named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Annual Quilt Fiesta
An annual quilt show that draws thousands of people to view and celebrate the work of the Guild's members.
Lectures and Workshops
Provides educational opportunities on quilting techniques, design, and artistic expression through monthly lectures and hands-on workshops led by guest artists.
Pattern of the Month (POM)
A program providing members with patterns for quilting projects.
Quilting for Others
Members make and donate hundreds of quilts, pillowcases, stockings, and dressed bears annually to local hospitals, hospices, and children in need.
activities · 3 clusters
what they do
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Comfort and Care Kits for Hospitalized Youth 2 activities
- Charitable Quilt Making and DonationsOperates a "Quilting for Others" committee that makes and donates hundreds of quilts and pillowcases annually to local hospitals and hospices, and provides holiday stockings and dressed bears to hundreds of children each year.
- Produce charitable quilts and textile itemsOperates a "Quilting for Others" committee that makes and donates hundreds of quilts and pillowcases annually to local hospitals and hospices, and provides holiday stockings and dressed bears to hundreds of children each year.
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Quilting Skills Education & Community Bee 2 activities
- Host Lectures and WorkshopsConducts monthly general meetings, lectures, and workshops for members and visitors on various quilting techniques, styles, and artistic expressions, featuring guest artists and teachers.
- Host lectures and workshops on quilting techniquesHosts monthly general meetings, lectures, and workshops for members and visitors, covering various quilting topics such as art quilting, gel printing on fabric, crafting expressive faces, exploring quilt styles, and specific quilt blocks like the Drunkard's Path and Cathedral Window.
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Quilt Show Organization & Promotion 2 activities
- Organize an Annual Quilt ShowOrganizes and hosts an annual quilt show, recognized as one of the largest in the western United States, to promote quilting and showcase various quilt styles.
- Organize an annual quilt showOrganizes an annual quilt show, recognized as one of the largest in the western United States, to promote quilting and showcase various quilt styles.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$66K
Contributions & grants$200%
Program service revenue$11K17%
Investment income$3K4%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$56K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$161K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$161K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +273.9%
relationships · 14
who they work with
- Arizona Historical Society Partner — Hosted the founding meeting of the Quilters Guild of Tucson in 1976.
- Cathey’s Down the Block Partner — Hosts workshops at their location.
- Cathey’s Down the Block Partner — Workshop "The Magic of Fabulous Faces" will be held at this location.
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used to engage the public and promote events.
- Instagram Partner — Social media platform used to engage the public and promote events.
- International Quilt Museum Partner — Lisa Ellis serves on the board.
- Kate Verbeke Partner — Co-chair of the Quilting for Others committee, involved in leading charitable quilting efforts.
- Kathie Miller Partner — Co-chair of the Quilting for Others committee, involved in leading charitable quilting efforts.
- Mimi Damrauer Partner — Featured artist and instructor for the March 2026 program and workshop
- Quilt Alliance Partner — Lisa Ellis serves on the board.
- Sacred Threads Partner — Lisa Ellis served as chair, directing its biennial exhibition, and continues to serve as treasurer and mentor to its new leadership team.
- Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) Partner — Lisa Ellis is a past President.
- Unity of Tucson Partner — Hosts future meetings at their location.
- Unity of Tucson Partner — Hosts the organization's general meetings and workshops at its facility.