LIFE ON ART

EIN: 873805682 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

PETALUMA, CA

Total Revenue
$1,471,957
Total Expenses
$874,246
Total Assets
$1,564,023
Net Assets
$1,306,756
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
TRACY FERRON
Phone
7077805440
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LIFE ON ART, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 1071% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $598K, a strong 41% operating margin.

Mission

LIFE ON ART UNITES PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE COMMUNITIES TO CO-CREATE HANDMADE LARGE SCALE INTERACTIVE ART AS A PLATFORM FOR SOCIAL ACTION AND HEALING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $694,524 Revenue: $192,293

LOA'S 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: (I) EXPANDED OUR HEART STORIES PROGRAM WITH ADDITIONAL ART-AND-STORY WORKSHOPS SERVING TRAUMA IMPACTED PEOPLE IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CALIFORNIA STATE CORRECTIONAL...

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LOA'S 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: (I) EXPANDED OUR HEART STORIES PROGRAM WITH ADDITIONAL ART-AND-STORY WORKSHOPS SERVING TRAUMA IMPACTED PEOPLE IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CALIFORNIA STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; (II) DEEPENED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH PUBLIC ARTMAKING EVENTS AND WATCH PARTIES THAT HIGHLIGHTED THE UNBOUND SCULPTURE AND DOCUMENTARY AND OTHER ARTS IN HEALING FILMS FOR LOCAL AUDIENCES; (III) CONTINUED TO SHARE VISIONS OF HOPE: ART OF THE INCARCERATED THROUGH IN PERSON AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS TO UPLIFT THE STORIES OF INCARCERATED ARTISTS; (IV) GROWING OUR NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS AND NONPROFIT PARTNERS WHO CO-CREATE LARGE SCALE INTERACTIVE ARTWORKS AS A PLATFORM FOR SOCIAL ACTION AND HEALING; (V) PRODUCED A LARGE-SCALE INSTALLATION, THE ART OF REHABILITATION, OF INCARCERATED HEART STORIES AT THE MONTEREY COUNTY GOVERNMENT BUILDING IN SALINAS, CA SEEN BY OVER 5,000 PEOPLE; AND (V) ADVANCED ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BY RECRUITING NEW PROGRAM STAFF TO SUPPORT THE DELIVERY OF HEART STORIES AND OTHER CREATIVE ARTS BASED MENTAL WELLBEING PROGRAMS STATEWIDE.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,297,015
Program Service Revenue $192,293
Investment Income $-17,351
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,471,957

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $435,408
Fundraising Expenses $17,963
Program Expenses $694,524
Other Expenses $438,838
TOTAL EXPENSES $874,246

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,471,957 $125,745 +10.7%
Expenses $874,246 $1,089,945 -0.2%
Net Income $597,711 $-964,200 -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
7
Independent Members
5
Employees
12
Volunteers
53

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
$134,195
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TRACY FERRON CHAIR (THRU 7/2025) / CEO (START 7/2025) 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARROLL YANDELL SECR (THRU 7/2025) / CHAIR (START 7/2025) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK FERRON TREASURER / CFO 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY SCOTT SECRETARY (START 7/2025) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE AINSWORTH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLENDA CORNING BOARD MEMBER (THRU 3/2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD DISNEY BOARD MEMBER (START 3/2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELENA FORTUNA BOARD MEMBER (START 3/2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN NELSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 7/2025) 40.00
Officer
$134,195 $0 $134,195
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 $1,471,957 $874,246 $1,564,023 $597,711
2024 $125,745 $1,089,945 $1,153,024 $-964,200
2023 $2,135,319 $1,175,569 $2,240,775 $959,750
2022 $62,733 $871,193 $874,188 $-808,460
2021 $1,500,103 $18 $1,500,085 $1,500,085
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