2021-03-24T10:43:15-07:00 2020-06-30 562330778 David A Feldman CPA Inc 5800 Hannum Avenue Ste E Culver City CA 90230 990 2019-07-01 770637879 Ruskin Art Club Inc RUSK 3106400710 200 S Avenue 66 Los Angeles CA 90042 David Judson Treasurer 2021-03-24 true David A Feldman CPA P00023578 3108269116 2019 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z 200 S Avenue 66 Los Angeles CA 90042 105528 false X www.ruskinartclub.org Support for pioneering arts initiatives, arts education, with new generations of Southland Artists and thinkers. The study and promotion of cultural art, history, literature, and contemporary affairs, non-partisan and related to civic interest and matters beneficial to community welfare. The operational mission includes programs of public lectures, concerts, exhibitions, readings and symposia on issues of public interest; networking and pursuing common projects with other community arts associations in the Southland; networking and pursuing common projects with and providing a public forum for historical and conservation associations in the Southland. 11 11 0 0 14967 6693 0 7290 15109 27009 23380 49266 45182 0 0 25000 25000 0 4689 30761 27964 55761 52964 -6495 -7782 967298 952002 0 967298 952002 X Support for pioneering arts initiatives, arts education, with new generations of Southland Artists and thinkers. The study and promotion of cultural art, history, literature, and contemporary affairs, non-partisan and related to civic interest and matters beneficial to community welfare. The operational mission includes programs of public lectures, concerts, exhibitions, readings and symposia on issues of public interest; networking and pursuing common projects with other community arts associations in the Southland; networking and pursuing common projects with and providing a public forum for historical and conservation associations in the Southland. true true 21264 Conference: Notre Dame University, South Bend, INJohn Ruskin: Prophet of the AnthropoceneFeb. 7-8, 2020Coordinated by Professor Robert Goulding (recently elected to Companion status in The Guild of St. George) and his colleague, Sara Maurer, this fine conference, the first ever to be held in this part of North America, was the last to convene before the current coronavirus crisis which, of late, has kept so many of us at home and away from other such stimulating and convivial gatherings. In this capacity as the last conference for a while, although none of us knew of that special status at the time, it proved a tremendous success. For years, Professor Goulding has been a great admirer of Ruskin and his works; and so it was with the idea of promulgating the importance of both the man and his writings in the American Mid-West that he designed this gathering. Its theme recognized Ruskin as a harbinger of a new era in history, already known as the Anthropocene, a period wherein the impact of humanity on the planet has been so powerful it has shifted us into a new geologic era. One of the brilliant strokes of the event was to intermingle scholars who were new to Ruskin (most of whom were young) with others who have been thinking and writing about him (most of whom were considerably older) for many years. The approach, which unfolded over two days with no less than six panels featuring four speakers each, and two evening Keynote Sessions, not only produced an extremely novel mix of papers, but allowed a unique chance for these generations of Ruskin aficionados to mix and exchange ideas, thereby setting the stage for new collaborations in the future. 10239 September 12-13, 2019John Ruskin and the Beginnings of the Arts and Crafts MovementRoycroft Campus, East Aurora, NYRoster of speakers included: Dr. Jim Spates, photographer Peter Potter, educator Dr. Kim Walter, printer Joe Webb, and Gabriel Meyer. (RAC)The Ruskin Art Club supported the first-ever Arts and Crafts conference at Roycroft. Executive Director, Gabriel Meyer, represented the RAC and forged important ties with the historic Roycroft Campus Corporation, along with Arts and Crafts groups in Rose Valley, PA. A dinner was held at the end of proceedings to discuss future collaborative efforts between Ruskin organizations in the US. These ties proved providential during the Covid-19 period when only virtual events were possible and audiences as well as lecturers from these East-coast Ruskin-oriented groups were an important element in the RACs successful online events. 5907 150 September 4, 2019:The Ruskin Art Club co-hosted a lecture on A New and Natural Beauty: John Ruskin and the Birth of the Arts and Crafts Movement with Friends of the Gamble House in Pasadena. The lecture was delivered by Dr. James Spates, Emeritus Professor of Sociology at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York, a noted Ruskin scholar. Dr. Spates lectured on the role that Ruskins writings played in laying the groundwork for the Arts and Crafts movement spearheaded by William Morris a movement which was to have such an influence on art design, the revival of craft, and social reform movements in America and the UK. The lecture was delivered to an enthusiastic audience in a facility adjacent to the historic Gamble House, the 1908 masterpiece of craftsman architects Greene and Greene, and a national historic landmark. Attendees were invited post-lecture to the Gamble House itself for a reception. Constituencies served included docents and members of the Gamble House/Friends of the Gamble House, staff at the Gamble House, Pasadena-based Arts and Crafts enthusiasts, and scholars of the history of California.Attendance: 100 1969 150 39379 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 1 0 true 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 11 11 true false false false true false false true false false false true false false false true false false CA X Gabriel Meyer President 3106400710 200 S Avenue 66 Los Angeles CA 90042 Gabriel Meyer Executive Dir. 20.00 0.00 X 25000 0 0 Noah Bretz Trustee 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Judson Treasurer 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Elena Karina Byrne Lit Program Dir 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kathleen Marshall Vice President 0.