FLAX

EIN: 205261978 501(c)(3)

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$42,154
Total Expenses
$64,437
Total Assets
N/A
Net Assets
N/A
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
MARK S TINGLOF TREASURER
Phone
3107953529
Tax Period
2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31

FLAX, founded in 2006, is a micro nonprofit that reported $42K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue fell 77% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $64K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 53% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP FRANCO-AMERICAN RELATIONSHIPS AND UNDERSTANDING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND POSSIBLY THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST BY SPONSORING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS IN THE AREAS OF CULTURE, SCIENCE AND LINGUISTIC STUDIES AND BY PROMOTING CULTURAL EXCHANGES BETWEEN AMERICA AND FRANCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $16,367

FLAX PROJECTS ARE LARGE-SCALE ART PROJECTS INITIATED, CREATED AND PRODUCED IN COLLABORATION WITH FRENCH AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PARTNER OGANIZATIONS TO CREATE INNOVATIVE DIALOGUES BETWEEN FRENCH AND...

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FLAX PROJECTS ARE LARGE-SCALE ART PROJECTS INITIATED, CREATED AND PRODUCED IN COLLABORATION WITH FRENCH AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PARTNER OGANIZATIONS TO CREATE INNOVATIVE DIALOGUES BETWEEN FRENCH AND LOS ANGELES-BASED ARTISTS FROM ALL DISCIPLINES, AS WELL AS CRITICS, CURATORS AND INSTITUTIONS FROM BOTH COUNTRIES THROUGH A MOBILE, COOPERATIVE AND INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO BENEFIT THE GREATER LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY. ADMISSION TO ALL EVENTS IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC.

Program 2
Expenses: $5,454

FAHRENHEIT RESIDENCIES ARE OFFERED TO ARTISTS, CURATORS AND WRITERS LASTING BETWEEN ONE AND THREE MONTHS IN LENGTH. RESIDENTS ARE ASKED TO DEVELOP A UNIQUE PROJECT DURING THEIR STAY. THEY ARE...

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FAHRENHEIT RESIDENCIES ARE OFFERED TO ARTISTS, CURATORS AND WRITERS LASTING BETWEEN ONE AND THREE MONTHS IN LENGTH. RESIDENTS ARE ASKED TO DEVELOP A UNIQUE PROJECT DURING THEIR STAY. THEY ARE PROVIDED WITH HOUSING, WORKSPACE AND FUNDING FOR THEIR RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION LEADING TO AN EXHIBITION, FORUM OR PUBLICATION RELATING TO THEIR WORK DEVELOPED DURING THEIR RESIDENCE. ALL RESIDENCIES INCLUDE A PUBLIC OUTREACH COMPONENT WITH THE RESIDENT CREATING LECTURES, EVENTS OR PRESENTATIONS WITH A FOCUS ON UNDERSERVED LOS ANGELES COMMUNITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $42,150
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $4
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $42,154

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $44,582
Salaries & Benefits $11,000
Fundraising Expenses $1,000
Program Expenses $44,582
Other Expenses $8,855
TOTAL EXPENSES $64,437

Year-over-Year Comparison

2020 2019 Change
Revenue $42,154 $185,787 -0.8%
Expenses $64,437 $165,778 -0.6%
Net Income $-22,283 $20,009 -2.1%
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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

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
$6,000
Total Directors
3
$6,000
Key Employees
1
$5,000
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARK S TINGLOF TREASURER 2.0
Officer Director
$6,000 $0 $6,000
ELISABETH FORNEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 10.0
Key Emp
$5,000 $0 $5,000
LIONEL SAUVAGE PRESIDENT 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GERALD DU MANOIR SECRETARY 1.0
Officer 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
2020 $42,154 $64,437 No data $-22,283
2019 $185,787 $165,778 $22,283 $20,009
2018 $160,967 $213,446 $2,274 $-52,479
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