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PRESCOTT AREA WOODTURNERS INC

PRESCOTT, AZ · EIN 270014594 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE N50 · Recreation & Sports · Micro (<$100K) · www.prescottareawoodturners.com

revenue

$9K

expenses

$11K

net assets

$13K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO INFORM, EDUCATE AND FOSTER THE ART AND CRAFT OF LATHETURNING FOR ITS MEMBERS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND INTERESTED GENERAL PUBLIC.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Prescott Area Woodturners (PAW) is an Arizona non-profit corporation dedicated to fostering and encouraging the art and craft of woodturning. It provides education, collaboration, and creativity among its members and the general public, offering workshops, mentorships, and community engagement opportunities. The organization aims to share knowledge and refine skills for woodturners of all levels.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

General Meetings

Monthly meetings held on the 4th Saturday of the month at the YEI Center in Prescott, AZ, featuring demonstrations, discussions, and opportunities for members to connect.

Library Materials

Maintains an extensive library of books, DVDs, tools, and a photo booth available for members to borrow, displayed at monthly general meetings.

Mentorship Program

Connects experienced woodturners with less experienced members to share knowledge, provide technical skill development, and offer guidance in woodturning techniques.

Wig Stand Project

A community service initiative where members create wig stands for cancer patients in partnership with the Baskin Breast Center in Yavapai County.

Women In Turning (WIT)

A community for women woodturners to share skills, inspire creativity, and craft wooden pieces through monthly workshops and collaborative projects.

activities · 6 clusters

what they do

Specialized Membership Lending Library 2 activities
- Member Library Services
  
  Maintains a library of books, DVDs, tools, and a photo booth for members to borrow, displaying the collection at monthly general meetings and providing an online list of available items. Email reminders are sent to members for timely returns.
- Resource Library for Woodturners
  
  Maintains a library of books, DVDs, tools, and a photo booth for members to borrow, with the collection displayed at monthly general meetings and an online list available for viewing. Email reminders are sent to members for timely returns.
Educational Video Content Production 2 activities
- Woodturning Content Creation and Dissemination
  
  Maintains a YouTube Channel for woodturning videos and publishes articles related to woodturning, such as one about Empty Bowls.
- Woodturning Video Channel
  
  Maintains a YouTube Channel dedicated to woodturning videos.
Mentor Training and Support Programs 2 activities
- Woodturning Mentorship Program
  
  Operates a mentor program where experienced members share their knowledge and skills with less experienced woodturners.
- Woodturning Skill Development and Mentorship
  
  Operates a mentor program where experienced members share their knowledge and skills with less experienced woodturners. Additionally, the Women In Turning (WIT) group holds monthly workshops covering various woodturning projects.
Free Wigs and Prostheses Provision 1 activity
- Community Contributions of Wig Stands
  
  Contributes approximately 70 wig stands to the Baskin Breast Center for cancer patients in the Yavapai County community, following demonstrations by the Women In Turning (WIT) group.
Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 1 activity
- Community Support through Woodturning
  
  Contributes woodturned items, such as wig stands, to local community organizations like the Baskin Breast Center for cancer patients in Yavapai County.
Member-Led Craft & Game Workshops 1 activity
- Women In Turning (WIT) Workshops
  
  The Women In Turning (WIT) group holds monthly workshops covering various woodturning projects such as segmented wig stand tops, finials, peppermills, eccentric spindles, cupcake boxes, Celtic knot spindles, candlesticks, rattles, and snowmen.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue

Total revenue$9K

Contributions & grants$4255%

Program service revenue——

Investment income——

Other revenue$4K

expenses

Total expenses$11K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$13K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$13K

2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +82.6%

relationships · 5

who they work with

AAW - WIT Partner — Associated with AAW - WIT (American Association of Woodturners - Women In Turning)
American Association of Woodturners Network — Proud member since 1997.
Baskin Breast Center Partner — Received approximately 70 wig stands from the club in 2025 for cancer patients.
YEI Center Partner — Holds general meetings at the YEI Center.
Yavapai College Partner — Provides a woodturning lab for the Women In Turning group meetings.