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Stuart Denenberg Trustee 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Eric Jessen President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lyn Boyd-Judson Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Suzanne Isken Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Beverly Denenberg Secretary 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Tyson Gaskill Trustee 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sara Atwood Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 25000 0 false false false NA 0 1400 5293 6693 0 0 0 0 0 75455 60346 15109 15109 15109 0 0 0 Dividends 23375 23375 Interest 5 5 23380 45182 15109 23380 0 0 0 0 25000 18750 2500 3750 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2075 2075 0 0 0 0 0 33 33 0 0 0 3733 2799 934 0 0 0 0 0 2077 831 1246 Ruskin statue 8100 8100 Business meals 5584 4188 558 838 Program costs 3800 3800 Postage and Shipping 1029 1029 1533 911 521 101 52964 39379 8896 4689 6833 50492 17608 2611 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 942857 898899 0 0 0 0 967298 952002 0 0 X 967298 952002 967298 952002 967298 952002 X -7782 -7514 X false false false X 1640 50002 12557 14967 6693 85859 0 0 1640 50002 12557 14967 6693 85859 0 85859 26722 26502 6823 7290 15109 82446 0 0 168305 0.51010 X Form 990, Part III, Line 2: New Services Note: all accomplishments listed are new for the fiscal year. Form 990, Part III, Line 3: Ceased Conducting or Significant Changes To Services Note: all prior accomplishments were unique to those years and not repeated. The Covid-19 crisis forced the cancellation of scheduled in-person events for the spring/summer of 2020. However, by July 2020, a new season of events had been designed as virtual programs over Zoom, which commenced in Sept. 2020. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: September 12-13, 2019John Ruskin and the Beginnings of the Arts and Crafts MovementRoycroft Campus, East Aurora, NYRoster of speakers included: Dr. Jim Spates, photographer Peter Potter, educator Dr. Kim Walter, printer Joe Webb, and Gabriel Meyer. (RAC)The Ruskin Art Club supported the first-ever Arts and Crafts conference at Roycroft. Executive Director, Gabriel Meyer, represented the RAC and forged important ties with the historic Roycroft Campus Corporation, along with Arts and Crafts groups in Rose Valley, PA. A dinner was held at the end of proceedings to discuss future collaborative efforts between Ruskin organizations in the US. These ties proved providential during the Covid-19 period when only virtual events were possible and audiences as well as lecturers from these East-coast Ruskin-oriented groups were an important element in the RACs successful online events. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et David Judson, Treasurer, and Lyn-Boyd Judson, Trustee, are married. Stuart Denenberg, Trustee, & Beverly Denenberg, Secretary, are married. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder Under the By-Laws The corporation shall have no members within the meaning of Section 5056 of the Law as now in effect or as may hereafter be amended. Any action which otherwise would require approval by a majority of all members or approval by the members shall require approval only of the Board. All rights which otherwise would vest in the members including, without limitation, the right to elect directors, shall vest in the Board.The corporation shall have three classes of non-statutory members: active, life, and honorary. By accepting their membership in the Club, all members agree to support the mission of the Club as described in the Club's Mission Statement. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Independent CPA prepares the forms from information provided by the Treasurer and Executive Director. When completed the 990 is sent to the Treasurer and Executive Director for review. When the forms are finalized they are then made available to all Board members. The Treasurer signs the electronic eflie authorization and sends to the CPA for filing of the return. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Executive Director's compensation was approved by the Board in 2015 and is annually approved. There has been no change in the compensation amount since that time. The amount is less than paid by other similar organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The following organizational documents of Ruskin Art Club are available for inspection or copying at the organization's office during normal business hours at no charge, except for a nominal copying fee:1) Tax Exemption Application2) IRS Determination letter3) Articles of Incorporation4) By-Laws5) Form 990 for the most recent and prior two years. 6) Financial statements.The public inspection copy of the Form 990 will not include Schedule A excess contributors or the Schedule B.The most updated versions of all of the preceding forms will be available.When responding to a public inspection request for any organizational document or Form 990 by anyone, Ruskin Art Club will fulfill such request in a timely fashion without inquiring as to the reason for the public inspection request. Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases Miscellaneous = -$7514