Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
- Assets
- $13.8m
- Revenue
- $7.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 72
- Location
- Twin Lake, MI
- Founding
- 10/1967
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- 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 09/2021, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp employed 72 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 09/2021, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp generated $7.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.2%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BLFAC IS A SUMMER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS LOCATED ON A 1,600-ACRE CAMPUS IN MICHIGAN'S MANISTEE NATIONAL FOREST. ITS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FINE ARTS EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. SINCE OPENING IN THE SUMMER OF 1966, WE ESTIMATE THAT BLFAC HAS SERVED MORE THAN 300,000 STUDENTS FROM ALL 50 STATES AND MORE THAN 25 COUNTRIES. EACH SUMMER, THE PRINCIPAL CAMP PROGRAM SERVES THOUSANDS OF ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR HIGH, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE PROGRAMS IN MUSIC, ART, DANCE, AND DRAMA WHILE OFFERING HUNDREDS OF PERFORMANCES DURING ITS SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL. BLUE LAKE ALSO OPERATES A WIDELY ACCLAIMED INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM AND PUBLIC RADIO, PROVIDING CULTURAL ENRICHMENT TO STUDENTS, LISTENERS, AND CONCERT-GOERS AROUND THE WORLD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Heidi Stansell CEO & Interi | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $88,521 |
Donald Flickinger Member | Trustee | 2 | $37,810 |
Dave Myers Member | Trustee | 2 | $37,810 |
Steve Hancock Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dieter Klische Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Cindy Larsen Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,344,304 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,030,306 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,250 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,374,610 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,069,578 |
| Investment income | $38,234 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$41,155 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,223 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $339,517 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,779,561 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $12,665 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $186,689 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $148,831 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,531,947 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $115,636 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $174,418 |
| Fees for services: Management | $99,152 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,172 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,824 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,322 |
| Office expenses | $152,796 |
| Information technology | $38,784 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $420,822 |
| Travel | $66,319 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $66,319 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $670,935 |
| Insurance | $110,396 |
| All other expenses | $241,343 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,527,144 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $187,745 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,024,686 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $510,481 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $1,084,391 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $179,362 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,783,707 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $62,567 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $13,832,939 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $879,362 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $55,232 |
| 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 | $3,777,305 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $4,711,899 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,729,447 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $391,593 |
| 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 | $13,832,939 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp has recieved totaling $127,957.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schalon Foundation Saint Joseph, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $50,000 |
Deroy Testamentary Foundation Southfield, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | $20,000 |
Muskegon County Community Foundation Muskegon, MI PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS | $16,283 |
The Right Place Inc Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE | $13,021 |
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: $10,000.00 FOR CAMPER SCHOLARSHIPS $3,000.00 TO ADD TO A. PARKER & MARY M. TERRYBERRY FUND | $13,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $6,612 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $369,364 |
| Earnings | $1,229 |
| Net Contributions | $29,817 |
| Ending Balance | $400,410 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Flint Institute Of Arts Flint, MI | $64,606,144 | $9,980,420 |
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Twin Lake, MI | $13,832,939 | $7,779,561 |
Indianapolis Art Center Inc Indianapolis, IN | $17,635,206 | $3,948,601 |
Graham Gund Gallery Gambier, OH | $8,250,705 | $4,357,194 |
Oxbow Saugatuck, MI | $6,747,769 | $2,600,895 |
Art Opportunities Inc Cincinnati, OH | $2,054,110 | $2,614,332 |
Indiana State School Music Association Inc Indianapolis, IN | $1,923,240 | $2,914,497 |
Wisconsin Foundaton For Educational Administration Inc Madison, WI | $1,928,269 | $1,830,497 |
Sandusky Artisans Cooperative Sandusky, OH | $1,372,352 | $1,709,414 |
Peggy R Mcconnell Worthington Center For The Arts Worthington, OH | $1,784,443 | $1,123,568 |
Anthroposophical Society In America Ann Arbor, MI | $2,697,785 | $1,103,549 |
Thomas R Schiff Foundation Cincinnati, OH | $2,111,481 | $2,381,769 |