MARIN OPEN STUDIOS
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $213K · expenses $208K · assets $139K
- EIN
- 45-3605193
- Address
- PO BOX 2786, SAUSALITO, CA 94966-2786
- Website
- marinopenstudios.org
- NTEE code
- A99
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- August 2014 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity, 509(a)(2)
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
MARIN OPEN STUDIOS IS A NON-PROFIT VISUAL ARTS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENGAGING AND SUPPORTING MARIN COUNTY ARTISTS AND THEIR AUDIENCES THROUGH EVENTS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. MARIN OPEN STUDIOS CHAMPIONS A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY ART EXPERIENCE PROVIDING ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING ARTISTS WITH DIRECT CONNECTIONS TO BAY AREA AUDIENCES AND ART PATRONS.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kay Carlson | Executive Dir. | 2014-2024 | $52,507 | $398,585 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
25 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hellmann | CFO/TREASURER | 2018-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Stuart Bass | Director | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joe Grenn | Director | 2019-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Phil Leddell | Director | 2019-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tomi Holt | Director | 2021-2024 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michelle Tharp | Director | 2024 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Shiva Pakdel | Director | 2017-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sioban Scanlon | Director | 2022-2024 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jonah Burlingame | President & COB | 2022-2024 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kassandra Levett | President | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sabine Alam | Director | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Laura Culver (former) | Director | 2018-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jake Karger (former) | Director | 2019-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robert Steele (former) | Director | 2021-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jennifer Fearon (former) | Director | 2019-2021 | 13 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Stuart Gourlay (former) | Secretary | 2014-2019 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Susan Shea (former) | Director | 2014-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rhona Gordon Maxwell (former) | DIRECTOR | 2014-2018 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robert Amos (former) | CHAIRMAN | 2014-2018 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Patricia Stopello (former) | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2014-2018 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Diane Hansen (former) | DIRECTOR | 2014-2018 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Nancy Reykopf (former) | VICE CHAIRMAN | 2018 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Danielle N Graves (former) | CFO | 2017-2018 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John Kraft (former) | DIRECTOR | 2017-2018 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Nancy Thelen Rehkopf (former) | VICE CHAIRMAN | 2016-2017 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $53K · 2 employees · 270 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAY CARLSON | Executive Dir. | 40 | $52,507 | $0 | $0 | $52,507 | 1 |
| JOHN HELLMANN | CFO/TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STUART BASS | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOE GRENN | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PHIL LEDDELL | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOMI HOLT | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHELLE THARP | Director | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHIVA PAKDEL | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SIOBAN SCANLON | Director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JONAH BURLINGAME | President & COB | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KASSANDRA LEVETT | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SABINE ALAM | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $50K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAY CARLSON | Executive Dir. | 40 | $50,000 | - | - | $50,000 | 1 |
| LAURA CULVER | Director | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN HELLMANN | CFO/TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| STUART BASS | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOE GRENN | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JAKE KARGER | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| PHIL LEDDELL | Chairman | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TOMI HOLT | Director | 3 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| SHIVA PAKDEL | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| SIOBAN SCANLON | Director | 4 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JONAH BURLINGAME | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $54K · 1 employee · 75 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAY CARLSON | Executive Dir. | 40 | $54,000 | $0 | $0 | $54,000 | 1 |
