irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $30KWGR holds a Holiday Sale each year, which provides a venue for members to see their handmade items. Members receive 75% of the sales price and WGR retains 25% to cover expenses of the sale. As a further benefit to members, WGR pays the sales taxes on the items sold.
- #2 $97KThe Weaving and Fiber Arts Center (WaFAC) offers classes in the fiber arts to the membership and to the public. Area instructors contract to teach both adults and youths. WaFAC also provides 'open studio' time in which members may use the center and its equipment to complete projects with the aid of knowledgeable instructors. WaFAC has an extensive library of weaving/fiber arts books and periodicals, which are available to all members for use during the open studio times. Design software on a designated computer is also available for use.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Holiday Sale
Hosts a yearly public sale where members showcase and sell handmade fiber art items, promoting public interest in weaving and generating funds for the guild.
Monthly Guild Meetings and Programs
Hosts monthly educational programs featuring guest speakers and demonstrations on topics related to textile history, design, and fiber arts techniques, open to members and the public.
Study Groups
Supports member-led study groups such as the Tapestry Study Group and Color Study Group, which meet regularly for skill-sharing and collaborative learning.
Weaving and Fiber Arts Center (WaFAC)
Offers year-round classes and workshops in weaving and related fiber arts for adults and youth of all skill levels, taught by area instructors. Includes access to looms, resource library, and design software.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Engaging in community outreach and public demonstrationsConducts fiber arts demonstrations and exhibitions at community venues, historic sites, schools, and regional festivals such as the Clothesline Festival and Finger Lakes Fiber Festival to promote public appreciation of weaving and fiber arts.
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Recurring Craft and Fiber Arts Groups 1 activity
- Hosting monthly meetings and educational programsHosts monthly daytime and evening meetings featuring lectures, presentations, and member gatherings on fiber arts topics such as textile traditions, conceptual weaving, and mathematical principles in design. Includes study groups and knowledge-sharing sessions.
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Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
- Maintaining fiber arts resource libraryMaintains and lends a comprehensive library of nearly 1,000 books and resources on weaving and fiber arts, accessible to members at the Weaving and Fiber Arts Center and through a lending system at First Baptist Church in Rochester.
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Community Makerspace Access and Training 1 activity
- Operating the Weaving and Fiber Arts Center (WaFAC)Operates a dedicated fiber arts center offering studio classrooms, open studio access with looms and equipment, foundational and specialty courses in weaving and fiber arts, and an extensive resource library for members and the public. The center is located at Piano Works Mall in East Rochester, NY, and has been expanded twice since 2010 to accommodate growth.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizing the annual Holiday SaleHosts an annual Holiday Sale each November as a major community event and fundraising initiative, providing members with a venue to sell handmade fiber art goods. The event includes live demonstrations, hands-on activities, and draws public participation. The organization retains 25% of sales to cover expenses and pays associated sales taxes.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Providing fiber arts education and workshopsOffers year-round fiber arts instruction for adults and youth at all skill levels, including in-person and online classes, foundational courses, and intensive workshops in techniques such as doubleweave, color theory, and multicolor weaving. Hosts 2–3 in-depth workshops annually led by regional or national fiber artists.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Supporting members through scholarshipsAwards scholarships to members to support the study and practice of weaving and fiber arts, enabling skill development and creative growth. Awarded at least six scholarships across two reporting years.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$151K
Contributions & grants$27K18%
Program service revenue$122K81%
Investment income$3190%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$148K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$174K
Cash$173K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$174K
Liquid reserves14.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- Barbara Sinos — WGR Finance Manager
- Doreen Peregoy — Director
- Laurie Hunt — Director
- Linn Sajdak — Director
- Melinda Whitbeck — Director
- Pam Meehl — Director
- Pamela Frame — Director
- Susan Hill — Director
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Area instructors Partner — Contracted to teach fiber arts classes for adults and youth at the Weaving and Fiber Arts Center (WaFAC).
- Finger Lakes Fiber Festival Partner — Festival partner where the Guild sponsors a booth and conducts fiber arts demonstrations.
- First Baptist Church Partner — Hosts the Guild's monthly meetings and workshops at its facility on Allens Creek Road in Pittsford, NY.
- First Baptist Church Partner — Hosts the Weavers' Guild of Rochester's monthly meetings and houses its lending library.
- First Baptist Church Partner — Provides in-person meeting space for the Weavers' Guild of Rochester's monthly meetings and workshops.
- Genesee Region Network — Geographic region from which members participate in the Guild's programs and community.
- Memorial Art Gallery Partner — Partner venue for community outreach, hosting the Guild's booth and demonstrations at the Clothesline Festival.
- Perkins Mansion Partner — Hosts the Weavers' Guild of Rochester's annual Holiday Sale event.
- Piano Works Mall Partner — Hosts the Weavers' Guild of Rochester's Weaving and Fiber Arts Center within its premises.
- Rochester Mini Maker Faire Partner — Festival partner where the Guild participates with demonstrations and public outreach.
- Rochester Museum and Science Center Partner — Co-sponsored weaving classes taught by guild member Margaret Carr starting in 1976.
- Rochester Museum and Science Center Partner — Previously hosted weaving and textile arts classes before the Weaving and Fiber Arts Center was established.
- Simply Effective Partner — Developed the organization's website.
- Simply Effective Partner — Website development partner for the Weavers' Guild of Rochester.
- Weaving and Fiber Arts Center Partner — Collaborates to provide open studio hours and resource library access for members.
- Weaving and Fiber Arts Center Partner — Jointly operated as the main educational outreach effort of the Weavers' Guild of Rochester.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education-Centered Modelmethodology: education-centeredBy centering structured and self-directed learning as the primary vehicle for engagement, the organization promotes sustained participation and mastery in fiber arts, because education fosters both technical skill and personal connection to the craft.
- Peer-Based Learning Communitymethodology: peer-based_learning_communityBy fostering a welcoming environment where experienced and novice fiber artists learn from one another, the organization advances skill development and sustains engagement in fiber arts, because peer interaction enhances motivation, knowledge transfer, and creative growth.