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THE WALTER HIVE

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 823747637 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE A25 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · thewalterhive.org
revenue
$156K
expenses
$346K
net assets
$283K
employees
5
volunteers
70
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

EMPOWERMENT THROUGH THE CREATIVE EXPRESSION OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Walter Hive is a Scottsdale-based nonprofit that provides hands-on arts and STEAM workshops to underserved youth and adults, focusing on those experiencing poverty, housing insecurity, disability, or trauma. Through programs in woodworking, welding, CAD, photography, and other creative disciplines, the organization fosters skill development, confidence, and career exposure. It operates a makerspace and art gallery, partnering with schools and nonprofits to expand access to the arts.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Art Masterpiece Program
Five-day course introducing participants to a new artist and art technique each day, combining art history with hands-on creation to build artistic confidence and skill
Design Series Program
Week-long collaborative program where participants learn welding, woodworking, laser cutting, and LED programming to create and exhibit an interactive community art project
Partner Organization Workshops
Tailored workshops delivered in collaboration with nonprofit partners serving vulnerable populations, focusing on creative expression and skill-building
School Field Trips
Customized educational visits to the Walter Hive makerspace for students of all ages to engage in hands-on arts and technology activities
Third Friday
Monthly community event featuring gallery exhibitions, live music, and potluck gatherings to celebrate art and build community connections
Youth STEAM Workshops
Hands-on workshops using advanced equipment and art supplies to teach youth creative and technical skills, build confidence, and expose them to career pathways in art and technology
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Recurring Community Art Walks 4 activities
    • Exhibiting and showcasing contemporary and participant-created art
      Operates the Walter Art Gallery to exhibit contemporary art by local artists and showcase projects created by program participants, including installations from the Design Series that may be displayed at partner nonprofit sites.
    • Hosting community engagement events around art and technology
      Hosts monthly "Third Friday" events (September–June) at the Walter Art Gallery featuring exhibit receptions, live music, potluck gatherings, and access to the makerspace to foster community engagement.
    • Walter Art Gallery exhibitions and artist support
      Operates the Walter Art Gallery, which hosts contemporary art exhibitions, showcases work by local artists, and exhibits participant projects from the Design Series program, with potential for permanent installation at partner nonprofit sites. Hosts monthly "Third Friday" exhibit receptions from September to June featuring live music, potlucks, and community gatherings.
    • Walter Art Gallery exhibitions and community events
      Operates the Walter Art Gallery to showcase contemporary and local art, including exhibitions of participant projects from the Design Series, and hosts monthly "Third Friday" events (September–June) featuring exhibit receptions, live music, potlucks, and community gatherings in the makerspace.
  • Youth Mentoring Program Expansion 3 activities
    • Capacity expansion through organizational merger
      Merged with Kids in Focus, a photography-based youth mentoring organization, to increase capacity for delivering programming to underserved youth.
    • Expanding youth programming capacity through organizational merger
      Merged with Kids in Focus, a photography-based youth mentoring organization, to enhance and scale programming for underserved youth.
    • Organizational capacity expansion through merger
      Expanded programming capacity for underserved youth through a merger with Kids in Focus, a photography-based youth mentoring organization, integrating their mission and activities into broader offerings.
  • Community Makerspace with Technical Tools 2 activities
    • Operation of The Walter Dome makerspace
      Operates The Walter Dome, a fully equipped makerspace featuring a wood shop, welding and plasma cutting stations, laser cutter, 3D printers, electronics (Arduinos, LEDs), and fine arts materials, used to deliver educational and creative programming.
    • Operation of The Walter Dome makerspace
      Operates The Walter Dome, a fully equipped makerspace featuring wood shop tools, welding and plasma cutters, laser cutters, 3D printers, Arduinos, LEDs, and fine arts materials, used for workshops, educational programs, and community art creation.
  • Specialized Art Technique Workshops 1 activity
    • Art education and enrichment programs
      Offers structured art education programs such as the 5-day Art Masterpiece series, where participants study an artist and create inspired projects daily, as well as field trip workshops for students of all ages customized to group needs.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Delivering youth-focused S.T.E.A.M. and arts education programs
      Conducts hands-on Youth S.T.E.A.M. Workshops and multi-day programs such as the 5-day Art Masterpiece series and week-long Design Series, teaching art, technology, and fabrication skills to inspire youth and expose them to creative career pathways.
    • Hands-on S.T.E.A.M. and arts education workshops
      Provides hands-on workshops in woodworking, welding, CAD programming, photography, and other art/tech disciplines through programs like Youth S.T.E.A.M. Workshops and the 5-day Art Masterpiece series, using advanced equipment and art supplies to teach skills, inspire creativity, and expose participants to career pathways. Offers tailored workshops for nonprofit partners and educational field trips for students of all ages.
    • Hands-on S.T.E.A.M. and arts workshops for youth and underserved populations
      Provides hands-on workshops in woodworking, welding, CAD programming, photography, and other art/tech disciplines through Youth S.T.E.A.M. programs and the week-long Design Series, teaching practical skills and creative confidence while exposing participants to career pathways. These workshops are offered directly and through tailored collaborations with nonprofit partners.
    • Operating a multidisciplinary makerspace for hands-on learning
      Operates The Walter Dome, a fully equipped makerspace with tools for woodworking, welding, laser cutting, 3D printing, CAD programming, and electronics (e.g., Arduinos, LEDs), offering access to advanced fabrication and art technology for skill-building and creative projects.
    • Providing customized arts and makerspace workshops for community partners
      Offers tailored workshops and educational field trips to nonprofit partners and their populations, including students of all ages, using the makerspace and its resources for customized learning experiences.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$156K
Contributions & grants$99K63%
Program service revenue$49K31%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$346K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$272K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$284K
Cash$54K
Investments$230K
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$283K
Liquid reserves9.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +343.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NANCY MCCOY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $109K
board members · 5
  • ANITA LANG — DIRECTOR
  • DAVE EDWARDS MD — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIFER ERICKSON — TREASURER SECRETARY
  • MARY STRAWN MD — CHAIR, FOUNDER, PRESIDENT
  • SETH PHILBIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Kids in Focus Partner — Merged with The Walter Hive to expand programming for underserved youth.
  • Maricopa County Hospital Partner — Mary Strawn volunteered there, helping young burn survivors through therapeutic art.
  • The Arizona Burn Foundation’s Camp Courage Partner — Mary Strawn volunteered there, helping burn survivors through therapeutic art.