH LOCAL LANDMARKS STUDENTS CAN RECOGNIZE. A MULTI-MEDIA APPROACH SUPPORTS THE "THREE TOUCH" THEORY TO INCREASE RETENTION AND SUPPORT SUCCESS IN SCHOOL.
PERFORMING ARTS -THE PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT'S WORK CONSISTS OF COLLECTING AND PERFORMING ORAL HISTORIES OF INDIVIDUALS FROM GROUP HOMES, DETENTION CENTERS, SENIOR CITIZENS AND STUDENTS. POETIC MONOLOGUES BASED ON THEIR STORIES ARE WRITTEN AND PERFORMED TO LIVE AUDIENCES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN CHATTANOOGA. THESE EVENTS OFTEN INCLUDE A VISUAL ARTS EXHIBIT OF THE INDIVIDUALS' WORK. FOUR OF THE "UNMASKING" SERIES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TENNESSEE ARTS COMMISSION POET OF 2022 PEGGY DOUGLAS, MCNABB CENTER GROUP HOMES, UNIVERSITY OF CHATTANOOGA AND BARKING LEGS THEATER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Martin Gadd Board Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Kay Sanford Hutcheson Board Secretary & Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Frances Mcdonald Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $7,485 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $68,559 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $76,044 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $153,000 |
| Investment income | $32,904 |
| 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 | $261,948 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $840 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $27,302 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,235 |
| Information technology | $9,661 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,481 |
| Travel | $50 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $39 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,062 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $183,939 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $96,088 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $377,483 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | -$3 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $473,568 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,260 |
| 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 | $2,260 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $471,308 |
| 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 | $473,568 |