CRAFT ALLIANCE

EIN: 431022226 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

ST LOUIS, MO

Total Revenue
$1,504,749
Total Expenses
$1,748,618
Total Assets
$2,194,617
Net Assets
$466,188
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1964
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
BRYAN W KNICELY
Phone
3147251177
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CRAFT ALLIANCE, founded in 1964, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

CRAFT ALLIANCE IS DEDICATED TO NURTURING CREATIVITY AND ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATING AND ENRICHING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH CONTEMPORARY CRAFT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $886,389 Revenue: $481,092

EDUCATION CENTER AND OUTREACH CRAFT ALLIANCE OFFERS CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND CAMPS DESIGNED FOR ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS IN THE MEDIA OF CRAFT. IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATION CENTER, APPROXIMATELY...

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EDUCATION CENTER AND OUTREACH CRAFT ALLIANCE OFFERS CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND CAMPS DESIGNED FOR ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS IN THE MEDIA OF CRAFT. IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATION CENTER, APPROXIMATELY 2,500 TUITION-PAYING STUDENTS ARE SERVED. OUTREACH- IN ADDITION, CRAFT ALLIANCE'S OUTREACH PROGRAMS (VISITING ARTIST SERIES, CRAFTING-A-FUTURE, JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER ARTS PROGRAM, ARTSMARTS THROUGH ST. LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, FREE FAMILY SATURDAYS) ENGAGE THE BROADER COMMUNITY GROUPS AND METRO AREA SCHOOLS. THOUSANDS OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN RECEIVE FREE IN-DEPTH ART EXPERIENCES THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS ANNUALLY PRIMARILY FROM INNER CITY SCHOOLS WITH SHARPLY REDUCED ART CURRICULUMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $195,888 Revenue: $45,888

EXHIBITION GALLERYCRAFT ALLIANCE SHOWCASES CRAFT IN ITS EXHIBITION GALLERY AND GALLERY SHOP. THE EXHIBITION SERIES IS BOTH FUNCTIONALLY AND CONCEPTUALLY BASED AND INCLUDES SOME SITE-SPECIFIC...

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EXHIBITION GALLERYCRAFT ALLIANCE SHOWCASES CRAFT IN ITS EXHIBITION GALLERY AND GALLERY SHOP. THE EXHIBITION SERIES IS BOTH FUNCTIONALLY AND CONCEPTUALLY BASED AND INCLUDES SOME SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATIONS. THROUGH NATIONAL CALLS, ALL EXHIBITIONS PRESENT THE LEADING NATIONAL AND REGIONAL ARTISTS WORKING IN CRAFT MEDIA. CRAFT ALLIANCE ALSO HOSTS NATIONAL TOURING EXHIBITIONS RELATED TO CRAFT. (THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 15,000 ANNUAL VISITORS.)

Program 3
Expenses: $6,988

RESIDENCIES AND MENTORINGTHE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATES AN ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM FOR EMERGING ARTISTS. THE CRAFT ALLIANCE VISITING ARTIST PROGRAM BRINGS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CRAFT ARTISTS TO...

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RESIDENCIES AND MENTORINGTHE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATES AN ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM FOR EMERGING ARTISTS. THE CRAFT ALLIANCE VISITING ARTIST PROGRAM BRINGS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CRAFT ARTISTS TO TEACH, EXHIBIT, AND ENGAGE WITH CRAFT ALLIANCE'S CORE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. MENTORING- A FOUR-YEAR ART MENTORING PROGRAM FOR TALENTED YOUNG ARTISTS (CRAFTING-A-FUTURE) OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS YEAR-ROUND ART CLASSES, MENTORING AND PORTFOLIO BUILDING, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE OVER A FOUR-YEAR PERIOD FREE OF CHARGE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $913,049
Program Service Revenue $517,149
Investment Income $28,662
Other Revenue $45,889
TOTAL REVENUE $1,504,749

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,111,892
Fundraising Expenses $274,802
Program Expenses $1,089,265
Other Expenses $636,726
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,748,618

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,504,749 $1,129,051 +0.3%
Expenses $1,748,618 $1,914,008 -0.1%
Net Income $-243,869 $-784,957 -0.7%
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
18
Independent Members
17
Employees
89
Volunteers
52

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
$140,886
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HOPE ABRAMOV BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH GODWIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LENA HAAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE KNIGHT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEFF LEONARD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAUREEN QUIGLEY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICKI SAUTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG SMITH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY WALSH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTY BECKMANN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL ELLEBRECHT VICE CHAIR, EXECUTIVE COMM 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON GRAY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PEGGY HOLLY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE KAPLAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKIE LEVIN CHAIR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY KLOECKE SECRETARY, EXECUTIVE COMMI 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH KLUESNER TREASURER, EXECUTIVE COMMI 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN KNICELY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$136,739 $4,147 $140,886
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
2025 $1,504,749 $1,748,618 $2,194,617 $-243,869
2024 $1,129,051 $1,914,008 $2,472,002 $-784,957
2023 $1,417,037 $1,765,462 $3,349,080 $-348,425
2022 $2,483,894 $1,539,528 $3,775,459 $944,366
2021 $1,806,668 $1,271,927 $2,366,078 $534,741
2020 $1,897,454 $1,431,210 $1,769,070 $466,244
2019 $1,809,395 $1,565,268 $1,204,564 $244,127
2018 $1,545,359 $1,597,316 $1,068,966 $-51,957
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