Californians for the Arts

EIN: 260532606 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Sacramento, CA

Total Revenue
$1,969,144
Total Expenses
$1,628,948
Total Assets
$1,250,285
Net Assets
$1,100,056
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Julie Baker
Phone
9162961838
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Californians for the Arts, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $340K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

Advancing and building public awareness of the value and impact of arts, culture and creativity across California.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,818,935
Program Service Revenue $128,942
Investment Income $17,961
Other Revenue $3,306
TOTAL REVENUE $1,969,144

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $53,333
Salaries & Benefits $810,046
Fundraising Expenses $170,527
Program Expenses $1,335,821
Other Expenses $765,569
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,628,948

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,969,144 $1,513,709 +0.3%
Expenses $1,628,948 $1,321,754 +0.2%
Net Income $340,196 $191,955 +0.8%
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
25
Independent Members
24
Employees
14
Volunteers
30

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
7
$197,189
Total Directors
25
$197,189
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Julie Baker CEO 34.00
Officer Director
$149,587 $21,204 $197,189
Felicia Shaw President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jonathan Glus Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nurit Siegel Smith Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Cara Goger Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Leticia Rhi Buckley President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dalouge Smith Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alejandro Gutierrez Chavez Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alonso Escobar Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bob Lehman Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Heather Dunn Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Laine Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marleena Barber Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Megan Van Voorhis Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Amador Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Natalie Johnson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rafael Gonzalez Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shayla James Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tamaira Sandiffer Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Usha Srinivasan Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Josiah Bruny Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sean Fenton Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Edmund Velasco Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lyz Luke Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maria Jenson Board Member 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
2025 $1,969,144 $1,628,948 $1,250,285 $340,196
2024 $1,513,709 $1,321,754 $741,075 $191,955
2023 $716,806 $714,353 $550,451 $2,453
2022 $730,894 $473,537 $608,509 $257,357
2021 $400,949 $253,556 $327,818 $147,393
2020 $211,463 $173,470 $149,213 $37,993
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