Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
- Assets
- $12.2m
- Revenue
- $8.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 622
- Location
- Twin Lake, MI
- Founding
- 10/1967
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 38-1811838
Organization Overview
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp is located in Twin Lake, MI. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp employed 622 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp 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 09/2023, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp generated $8.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.9m during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.1%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOUNDED IN 1966, BLUE LAKE FINE ARTS CAMP IS A SUMMER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS LOCATED ON A 1,600 ACRE CAMPUS IN MICHIGAN'S MANISTEE NATIONAL FOREST, OFFERING FINE ARTS EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
BLFAC OPERATES AS SUMMER ARTS CAMP FOR YOUTH FROM GRADES 5 TO 12. STUDENTS COME FROM ALL OVER MICHIGAN, THE MIDWEST AND BEYOND TO STUDY MUSIC, ART, DANCE, THEATRE, CHOIR AND CREATIVE WRITING. WE ALSO HOST A SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL THAT FEATURES OUR FACULTY AND GUEST ARTIST. THESE PERFORMANCE ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
OTHER PROGRAM/SERVICES INCLUDE A CAMP STORE, ADULT PROGRAMMING, ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES.
BLFAC ALSO OPERATES A CLASSICAL AND JAZZ MUSIC STATION. IT SERVES AS THE VOICE OF THE ARTS IN WEST MICHIGAN AND AS AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR MUCH OF WEST MICHIGAN.
BLFAC OPERATES AN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM. STUDENTS FROM BAND, ORCHESTRA, JAZZ AND CHOIR PERFORM IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS EUROPE AS PART OF A GOODWILL EXCHANGE PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Donald Flickinger President | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $29,164 |
Heidi Stansell CEO & Interi | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $94,061 |
Andy Lofgren Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $72,628 |
Cynthia Swan-Eagan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steve Hancock Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Diane Howlin MD Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $744,369 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $744,369 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,422,475 |
| Investment income | $94,201 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$39,367 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$86,127 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $479,228 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,614,779 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,721,529 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $31,480 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $164,571 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $136,140 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,209,618 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $112,133 |
| Other employee benefits | $16,773 |
| Payroll taxes | $229,156 |
| Fees for services: Management | $328,397 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $278 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,484 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $5,200 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $89,800 |
| Office expenses | $166,986 |
| Information technology | $21,418 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $442,012 |
| Travel | $267,122 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $57,302 |
| Interest | $175,457 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $705,421 |
| Insurance | $129,807 |
| All other expenses | $198,101 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,903,313 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $144,929 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,261,435 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,042 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $30,570 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $254,760 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $76,508 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,308,563 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $52,139 |
| Other assets | $35,909 |
| Total assets | $12,176,855 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $900,455 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $228,520 |
| 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 | $2,820,394 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $35,909 |
| Total liabilities | $3,985,278 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,824,513 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $367,064 |
| 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 | $12,176,855 |