2024-10-02T13:26:01-07:00 2024-05-31 990 2023-06-01 300062368 WEAVERS GUILD OF ROCHESTER INC WEAV 5853772955 PO Box 616 East Rochester NY 14445 Edith M Lord Treasurer 5853772955 2024-10-02 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X Valerie DeVries 1801 Rush-Scottsville Road Rush NY 14543 148039 0 X www.weaversguildofrochester.org X 1946 NY The Weavers' Guild of Rochester, Inc. (WGR) Mission Statement: Enhancing lives through the study and creative expression in weaving and fiber arts. The Guild also operates a Weaving and Fiber Arts Center (WaFAC), our venue for conducting classes and workshops. 204 204 0 49 0 0 24558 26375 121729 119420 12 1304 805 940 147104 148039 0 0 2883 4434 0 0 0 0 0 126865 139905 129748 144339 17356 3700 167387 171588 0 0 167387 171588 WGR Mission Statement: Enhancing lives through study and creative expression in weaving and fiber arts. 0 0 14994 0 14694 General Guild activities included monthly program lectures, use of the Guild library, newsletter delivery, scholarship awards, equipment rental, and workshops. In addition to in person meetings. Zoom was also used to allow all members to attend. 34078 29836 WGR holds a Holiday Sale each year, which provides a venue for members to see their handmade items. Members receive 75% of the sales price and WGR retains 25% to cover expenses of the sale. As a further benefit to members, WGR pays the sales taxes on the items sold. 91987 0 92663 The Weaving and Fiber Arts Center (WaFAC) offers classes in the fiber arts to the membership and to the public. Area instructors contract to teach both adults and youths. WaFAC also provides 'open studio' time in which members may use the center and its equipment to complete projects with the aid of knowledgeable instructors. WaFAC has an extensive library of weaving/fiber arts books and periodicals, which are available to all members for use during the open studio times. Design software on a designated computer is also available for use. 3280 3280 3137 The WGR awards scholarships to members to allow them to attend outside classes workshops or conferences. These are supported by four different scholarship funds donated by past/previous members. WGR awarded 8 scholarships in this fiscal year. 3280 3280 3137 144339 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 21 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 204 204 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 NY X Edith M Lord 5853772955 PO Box 616 East Rochester NY 14445 X Linn Sajdak Director 0 0 X 0 0 0 Susan Hill Director 0 0 X 0 0 0 Laurie Hunt Director 0 0 X 0 0 0 Pam Meehl Director 0 0 X 0 0 0 Pamela Frame Director 0 0 X 0 0 0 Melinda Whitbeck Director 0 0 X 0 0 0 Doreen Peregoy Director 0 0 X 0 0 0 Lisa Nadeau-Legge Secretary 0 0 X 0 0 0 Val DeVries President 0 0 X 0 0 0 Karen Berk Vice President 0 0 X 0 0 0 Edith M Lord Treasurer 0 0 X 0 0 0 Barbara Sinos WGR Finance Manager 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8231 6 0 13500 4638 0 26375 WaFAC classes & other income 900099 86824 86824 0 0 Guild Workshops 900099 2720 2720 0 0 Holiday Sales Income 900099 29861 29861 0 0 15 15 0 0 119420 1304 1304 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 398 0 0 0 398 398 398 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Newsletter Income 900099 175 175 0 0 Treat Fund 900099 158 158 0 0 Printer Fund 900099 209 209 0 0 0 0 0 0 542 148039 121664 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 4434 4434 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6488 6488 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 61103 61103 0 0 3806 3806 0 0 5466 5466 0 0 1027 1027 0 0 0 0 0 0 53386 53386 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2998 2998 0 0 Equipment maintenance and replacement 5187 5187 0 0 Library 444 444 0 0 0 0 0 0 144339 144339 0 0 42797 35672 123080 134406 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1510 1510 167387 171588 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 167387 171588 167387 171588 167387 171588 3700 0 0 0 501 0 X 0 0 0 X 14673 14135 14735 12266 26369 82178 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14673 14135 14735 12266 26369 82178 82178 77 13 13 12 1304 1419 0 0 0 0 0 0 230 257 336 545 542 1910 85507 0.96107 0.92466 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 This line totals income from 3 items: ads in our monthly newsletter, $175; income from a "treat fund" to provide snacks for members during "open studio" time, $157; and funds paid by members for use of the printer at WaFAC, $210. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6: The organization had 204 members at the end of the 2023-24 fiscal year. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7a: A nominating committee consisting of WGR members proposes a slate of Officers/Board Directors. The guild membership then votes on the proposed slate. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b The members also vote on the budget. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11b: The 990 Form is sent to the Board of Directors for review and then sent to the members. The treasurer responds to any questions from the Board or individual members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12c: All Officers and Board Members complete a Conflict of Interest Form annually, which are collected by the Vice President, who then sends them to the Chair of the Audit/Finance Committee. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: The complete WGR Operations Manual (includes the COI policy) is available on the members-only website. The Treasurer reports on and provides financial statements to the members at each monthly all-guild business meeting. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11g: Other expenses include: Holiday Sale Commissions, $21,023; Holiday Sale Expenses and Supplies, $2,274; Sign language interpretation, $750; Instructor Fees for WaFAC and Workshops, $37,057.