COUNTERPUBLIC

EIN: 612018440 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

ST LOUIS, MO

Total Revenue
$3,583,802
Total Expenses
$2,285,362
Total Assets
$17,170,047
Net Assets
$17,153,649
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
LEE BROUGHTON
Phone
3148075984
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

COUNTERPUBLIC, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 76% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $1.3M, a strong 36% operating margin.

Mission

COUNTERPUBLIC IS A TRIENNIAL EXHIBITION REIMAGINGING THE POSSIBILITIES OF ART IN PUBLIC LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,853,991 Revenue: $8,609

LOCATED IN ST. LOUIS, COUNTERPUBLIC CONNECTS ART WITH LASTING IMPACT BY BRINGING TOGETHER BOLD IDEAS WITH THE REGION'S MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES. AS ONE OF THE LARGEST PUBLIC ART EXHIBITIONS IN THE...

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LOCATED IN ST. LOUIS, COUNTERPUBLIC CONNECTS ART WITH LASTING IMPACT BY BRINGING TOGETHER BOLD IDEAS WITH THE REGION'S MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES. AS ONE OF THE LARGEST PUBLIC ART EXHIBITIONS IN THE NATION, COUNTERPUBLIC CELEBRATES AND SPOTLIGHTS THE ST. LOUIS REGION AS AN EPICENTER OF ART AND CULTURE THROUGH ONGOING PARTNERSHIPS AND ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING. THE FOCAL POINT IS A THREE-MONTH, CITYWIDE EXHIBITION WITH DOZENS OF THE WORLD'S LEADING ARTISTS. WORKING IN PUBLIC PLACES, CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS, HISTORIC HOUSES, AND COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACES, COUNTERPUBLIC COMMISSIONS ARTISTS, AND CULTURAL LEADERS, AND CIVIC STAKEHOLDERS TO MAKE AND PRESENT ARTWORKS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O...)AND IDEAS THAT ENGAGE HISTORY AND IMAGINE NEW FUTURES. IN ADDITION TO PRESENTING ARTWORKS, PROGRAMS, AND PUBLISHING, COUNTERPUBLIC RETHINKS THE MODEL FOR ART EXHIBITIONS, SEEDING CIVIC INITIATIVES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE EXHIBITION. GUIDED BY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, EACH THREE-YEAR CYCLE FOCUSES ON A NEW SET OF DYNAMIC SITES AND QUESTIONS, REMAINING RESPONSIVE TO THE MOMENT AND ALIGNING WITH THE MOST IMPACTFUL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REGION TO CULTIVATE GENERATIONAL CHANGE.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,654,584
Program Service Revenue $10,521
Investment Income $920,609
Other Revenue $-1,912
TOTAL REVENUE $3,583,802

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $391,386
Salaries & Benefits $780,260
Fundraising Expenses $91,250
Program Expenses $1,853,991
Other Expenses $1,113,716
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,285,362

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,583,802 $15,235,384 -0.8%
Expenses $2,285,362 $844,611 +1.7%
Net Income $1,298,440 $14,390,773 -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
5
Employees
11
Volunteers
60

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
5
$162,063
Total Directors
6
$162,063
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES MCANALLY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 55.00
Officer Director
$150,000 $12,063 $162,063
LEE BROUGHTON PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARA STARKE VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LYAH LEFLORE-ITUEN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN WESSEL TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCELA MANJARREZ MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN FLEISCHMANN BREWER DEPUTY DIRECTOR 45.00
Highest
$140,000 $11,600 $151,600
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 $3,583,802 $2,285,362 $17,170,047 $1,298,440
2024 $15,235,384 $844,611 $14,639,054 $14,390,773
2023 $1,712,304 $3,043,206 $239,214 $-1,330,902
2022 $1,902,710 $813,771 $1,567,607 $1,088,939
2021 $575,000 $101,680 $473,320 $473,320
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