| LAURA CULVER | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN HELLMANN | CFO/TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOE GRENN | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAKE KARGER | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PHIL LEDDELL | Chairman | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOMI HOLT | Director | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT STEELE | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHIVA PAKDEL | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SIOBAN SCANLON | Director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JONAH BURLINGAME | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $40K · 1 employee · 75 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAY CARLSON | Executive Dir. | 30 | $40,000 | $0 | $0 | $40,000 | 1 |
| LAURA CULVER | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN HELLMANN | CFO/TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER FEARON | Director | 13 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOE GRENN | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAKE KARGER | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PHIL LEDDELL | Chairman | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOMI HOLT | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT STEELE | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHIVA PAKDEL | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $40K · 1 employee · 75 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAY CARLSON | Executive Dir. | 30 | $40,000 | $0 | $0 | $40,000 | 1 |
| LAURA CULVER | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN HELLMANN | CFO/TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER FEARON | CHAIRPERSON | 13 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOE GRENN | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAKE KARGER | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PHIL LEDDELL | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHIVA PAKDEL | Director | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $40K · 1 employee · 200 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAY CARLSON | Executive Dir. | 30 | $40,118 | $0 | $0 | $40,118 | 1 |
| LAURA CULVER | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN HELLMANN | CFO/TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER FEARON | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOE GRENN | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAKE KARGER | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PHIL LEDDELL | Secretary | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STUART GOURLAY | Secretary | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN SHEA | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHIVA PAKDEL | CHAIRPERSON | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $35K · 1 employee · 200 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAY CARLSON | Executive Dir. | 30 | $34,980 | $0 | $0 | $34,980 | 1 |
| LAURA CULVER | Director | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STUART GOURLAY | Secretary | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN SHEA | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHIVA PAKDEL | Director | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN HELLMANN | CFO/TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RHONA GORDON MAXWELL | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT AMOS | CHAIRMAN | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICIA STOPELLO | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DIANE HANSEN | DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY REYKOPF | VICE CHAIRMAN | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DANIELLE N GRAVES | CFO | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN KRAFT | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $35K · 1 employee · 200 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAY CARLSON | Executive Dir. | 30 | $34,980 | $0 | $0 | $34,980 | 1 |
| DANIELLE NEWTON GRAVES | CFO | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STUART GOURLAY | Secretary | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN SHEA | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY THELEN REHKOPF | VICE CHAIRMAN | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN KRAFT | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHIVA PAKDEL | Director | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RHONA GORDON MAXWELL | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT AMOS | CHAIRMAN | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICIA STOPELLO | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DIANE HANSEN | DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $26K · 1 employee · 200 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAY CARLSON | Executive Dir. | 30 | $26,000 | $0 | $0 | $26,000 | 1 |
