American Bladesmith Society Inc is located in Grand Rapids, OH. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Bladesmith Society 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 12/2023, American Bladesmith Society Inc generated $231.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $208.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 8 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
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH RELATED TO FORGING KNIVES, TOOLS, AND OTHER ARTIFACTS AND THE PRESERVATION OF THESE ART FORMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION AND THE RESEARCH RELATED TO FORGING KNIVES, TOOLS, AND OTHER ARTIFACTS AND THE PERSERVATION OF THESE ART FORMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Steve Dunn Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $9,996 |
James L Batson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevin R Cashen Vice Chairma | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Harvey J Dean Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Burt Foster Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeffrey Harris Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $162,516 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $26,937 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $189,453 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $26,412 |
Investment income | $3,006 |
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 | $12,306 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $231,177 |
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 | $33,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,034 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,385 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $46,359 |
Office expenses | $36,805 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,525 |
Travel | $21,115 |
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 | $6,109 |
All other expenses | $11,318 |
Total functional expenses | $208,638 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $45,192 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $696,978 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $858 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $23,119 |
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 | $47,515 |
Total assets | $813,662 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,260 |
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 | $3,260 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $810,402 |
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 | $813,662 |