Weavers Guild Of Rochester Inc is located in East Rochester, NY. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (B03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Weavers Guild Of Rochester 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 05/2024, Weavers Guild Of Rochester Inc generated $148.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $144.3k during the year ending 05/2024. While expenses have increased by 18.4% per year over the past 4 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE WEAVERS' GUILD OF ROCHESTER, INC. (WGR) MISSION STATEMENT: ENHANCING LIVES THROUGH THE STUDY AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION IN WEAVING AND FIBER ARTS. THE GUILD ALSO OPERATES A WEAVING AND FIBER ARTS CENTER (WAFAC), OUR VENUE FOR CONDUCTING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GENERAL GUILD ACTIVITIES INCLUDED MONTHLY PROGRAM LECTURES, USE OF THE GUILD LIBRARY, NEWSLETTER DELIVERY, SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS, EQUIPMENT RENTAL, AND WORKSHOPS. IN ADDITION TO IN PERSON MEETINGS. ZOOM WAS ALSO USED TO ALLOW ALL MEMBERS TO ATTEND.
THE WGR AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO MEMBERS TO ALLOW THEM TO ATTEND OUTSIDE CLASSES WORKSHOPS OR CONFERENCES. THESE ARE SUPPORTED BY FOUR DIFFERENT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS DONATED BY PAST/PREVIOUS MEMBERS. WGR AWARDED 8 SCHOLARSHIPS IN THIS FISCAL YEAR.
WGR HOLDS A HOLIDAY SALE EACH YEAR, WHICH PROVIDES A VENUE FOR MEMBERS TO SEE THEIR HANDMADE ITEMS. MEMBERS RECEIVE 75% OF THE SALES PRICE AND WGR RETAINS 25% TO COVER EXPENSES OF THE SALE. AS A FURTHER BENEFIT TO MEMBERS, WGR PAYS THE SALES TAXES ON THE ITEMS SOLD.
THE WEAVING AND FIBER ARTS CENTER (WAFAC) OFFERS CLASSES IN THE FIBER ARTS TO THE MEMBERSHIP AND TO THE PUBLIC. AREA INSTRUCTORS CONTRACT TO TEACH BOTH ADULTS AND YOUTHS. WAFAC ALSO PROVIDES 'OPEN STUDIO' TIME IN WHICH MEMBERS MAY USE THE CENTER AND ITS EQUIPMENT TO COMPLETE PROJECTS WITH THE AID OF KNOWLEDGEABLE INSTRUCTORS. WAFAC HAS AN EXTENSIVE LIBRARY OF WEAVING/FIBER ARTS BOOKS AND PERIODICALS, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS FOR USE DURING THE OPEN STUDIO TIMES. DESIGN SOFTWARE ON A DESIGNATED COMPUTER IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR USE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Linn Sajdak Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Susan Hill Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Laurie Hunt Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Pam Meehl Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Pamela Frame Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Melinda Whitbeck Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $8,231 |
Fundraising events | $6 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $13,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,638 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $26,375 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $119,420 |
Investment income | $1,304 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $398 |
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 | $148,039 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $4,434 |
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 | $6,488 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $61,103 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,806 |
Office expenses | $5,466 |
Information technology | $1,027 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $53,386 |
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 | $2,998 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $144,339 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $35,672 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $134,406 |
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 | $1,510 |
Total assets | $171,588 |
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 | $171,588 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $171,588 |