Claymakers Arts Community Inc

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Jessica Sandford

Phone

9195308355

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Claymakers Arts Community Inc, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $533K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $111K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

Claymakers mission is to nurture a thriving ceramics community by connecting people through education, resources, and support.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $347,994 Revenue: $478,824

Educational Programs: Claymakers provides in-person ceramics education to more than 1,000 adult learners annually through over 100 weekly classes and workshops. Programs are open to the general...

Educational Programs: Claymakers provides in-person ceramics education to more than 1,000 adult learners annually through over 100 weekly classes and workshops. Programs are open to the general public and serve participants at all skill levels, from beginners to advanced artists. Instruction includes wheel-throwing, handbuilding, sculpture, surface decoration, glazing, and kiln firing. To increase access to arts education, Claymakers awarded 21 need-based scholarships in 2025, reducing financial barriers to participation. These programs support skill development, creative expression, and community engagement. Materials Access: Claymakers operates a nonprofit ceramic supply store that provides essential materialsincluding clay, tools, and glazes to more than 1,000 individual artists, students, schools, and community organizations each year. By maintaining affordable and reliable access to materials, the store supports ongoing artistic practice and strengthens the regional ceramics ecosystem.

Program 2

Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

4a. Continued Artist Services: Claymakers supports independent ceramic artists by providing affordable studio space, firing services, and access to specialized equipment not otherwise widely...

4a. Continued Artist Services: Claymakers supports independent ceramic artists by providing affordable studio space, firing services, and access to specialized equipment not otherwise widely available. In 2025, 25 artists maintained private studio spaces, and more than 70 members of the general public utilized firing services. These resources enable artists to produce work, develop their practice, and participate in the broader arts community.

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $53,965

Program Service Revenue $463,274

Investment Income $12,198

Other Revenue $3,352

TOTAL REVENUE $532,789

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $237,119

Fundraising Expenses $13,149

Program Expenses $347,994

Other Expenses $185,056

TOTAL EXPENSES $422,175

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$532,789	$476,013	+0.1%
Expenses	$422,175	$372,572	+0.1%
Net Income	$110,614	$103,441	+0.1%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$4,491

Total Directors

$72,564

Key Employees

$68,073

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Emily Lassiter	Executive Director	40.00	Director Key Emp Highest	$61,236	$6,837	$68,073
Tim Green	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jessica Sandford	Board Chair	0.50	Officer Director	$4,491	$0	$4,491
Jen Wellington	Secretary	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Eleanor Crowe Young	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Micaela Shea	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Shontah Allen	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bob Feth	Treasurer	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Caleb Parker	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Anna Schroeder	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Margaret Simpson	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0

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	$532,789	$422,175	$639,405	$110,614
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$541,004	$470,795	$418,126	$70,209
2022	$380,801	$336,926	$362,233	$43,875
2021	$302,422	$193,361	$337,224	$109,061
2020	$174,274	$220,630	$264,365	$-46,356
2019	$329,418	$269,923	$269,588	$59,495
2018	$287,757	$229,504	$202,072	$58,253