Firehouse Community Arts Center
- Assets
- $55.2k
- Revenue
- $218.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Birmingham, AL
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 85-1299138
Organization Overview
Firehouse Community Arts Center is located in Birmingham, AL. 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 12/2023, Firehouse Community Arts Center employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Firehouse Community 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, Firehouse Community Arts Center generated $218.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $217.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 24.6% per year over the past 3 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
TO PROVIDE A CREATIVE LEARNING SPACE IN BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA DEDICATED TO THE ENRICHMENT OF THE CITY'S MUSICAL COMMUNITY THAT OFFERS A VERIETY OF MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS WITH SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MUSICALLY-UNDERSERVED STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT FOR BIRMINGHAM'S WORKING MUSICIANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CURRENTLY THE FIREHOUSE TEACHES 91 YOUNG PEOPLE (AGES 5-18) ONE ON ONE MUSIC LESSONS IN GUITAR, BASS GUITAR, PIANO, AND DRUMS. DURING 2023, 28 YOUNG PEOPLE RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS AND LEARNED AT A REDUCED COST, AND TWELVE LEARNED AT NO COST. IN 2023, THE FIREHOUSE PROVIDED 3,127 TOTAL MUSIC LESSONS. OF THOSE, 630 LESSONS WERE PROVIDED EITHER AT NO CHARGE OR AT A REDUCED COST TO THE CLIENT. THE VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN WAS APPROXIMATELY $27,000 IN 2023. THE LESSON PROGRAM IS CENTRAL TO THE FIREHOUSE'S MISSION AND ACCOUNTS FOR MORE THAN 60% OF THE ORGANIZATION'S INCOME AND EXPENSES.
AS AN APPROVED STRATEGIC PARTNER OF THE BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS AND THE AVONDALE ELEMENTARY PTA, THE FIREHOUSE OFFERED INTERSESSION MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND AN AFTER-SCHOOL MUSIC CLUB FOR 4TH AND 5TH GRADE STUDENTS AT AVONDALE ELEMENTARY. USING AN INTEREST-BASED APPROACH, FIREHOUSE TEACHING ARTISTS TAUGHT GROUPS OF UP TO TWENTY STUDENTS GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, AND VOCALS. PARTICIPANTS CHOSE AND PERFORMED SONGS AS A GROUP AT THREE SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO PROMOTE CONFIDENCE, TO CREATE POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, TO IMPROVE STUDENT SUCCESS, AND TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE FIREHOUSE'S PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
THE FIREHOUSE PARTNERED WITH KNOWLEDGE, RHYTHM, AND UNDERSTANDING (KRU), A NONPROFIT HIP HOP EDUCATION PROGRAM TO HOST MORE THAN 25 AFTER-SCHOOL PIZZA PARTIES. DURING EACH SESSION, THE FIREHOUSE AND KRU WELCOMED YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES FROM AVONDALE AND SURROUNDING AREAS TO LEARN THE CORE ELEMENTS OF HIP HOP: RAPPING AND LYRIC-WRITING, BEAT-MAKING, AND BREAK DANCING. ADDITIONALLY, PARTICIPANTS HAD ACCESS TO LEARN AND EXPLORE GUITAR, BASS, AND DRUMS UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF FIREHOUSE TEACHING ARTISTS. POST OFFICE PIES PROVIDED PIZZA, AND BUFFALO ROCK BOTTLING CO PROVIDED THE DRINKS. THIS PROGRAM WAS SUPPORTED IN PART BY THE ALABAMA STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Janet Simpson Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Gauldin Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Andre Calhoun Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Heather Daniels Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Angel Perez Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David Somerall 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 | $114,582 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $114,582 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $103,134 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $300 |
| 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 | $218,016 |
| 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. | $71,893 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,139 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $37,605 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $29,676 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,818 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,621 |
| Office expenses | $4,197 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $54,878 |
| 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 | $1,400 |
| Insurance | $6,141 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $217,684 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $49,906 |
| 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 | $5,250 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $55,156 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $55,156 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $55,156 |