HIJOS DEL SOL ARTS PRODUCTIONS

EIN: 464445158 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SALINAS, CA

Total Revenue
$164,018
Total Expenses
$318,765
Total Assets
$516,614
Net Assets
$295,876
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
CHRISTIAN MENDELSOHN
Phone
8312003915
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

HIJOS DEL SOL ARTS PRODUCTIONS, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $164K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 57% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $319K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 94% operating deficit.

Mission

Hijos Del Sol Arts Productions creates opportunities, inspires children and youth, and builds community in the Salinas Valley through visual and multicultural arts education, experiences, and mentorship, where young people are respected, develop artistic and life skills, and explore and embrace their cultural identities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $76,086 Revenue: $46,941

Hijos del Sol's Experimental Arts Studio in East Salinas empowers young artists and students through creative freedom, professional instruction, and community engagement, fostering self-discovery and...

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Hijos del Sol's Experimental Arts Studio in East Salinas empowers young artists and students through creative freedom, professional instruction, and community engagement, fostering self-discovery and cultural pride. Hijos del Sol's Experimental Arts Studio is more than just an arts center, it's a vibrant hub for local artists, apprentices, and students alike. Launched to transcend societal limits, the Studio is where creative freedom thrives and people are wholly accepted for who they are. Open 5 days/week, and at no charge, participants embark on journeys of self-discovery, breaking boundaries and exploring diverse mediums fearlessly. Here, experimentation leads to mastery with professional instruction, ample supplies, and a supportive, collaborative environment. 205 Unique Students/year

Program 2
Expenses: $87,064 Revenue: $70,605

Hosting off-site mobile art studio: Hijos del Sol brings its studio space to schools, community events, and other nonprofits. We bring art experiences to the students who can't easily make it to our...

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Hosting off-site mobile art studio: Hijos del Sol brings its studio space to schools, community events, and other nonprofits. We bring art experiences to the students who can't easily make it to our permanent studio. HdS serves ~ 1,781 children/year.

Program 3
Expenses: $21,436 Revenue: $5,303

Student Art Exhibits: Hijos del Sol conducts three annual community celebrations with collective participation and exhibits that commemorate and keep alive the cultural heritage of indigenous...

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Student Art Exhibits: Hijos del Sol conducts three annual community celebrations with collective participation and exhibits that commemorate and keep alive the cultural heritage of indigenous peoples. We produce visual documentation of the creation process for exhibits, murals, and other activities. Projects are photographed during the creation progress and through to the finished product. Students document the meaning and interpretation of their vision of their art piece in short essay descriptions mounted next to their artworks on exhibit. Each of these actions allows their personal stories to be heard and promotes the ideas and voices of our participants. ~1,132 participants and viewers/year

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $291,768
Program Service Revenue $74,285
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $-202,035
TOTAL REVENUE $164,018

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $148,638
Fundraising Expenses $49,309
Program Expenses $193,220
Other Expenses $170,127
TOTAL EXPENSES $318,765

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $164,018 $381,258 -0.6%
Expenses $318,765 $105,769 +2.0%
Net Income $-154,747 $275,489 -1.6%
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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
6
Volunteers
10

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
4
$80,488
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
1
$80,488
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTIAN MENDELSOHN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40
Officer Key Emp Highest
$80,488 $0 $80,488
NATALIE HERENDEEN CHAIRPERSON 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CRISTINA MEDINA DIRKSEN TREASURER 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RAMIRO MEDRANO SECRETARY 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH JIMINEZ MEMBER 2
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $164,018 $318,765 $516,614 $-154,747
2022 $381,258 $105,769 $454,811 $275,489
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