THE INSTITUTE FOR POETIC MEDICINE

EIN: 202951118 501(c)(3) Health Care

PALO ALTO, CA

Total Revenue
$182,926
Total Expenses
$177,858
Total Assets
$82,571
Net Assets
$80,012
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
CHARLES J FOX
Phone
6509382717
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE INSTITUTE FOR POETIC MEDICINE, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $183K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 26% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

The Institute for Poetic Medicine offers tools and support to heal body, mind, and spirit through the creative and therapeutic process of hearing, speaking, and writing poetry.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $141,717
Program Service Revenue $39,853
Investment Income $7
Other Revenue $1,349
TOTAL REVENUE $182,926

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,190
Salaries & Benefits $98,430
Fundraising Expenses $24,829
Program Expenses $100,154
Other Expenses $71,238
TOTAL EXPENSES $177,858

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $182,926 $245,890 -0.3%
Expenses $177,858 $190,016 -0.1%
Net Income $5,068 $55,874 -0.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
1

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$43,830
Total Directors
9
$43,830
Key Employees
2
$98,430
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHARLES J FOX PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00
Officer Director Key Emp
$43,830 $0 $43,830
GEOFF OELSNER TREASURER 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET CHILDS RECORDING SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRINA L WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUPITA McCLANAHAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SASHA GUZMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK JOY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY PRICE MANAGER OF OPERATIONS 42.00
Key Emp
$54,600 $0 $54,600
WITEK NOWOSIAD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARNELL EPPS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $182,926 $177,858 $82,571 $5,068
2023 $245,890 $190,016 $80,644 $55,874
2022 $211,112 $268,560 $38,557 $-57,448
2021 $203,971 $214,203 $94,035 $-10,232
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