FIREBIRD COMMUNITY ARTS

EIN: 363639885 501(c)(3)

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$2,187,542
Total Expenses
$1,207,092
Total Assets
$1,980,762
Net Assets
$1,844,964
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
KAREN REYES
Phone
7739070841
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FIREBIRD COMMUNITY ARTS, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 137% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $980K, a strong 45% operating margin.

Mission

TO EMPOWER AND CONNECT PEOPLE THROUGH THE HEALING PRACTICE OF GLASSBLOWING AND CERAMICS.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,028,198
Program Service Revenue $145,325
Investment Income $1,108
Other Revenue $12,911
TOTAL REVENUE $2,187,542

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $623,160
Fundraising Expenses $126,462
Program Expenses $816,287
Other Expenses $583,932
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,207,092

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,187,542 $921,767 +1.4%
Expenses $1,207,092 $1,040,660 +0.2%
Net Income $980,450 $-118,893 -9.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
14
Volunteers
20

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$70,790
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTINA KOTRYCH CO-PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA MANCUSO TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHINYERE FARR-DOUGLAS SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARMEN VERGARA CO-PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RANALD STEARNS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM OVCA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANKLIN COSEY GAY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERI WEBB BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
N'KOSI BARBER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASIF WILSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN REYES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$70,790 $0 $70,790
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,187,542 $1,207,092 $1,980,762 $980,450
2022 $921,767 $1,040,660 $1,047,626 $-118,893
2021 $982,488 $742,002 $984,325 $240,486
2020 $920,934 $562,902 $743,544 $358,032
2019 $552,775 $526,964 $393,762 $25,811
2018 $679,821 $501,388 $380,074 $178,433
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