SEW VALLEY

EIN: 822721314 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

CINCINNATI, OH

Total Revenue
$603,674
Total Expenses
$605,507
Total Assets
$227,155
Net Assets
$225,990
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
SHAILAH MAYNARD
Phone
5138732481
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SEW VALLEY, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $604K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO ADVANCE APPAREL DESIGNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS IN GROWING THEIR BRANDS IN A SUSTAINABLE AND THOUGHTFUL WAY BY OFFERING PHYSICAL WORKSPACE, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND CONTRACT SERVICES SUCH AS PATTERN MAKING, SAMPLE MAKING, AND SMALL BATCH PRODUCTION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $425,702

TO ADVANCE APPAREL DESIGNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS IN GROWING THEIR BRANDS IN A SUSTAINABLE AND THOUGHTFUL WAY BY OFFERING PHYSICAL WORKSPACE, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND CONTRACT SERVICES SUCH AS PATTERN...

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TO ADVANCE APPAREL DESIGNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS IN GROWING THEIR BRANDS IN A SUSTAINABLE AND THOUGHTFUL WAY BY OFFERING PHYSICAL WORKSPACE, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND CONTRACT SERVICES SUCH AS PATTERN MAKING, SAMPLE MAKING, AND SMALL BATCH PRODUCTION.

Program 2
Expenses: $25,064

IN 2024, SEW VALLEY INITIATED THE PRE-PLANNING PHASE OF A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DESIGNED TO ADDRESS CRITICAL WORKFORCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS IN CINCINNATI'S SEWN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY. THE CAMPAIGN...

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IN 2024, SEW VALLEY INITIATED THE PRE-PLANNING PHASE OF A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DESIGNED TO ADDRESS CRITICAL WORKFORCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS IN CINCINNATI'S SEWN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY. THE CAMPAIGN, CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT, AIMS TO RAISE FUNDS TO EXPAND SEW VALLEY'S MANUFACTURING CAPACITY, ENHANCE WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND SECURE A LARGER, ADVANCED FACILITY TO SUPPORT THE REGION'S GROWING DEMAND FOR ETHICAL AND SUSTAINABLE APPAREL MANUFACTURING. THROUGHOUT 2024, SEW VALLEY ENGAGED STAKEHOLDERS, CONDUCTED FEASIBILITY RESEARCH, IDENTIFIED STRATEGIC PARTNERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND BEGAN DEVELOPING CAMPAIGN MATERIALS. THIS FOUNDATIONAL WORK WILL POSITION SEW VALLEY TO LAUNCH A FULL-SCALE CAPITAL FUNDRAISING EFFORT THAT STRENGTHENS OUR LONG-TERM IMPACT, EMPOWERS CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS, AND CREATES EQUITABLE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LOCAL ECONOMY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $155,492
Program Service Revenue $6,336
Investment Income $2,315
Other Revenue $439,531
TOTAL REVENUE $603,674

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $430,423
Fundraising Expenses $28,700
Program Expenses $450,766
Other Expenses $175,084
TOTAL EXPENSES $605,507

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $603,674 $495,729 +0.2%
Expenses $605,507 $477,980 +0.3%
Net Income $-1,833 $17,749 -1.1%
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
10
Independent Members
8
Employees
18
Volunteers
N/A

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
2
$53,846
Total Directors
10
$53,846
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHAILAH MAYNARD CO-FOUNDER, COO 32.00
Officer Director
$53,846 $0 $53,846
BRITTANY KOVACS CO-FOUNDER, CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER SEISER BOARD PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE CRAFT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN KELLY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH VANDERMAR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DESTINEE THOMAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNDIE SHEPSIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB SMITH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TESSA CLARK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
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
2024 $603,674 $605,507 $227,155 $-1,833
2023 $495,729 $477,980 $230,573 $17,749
2022 $494,466 $388,738 $211,955 $105,728
2021 $391,797 $351,868 $109,676 $39,929
2020 $375,274 $321,188 $66,099 $54,086
2019 $207,619 $205,807 $20,146 $1,812
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