Plowsharing Crafts Inc is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2012. 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 05/2021, Plowsharing Crafts Inc employed 5 individuals. Plowsharing Crafts 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 05/2021, Plowsharing Crafts Inc generated $65.0 in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $56.9k during the year ending 05/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE FAIR AND MEANINGFUL INCOME TO ARTISANS AND FARMERS IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD, ALL OF WHOM LIVE IN POVERTY OR LOW-INCOME SITUATIONS, BY MARKETING AND SELLING THEIR HANDIWORK. WE WORK AT EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT FAIR TRADE, AND HOW THEIR PURCHASES IMPACT PEOPLE IN THE 3RD WORLD. WE SUPPORT LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT AND FAITH COMMNUITIES BY FUNDRAISING WITH THEM THROUGH THE SALE OF PRODUCTS WE MARKET.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR PRIMARY AND LARGEST PROGRAM WAS THE SELLING AND MARKETING OF FAIR TRADE MERCHANDISE WHICH HAS BEEN HANDCRAFTED BY ARTISIANS AND FARMERS, ALL OF WHOM ARE PEOPLE IN POVERTY OR LOW-INCOME SITUATIONS THROUGHOUT THE DEVELOPING WORLD. THESE INCLUDE ITEMS SUCH AS JEWELERY, POTTERY, TEXTILES, COFFEE, CHOCOLATE, HOME AND PERSONAL ACCESSORIES, AND HOLIDAY ITEMS. ALL OF WHICH COME FROM COUNTRIES IN AFRICA, ASIA, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA. SALES OCCUR IN OUR THREE STORES, AS WELL AS OTHER SITES, SUCH AS SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND CONVENTIONS, AND A MINIMAL AMOUNT THROUGH E-COMMERCE. OUR SALES EMPLOYED AROUNF 180 ARTISIANS/FARMERS AND HELPED THEIR FAMILIES. THE MAJORITY OF THE WORK IN THE STORES IS PERFORMED BY VOLUNTEERS. OPERATIONS HAVE CEASED FOR THE 2021 YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michelle Kaufman Chair | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Keith Fredlund Treasurer | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dave Herholz Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jenelle Basinger Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $65 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $15,182 |
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. | $33,156 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,578 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,574 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,774 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $57 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | -$474 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | -$594 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $56,859 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $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 | $0 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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