Norman Firehouse Art Center Inc

Organization Overview

Norman Firehouse Art Center Inc is located in Norman, OK. The organization was established in 1971. 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 08/2022, Norman Firehouse Art Center Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Norman Firehouse Art Center Inc 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 08/2022, Norman Firehouse Art Center Inc generated $333.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $320.0k during the year ending 08/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE FIREHOUSE HOUSES HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL WORKING VISUAL ARTS STUDIOS, WHICH ACCOMMODATE BOTH ADULT AND YOUTH ART EDUCATION PROGRAMMING, A PERMANENT GIFT SHOP, AND A DEDICATED EXHIBITION GALLERY SPACE. OFF-SITE, THE FAC PROVIDES IN-SCHOOL ART EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR NORMAN'S PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND SERVES AS HOST AND PARTNER TO SEVERAL COMMUNITY EVENTS AND VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMS IN NORMAN.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FIREHOUSE PROVIDES VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION TO 306 CHILDREN IN-HOUSE THROUGH ITS ART AFTER SCHOOL AND CHILDREN'S SUMMER ART PROGRAMS. THESE CLASSES OPERATE UNDER THE FIREHOUSE'S "CREATING WITH THE MASTERS" CURRICULUM, WHICH INTRODUCES CHILDREN TO THE WORKS OF MASTER AND MODERN ARTISTS AND TEACHES STUDENTS ABOUT THE HISTORY OF ART, MUSEUMS, AND ART TECHNIQUES WHILE FULFILLING THE OKLAHOMA STANDARDS FOR FINE ARTS: VISUAL ARTS GUIDELINES. THE FIREHOUSE IS ALSO THE NUMBER ONE PROVIDER OF VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION IN NORMAN'S PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.


THE FIREHOUSE PROVIDED ADULT VISUAL ARTS CLASSES IN A FULL RANGE OF ARTISTIC MEDIUMS TO APPROXIMATELY 443 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE CURRENT YEAR. THIS INCLUDES PROGRAMMING FOR US ARMED FORCES VETERANS AT THE NORMAN VETERANS CENTER AND ADULTS WITH VARYING DEGREES OF COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN THE FIREHOUSE'S HEALING STUDIO. HEALING STUDIO IS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO ITS PARTICIPANTS THROUGH 12 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE WEEKLY, FOR APPROXIMATELY 32 WEEKS EACH YEAR. THE FIREHOUSE IS ALSO A PARTNER TO MANY COMMUNITY EVENTS, PROVIDING APPROXIMATELY 1,285 INDIVIDUALS WITH FREE ARTS EXPERIENCES DURING THE YEAR. THIS PAST YEAR WE WERE NOT ABLE TO SERVE US ARMED FORCES VETERANS AT THE NORMAN VETERANS CENTER DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS. HOWEVER, WE PLAN TO SERVE A LARGER NUMBER OF VETERANS IN OUR COMMUNITY THAT ARE ABLE MEET IN-PERSON.


THE FIREHOUSE GIFT SHOP IS UNIQUE TO NORMAN, REPRESENTING ORIGINAL HIGH- QUALITY FINE ART PIECES AT MULTIPLE PRICE POINTS. NINETY PERCENT OF THE ARTISTS ARE FROM OKLAHOMA AND MAKE THEIR LIVING FROM ARTWORK SALES. OVER ONE HUNDRED ARTISTS ARE REPRESENTED IN THE GIFT SHOP DISPLAYING: JEWELRY, FUSED GLASS, CERAMICS, PAINTING, DRAWING, SCULPTURE, AND HOLIDAY CARDS. THE FIREHOUSE GALLERY AND GIFT SHOP ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SIX DAYS A WEEK. THE GALLERY HAS SEVEN EXHIBITIONS A YEAR, FOUR WITH PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS AND THREE HIGHLIGHTING THE FIREHOUSE ART CENTER'S GRANT AND DONATION FUNDED PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE HEALING STUDIO, CHILDREN'S, AND VETERANS PROGRAMS. APPROXIMATELY 500 GUESTS VISITED THE GIFT SHOP AND GALLERY THIS YEAR. THE GIFT SHOP AND GALLERY WERE CLOSED THE MAJORITY OF THIS PAST YEAR DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS AND STAFFING SHORTAGES. IN 2023, WE HAVE BROUGHT BACK A FULL EXHIBIT CALENDAR AND HAVE REOPENED THE OPERATIONS OF OUR GIFT SHOP. WE TYPICALLY ATTRACT TWO TO THREE THOUSAND GUESTS IN OUR GALLERY AND GIFT SHOP EACH YEAR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Douglas Shaw Elder
Executive Di
$75,869
Fred Schmidt
President
$0
Anthony Cricchio
Vice Preside
$0
Kendall Hurley
Secretary
$0
Jordan Stringer
Treasurer
$0
Andy Taylor Couch
Executive Di
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $139,190
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$56,758
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$195,948
Total Program Service Revenue$124,932
Investment income $12,641
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 $333,521

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Norman Firehouse Art Center Inc has recieved totaling $70.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$70
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$95,696
Earnings-$9,037
Admin Expense$887
Other Expense$4,010
Ending Balance$81,762

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