Buchanan Art Center Inc.

“Digital copies of the 990-EZ were sent to board members three weeks before a board meeting to allow individuals to review. Our accountant joined the board at that meeting to answer any questions before the 990-EZ tax return was submitted. Paper copies of all organization financials and records such as meeting minutes are available upon request whether in person, over the phone, or online request. The mission of the Buchanan Art Center (BAC) is to provide a place in our community dedicated to nurturing the arts by providing a quality educational program for all ages, as well as gallery exhibits, sales opportunities, and a gift shop that are supporting of class offerings and local artists, thereby enabling the center to creatively enlist the power of the arts in promoting positive social change.”

“Description AmountDepreciation from 4562 11,537Advertising 1,395Credit Card Processing 430Alarm System 630Brick Engraving 50Supplies 333Software Subscriptions 1,424Taxes 6,466Special Events 896Class Expenses 15,530”

“Category Beginning of Year End of YearFurniture, Diplays, Art tools 58,845 54,953Accounts Receivable 1,770 513MI Gateway 93,882 93,882Donations for specific items 1,000 1,000Money market is lower. The BAC is currently spending down some reserves while observing local market trends and building plans for continued sustainability and growth. The BAC is in a period of evaluation and re-organization in terms of committee structures, tasks, and program logistics. The Mission of the BAC and core programs are not changing.”

“Category Beginning of Year End of YearSales Tax, Payroll Tax 1,796 2,997”

“Empty Bowls in an annual fundraiser for the RAM foodbank in Berrien County. We host free workshops open to the community to generate bowls to be sold at the related soup supper & also donate the clay itself, the instruction time, & firing of bowls to the fundraiser. This project is a collaboration between the Buchanan Art Center (BAC), the Buchanan Community Schools, and additional business and individuals in the community.Free kids activities are provided during several cummunity events throughout the year, with the largest being held on Shop Small Saturday. Materials and project leaders are provided for several hundred kids during the town wide event.In 2018 the BAC began waiving the facility rental fee for other community organizations, as long as the events are open to public.”