Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Total |
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Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 2,168,411 | 1,969,328 | 1,926,871 | 1,581,549 | 1,318,616 | 8,964,775 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 2,168,411 | 1,969,328 | 1,926,871 | 1,581,549 | 1,318,616 | 8,964,775 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | 4,238,056 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 4,726,719 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 2,168,411 | 1,969,328 | 1,926,871 | 1,581,549 | 1,318,616 | 8,964,775 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 250,954 | 231,964 | 269,572 | 334,656 | 222,661 | 1,309,807 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 1,549 | 1,044 | 1,250 | 2,288 | 3,254 | 9,385 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 10,299,542 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023: | ||||
| a From 2018....... | ||||
| b From 2019....... | ||||
| c From 2020....... | ||||
| d From 2021....... | ||||
| e From 2022....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2023..... | ||||
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| PART II, LINE 10 | OTHER INCOME 9,385 |
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| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | THE CENTER IS CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN A STRATEGIC PLAN TITLED CRAFT MATTERS (2023-2027), AT THE HEART OF WHICH ENVISIONS A CULTURE WHERE COMMUNITIES CELEBRATE AND EMBRACE THE CENTRALITY OF CRAFT IN EVERYDAY LIFE. THROUGH THE REALIGNED MISSION TO RESOURCE, CATALYZE, AND AMPLIFY HOW AND WHY CRAFT MATTERS, THE CENTER IS COMMITTED TO INCREASING ACCESS TO CRAFT BY EMPOWERING ARTISTS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND PROGRAMS THAT BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER. THE CENTER FOR CRAFT'S GRANT PROGRAMS ARE KEYSTONES IN DEVELOPING THE NATIONAL CRAFT ECOSYSTEM, SUPPORTING EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED CRAFT ARTISTS, SCHOLARS, EDUCATORS, AND ORGANIZATIONS NATIONWIDE. IN FY24, THE CENTER RECEIVED 720 GRANT APPLICATIONS AND MADE 54 AWARDS, PROVIDING 494,200 IN GRANTS. NOW PERMANENTLY ENDOWED, THE CENTER FOR CRAFT'S WINDGATE-LAMAR FELLOWSHIP HAS AWARDED 2.8 MILLION TO OVER 180 EMERGING CRAFT ARTISTS WITH EXEMPLARY SKILLS IN CRAFT SINCE THE PROGRAM'S INCEPTION. GRANTMAKING TO ARTISTS HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THE TEACHING ARTIST COHORT, WHICH PROVIDES UNRESTRICTED FUNDING AND A COHORT EXPERIENCE WITH MENTORSHIP AND PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING DESIGNED WITH MID-CAREER CRAFT ARTISTS WHO TEACH IN MIND. IN FY24, THE CENTER ALSO COMPLETED THE SECOND YEAR OF AN ON-SITE ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE VIRGINIA A. GROOT FOUNDATION. RESIDENT SCULPTORS WERE PROVIDED AN HONORARIUM AND TIME TO DEVELOP THEIR WORK, ACCESS TO NEW MATERIALS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. THE CENTER SUPPORTS INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND CRAFT SCHOLARSHIP THROUGH THE CRAFT RESEARCH FUND AND CRAFT ARCHIVE FELLOWSHIP. A VISIONARY PROGRAM DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING SCHOLARLY CRAFT RESEARCH IN THE UNITED STATES, THE CRAFT RESEARCH FUND IS THE CENTER'S LONGEST-RUNNING GRANT PROGRAM. IN FY24, THE CENTER RECEIVED 79 GRANT APPLICATIONS AND AWARDED 8 RECIPIENTS 61,000. THE CRAFT ARCHIVE FELLOWSHIP, WHICH SUPPORTS ARCHIVAL RESEARCH ON UNDERREPRESENTED AND NON-DOMINANT CRAFT HISTORIES IN THE UNITED STATES, RECEIVED 130 APPLICATIONS AND AWARDED 6 GRANTS, DISTRIBUTING 30,000 THIS YEAR. THE CENTER FOR CRAFT HAS BECOME A VITAL COMMUNITY RESOURCE IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, SERVING VISITORS ANNUALLY THROUGH TOP-NOTCH PROGRAMS. FREE TO THE PUBLIC, OUR GALLERIES OFFER EXHIBITIONS AND AN ENGAGEMENT STUDIO, WHERE VISITORS ARE INVITED TO EXPLORE CRAFT PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES THAT CATALYZE DISCOVERY AND LEARNING ABOUT CRAFT FOR ALL AGES, BACKGROUNDS, AND INTEREST LEVELS. IN FY24, THE CENTER WELCOMED 11,090 GALLERY VISITORS, EXHIBITED 79 ARTISTS, AND RECEIVED 1,119 VIRTUAL PROGRAM ATTENDEES. THIS PAST YEAR, WE DESIGNED AND PRODUCED A NEW MATERIALS COLLECTION. THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPLORATION AND OBSERVATION, AUDIENCES MAY EXPLORE MATERIALS COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH CRAFT TO DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING. THE MATERIALS COLLECTION WAS FUNDED BY THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES AND SUPPORTED, IN PART, BY THE CENTER FOR NATIVE HEALTH. THE CENTER FOR CRAFT'S HISTORIC 1912 FACILITY ALSO OFFERS OVER 10,000 SQUARE FEET TO HOST PROGRAMS, MEETINGS, AND EVENTS IN CLASSROOM, CONFERENCE, AND COWORKING SPACE ("COWORK"). THE CENTER FOR CRAFT IS A DESTINATION AND RESOURCE FOR VISITORS AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY FULFILLING THE CULTURAL SECTOR'S NEED FOR NETWORKING AND WORKSPACE FOR LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS, SMALL BUSINESSES, AND CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS. THE IDEATION LAB AND MAKERSPACE NOW INCLUDE A RECENTLY ADDED PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO, COMPUTER LAB, AND PACK-AND-SHIP STATIONS FOR CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS. WITH THE HELP OF GENEROUS FUNDERS AND DONORS, THE CENTER CONTINUES TO BUILD ITS ENDOWED FUNDS AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TO REMAIN A BEACON OF SUPPORT FOR THE MAKERS, SCHOLARS, AND CRAFT COMMUNITY. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS AND HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THE CENTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.CENTERFORCRAFT.ORG. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE RETURN WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT WITH ASSISTANCE AND OVERSIGHT BY MANAGEMENT. UPON COMPLETION, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM 900 PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SIGNED BY EACH BOARD MEMBER. THE STATEMENTS AFFIRM THAT THE POLICY HAS BEEN READ AND EITHER THAT NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS OR DISCLOSES ANY SUCH CONFLICT. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO INCLUDE FULL BOARD INPUT WITH PROGRESS TOWARDS GOALS REVIEWED A MINIMUM OF TWICE PER YEAR. IN THE ANNUAL BUDGETING PROCESS, THE BOARD APPROVED A BUDGET LINE FOR AGGREGATE SALARY EXPENSE AND SETS THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THEREAFTER, INDIVIDUAL SALARIES AND SALARY INCREASES FOR THE REMAINING EMPLOYEES ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. |
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