Baay, operating under the name Bellingham Arts Academy For Yo, is located in Bellingham, WA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Bellingham Arts Academy For Yo employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bellingham Arts Academy For Yo 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 08/2023, Bellingham Arts Academy For Yo generated $449.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $379.4k during the year ending 08/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BAAYS MISSION IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN THROUGH EXPLORATION OF THE ARTS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE GROW CONFIDENCE, CREATIVITY, CHARACTER AND A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BAAY THEATRE: WE PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT TO STUDY THEATRE, DANCE, CHOIR, MUSIC, AND VISUAL ARTS. IN ADDITION TO BUILDING ARTISTIC SKILLS, BAAY IS COMMITTED TO CREATING COMMUNITY AND FOSTERING CONFIDENCE, CHARACTER, AND CREATIVITY IN YOUNG PEOPLE. THIS YEAR, WE RECEIVED 978 ENROLLMENTS IN OUR 42 DIFFERENT COURSES AT OUR DOWNTOWN THEATRE LOCATION. 21 OF THOSE PROGRAMS CULMINATED IN PERFORMANCES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS AS WELL AS FULL MUSICALS: ARISTOCATS, STARMITES, THE JUNGLE BOOK, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, AND CABARET. WE HELD AN OUTDOOR MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER PROGRAM CALLED CAMP LARRABAAY. STATE STREET THEATRE COMPANY (SSTC) IS OUR MUSICAL THEATRE PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AGES 15-18, AND WE HELD THE SECOND ANNUAL SSTC PRODUCTION AT MOUNT BAKER THEATRE IN AUGUST. OUR STAFF ALSO OFFERED ONGOING PRIVATE VOICE LESSONS TO 24 DIFFERENT STUDENTS. BAAY SUPPORTED THE PARTICIPATION OF 133 STUDENTS THROUGH TUITON WAIVERS.
BAAY EDUARTS: THE EDUARTS AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM CARRIES BAAYS PHILOSOPHY AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT INTO LOCAL SCHOOLS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WE OFFER PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS CLASSES AFTER REGULAR SCHOOL HOURS, ON SCHOOL CAMPUSES, TO SUPPLEMENT STUDENTS EDUCATIONS AND PROVIDE CHILD CARE. AFTER A YEAR OF REBUILDING THE PROGRAM FOLLOWING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, BAAY EDUARTS EXPERIENCED MUCH GROWTH DURING THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR. BAAY HIRED A NEW PROGRAM COORDINATOR WHOSE SOLE FOCUS IS COORDINATING THESE CLASSES AND BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS. WE OFFERED 5 CLASSES IN THE FALL SESSION, 12 CLASSES IN THE WINTER, AND 16 IN THE SPRING. A TOTAL OF 317 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THESE EDUARTS PROGRAMS AND CLASSES INCLUDED THEATRE, IMPROV, GUITAR, UKULELE, AND VISUAL ARTS. BAAY WAS ABLE TO LEVERAGE GRANT SUPPORT RECEIVED TO INCREASE ACCESS AND PROVIDED 7 TUITION-FREE CLASSES IN TITLE-I SCHOOLS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Juliette Machado Executive Director | Officer | 30 | $32,840 |
Anna Evans Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Johnathon Lyons Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Denisa Anderson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Latisha Guthrie Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Analisa Ficklin 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 | $63,250 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $54,932 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $118,182 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $294,181 |
Investment income | $2,319 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $24,246 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $9,584 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $449,067 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $220,834 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $31,036 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,599 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,314 |
Office expenses | $11,106 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $68,618 |
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 | $1,201 |
Insurance | $6,785 |
All other expenses | $35,905 |
Total functional expenses | $379,398 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $418,733 |
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 | $10,289 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $429,022 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $92,134 |
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 | $92,134 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $336,888 |
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 | $429,022 |