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EIN 45-2694042

Signal Return

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
City
Detroit
State
Michigan
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A40: Visual Art Organizations, Services
Description
Signal Return dedicates itself to preserving the craft of letterpress printing and educating the community in Detroit about creative expression. The organization builds a collaborative arts space to encourage people to work together, promoting the power of word & image as well as the democratic multiple.
Total revenues
$801,120
2023
Total expenses
$263,527
2023
Total assets
$913,733
2023
Num. employees
9
2023

Program areas at Signal Return

The organization builds community by bringing people together in an open and collaborative arts space, by promoting the combined impact of word and image and the power of the democratic multiple, and by teaching an appreciation for creative expression combined with craftsmanship and technical expertise. The organization presents hands-on workshops, guest artist series, an open studio for experienced printers, and special partnerships with other arts and culture organizations, in order to bring innovative programming to the detroit community. The organization's goal is to strengthen and expand these efforts in a program that is sustainable, successful, and well-supported.

Who funds Signal Return

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fred A and Barbara M Erb Family FoundationProgram Support$162,500
American Endowment FoundationGeneral Operating Support$100,000
Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganArts$66,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Signal Return

NameTitleCompensation
Lynne AvadenkaArtistic Director$62,788
Sarah AyersDirector
Joel GrothausStudio Manager
Taylor JenkinsStore Manager

Financials for Signal Return

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$705,540
Program services$45,588
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$49,992
Total revenues$801,120

Form 990s for Signal Return

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-06-06990View PDF
2022-062023-05-14990View PDF
2021-062022-04-27990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-12-10990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from American Endowment Foundation
August 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $162,500 from Fred A and Barbara M Erb Family Foundation
October 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $60,000 from Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
9301 Kercheval 1
Detroit, MI 48214
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
County
Wayne County, MI
Website URL
signalreturnpress.org/ 
Phone
(313) 567-8970
IRS details
EIN
45-2694042
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A40: Visual Art Organizations, Services
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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