BOULDER MOUNTAIN CLAYWORKS INC: Form 990EZ, tax year 2015
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- Organization
- BOULDER MOUNTAIN CLAYWORKS INC (EIN 35-2287763)
- Tax period
- 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31
- Filed
- 2016-07-05
- IRS object ID
- 201641879349200124
- Schema version
- 2015v2.1
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2016-07-05T12:37:31-05:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2015-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 202037634 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | CHRISTY A MCPHERSON CPA | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 101 E BULLION ST STE 2G | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | HAILEY | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | ID | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 833336000 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990EZ | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2015-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 352287763 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | BOULDER MOUNTAIN CLAYWORKS INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | BOUL | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 2087264484 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | PO BOX 3725 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | KETCHUM | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | ID | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 83340 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | BETH GRINSTEAD | PersonNm |
| Person Title | TREASURER | PersonTitleTxt |
| Signature | 2016-06-06 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | CHRISTY A MCPHERSON CPA | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00190526 | PTIN |
| Phone | 2087262741 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2016-06-06 | PreparationDt |
| Self Employed | Yes (X) | SelfEmployedInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2015 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2016-09-27 15:27:22Z | BuildTS |
Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Website Address | WWW.BOULDERMTNCLAY.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Gross Receipts | $129,566 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part I | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIInd |
| Contributions Gifts Grants Etc | $45,203 | ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt |
| Program Service Revenue | $50,175 | ProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| Membership Dues | $20,403 | MembershipDuesAmt |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $13,785 | FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt |
| Special Events Net Income Loss | $13,785 | SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt |
| Total Revenue | $129,566 | TotalRevenueAmt |
| Salaries Other Comp Empl Bnft | $46,713 | SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt |
| Fees And Other Pymt To Ind Cntrct | $22,018 | FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt |
| Occupancy Rent Utlts And Maint | $14,931 | OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt |
| Printing Publications Postage | $1,404 | PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt |
| Other Expenses Total | $41,138 | OtherExpensesTotalAmt |
| Total Expenses | $126,204 | TotalExpensesAmt |
| Excess Or Deficit For Year | $3,362 | ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $16,385 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $19,747 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part II | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd |
Cash Savings And Investments CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $14,185 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $18,288 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total Detail OtherAssetsTotalDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $4,656 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $6,173 | EOYAmt |
Form990 Total Assets Form990TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $18,841 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $24,461 | EOYAmt |
Sum Of Total Liabilities SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,456 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $4,714 | EOYAmt |
Net Assets Or Fund Balances NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $16,385 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $19,747 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Primary Exempt Purpose | THE ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES ARE TO ENCOURAGE ARTISTIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMUNITY BY 1. OFFERING INSTRUCTION IN CLAY AND OTHER MEDIA TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN. 2. PROVIDING A CREATIVE ATMOSPHERE WHERE CLAY ARTISTS CAN DEVELOP THEIR VISION. 3. SCHEDULING EVENTS THAT ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WHERE THE COMMUNITY CAN BETTER APPRECIATE THE CLAY ARTS. | PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt |
Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Description Program Srvc Accom | 2015 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: OUR SUMMER PROGRAMS SERVED 63 CHILDREN IN OUR LETS GO TO JAPAN YOUTH CLAY CAMPS, 40 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OUR TEEN THROWING CAMPS, 33 ADULTS CAME TOP OUR GUEST ARTIST WORKSHOPS. IN ADDITION TO THIS, 48 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN OUR ONE-DAY OR FAMILY WORKSHOPS. OUR PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATIONAL ART PROGRAMS INCLUDED WORKING WITH KETCHUM PARKS AND RECREATION, THE LOCAL YMCA, SAGE SCHOOL, SAGE SCHOOL TEEN MOMS, COMMUNITY SCHOOL, WOOD RIVER HIGH SCHOOL, CAREY HIGH SCHOOL, BIG WOOD PRE- SCHOOL, SYRINGA SCHOOL, SAWTOOTH BOTANICAL GARDENS, SUN VALLEY SKI EDUCATION FOUNDATION, THE BRAVE GROUP FROM THE DRUG COALITION. VOLUNTEERS FROM OUR STUDIO MADE A CLAY EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 200 CAMPERS AT CAMP RAINBOW GOLD AT CAMP PERKINS FOR CHILDREN UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR STUDIO MEMBERS BROUGHT ALL OF THE SUPPLIES AND SPENT 3 EIGHT-HOUR DAYS WORKING WITH THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AT THE CAMP. OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER THAT BENEFITS THE HUNGER COALITION OF THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY WAS A HUGE SUCCESS RAISING OVER 7,200. 100% OF THESE FUNDS HELP TO FEED THE LESS FORTUNATE IN BLAINE COUNTY. STUDIO MEMBERS AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS MADE OVER 350 SOUP BOWLS THAT WERE SOLD AT THE EMPTY BOWLS LUNCHEON. THIS EVENT WAS CO-ORGANIZED WITH THE HUNGER COALITION OF THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY FEATURING FOOD FROM 15 RESTAURANTS AND COORDINATING VOLUNTEERS FROM 10 ORGANIZATIONS. BOULDER MOUNTAIN CLAYWORKS HOSTED 12 BOWL MAKING PARTIES WITH A TOTAL OF 240 INDIVIDUALS WHICH WERE FREE TO THE PUBLIC. OUR ORGANIZATION DONATED THE INSTRUCTION, CLAY, GLAZE, FIRING AND FACILITIES BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR A WONDERFUL CAUSE. IN ADDITION TO THESE CHARITABLE EVENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS, OUR ORGANIZATION HELD CLASSES FOR VISITORS AND RESIDENTS OF THE AREA. WE TAUGHT 10 ADULT WHEEL THROWING POTTERY CLASSES FOR 60 STUDENTS, 5 ADULT FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE CLASSES FOR 37 STUDENTS, AND HAD 18 STUDENTS IN CHILDREN'S' CLAY CLASSES DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. OUR STUDIO ALSO OPENS ITS DOORS TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS FOR BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SO THAT THEY CAN OFFER THEIR MEMBERS A CREATIVE CLAY EXPERIENCE. IN 2015 WE SERVED 81 PEOPLE IN THIS WAY. WE HAVE 30 FULL-TIME MEMBERS OF THE STUDIO AND 25 PART-TIME MEMBERS. BOULDER MOUNTAIN CLAYWORKS AND ITS MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS DIRECTLY TOUCH THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 1,200 PEOPLE IN THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY AND BY RIPPLE EFFECT WE TOUCH THE LIVES OF MANY MORE. | DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt |
| Program Service Expenses | $113,506 | ProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $113,506 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (21 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hrs Per Wk Devoted To PosAverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|
| SUSAN WARD | ||
| DIRECTR/GRAN | 0.50 | $0 |
| NESBIT HATCH | ||
| ADVISORY BOA | 000.00 | $0 |
| PAM SABEL | ||
| DIRECTOR | 000.00 | $0 |
| ROGER CRIST | ||
| DIRECTOR/OF | 000.00 | $0 |
| BIXIE RENNICK | ||
| ADVISORY BOA | 000.00 | $0 |
| KATHY JONES | ||
| ADVISORY BOA | 000.00 | $0 |
| MAUREEN JENNER | ||
| DIRECTOR | 0.50 | $0 |
| JUDI NICKELSON | ||
| ADVISORY BOA | 000.00 | $0 |
| MARY ANN CHUBB | ||
| PRESIDENT | 1.00 | $0 |
| SUSAN WINGET | ||
| ADVISORY BOA | 000.00 | $0 |
| MARJOLAINE RENFRO | ||
| ADVISORY BOA | 000.00 | $0 |
| ANNE AGANON | ||
| SECRETARY | 1.00 | $0 |
| PAMELA DOUCETTE | ||
| DIRECTOR/GRA | 0.30 | $0 |
| JO LOWE | ||
| ADVISORY BOA | 000.00 | $0 |
| BETH GRINSTEAD | ||
| TREASURER | 1.50 | $0 |
| ERNIE KENDLER | ||
| DIRECTOR | 0.50 | $0 |
| CRAIG L FELDBAUM PHD | ||
| DIRECTOR | 0.50 | $0 |
| SUSAN CONNOR | ||
| DIRECTOR | 000.00 | $0 |
| CLIFF FRATES | ||
| DIRECTOR | 0.30 | $0 |
| DIANE WALKER | ||
| DIRECTOR | 000.00 | $0 |
| SANDRA HOFFERBER | ||
| DIRECTOR | 1.50 | $0 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Not Previously Rpt | false | ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd |
| Chg Made To Orgnzng Doc Not Rpt | false | ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd |
| Organization Had UBI | false | OrganizationHadUBIInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Organization Dissolved Etc | false | OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd |
| Form1120 Pol Filed | false | Form1120PolFiledInd |
| Made Loans To From Officers | false | MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | BOULDER MTN CLAYWORKS INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 471 10TH ST 6B | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | KETCHUM | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | ID | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 83340 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 2087264484 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Donor Advised Fnds | false | DonorAdvisedFndsInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Tanning Services Provided | false | TanningServicesProvidedInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Transaction With Control Ent | false | TransactionWithControlEntInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Part VI Of Comp Of Hghst Pd Empl | NONE | PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt |
| Part VI Hghst Pd Cntrct Prof Srvc | NONE | PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt |
| Filed Schedule A | Yes (true) | FiledScheduleAInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $38,861 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $32,613 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $44,193 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $23,733 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $30,090 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $169,490 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $38,861 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $32,613 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $44,193 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $23,733 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $30,090 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $169,490 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $51,687 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $117,803 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $2 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $2 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $2 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Total | $6 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $169,496 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $84,363 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.69500 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.70010 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG
Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Event1 | BENEFIT AUCTION | Event1Nm |
| Gross Receipts Event1 | $16,055 | GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt |
| Charitable Contri Event1 | $2,590 | CharitableContriEvent1Amt |
| Gross Revenue Event1 | $13,465 | GrossRevenueEvent1Amt |
| Gross Receipts Total | $16,055 | GrossReceiptsTotalAmt |
| Charitable Contributions Tot | $2,590 | CharitableContributionsTotAmt |
| Gross Revenue Total Events | $13,465 | GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt |
| Net Income Summary | $13,465 | NetIncomeSummaryAmt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (5 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 | BENEFIT AUCTION FUNDRAISER EVENT EXPENSES 2,698 CARNIVAL CLAY 845 EXPENSES ADVERTISING 16,344 BANK FEES 2,148 OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,964 COMPUTER EXPENSE 404 EDUCATION 125 GENERAL INSURANCE 736 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE 522 FEES & LICENSES 440 STUDIO SUPPLIES 11,795 BOOTH FEES 220 OTHER 892 SCHOLARSHIP 555 CASH OVER/SHORT -44 KILN REPAIRS 494 TOTAL 41,138 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 | ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 2,766 4,406 EMPLOYEE ADVANCE 123 0 INVENTORIES FOR SALE OR USE 1,767 1,767 TOTAL 4,656 6,173 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 | ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 233 2,479 CONSIGNMENT 599 6 DEPOSITS 245 245 PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE 820 1,379 SALES TAX PAYABLE 559 605 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III | THE ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES ARE TO ENCOURAGE ARTISTIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMUNITY BY 1. OFFERING INSTRUCTION IN CLAY AND OTHER MEDIA TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN. 2. PROVIDING A CREATIVE ATMOSPHERE WHERE CLAY ARTISTS CAN DEVELOP THEIR VISION. 3. SCHEDULING EVENTS THAT ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WHERE THE COMMUNITY CAN BETTER APPRECIATE THE CLAY ARTS. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 | 2015 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: OUR SUMMER PROGRAMS SERVED 63 CHILDREN IN OUR LETS GO TO JAPAN YOUTH CLAY CAMPS, 40 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OUR TEEN THROWING CAMPS, 33 ADULTS CAME TOP OUR GUEST ARTIST WORKSHOPS. IN ADDITION TO THIS, 48 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN OUR ONE-DAY OR FAMILY WORKSHOPS. OUR PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATIONAL ART PROGRAMS INCLUDED WORKING WITH KETCHUM PARKS AND RECREATION, THE LOCAL YMCA, SAGE SCHOOL, SAGE SCHOOL TEEN MOMS, COMMUNITY SCHOOL, WOOD RIVER HIGH SCHOOL, CAREY HIGH SCHOOL, BIG WOOD PRE- SCHOOL, SYRINGA SCHOOL, SAWTOOTH BOTANICAL GARDENS, SUN VALLEY SKI EDUCATION FOUNDATION, THE BRAVE GROUP FROM THE DRUG COALITION. VOLUNTEERS FROM OUR STUDIO MADE A CLAY EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 200 CAMPERS AT CAMP RAINBOW GOLD AT CAMP PERKINS FOR CHILDREN UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR STUDIO MEMBERS BROUGHT ALL OF THE SUPPLIES AND SPENT 3 EIGHT-HOUR DAYS WORKING WITH THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AT THE CAMP. OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER THAT BENEFITS THE HUNGER COALITION OF THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY WAS A HUGE SUCCESS RAISING OVER 7,200. 100% OF THESE FUNDS HELP TO FEED THE LESS FORTUNATE IN BLAINE COUNTY. STUDIO MEMBERS AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS MADE OVER 350 SOUP BOWLS THAT WERE SOLD AT THE EMPTY BOWLS LUNCHEON. THIS EVENT WAS CO-ORGANIZED WITH THE HUNGER COALITION OF THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY FEATURING FOOD FROM 15 RESTAURANTS AND COORDINATING VOLUNTEERS FROM 10 ORGANIZATIONS. BOULDER MOUNTAIN CLAYWORKS HOSTED 12 BOWL MAKING PARTIES WITH A TOTAL OF 240 INDIVIDUALS WHICH WERE FREE TO THE PUBLIC. OUR ORGANIZATION DONATED THE INSTRUCTION, CLAY, GLAZE, FIRING AND FACILITIES BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR A WONDERFUL CAUSE. IN ADDITION TO THESE CHARITABLE EVENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS, OUR ORGANIZATION HELD CLASSES FOR VISITORS AND RESIDENTS OF THE AREA. WE TAUGHT 10 ADULT WHEEL THROWING POTTERY CLASSES FOR 60 STUDENTS, 5 ADULT FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE CLASSES FOR 37 STUDENTS, AND HAD 18 STUDENTS IN CHILDREN'S' CLAY CLASSES DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. OUR STUDIO ALSO OPENS ITS DOORS TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS FOR BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SO THAT THEY CAN OFFER THEIR MEMBERS A CREATIVE CLAY EXPERIENCE. IN 2015 WE SERVED 81 PEOPLE IN THIS WAY. WE HAVE 30 FULL-TIME MEMBERS OF THE STUDIO AND 25 PART-TIME MEMBERS. BOULDER MOUNTAIN CLAYWORKS AND ITS MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS DIRECTLY TOUCH THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 1,200 PEOPLE IN THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY AND BY RIPPLE EFFECT WE TOUCH THE LIVES OF MANY MORE. |
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