Program areas at Sew Valley
To advance apparel designers and entrepreneurs in growing their brands in a sustainable and thoughtful way by offering physical workspace, educational workshops and contract services such as pattern making, sample making, and small batch production.
In 2024, Sew Valley initiated the pre-planning phase of a capital campaign designed to address critical workforce and infrastructure needs in cincinnati's sewn manufacturing industry. The campaign, currently in development, aims to raise funds to expand Sew Valley's manufacturing capacity, enhance workforce training programs, and secure a larger, advanced facility to support the region's growing demand for ethical and sustainable apparel manufacturing. Throughout 2024, Sew Valley engaged stakeholders, conducted feasibility research, identified strategic partners and committee members, and began developing campaign materials. This foundational work will position Sew Valley to launch a full-scale capital fundraising effort that strengthens our long-term impact, empowers creative entrepreneurs, and creates equitable employment opportunities in the local economy.
Who funds Sew Valley
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for Sew Valley
| Revenues | FYE 12/2024 | FYE 12/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $155,492 | $67,537 | 130.2% |
| Program services | $6,336 | $8,454 | -25.1% |
| Investment income and dividends | $2,315 | $1,505 | 53.8% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $439,381 | $416,896 | 5.4% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $150 | $1,337 | -88.8% |
| Total revenues | $603,674 | $495,729 | 21.8% |
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| Cooperstown Art Association | 501(c)(3) | Cooperstown, NY | $210,929 |
| Hamburg Natural History Society | 501(c)(3) | Buffalo, NY | $500,139 |
| Art Association of Harrisburg | 501(c)(3) | Harrisburg, PA | $286,920 |
| Springfield Art Association of Edwards Place | 501(c)(3) | Springfield, IL | $1,077,925 |
| Association of Artists and Craftsmen of Porter Chesterton Art Center | 501(c)(3) | Chesterton, IN | $254,904 |
| American Precision Museum | 501(c)(3) | Windsor, VT | $1,005,622 |
Data update history
September 8, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
April 10, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
January 15, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Vista Foundation August 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Business and community development organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsManagement and technical assistanceTax deductible donationsAccepts online donationsLegally formed as corporation
General information
- Address
- 1010 Hulbert Ave
- Cincinnati, OH 45214
- Metro area
- Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- County
- Hamilton County, OH
- Website URL
- sewvalley.org/Â
- Phone
- (513) 873-2481
IRS details
- EIN
- 82-2721314
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1997
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S43: Management Services for Small Business, Entrepreneurs
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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