| ROBERT M AMOS | Chairman | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICIA STOPELLO | Secretary/Treas | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DIANE HANSEN | Director | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STUART GOURLAY | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN SHEA | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY THELEN REHKOPF | VICE CHAIRMAN | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RHONA GORDON MAXWELL | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $26K · 1 employee · 200 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAY CARLSON | Executive Dir. | 30 | $26,000 | $0 | $0 | $26,000 | 1 |
| ROBERT M AMOS | Chairman | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATRICIA STOPELLO | Treasurer | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DIANE HANSEN | Director | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RHONA GORDON MAXWELL | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STUART GOURLAY | Secretary | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN SHEA | Director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $212,519 | $208,352 | $138,807 | $138,807 | $87,868 | $115,433 | $52,507 | 2 | 270 |
| 2023 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $163,964 | $174,983 | $135,353 | $134,640 | $57,352 | $106,612 | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $194,141 | $168,393 | $146,696 | $145,659 | $94,407 | $99,734 | $54,000 | 1 | 75 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $118,579 | $149,135 | $120,941 | $119,911 | $54,160 | $64,419 | $40,000 | 1 | 75 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $159,914 | $121,596 | $151,180 | $150,467 | $156,811 | $3,103 | $40,000 | 1 | 75 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $185,225 | $177,992 | $112,862 | $112,149 | $70,467 | $114,758 | $40,118 | 1 | 200 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $186,376 | $170,756 | $105,348 | $104,916 | $58,034 | $128,342 | $34,980 | 1 | 200 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $186,170 | $160,416 | $89,887 | $89,296 | $57,206 | $128,964 | $34,980 | 1 | 200 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $227,012 | $208,405 | $64,522 | $63,542 | $53,459 | $128,823 | $26,000 | 1 | 200 |
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $227,237 | $201,277 | $48,121 | $47,675 | $61,357 | $121,150 | $26,000 | 1 | 200 |
Funders of this organization
6 grantors reported grants to this organization, $352,616 in all, tax years 2014 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2014-2017, 2019-2024 | 10 | $320,000 | 2024 | $30,000 | show |
| KURT AND JULIE HAUSER FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MARIN OPEN STUDIOS” | 2020-2024 | 5 | $11,500 | 2024 | $2,500 | show |
| SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 | $10,000 | show |
| NEWTON AND ROCHELLE BECKERCHARITABLE TRUST | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MARIN OPEN STUDIOS” | 2024 | 1 | $6,000 | 2024 | $6,000 | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2023 | 1 | $5,100 | 2023 | $5,100 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MARIN OPEN STUDIOS” | 2023 | 1 | $16 | 2023 | $16 | show |
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2024 · Form 990 · $208,352 spent · pay $66,056 · grants $0 · events $18,224
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising and promotion | $74,109 | $74,109 | - | - | 35.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $52,507 | $26,254 | $26,253 | - | 25.2% | |
| Information technology | $33,521 | $20,831 | $12,690 | - | 16.1% | |
| Fees: other services | $13,907 | $8,592 | $5,315 | - | 6.7% | |
| Other (as described) | SATELLITE SHOWS | $8,620 | $8,620 | - | - | 4.1% |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,575 | $4,288 | $4,287 | - | 4.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $4,974 | $2,487 | $2,487 | - | 2.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,035 | - | $4,035 | - | 1.9% | |
| Insurance | $3,158 | - | $3,158 | - | 1.5% | |
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| Other (as described) | Postage and Shipping | $1,040 | $1,040 | - | - | 0.5% |
| Occupancy | $922 | - | $922 | - | 0.4% | |
| Office expenses | $723 | - | $723 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATION | $617 | - | $617 | - | 0.3% |
