Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $651.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 04/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 75-3254147
Organization Overview
Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center 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 12/2023, Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center generated $651.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $671.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.9% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CHICAGO FIRE ARTS CENTER INSPIRES HANDS, HEARTS, AND MINDS BY ART FORMS PRODUCED BY HEAT, SPARK, OR FLAME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION: IN 2023, CAFAC PROVIDED MORE THAN 150+ CLASSES IN A VARIETY OF FIRE ARTS FORMS, INCLUDING BLACKSMITHING, GLASS JEWELRY, METAL CASTING, NEON WELDING, AND MORE. THROUGH THOSE PROGRAMS WE GENERATED 950+ ENROLLMENTS BY ADULTS AND YOUTH OF VARYING BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES. CFAC MAINTAINS A SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO REMOVE FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION AND INCREASE PARTICIPATION BY BIPOC LEARNERS; WE AWARDED $16,000 IN 2023 WITH MORE THAN HALF GOING TO BIPOC STUDENTS. WE EXTEND OUR REACH THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS, PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO ART TEACHERS IN MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TAILORED LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO VETERANS. THROUGH A NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH DODGE NATURE CENTER, WE ALSO STARTED OFFERING POPULAR BLACKSMITHING WORKSHOPS AT A NEW LOCAL IN THE SOUTHEAST TWIN CITIES METRO AREA.
PUBLIC ART: CAFAC HAS ESTABLISHED A REPUTAITON AS A CONDUIT BETWEEN EMERGING PUBLIC ARTISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING LARGE-SCALE WORK, BY PROVIDING DESIGN EXPERTISE, FABRICATION FACILITIES, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, AND TRAINING FOR ARTISTS SEEKING TO BUILD THEIR PUBLIC ART PORTFOLIOS. 2023 SAW THE UNVEILING OF A MASSIVE NEW PUBLIC ARTWORK CREATED AT CAFAC BY A GROUP OF 15 LOCAL AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARTISTS, CALLED THE JOHN BIGGERS SEED PROJECT. THE CULMINTATION OF SEVERAL YEARS OF DESIGN AND FABRICATION, THIS NEW PIECE SPANS A BRIDGE OVER INTERSTATE 94 ON MINNEAPOLIS'S NORTH SIDE. (WWW.CAFAC.ORG/PUBLIC-ART-PORTFOLIO).
ARTIST SUPPORT: THIS IMPORTANT THREAD IS WOVEN THROUGH ALL OF OUR WORK AS WE SUPPORT ARTISTS IN DEVELOPING THEIR CAREERS, LEARNING NEW SKILLS, AND BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS TO PARTICIPAITON. IN 2023 WE LAUNCHED OUR FIRST ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDED FOCUSED, SUPPORTED TIME FOR FOUR ARTISTS TO WORK IN THE CAFAC STUDIOS. WE ALSO CONTINUE TO SERVE DOZENS OF ARTISTS WITH OUR SPARC (STUDIO PASS AT REDUCED COST) PROGRAM TO ACCESS THE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT THEY NEED. WE PROVIDE A REFERRAL RESOURCE FOR ARTISTS THROUGH OUR CRAFTSPERSON COMMISSION CONNECTION PROGRAM, CONNECTING A ROSTER OF LOCAL CRAFTSPEOPLE, ARTISTS, AND FABRICATORS TO INDIVIDUALS NEEDING REPAIR, FABRICATION, OR CUSTOM WORK. CAFAC ALSO HAS A GALLERY THAT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOLO AND GROUP EXHIBITS AS WELL AS COMMISSION SALES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Becca Cerra Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $21,169 |
Jhyle Rinker Board Member/gallery Coord | Trustee | 2 | $24,838 |
Roger Karlson Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $6,336 |
Kathleen Kvern Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Haugen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Valerie Hoiness Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $97,769 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $128,400 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,625 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $226,169 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $424,986 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $651,934 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $234,891 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,055 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,822 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,466 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $146,722 |
| Advertising and promotion | $933 |
| Office expenses | $4,210 |
| Information technology | $5,814 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $58,231 |
| Travel | $2,033 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $704 |
| Interest | $45,714 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $45,126 |
| Insurance | $7,445 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $671,491 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $220,739 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $37,909 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $17,481 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,983 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,083,008 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,361,120 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,242 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $130,465 |
| 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 | $617,025 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $772,732 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $105,040 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $483,348 |
| 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 | $1,361,120 |