Twispworks Foundation

Organization Overview

Twispworks Foundation is located in Twisp, WA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Twispworks Foundation employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Twispworks Foundation 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, Twispworks Foundation generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $751.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.3% 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.

Since 2020, Twispworks Foundation has awarded 98 individual grants totaling $157,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO INCREASE ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL VITALITY IN THE METHOW VALLEY. WE ENVISION A COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY WHERE OPPORTUNITIES THRIVE. TWISPWORKS WELCOMES BUSINESSES, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, ARTISTS, CRAFTSPEOPLE, AND THE COMMUNITY AT-LARGE TO OUR 6.4-ACRE CAMPUS TO SHARE, COLLABORATE, AND CELEBRATE THE VIBRANT CULTURE THAT MAKES THE METHOW VALLEY A SPECIAL PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND VISIT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CAMPUS OPERATIONS: IN 2021, OUR CAMPUS ACTED AS A PLACEMAKER FOR MORE THAN 30 BUSINESSES, NONPROFITS, ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE. CAMPUS PARTNERS INCLUDED AN INTERPRETIVE CENTER FOR NATIVE AMERICAN AND NATURAL HISTORY, MANUFACTURING AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COMPANIES, THE METHOW VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT'S WELDING AND AUTOMOTIVE TECH PROGRAMS PROVIDING YOUTH REAL-LIFE SKILLS IN THE TRADES, AN ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL, ART STUDIOS, AND GALLERY SPACES. THE CAMPUS IS ALSO AN OUTDOOR COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE WITH PAVILION FOR PERFORMANCES, A SPLASH PAD, PUBLIC ART, A SIGNATURE NATIVE PLANT GARDEN, AND A NATURAL DYE GARDEN. WE SPONSOR EVENTS, CELEBRATIONS, CLASSES, AND PROGRAMS ENGAGING RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.


METHOW MADE AND METHOW VALLEY GOODS (MVG): IN 2021, THE METHOW MADE PROGRAM HELPS OVER 60 LOCAL PRODUCERS MARKET AND SELL THEIR GOODS IN 10 RETAIL LOCATIONS. MVG PROVIDED ESSENTIAL STOREFRONT RETAIL SPACEWITH REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS CONVENIENT FOR VISITORS AND LOCALS ALIKETO OVER 90 ARTISTS AND MAKERS IN THE METHOW AND OKANOGAN COUNTY, MANY OF WHOM ARE SOLE PROPRIETORS WITH NO RETAIL SPACE OF THEIR OWN. MVG IS ALSO THE FLAGSHIP OF THE METHOW MADE BRAND. BY INCREASING AWARENESS OF ALL THINGS METHOW MADE, MVG HELPED INCREASE MARKET DEMAND FOR LOCALLY MADE PRODUCTS.


BUSINESS SUPPORT: TWISPWORKS HAS A LONG HISTORY OF COMPLETING PROJECTS TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY ECONOMY IN THE METHOW VALLEY. RECENT HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE THE METHOW INVESTMENT NETWORK, WHICH CONNECTED ENTREPRENEURS WITH MORE THAN $970,000 IN CAPITAL FROM LOCAL INVESTORS IN 2021 ALONE, AND OUR SMALL BUSINESS EMERGENCY GRANTS, WHICH PROVIDED $24,000 IN FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ENTREPRENEURS DURING THE 2021 WILDFIRES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Don Linnertz
Former Executive Director
$47,640
Sarah Brown
Executive Director
$16,935
Rachel Hong
Vice President
$0
Susan Donahue
Secretary
$0
Perri Howard
President
$0
Denny Weston
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $14,837
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,064,000
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $515
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,078,837
Total Program Service Revenue$329,464
Investment income $4,364
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $10,822
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$16
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,437,295

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Twispworks Foundation has awarded $13,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BARNYARD THEATER LLC

PURPOSE: COVID-19 ASSISTANCE

$6,500

METHOW MOMENTS TENT AND EVENT RENTALS

PURPOSE: COVID-19 ASSISTANCE

$6,500
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Twispworks Foundation has recieved totaling $910,612.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Moccasin Lake Foundation

wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE AUTO TECH PROGRAM BUILDING ON TWISPWORKS' PROPERTY

$375,000
Philadelphia Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$340,000
Moccasin Lake Foundation

wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: FOR THE TWISPWORKS' BUNKHOUSE

$50,000
Moccasin Lake Foundation

wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$30,000
Community Foundation Of North Central Washington

Wenatchee, WA

PURPOSE: VARIOUS PURPOSES AS APPROVED BY CFNCW BOARD

$29,371
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$20,850
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Endowment Analysis

Earnings$11,638
Admin Expense-$2,418
Net Contributions$300,765
Ending Balance$314,821

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