| All other expenses | $414 | - | $414 | - | 0.2% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $22,781 | $18,224 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $208,352 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990EZ · $174,983 spent · pay $53,656 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $88,105 | 50.4% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $53,656 | 30.7% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $30,805 | 17.6% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $1,800 | 1.0% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $617 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $174,983 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $168,393 spent · pay $58,249 · grants $0 · events $166
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising and promotion | $54,461 | $54,461 | - | - | 32.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $54,000 | $27,000 | $27,000 | - | 32.1% | |
| Fees: other services | $25,923 | $22,534 | $3,389 | - | 15.4% | |
| Other (as described) | GALLERY EXPENSE | $13,408 | $13,408 | - | - | 8.0% |
| Office expenses | $9,734 | $8,128 | $1,606 | - | 5.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $4,249 | $2,124 | $2,125 | - | 2.5% | |
| Insurance | $2,418 | - | $2,418 | - | 1.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,681 | - | $1,681 | - | 1.0% | |
| Occupancy | $1,505 | $753 | $752 | - | 0.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Postage and Shipping | $402 | $402 | - | - | 0.2% |
| Other (as described) | MEALS | $247 | - | $247 | - | 0.1% |
| All other expenses | $199 | - | $199 | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) Event | RECEPTION | $166 | $166 | - | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $168,393 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $149,135 spent · pay $43,538 · grants $0 · events $4,003
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $40,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | - | 26.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $37,522 | $37,522 | - | - | 25.2% | |
| Information technology | $30,874 | $30,874 | - | - | 20.7% | |
| Other (as described) | GALLERY EXPENSE | $12,454 | $12,454 | - | - | 8.4% |
| Fees: other services | $10,609 | $7,235 | $3,374 | - | 7.1% | |
| Other (as described) Event | SILENT AUCTION EXPENSE | $4,003 | $4,003 | - | - | 2.7% |
| Payroll taxes | $3,538 | $1,769 | $1,769 | - | 2.4% | |
| Insurance | $3,090 | - | $3,090 | - | 2.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,740 | - | $2,740 | - | 1.8% | |
| Occupancy | $1,800 | $900 | $900 | - | 1.2% | |
| Office expenses | $679 | - | $679 | - | 0.5% | |
| All other expenses | $626 | $290 | $336 | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | SCHOLARSHIP | $600 | $600 | - | - | 0.4% |
| Other (as described) | MENTOR EXPENSE | $600 | $600 | - | - | 0.4% |
| Total | $149,135 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $121,596 spent · pay $43,222 · grants $0 · events $1,375
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $40,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | - | 32.9% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $26,823 | $26,823 | - | - | 22.1% | |
| Fees: management | $22,180 | $22,180 | - | - | 18.2% | |
| Fees: other services | $10,055 | $9,297 | $758 | - | 8.3% | |
| Other (as described) | SPONSORSHIP EXPENSE | $3,966 | $3,966 | - | - | 3.3% |
| Payroll taxes | $3,222 | $1,611 | $1,611 | - | 2.6% | |
| Information technology | $2,806 | $2,806 | - | - | 2.3% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES & PAYPAL | $2,519 | - | $2,519 | - | 2.1% |
| Fees: accounting | $2,270 | - | $2,270 | - | 1.9% | |
| Occupancy | $1,800 | $900 | $900 | - | 1.5% | |
| Insurance | $1,594 | - | $1,594 | - | 1.3% | |
| Office expenses | $1,504 | - | $1,504 | - | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) Event | RECEPTION EXPENSE | $1,375 | $1,375 | - | - | 1.1% |
| Other (as described) | MEETINGS | $1,125 | - | $1,125 | - | 0.9% |
| All other expenses | $357 | $320 | $37 | - | 0.3% | |
| Total | $121,596 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $177,992 spent · pay $43,376 · grants $0 · events $4,169
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | TOUR GUIDE | $51,907 | $51,907 | - | - | 29.2% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $40,118 | $20,059 | $20,059 | - | 22.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,539 | $19,539 | - | - | 11.0% | |
| Fees: management | $16,704 | $16,704 | - | - | 9.4% | |
| Other (as described) | GALLERY EXPENSE | $12,692 | $12,692 | - | - | 7.1% |
| Fees: other services | $9,307 | $8,670 | $637 | - | 5.2% | |
| All other expenses | $5,653 | $1,836 | $3,817 | - | 3.2% | |
| Other (as described) Event | RECEPTION EXPENSE | $4,169 | $4,169 | - | - | 2.3% |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES & PAYPAL | $3,620 | - | $3,620 | - | 2.0% |
| Payroll taxes | $3,258 | $1,629 | $1,629 | - | 1.8% | |
| Insurance | $2,665 | - | $2,665 | - | 1.5% | |
| Information technology | $2,447 | $2,447 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,230 | - | $2,230 | - | 1.3% | |
| Office expenses | $1,883 | - | $1,883 | - | 1.1% | |
