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Threaded Together

Flagstaff, AZ · EIN 843148291 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE A25 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · threadedtogether.org
revenue
$121K
expenses
$143K
net assets
$58K
employees
9
volunteers
2
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

Inspiring creativity and connection through textile arts programs that partner with participants to nurture inclusive communities, cultivate agency, and develop employment pathways for people who have faced personal challenges and institutional injustices.

profile · synthesized from sources

Threaded Together is a Flagstaff, AZ-based nonprofit that inspires creativity and connection through textile arts programs. They offer classes, workshops, and vocational training in sewing and fiber arts, aiming to nurture inclusive communities, cultivate agency, and develop employment pathways for individuals facing personal challenges and institutional injustices. The organization also hosts the annual Flagstaff Wool and Fiber Festival.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Classroom
Instructor-led workshops on various textile projects (e.g., quilts, crochet) geared toward different ages and skill levels to expand textile skills.
Create + Connect
A weekly pay-what-you-can open studio program where participants can use sewing machines, materials, and studio space to sew or craft under guidance, fostering creative skills and community connection.
Flagstaff Wool and Fiber Festival
An annual festival celebrating fiber and textile arts, featuring artisans, educational opportunities, and activities for all ages, attracting thousands of attendees from the Southwest and beyond.
Learn to Sew
Offers various options for learning to sew, including group classes, workshops, and private lessons for different ages and skill levels.
Sewing Services
A full-service sewing shop offering custom and production sewing services, including alterations, mending, zipper repair, tailoring, and custom garment creation, which also provides employment opportunities.
Sewing Squad
A free after-school sewing program taught by mentors at schools and community centers, teaching hand and machine sewing basics with an emphasis on resourcefulness and repurposing for kids and teens.
Sewing and Textile Employment Pathway (STEP) program
A 720-hour vocational training program designed to expand economic opportunities for low to moderate-income residents by teaching technical and employable skills in the textile industry, with the goal of meaningful employment upon graduation (currently paused).
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Quilting Skills Education & Community Bee 5 activities
    • Community Sewing and Textile Arts Education
      Offers group classes, workshops, and private lessons in sewing and textile arts for kids, teens, and adults, utilizing a "pay what you can" sliding scale pricing model. This includes instructor-led workshops in a community classroom and a free after-school Sewing Squad program at schools and community centers.
    • Free after-school sewing program (Sewing Squad)
      Delivers a free after-school sewing program for children and teens at schools and community centers, teaching hand and machine sewing basics with an emphasis on resourcefulness, repurposing, and peer facilitation.
    • Pay-what-you-can sewing and textile arts classes
      Offers inclusive sewing and textile arts classes through a sliding-scale, pay-what-you-can pricing model for kids, teens, and adults, including instructor-led workshops in quilting, crocheting, and other textile projects.
    • Weekly Open Studio Program
      Operates a weekly "pay what you will" open studio program, called Create + Connect, where participants can use sewing machines, materials, and studio space to work on textile projects under the guidance of Threaded Together Sewists, fostering community connection and skill-building.
    • Weekly open studio program (Create + Connect)
      Runs a weekly pay-what-you-will creative program where participants access sewing machines, materials, and studio space to work on textile projects with one-on-one guidance from staff and Sewists, fostering skill-building and community connection.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Annual Flagstaff Wool and Fiber Festival
      Organizes the annual Flagstaff Wool and Fiber Festival each spring, a large-scale event celebrating wool and textile arts that attracts over 3,000 attendees from across the Southwest and United States, including organizational support for setup and teardown.
    • Flagstaff Wool and Fiber Festival Organization
      Organizes the annual Flagstaff Wool and Fiber Festival, a large event celebrating wool and textile arts that attracts over 3,000 attendees from across the Southwest and United States.
    • Full-service sewing workroom and production services
      Operates a full-service sewing workroom in Flagstaff, AZ that provides custom and production sewing services including alterations, mending, leather and zipper repair, tailoring, custom garment creation, uniform patch application, small business sample production, and upcycled product creation such as vinyl banner tote bags, while generating employment opportunities for artists.
    • Professional Sewing Services
      Provides a range of sewing services including alterations, mending, upcycling, custom garment creation, and small business sample production through a full-service sewing workroom in Flagstaff, AZ, creating employment opportunities for artists.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$121K
Contributions & grants$98K81%
Program service revenue$24K19%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$143K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$107K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$60K
Cash$60K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$58K
Liquid reserves5.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -2.9%
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • CCAZ Partner — Collaborates with CCAZ to connect with the community through shared activities.
  • Flagstaff Wool and Fiber Festival Partner — Threaded Together presents and organizes the festival.
  • schools and community centers in Flagstaff, AZ Partner — Host sites for the Sewing Squad program, where Threaded Together provides free sewing instruction, materials, and equipment.