PUBLIC DESIGN STUDIO

EIN: 481254410 501(c)(3)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Total Revenue
$224,171
Total Expenses
$205,166
Total Assets
$34,763
Net Assets
$-365,447
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JOHN PETERSON
Phone
4158618200
Tax Period
2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

PUBLIC DESIGN STUDIO, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit that reported $224K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 56% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $205K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

- PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE PROVIDES THE KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORK NECESSARY TO LEVERAGE THE DESIGN OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AS A TOOL FOR SOCIAL GAIN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $25,501 Revenue: $48,869

CITIES+: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM LEVERAGES PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE'S EXPERTISE IN DESIGN AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO CREATE SELF-DIRECTED DESIGN PROJECTS OF BROAD SOCIAL RELEVANCE THROUGH A...

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CITIES+: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM LEVERAGES PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE'S EXPERTISE IN DESIGN AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO CREATE SELF-DIRECTED DESIGN PROJECTS OF BROAD SOCIAL RELEVANCE THROUGH A COMBINATION OF PROTOTYPICAL DESIGN AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS; WE ALSO WORK WITH NONPROFITS AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE CLIENTS TO DEVELOP DESIGN STRATEGIES AND RESOURCES THAT ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS AND ENABLE THEM TO BETTER ACHIEVE THEIR MISSIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $37,502 Revenue: $130,243

THE 1+ PROGRAM: A NATIONAL PROGRAM THAT MOBILIZES DESIGN FIRMS TO GIVE A MINIMUM OF THEIR ANNUAL BILLABLE HOURS TO PRO BONO SERIVES AND THEN MATCHES PARTICIPATING FIRMS WITH NONPROFITS IN NEED OF PRO...

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THE 1+ PROGRAM: A NATIONAL PROGRAM THAT MOBILIZES DESIGN FIRMS TO GIVE A MINIMUM OF THEIR ANNUAL BILLABLE HOURS TO PRO BONO SERIVES AND THEN MATCHES PARTICIPATING FIRMS WITH NONPROFITS IN NEED OF PRO BONO DESIGN SERVICES. MADE UP OF OVER 1500 FIRMS REPRESENTED BY 18,000 ARCHITECTS, CITY PLANNERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, AND OTHER DESIGNERS OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT WHO ARE COMMITTED TO PRO BONO SERVICES FOR COMMUNITIES IN NEED.

Program 3
Expenses: $4,105 Revenue: $0

DESING ACCESS: DESIGN ACCESS SUMMIT CONVENES LEADERS FROM DESIGN, PHILANTHROPY, NON-PROFITS, AND GOVERNMENT TO ADVANCE OUR COLLECTIVE ABILITY TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT...

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DESING ACCESS: DESIGN ACCESS SUMMIT CONVENES LEADERS FROM DESIGN, PHILANTHROPY, NON-PROFITS, AND GOVERNMENT TO ADVANCE OUR COLLECTIVE ABILITY TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. PARTICIPANTS SHARE THEIR SKILLS, EXPERIENCES, AND GOALS TO BUILD MULTIDISCIPLINARY ASSETS SPECIFIC TO SOCIAL INNOVATION, TO COLLABORATE ON IMPACTFUL PROJECTS, AND TO EXAMINE COMPLEX ISSUES FROM NEW PERSPECTIVES.

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

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Financial Overview (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $223,576
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2
Other Revenue $593
TOTAL REVENUE $224,171

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $67,284
Program Expenses $131,586
Other Expenses $182,166
TOTAL EXPENSES $205,166

Year-over-Year Comparison

2018 2017 Change
Revenue $224,171 $144,149 +0.6%
Expenses $205,166 $114,567 +0.8%
Net Income $19,005 $29,582 -0.4%
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
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
2

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
1
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN PETERSON FOUNDER & BOARD TRUSTEE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MECKEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL BOROSKY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE EIZENBERG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB RORBES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWRENCE WILKINSON 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
2018 $224,171 $205,166 $34,763 $19,005
2017 $144,149 $114,567 $44,138 $29,582
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