2025-04-13T15:33:26-07:00 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 830828054 ALLIANCE FOR METAL CLAY ARTS WORLDWIDE INC ALLI 9046128649 1250 Ohio Pike 277 Amelia OH 45102 Wendy Ernst Treasurer 9046128649 2025-04-15 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X www.amcaw.org X X 193095 X 15382 105173 47677 4317 0 0 0 5194 3259 0 8453 0 0 0 12093 193095 1949 1655 0 64315 13740 7211 69209 158079 35016 104962 3828 143806 X 201729 138904 0 0 0 7835 201729 146739 96767 2933 104962 143806 Alliance for Metal Clay Arts Worldwide, Inc. (AMCAW) is an arts organization created to unite and serve the international community of metal clay artists, educators, students, suppliers and others with an interest in the medium. AMCAW's mission is to encourage a flourishing international metal clay community by nurturing artist and instructional excellence and providing resources to inspire, engage and support artists of all levels. AMCAW will help to unify the community, regardless of brand or formula preference, experience level, or location. The organization will introduce metal clay to new users and bolster the reputation of metal clay in the greater arts community. As of 12/31/24 AMCAW had 776 members. In-person Conference - attendees take classes, watch presentations, and participate in various metal-clay related events. It happens every second year. 0 96579 Interactive Website - provides educational resources, membership portal and events calendar to all members. The event's calendar is available to the general public. As of 12/31/23 there were 776 members. 0 11724 Metal Clay Live - A virtual conference that contains educational presentations and workshops. Alternates years with the in-person conference. 0 5503 Challenges - members can submit work several times a year to a jury committee which evaluates submissions based on a number of factors pertinent in the metal clay community. 0 4422 Mastery Modules - AMCAW has developed an online course that participants can follow to perfect metal clay skills. Both free and paid versions exist. 0 2191 Superby Sintered - AMCAW hosts an exhibit every second year that features juried metal clay pieces. 0 1020 Metal Clay Archives - AMCAW is in the process of gathering and documenting source documents to preserve the history of metal clay. Once established, the archives will be available to members and the general public. 0 236 121675 Pam Feindel President and Director 20 0 0 0 Wendy Ernst Treasurer and Director 10 0 0 0 Julia Rai Vice President and Director 4 0 0 0 Terri Hickey Secretary and Director 2 0 0 0 Martha Vaughan Director 8 0 0 0 Lora Hart Director 2 0 0 0 Robert Dancik Director 2 0 0 0 Anca Crahmaliuc Director 2 0 0 0 Barbara Rivolta Director 2 0 0 0 Bronwyn Evans Director 2 0 0 0 Vanessa Weber Director 2 0 0 0 Patrice Baker Director 2 0 0 0 Barbara Clow Director 2 0 0 0 Brandy Boyd Director 2 0 0 0 Stephen Spurgin Director 2 0 0 0 Susan Locaj Director 2 0 0 0 Paula McDowell Director of Operations 10 15422 0 0 X 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CT Anne Acker 1250 Ohio Pike No 277 Amelia OH 45102 9046128649 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 38965 33178 36648 49561 63049 221401 112181 4616 125729 242526 38965 33178 148829 54177 188778 463927 0 0 0 0 0 0 463927 4317 4317 0 0 0 0 4317 4317 38965 33178 148829 54177 193095 468244 0.99078 1 0.00922 0 X Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 Description;Amount^Calendar Revenue;2046|Catalog Revenue;1283|Red Bubble Sales Commission;259|Exhibit Entry Fees;323|Marketplace Table Revenue;1832|Maker's Market Table Revenue;301|Sale of Additional Conference Meals;4742|Miscellaneous Conference Revenue;1307^Total;12093^ Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 Three Innovation Awards 750, Three Financial Assistance awards 270, One Award for Excellence in Metal Clay 429, one Award for Excellence at Exhibition 500. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Technology Fees;5562|Supplies and Materials;5929|Venue Related Expenses;4537|Insurance;879|Travel;4665|Meals;39259|Lodging;7002|Entertainment;1198|Training;66|Bank Charges;35|Legal and Business Fees;77^Total;69209^ Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 In 2024, The Alliance for Metal Clay Arts Worldwide, Inc. (AMCAW) set up inventory on its books for the first time as the amount became material. The $3,828 prior period adjustment represents the materials donated over several prior years that had not been documented. These items were provided to AMCAW by various donors to assist with its mission of promoting metal clay. The items should have been recorded as donations in prior years. The $3,828 represents a one-time adjustment to properly record the items in inventory. Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Description;EOY Amount^Interest Receivable;1366|Inventory;6469^Total;7835^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Description;EOY Amount^Accounts Payable;2663|Deferred Revenue MCL;270^Total;2933^ Form 990-EZ, Part V, Line 33 During 2024, the Alliance for Metal Clay Arts Worldwide, Inc. (AMCAW) initiated several new activities. They are as follows: 1) A Virtual Conference - Planning commenced to hold a virtual conference in 2025. The conference will consist of educational presentations and workshops. 2) A Metal Clay Library - AMCAW has been documenting historical information regarding the creation of metal clay and significant activities and individuals that promote the use of metal clay. Plans exist to open the virtual library to the public. 3) Mastery Modules - developed and promoted a virtual guideline of techniques required to be proficient in the use of metal clay. Critiques and reviews are available for a fee and a Certificate of Accomplishment is possible. All new activities fall within the mission statement to provide resources for metal clay artists to access to further their understanding of the metal clay medium.