The Sawtooth School For Visual Art is located in Winstonsalem, NC. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Sawtooth School For Visual Art employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sawtooth School For Visual Art 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 06/2024, Sawtooth School For Visual Art generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 5 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO THE COMMUNITY TO TEACH, PRACTICE, AND APPRECIATE ARTS AND CRAFTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION IN ARTS AND CRAFTS THROUGH CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, EXHIBITS, FILMS, AND OTHER MEDIA, BOTH IN-HOUSE AND THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Lauren Davis Executive Di  | Officer | 40 | $81,796 | 
Lynn Gwyn Board Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Sam Metzler Board Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Adam Sebastian Board Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Bud Martin Board Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Katie Williams Board Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| 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 | $434,230 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $19,225 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $434,230 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $808,815 | 
| Investment income | $21,422 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $26,368 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $79,959 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $1,415,449 | 
| 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. | $95,325 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,604 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $784,205 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $31,872 | 
| Payroll taxes | $53,878 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,750 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $264 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $21,522 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $9,846 | 
| Office expenses | $24,995 | 
| Information technology | $3,982 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $104,197 | 
| Travel | $5,236 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $4,015 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $32,806 | 
| Insurance | $9,673 | 
| All other expenses | $21,389 | 
| Total functional expenses | $1,453,741 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $41,695 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $571,597 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $29,430 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,881 | 
| 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 | $21,220 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $188,507 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $27,479 | 
| Total assets | $883,809 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $53,537 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $234,612 | 
| 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 | $152,894 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $441,043 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $280,363 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $162,403 | 
| 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 | $883,809 |