| Occupancy | $1,800 | $900 | $900 | - | 1.0% | |
| Total | $177,992 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $170,756 spent · pay $37,980 · grants $0 · events $4,307
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | TOUR GUIDE | $50,850 | $50,850 | - | - | 29.8% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $34,980 | $17,490 | $17,490 | - | 20.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,851 | $24,851 | - | - | 14.6% | |
| Fees: management | $18,271 | $18,271 | - | - | 10.7% | |
| Other (as described) | GALLERY EXPENSE | $10,423 | $10,423 | - | - | 6.1% |
| All other expenses | $5,206 | $2,574 | $2,632 | - | 3.0% | |
| Other (as described) Event | RECEPTION EXPENSE | $4,307 | $4,307 | - | - | 2.5% |
| Fees: other services | $4,194 | $3,677 | $517 | - | 2.5% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES & PAYPAL | $3,752 | - | $3,752 | - | 2.2% |
| Payroll taxes | $3,000 | $1,500 | $1,500 | - | 1.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,975 | - | $2,975 | - | 1.7% | |
| Office expenses | $2,166 | - | $2,166 | - | 1.3% | |
| Insurance | $2,044 | - | $2,044 | - | 1.2% | |
| Occupancy | $1,950 | $975 | $975 | - | 1.1% | |
| Information technology | $1,787 | $1,787 | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Total | $170,756 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $160,416 spent · pay $37,754 · grants $0 · events $3,909
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | TOUR GUIDE | $49,520 | $49,520 | - | - | 30.9% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $34,980 | $17,490 | $17,490 | - | 21.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $23,251 | $23,251 | - | - | 14.5% | |
| Fees: management | $15,143 | $15,143 | - | - | 9.4% | |
| Other (as described) | GALLERY EXPENSE | $8,491 | $8,491 | - | - | 5.3% |
| All other expenses | $7,660 | $3,119 | $2,753 | $1,788 | 4.8% | |
| Other (as described) Event | RECEPTION EXPENSE | $3,909 | $3,909 | - | - | 2.4% |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES & PAYPAL | $3,113 | - | $3,113 | - | 1.9% |
| Payroll taxes | $2,774 | $1,387 | $1,387 | - | 1.7% | |
| Insurance | $2,768 | - | $2,768 | - | 1.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,505 | - | $2,505 | - | 1.6% | |
| Office expenses | $2,082 | - | $2,082 | - | 1.3% | |
| Occupancy | $1,800 | $900 | $900 | - | 1.1% | |
| Information technology | $1,718 | $1,718 | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Fees: other services | $702 | $351 | $351 | - | 0.4% | |
| Total | $160,416 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $208,405 spent · pay $28,236 · grants $0 · events $3,107
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising and promotion | $71,264 | $71,264 | - | - | 34.2% | |
| Other (as described) | TOUR GUIDE | $49,557 | $49,557 | - | - | 23.8% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $26,000 | $13,000 | $13,000 | - | 12.5% | |
| Fees: management | $24,018 | $24,018 | - | - | 11.5% | |
| Other (as described) | GALLERY EXPENSE | $10,080 | $10,080 | - | - | 4.8% |
| All other expenses | $5,188 | $3,464 | $1,619 | $105 | 2.5% | |
| Information technology | $4,994 | $4,994 | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,435 | - | $3,435 | - | 1.6% | |
| Other (as described) Event | RECEPTION EXPENSE | $3,107 | $3,107 | - | - | 1.5% |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES & PAYPAL | $2,473 | - | $2,473 | - | 1.2% |
| Payroll taxes | $2,236 | $1,118 | $1,118 | - | 1.1% | |
| Royalties | $1,800 | $900 | $900 | - | 0.9% | |
| Office expenses | $1,444 | - | $1,444 | - | 0.7% | |
| Fees: other services | $1,441 | $672 | $769 | - | 0.7% | |
| Insurance | $1,368 | - | $1,368 | - | 0.7% | |
| Total | $208,405 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990 · $201,277 spent · pay $28,332 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising and promotion | $68,167 | $68,167 | - | - | 33.9% | |
| Other (as described) | TOUR GUIDE EXPENSE | $48,840 | $48,840 | - | - | 24.3% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $26,000 | $13,000 | $13,000 | - | 12.9% | |
| Fees: management | $23,638 | $23,638 | - | - | 11.7% | |
| Other (as described) | GALLERY EXPENSES | $6,855 | $6,855 | - | - | 3.4% |
| All other expenses | $6,611 | $5,473 | $1,138 | - | 3.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $6,065 | - | $6,065 | - | 3.0% | |
| Information technology | $2,799 | $2,799 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEES & PAYPAL | $2,482 | - | $2,482 | - | 1.2% |
| Payroll taxes | $2,332 | $1,166 | $1,166 | - | 1.2% | |
| Insurance | $1,955 | - | $1,955 | - | 1.0% | |
| Occupancy | $1,922 | $961 | $961 | - | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | GIFTS | $1,500 | - | $1,500 | - | 0.7% |
| Fees: other services | $1,138 | $564 | $574 | - | 0.6% | |
| Office expenses | $973 | - | $973 | - | 0.5% | |
| Total | $201,277 | 100% |
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