Foundation For Art And Music In Elementary Education Inc, operating under the name Fame, is located in Fort Wayne, IN. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (A19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Fame employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fame 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 06/2022, Fame generated $177.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $144.6k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF FAME IS TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE CREATIVITY THROUGH MULTICULTURAL ARTS EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ARTS CAMP - A WEEK LONG OVER-NIGHT SUMMER RESIDENTIAL ARTS CAMP AT CAMP LUTHERWALD. AS MANY AS 50 CAMPERS (AGES 8-14) GATHER TOGETHER WITH AN OUTSTANDING FACULTY OF ARTS EDUCATORS TO CREATE A UNIQUE STUDENT ARTIST COLONY. MORNING CLASSES IN MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS, DRAMA, DANCE, LITERATURE, AND STORYTELLING ARE FOLLOWED BY AFTERNOON CAMP ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SWIMMING, BOATING, AND HORSEBACK RIDING. THE ART AND MUSIC CLASSES -TAUGHT BY LEADING ARTS EDUCATORS AND VISITING ARTIST - ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE TOTAL IMMERSION IN THE CREATIVE ARTS CONCENTRATED AROUND THE ANNUAL CULTURAL FOCUS.
VISITING ARTIST PROGRAM - FAME'S MULTICULTURAL VISITING ARTIST PROGRAM SEEKS TO BROADEN CULTURAL PERCEPTIONS AMONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH PERFORMANCES BY LEADING EXPERTS FROM DIVERSE CULTURES AROUND THE GLOBE. USING THE ANNUAL CULTURAL FOCUS TO GUIDE SELECTIONS, VISITING ARTISTS ARE MASTERS OF ETHNIC ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND HAVE INCLUDED PAINTERS, SCULPTORS, MUSICIANS, COMPOSERS, DANCERS, SINGERS, ACTORS, STORYTELLERS, AND POETS.
MUSIC AND ART FESTIVALS - HELD EVERY YEAR DURING SPRING DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH, THESE TWO-DAY FESTIVALS IN FORT WAYNE AND WABASH FEATURE AN AVERAGE OF 200 PERFORMING GROUPS, 5,000 STUDENT PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND SCULPTURES, AND THE FAMOUS IMAGINARIUM HANDS-ON CREATIVE ARTS CENTER. PERFORMANCES BY VISITING ARTISTS, THE INTERACTIVE INSTRUMENT PLAYGROUND ALL ADD TO THE EXUBERANT ATMOSPHERE THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE CREATIVITY OF INDIANA'S ELEMENTARY STUDENTS. ANNUALLY, SOME 25,000 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN FAME FESTIVALS, WITH AN ESTIMATED 40,000 SPECTATORS. OVER 500 VOLUNTEERS FROM THE GREATER COMMUNITY COME TO HELP WITH THE WORK. FOR 2022 WE STARTED BACK WITH ONLY A ONE DAY FESTIVAL.
COMPOSITION PROJECT, CULTURE KITS, FUSION OF CONCERT COLORS, WORKSHOP, AND RAVE NEWSLETTER
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ella Egold Executive Di | Trustee | 40 | $31,152 |
Christine Thompson Interim Exec | Trustee | 40 | $1,855 |
Wendy Bloom Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Diana Bartscht Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Diane Barton Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Ann Gordon President | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $30 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $143,731 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,795 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $143,761 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $9,312 |
Investment income | $19 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$232 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $24,436 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $177,296 |
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. | $33,007 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,229 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $38,438 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,636 |
Payroll taxes | $3,985 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,025 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,180 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,504 |
Office expenses | $8,771 |
Information technology | $1,117 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,499 |
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 | $6,445 |
Insurance | $2,542 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $144,566 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $161,874 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $36,973 |
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 | $6,967 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $59,992 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $265,806 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,839 |
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 | $1,839 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $176,655 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $87,312 |
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 | $265,806 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Foundation For Art And Music In Elementary Education Inc has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Wayne Inc Fort Wayne, IN PURPOSE: CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc Radnor, PA PURPOSE: ARTS PROGRAMS | $7,500 |
Hayner Foundation Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Baker-Hunt Foundation Inc Covington, KY | $705,341 | $789,508 |
Mchenry County Music Center Crystal Lake, IL | $59,326 | $251,727 |
Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc Lexington, KY | $2,728,841 | $174,681 |
Foundation For Art And Music In Elementary Education Inc Fort Wayne, IN | $265,806 | $177,296 |
Peoria Players Peoria, IL | $266,404 | $174,519 |
Gerald A Bartell Community Theatre Foundation Inc Madison, WI | $482,486 | $169,632 |
Theater Bus Incorporated Madison, WI | $139,242 | $0 |
Van Wyk Charitable Foundation Inc Chicago, IL | $196,280 | $281,280 |
Tates Creek Dance Team Booster Club Inc Lexington, KY | $1,902 | $0 |
Local Co 132 Goshen, IN | $0 | $0 |
Joseph Jefferson Award Committee Chicago, IL | $46,215 | $0 |