Center for the Art of Translation

EIN: 912037187 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

San Francisco, CA

Total Revenue
$3,937,047
Total Expenses
$2,803,067
Total Assets
$11,600,143
Net Assets
$11,415,150
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Michael Holtmann
Phone
4155128812
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Center for the Art of Translation, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 53% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.1M, a strong 29% operating margin.

Mission

Bay Area community and increases access to literature locally and globally. The Centers publications, events, and educational programming build audiences for literature in translation, enrich the library of vital literary works, nurture and promote the work of translators, and honor the incredible linguistic and cultural diversity of our schools and our world.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,435,203 Revenue: $156,353

ProgramsTwo Lines Press publishes outstanding literature in translation, specializing in exceptional new writing and classics that have not previously been translated into English. Since 1994 Two...

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ProgramsTwo Lines Press publishes outstanding literature in translation, specializing in exceptional new writing and classics that have not previously been translated into English. Since 1994 Two Lines has filled a gap in contemporary publishing, showcasing literature from over seventy languages and giving readers access to renowned and emerging writers from around the world.Two Voices hosts international writers and translators for events that showcase originality, depth, and impact. It is San Franciscos only literary series dedicated to international literature and translation. Two Voices reaches audiences for world

Program 2

literature in the Bay Area and beyond through in-person and online events, seminars, and hosted discussions. The series has been called a cultural treasure of San Francisco.Poetry Inside Out is a...

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literature in the Bay Area and beyond through in-person and online events, seminars, and hosted discussions. The series has been called a cultural treasure of San Francisco.Poetry Inside Out is a language arts curriculum that celebrates classroom diversity and builds literacy skills by teaching students to translate great poetry from around the world. Students learn vital reading and writing skills through a creative, imaginative program that puts poetry and translation at the heart of literacy instruction. Poetry Inside Out has brought essential enrichment opportunities to almost 10,000 students and teachers since 2000, and offers students the opportunity to study and translate poems from multiple languages and write their own poetry.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,664,926
Program Service Revenue $156,353
Investment Income $115,768
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,937,047

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,596,920
Fundraising Expenses $340,202
Program Expenses $1,435,203
Other Expenses $1,206,147
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,803,067

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,937,047 $2,567,321 +0.5%
Expenses $2,803,067 $2,503,065 +0.1%
Net Income $1,133,980 $64,256 +16.6%
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
16
Volunteers
21

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
$149,125
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Michael Holtmann President 40.00
Officer
$140,334 $8,791 $149,125
Christopher Evans Editorial Director 40.00
$124,085 $7,981 $132,066
Erin Branagan Dev Director 40.00
$117,970 $7,796 $125,766
Dan Lau Adv Director 40.00
$106,000 $8,859 $114,859
Mark Hauber Program Director 40.00
$101,598 $11,539 $113,137
Winona Mackell Operations Dir 40.00
$96,308 $8,887 $105,195
Olivia E Sears President 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Paschke Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Caroline West Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Carabetta Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robin Pille Director 2.00
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
2025 $3,937,047 $2,803,067 $11,600,143 $1,133,980
2024 $2,567,321 $2,503,065 $10,470,110 $64,256
2023 $6,467,775 $2,182,114 $10,430,403 $4,285,661
2022 $7,301,865 $1,638,448 $6,189,306 $5,663,417
2021 $1,580,191 $1,383,937 $271,247 $196,254
2020 $1,325,777 $1,520,115 $219,744 $-194,338
2019 $1,401,526 $1,358,456 $233,916 $43,070
2018 $991,812 $1,112,933 $192,001 $-121,121
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