EIN 81-0284022

Archie Bray Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
50
City
Helena
State
Year formed
1951
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Archie Bray Foundation provides a stimulating environment for creative work in ceramics. Its mission is to make available to all who are seriously interested in any branch of the ceramic arts, a fine place to work and to provide facilities for the creation of artistic works and association with other serious artists as the foundation for creativity. The Foundation welcomes artists, community members, teachers, students, children, cultural institutions, collectors, and the general public. It is located in Helena, MT.
Total revenues
$2,059,005
2022
Total expenses
$2,326,499
2022
Total assets
$9,738,481
2022
Num. employees
50
2022

Program areas at Archie Bray Foundation

The primary mission of the Archie Bray Foundation (the "Foundation") is to provide an environment that stimulates creative work in ceramics - for artists, community members, teachers, students, children, cultural institutions, collectors, and the general public. The Bray was founded in 1951 as the first residency program in the united states devoted to ceramics. To create a sustainable future for the Bray, the abf fund was founded as a supporting Foundation in 2022. Working together, the missions of the organizations are to allow the Bray to provide an environment that stimulates, promotes, and exhibits innovative, creative work in ceramics. This is accomplished primarily through a year-round residency program. The organizations provide studio space, funding, and facilities for ceramic artists with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and aesthetic approaches to advance their work. Through the public work of the Bray, the organizations serve both the field of ceramic arts as well as the regional and local community through a variety of educational programs, exhibitions, a ceramic supply, public events, lectures, school tours, and a permanent collection of ceramics available for scholars interested in researching contemporary ceramics from the 60's to present time. On an international level, the organizations have served the field of ceramics by bringing together artists from around the world with talent, curiosity and commitment and providing them with the facilities and freedom to explore their creative voices. The organizations work together to allow the Bray to offer ten long-term residencies that last for up to two years, ten summer residencies, and 6-8 short-term residencies throughout the year. Residents are selected annually from a pool of applicants by a rotating panel of three reviewers including the executive director. All residents receive free studio space, exhibition opportunities, discounted materials, and access to one of the top kiln-firing facilities in the united states. Dedicated to serving the Montana and helena communities, the organizations host annual programming at the Bray and in other venues which is free and open to the public, classes for vocational artists, and a continuing education program for more accomplished ceramicists taught by artists from around the world. Site-specific sculptures made by resident artists are featured throughout the 26-acre campus which is open to the public for a self-guided tour during daylight hours. School groups make requests for guided tours.

Who funds Archie Bray Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Reinhardt H and Shirley R Jahn Foundation TrustCharitable$104,000
The Chicago Community TrustGeneral Operating Support To the Archie Bray Foundation$75,000
Treacy FoundationSupport of Capital Campaign.$40,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Archie Bray Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Rebecca HarveyExecutive Director$50,885
Brad RobinsonDirector of Operations and Accessibility Coordinator
Ginger DunnillCommunications Director
Alison DawsonDevelopment Director
Steven Young LeeResident Director$72,377
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Archie Bray Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,405,337
Program services$35,549
Investment income and dividends$53,466
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-17,880
Net income from fundraising events$96,538
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$485,995
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,059,005

Form 990s for Archie Bray Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-07-18990View PDF
2021-122022-05-06990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122020-08-14990View PDF
2018-122019-06-19990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Waco Creative Art CenterWaco, TX$1,611,495
Columbus Citizens FoundationNew York, NY$3,614,486
Watershed Center for the Ceramic ArtsEdgecomb, ME$4,176,018
First Command Educational FoundationFort Worth, TX$1,077,644
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Isle of Wight County Educational FoundationIsle of Wight, VA$5,411,642
Data update history
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Treacy Foundation
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $104,000 from Reinhardt H and Shirley R Jahn Foundation Trust
August 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsAuction fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2915 Country Club Ave
Helena, MT 59602
County
Lewis and Clark County, MT
Website URL
archiebray.org/ 
Phone
(406) 443-3502
IRS details
EIN
81-0284022
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1951
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A40: Visual Art Organizations, Services
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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