named programs · 1 · from sources
what they call their work
AABA Library
Provides current members access to a curated collection of books and instructional videos on blacksmithing, metalworking, tools, and historical ironwork; materials available for loan between demonstrations
activities · 4 clusters
what they do
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Metalworking & Lapidary Craft Education 8 activities
- Hosts educational programs in metalworkingProvides ongoing education and skill development for members through demonstrations, classes, and workshops in blacksmithing and metalworking techniques.
- Organize the annual Winterfest eventThe organization organizes an annual event called Winterfest, which features blacksmithing demonstrations and various activities for the public.
- Organizes annual and regular events for members and the publicHosts an annual Winterfest event featuring blacksmithing demonstrations and activities, along with regular meetings and public outreach events to promote the craft.
- Organizes annual and regular in-person eventsConducts an annual Winterfest event featuring blacksmithing demonstrations and activities, along with regular meetings and public outreach events.
- Organizes annual and regular in-person events and outreachHosts an annual Winterfest event featuring blacksmithing demonstrations and activities, along with regular meetings and public outreach events to promote the craft and engage members and the community.
- Organizes educational programming in metalworkingProvides ongoing education and skill development through demonstrations, classes, and workshops in metalworking for members and the public, hosted regularly as part of organizational activities.
- Organizes educational programming in metalworkingHosts demonstrations, classes, and workshops to provide ongoing education and artistic development in metalworking skills for members and the public.
- Provide metalworking education and skill developmentThe organization provides education and artistic development in metalworking skills for its members through demonstrations, classes, and workshops.
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Online Art Gallery & Artist Support Services 4 activities
- Hosts and maintains an online gallery of member artworkResizes and prepares photos submitted by member blacksmiths for display in an online gallery that showcases their artwork.
- Hosts and maintains an online gallery of member artworkResizes and prepares photos submitted by member blacksmiths for display in an online gallery that showcases their artwork.
- Maintain an online gallery of member artworkThe organization maintains an online gallery showcasing artwork submitted by member blacksmiths, including resizing and preparing member-submitted photos for inclusion.
- Maintains an online gallery of member artworkCurates and maintains a digital gallery showcasing metalwork art submitted by member blacksmiths, including resizing and preparing photos for online display.
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Specialized Membership Lending Library 4 activities
- Maintain a member libraryThe organization maintains a library of materials available to current members, with a loan period of approximately two months between demonstrations.
- Maintains a member-exclusive lending libraryOperates a library of materials available for loan to current members, with items typically circulated for about two months between demonstrations.
- Manages a member-accessible lending libraryMaintains a library of materials available on loan to current members, with a typical loan period of about two months.
- Operates a member-accessible lending libraryMaintains a library of materials available for loan to current members, with an approximate two-month loan period between demonstrations.
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Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 4 activities
- Produces and distributes a bimonthly member newsletterCreates and distributes a bimonthly publication titled _The Anvil’s Horn_ containing technical and historical articles, member profiles, and event information for members.
- Publish a bimonthly newsletterThe organization produces and distributes a bimonthly newsletter titled "The Anvil's Horn" which includes technical and historical articles, member profiles, and event information.
- Publishes a bimonthly member newsletterProduces and distributes a bimonthly newsletter titled _The Anvil’s Horn_ containing technical and historical articles, member profiles, and event information for members.
- Publishes a bimonthly member newsletterProduces and distributes a bimonthly publication titled _The Anvil’s Horn_ that includes technical and historical articles, member profiles, and event information for members.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$55K
Contributions & grants$1K2%
Program service revenue$39K72%
Investment income$50%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$41K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$72K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$68K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +248.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 9
- DYLAN COOK — Director
- IRA WIESENFELD — Director
- IVAN HILL — Director
- JASON LABRASH — Director
- JOE MADRID — Director
- LEN LEDET — Director
- PETER SEVIN — Director
- RICH GREENWOOD — Director
- SAM RIVERA — Director
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Artist Blacksmith Association of North America Network — Founded as an affiliate of ABANA to support regional blacksmithing education and practice.
- Artist Blacksmith Association of North America Partner — Founded as an affiliate of ABANA to support regional blacksmithing education and development.
- Vern Lewis Welding Supply Partner — Provides discount pricing to members of the Arizona Artist Blacksmith Association on industrial gases, welding supplies, and safety equipment