Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center
- Assets
- $435.8k
- Revenue
- $489.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 04/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 75-3254147
Organization Overview
Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Avenue Fire 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 12/2021, Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center generated $489.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $412.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.1% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CHICAGO AVENUE FIRE ARTS CENTER INSPIRES HANDS, HEARTS, AND MINDS BY ART FORMS PRODUCED BY HEAT, SPARK, OR FLAME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION: IN 2021, OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS STARTED TO SLOWLY REBOUND FROM THE IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. WE PROVIDED MORE THAN 70 CLASSES, GARNERING 465 ENROLLMENTS BY ADULTS AND YOUTH OF VARYING BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES IN BLACKSMITHING, WELDING, METAL CASTING, GLASS, AND NEON. IN FALL 2021, WE OPENED OUR FIRST NEW PROGRAM IN SEVERAL YEARS, JEWELRY FABRICATION; PROVIDING ACCESS TO LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN A WELL-EQUIPPED JEWELRY FACILITY HAS BEEN A GOAL SINCE OUR FOUNDING. WE ALSO CONTINUED A PARTNERSHIP WITH MSS THAT HAD BEEN DELAYED BY THE PANDEMIC, PROVIDING ARTS EXPERIENCES TO ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, AND STARTED A NEW RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ORGANIZATION 23RD VETERAN, AIMED AT PROVIDING BLACKSMITHING WORKSHOPS TO VETERANS.
PUBLIC ART: CAFAC HAS ESTABLISHED A REPUTATION AS A CONDUIT BETWEEN EMERGING PUBLIC ARTISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING LARGE-SCALE WORK, BY PROVIDING DESIGN EXPERTISE, FABRICATION FACILITIES, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, AND TRAINING FOR ARTISTS SEEKING TO BUILD THEIR PUBLIC ART PORTFOLIOS. IN 2021, WE COMPLETED TWO PROJECTS WITH ANGELA TWO STARS, ONE OF WHICH IS A NEW ADDITION TO THE WALKER SCULPTURE GARDEN IN MINNEAPOLIS. WE CREATED TWO PIECES FOR ARTIST SEITU JONES AND INSTALLED A NEW WORK BY CHRISTOPHER HARRISON IN THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SERVICE BUILDING. WE ALSO BEGAN WORK ON A COMMISSION BY THE LAKE STREET COUNCIL FOR A SCULPTURE THAT WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE HIGH VISIBILITY CORNER OF LAKE STREET AND CHICAGO AVENUE IN 2022.
ARTIST SUPPORT: THIS IS AN IMPORTANT THREAD THAT IS WOVEN THROUGH ALL OF OUR WORK AS WE SUPPORT ARTISTS IN DEVELOPING THEIR CAREERS, LEARNING NEW SKILLS, AND BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. DOZENS OF ARTISTS USE OUR SPARC (STUDIO PASS AT REDUCED COST) PROGRAM TO ACCESS THE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT THEY NEED. WE PROVIDE A REFERRAL RESOURCE FOR ARTISTS THROUGH OUR CRAFTSPERSON COMMISSION CONNECTION PROGRAM, CONNECTING A ROSTER OF LOCAL CRAFTSPEOPLE, ARTISTS, AND FABRICATORS TO INDIVIDUALS NEEDING REPAIR, FABRICATION, OR CUSTOM WORK. IN MARCH 2021, OUR GALLERY RE-OPENED TO THE PUBLIC BY HOSTING AN EXHIBITION OF MEMORIAL OFFERINGS THAT HAVE BEEN BROUGHT TO GEORGE FLOYD SQUARE, CURATED AND CONSERVED BY COMMUNITY CARETAKERS AND THE GEORGE FLOYD GLOBAL MEMORIAL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Heather Doyle Board Member/ Artistic Director | Trustee | 35 | $50,522 |
Victoria Lauing Treasurer/executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $50,461 |
Jhyle Rinker Board Member / Gallery Coordinator | Trustee | 2 | $10,036 |
Valerie Hoiness Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Haugen Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Becca Cerra Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $116,625 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $146,012 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,986 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $262,637 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $225,901 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $489,115 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $114,169 |
| Other salaries and wages | $30,917 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,848 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,131 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,053 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $70,043 |
| Advertising and promotion | $550 |
| Office expenses | $1,957 |
| Information technology | $3,691 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $87,619 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $398 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,592 |
| Insurance | $3,360 |
| All other expenses | $1,961 |
| Total functional expenses | $412,528 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $338,979 |
| 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 | $679 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,388 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $88,843 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,902 |
| Total assets | $435,791 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,196 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $53,275 |
| 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 | $99,412 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $165,883 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $189,179 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $80,729 |
| 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 | $435,791 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center has recieved totaling $92,540.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
James M Stanton Foundation Bloomington, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Lake Street Council Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: General Support | $12,438 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Borealis Philanthropy Minneapolis, MN | $93,121,969 | $83,860,189 |
Gps Education Partners Inc Waukesha, WI | $3,399,978 | $6,380,793 |
Ashley For The Arts Ltd Arcadia, WI | $72,807 | $2,501,773 |
Duluth & North Shore Railway Inc Duluth, MN | $669,845 | $2,790,590 |
Lunda Community Center Inc Black River Falls, WI | $21,403,243 | $624,709 |
Mainframe Studios Des Moines, IA | $8,963,700 | $1,124,336 |
Hispanic Advocacy And Community Empowerment Through Research Saint Paul, MN | $982,108 | $1,506,665 |
Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council Inc Waseca, MN | $117,408 | $791,048 |
Customized Options Nonprofit Oakdale, MN | $468,963 | $1,053,994 |
The Christine Center Willard, WI | $3,088,185 | $1,329,458 |
Peninsula School Of Art Inc Fish Creek, WI | $7,076,513 | $1,332,274 |
North Lakeland Discovery Center Inc Manitowish, WI | $4,813,502 | $2,765,130 |