THE FIREHOUSE COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER LLC

EIN: 851299138 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Total Revenue
$218,016
Total Expenses
$217,684
Total Assets
$55,156
Net Assets
$55,156
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
AL
Principal Officer
CHRIS HINES
Phone
2056163275
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE FIREHOUSE COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER LLC, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $218K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 20% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

THE FIREHOUSE IS A CREATIVE LEARNING SPACE IN THE AVONDALE NEIGHBORHOOD OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA DEDICATED TO THE ENRICHMENT OF THE CITY'S MUSICAL COMMUNITY. WE OFFER A VARIETY OF MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WITH SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MUSICALLY-UNDERSERVED STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT FOR BIRMINGHAM'S WORKING MUSICIANS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $137,486 Revenue: $103,134

CURRENTLY THE FIREHOUSE TEACHES 91 YOUNG PEOPLE (AGES 5-18) ONE ON ONE MUSIC LESSONS IN GUITAR, BASS GUITAR, PIANO, AND DRUMS. DURING 2023, 28 YOUNG PEOPLE RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS AND LEARNED AT A...

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CURRENTLY THE FIREHOUSE TEACHES 91 YOUNG PEOPLE (AGES 5-18) ONE ON ONE MUSIC LESSONS IN GUITAR, BASS GUITAR, PIANO, AND DRUMS. DURING 2023, 28 YOUNG PEOPLE RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS AND LEARNED AT A REDUCED COST, AND TWELVE LEARNED AT NO COST. IN 2023, THE FIREHOUSE PROVIDED 3,127 TOTAL MUSIC LESSONS. OF THOSE, 630 LESSONS WERE PROVIDED EITHER AT NO CHARGE OR AT A REDUCED COST TO THE CLIENT. THE VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN WAS APPROXIMATELY $27,000 IN 2023. THE LESSON PROGRAM IS CENTRAL TO THE FIREHOUSE'S MISSION AND ACCOUNTS FOR MORE THAN 60% OF THE ORGANIZATION'S INCOME AND EXPENSES.

Program 2
Expenses: $17,186

AS AN APPROVED STRATEGIC PARTNER OF THE BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS AND THE AVONDALE ELEMENTARY PTA, THE FIREHOUSE OFFERED INTERSESSION MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND AN AFTER-SCHOOL MUSIC CLUB FOR 4TH AND...

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AS AN APPROVED STRATEGIC PARTNER OF THE BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS AND THE AVONDALE ELEMENTARY PTA, THE FIREHOUSE OFFERED INTERSESSION MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND AN AFTER-SCHOOL MUSIC CLUB FOR 4TH AND 5TH GRADE STUDENTS AT AVONDALE ELEMENTARY. USING AN INTEREST-BASED APPROACH, FIREHOUSE TEACHING ARTISTS TAUGHT GROUPS OF UP TO TWENTY STUDENTS GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, AND VOCALS. PARTICIPANTS CHOSE AND PERFORMED SONGS AS A GROUP AT THREE SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO PROMOTE CONFIDENCE, TO CREATE POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, TO IMPROVE STUDENT SUCCESS, AND TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE FIREHOUSE'S PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.

Program 3
Expenses: $17,186

THE FIREHOUSE PARTNERED WITH KNOWLEDGE, RHYTHM, AND UNDERSTANDING (KRU), A NONPROFIT HIP HOP EDUCATION PROGRAM TO HOST MORE THAN 25 AFTER-SCHOOL PIZZA PARTIES. DURING EACH SESSION, THE FIREHOUSE AND...

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THE FIREHOUSE PARTNERED WITH KNOWLEDGE, RHYTHM, AND UNDERSTANDING (KRU), A NONPROFIT HIP HOP EDUCATION PROGRAM TO HOST MORE THAN 25 AFTER-SCHOOL PIZZA PARTIES. DURING EACH SESSION, THE FIREHOUSE AND KRU WELCOMED YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES FROM AVONDALE AND SURROUNDING AREAS TO LEARN THE CORE ELEMENTS OF HIP HOP: RAPPING AND LYRIC-WRITING, BEAT-MAKING, AND BREAK DANCING. ADDITIONALLY, PARTICIPANTS HAD ACCESS TO LEARN AND EXPLORE GUITAR, BASS, AND DRUMS UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF FIREHOUSE TEACHING ARTISTS. POST OFFICE PIES PROVIDED PIZZA, AND BUFFALO ROCK BOTTLING CO PROVIDED THE DRINKS. THIS PROGRAM WAS SUPPORTED IN PART BY THE ALABAMA STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $114,582
Program Service Revenue $103,134
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $300
TOTAL REVENUE $218,016

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $139,174
Fundraising Expenses $25,779
Program Expenses $171,858
Other Expenses $78,510
TOTAL EXPENSES $217,684

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $218,016 $181,982 +0.2%
Expenses $217,684 $173,163 +0.3%
Net Income $332 $8,819 -1.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
21
Volunteers
10

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
3
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JANET SIMPSON MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM GAULDIN MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDRE CALHOUN MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER DANIELS MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGEL PEREZ MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SOMERALL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS MCCAULEY MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATIE MARIE NIOLET MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FREDDIE EFFINGER MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS HINES CHAIR 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
KEITH O'NEAL TREASURER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
FRANCINE KARG SECRETARY 2.00
Officer
$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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $218,016 $217,684 $55,156 $332
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