Maine Crafts Association is located in Gardiner, ME. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maine Crafts Association 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, Maine Crafts Association generated $233.1k 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 (6.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $257.3k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.3%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MAINE CRAFTS ASSOCIATION BUILDS UPON MAINE'S RICH CRAFT TRADITIONS BY NURTURING A VIBRANT, SUPPORTIVE, INCLUSIVE CRAFT COMMUNITY WITH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: INCLUDES IN-PERSON AND ONLINE WORKSHOPS, STUDIO TOURS, APPRENTICESHIPS AND MENTORSHIP, ESSAYS AND INTERVIEWS.
OTHER: PROGRAMS AND EVENTS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE AUDIENCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF NETWORKING, LEARNING, PROMOTION AND COMMUNITY BUILDING SUCH AS MEMBER MEETINGS, FASHION SHOW, ONLINE CAMPAIGNS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shannon Richards President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Lisa Evans Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christine Peters Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Janet Campagna Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Deana Boyages Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Katie Capozza Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $59,495 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $88,776 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $148,271 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $68,400 |
| Investment income | $8,640 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,518 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,580 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $233,069 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $35,800 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,274 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $140,495 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,426 |
| Office expenses | $4,520 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,992 |
| All other expenses | $587 |
| Total functional expenses | $257,298 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,492 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,937 |
| 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 | $50,500 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $177,622 |
| Total assets | $241,551 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $28,431 |
| 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 | $65,670 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $94,101 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $147,450 |
| 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 | $241,551 |
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Watershed Center For The Ceramic Arts Incorporated Edgecomb, ME | $8,921,743 | $1,396,825 |
Conjuring Arts Research Center Nashua, NH | $795,705 | $215,032 |
Maine Crafts Association Gardiner, ME | $241,551 | $233,069 |
Seacoast Artist Association Exeter, NH | $89,592 | $0 |
My Homecourt Inc Portsmouth, NH | $37,822 | $0 |
Tempoart Portland Portland, ME | $33,021 | $0 |
Maine Fiberarts Brunswick, ME | $29,568 | $0 |
Architalx Portland, ME | $111,281 | $0 |
Nashua International Sculpture Symposium Nashua, NH | $22,163 | $0 |
Pine Tree Quilters Guild Augusta, ME | $108,803 | $0 |
Union Of Maine Visual Artists Inc Walpole, ME | $106,751 | $0 |
United Maine Craftsmen Waterville, ME | $48,838 | $0 |
Tarleton Castle Arts Landaff, NH | $12,885 | $0 |
Schoodic International Sculpture Symposium Steuben, ME | $176,196 | $0 |