THE EAMES INSTITUTE

EIN: 833403946 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

PETALUMA, CA

Total Revenue
$61,936,412
Total Expenses
$10,216,021
Total Assets
$83,887,593
Net Assets
$81,205,776
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JOHN CARY
Phone
5107576213
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE EAMES INSTITUTE, founded in 2019, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $61.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 243% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $51.7M, a strong 84% operating margin.

Mission

THE EAMES INSTITUTE IS A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY WITH A MISSION OF CULTIVATING CURIOSITY TO SOLVE PROBLEMS AT ANY SCALE. OUR AIM IS TO EQUIP EVERYONE WITH THE LIVING LESSONS OF CHARLES AND RAY EAMES SO THAT THEY CAN USE DESIGN TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR OWN WORLD. PRESERVATION, ARCHIVING, CATALOGING, AND DOCUMENTING THE DESIGN ARCHIVES OF CHARLES AND RAY EAMES IN PREPARATION OF EAMES INSTITUTE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SCHOLARLY AND INSTITUTIONAL ENGAGEMENT AND LOANS, AND GENERAL PUBLIC ACCESS.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $61,970,980
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $113,848
Other Revenue $-148,416
TOTAL REVENUE $61,936,412

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $294,500
Salaries & Benefits $4,349,691
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $8,483,673
Other Expenses $5,571,830
TOTAL EXPENSES $10,216,021

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $61,936,412 $18,038,535 +2.4%
Expenses $10,216,021 $6,652,299 +0.5%
Net Income $51,720,391 $11,386,236 +3.5%
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
1
Independent Members
1
Employees
32
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
2
$356,145
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN CARY CEO 40.00
Officer
$310,300 $45,845 $356,145
MELINDA BARKER DIRECTOR & SECRETARY/TREAS 3.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
LLISA DEMENTRIOS CHIEF CURATOR 40.00
Highest
$224,828 $62,573 $287,401
SAM GRAWE CHIEF BRAND AND MARKETING 40.00
Highest
$215,944 $22,001 $237,945
LAUREN SMITH CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$180,044 $37,546 $217,590
EMILY ANDERSON SENIOR CREATIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$170,030 $21,412 $191,442
ERIK HEYWOOD SENIOR DIRECTOR OF RETAIL 40.00
Highest
$149,868 $9,963 $159,831
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 $61,936,412 $10,216,021 $83,887,593 $51,720,391
2022 $18,038,535 $6,652,299 $34,010,822 $11,386,236
2021 $22,211,223 $4,245,906 $18,964,312 $17,965,317
2020 $1,858,384 $1,973,586 $597,103 $-115,202
2019 $1,738,066 $1,486,855 $351,941 $251,211
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