Kala Art Institute

EIN: 942372185 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Berkeley, CA

Total Revenue
$1,554,154
Total Expenses
$1,536,686
Total Assets
$2,277,107
Net Assets
$2,220,606
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Perrin Meyer
Phone
5408417000
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

Kala Art Institute, founded in 1976, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

Kala Art Institute's mission is to help artists sustain their creative work over time through its Artist-in-Residence and Fellowship Programs, and to engage the community through exhibitions, public programs and education.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $396,326 Revenue: $26,228

Artist-in-Residence Program: Kala Institute offers an Artist-in-Residence program for artists working in various printmaking techniques, photo-processes, book arts and digital media including video...

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Artist-in-Residence Program: Kala Institute offers an Artist-in-Residence program for artists working in various printmaking techniques, photo-processes, book arts and digital media including video production. Artist residency applications are accepted online three times per year. Considerations for acceptance are conceptual creativity and technical knowledge. Resident artists receive year-round 24-hour access to Kala's facilities and participation in a vital, international artistic community. Fellowships: For over 35 years, Kala Institute has annually awarded artists time, space, and financial support for their work through the Kala Fellowship award. The Kala Fellowship award is an artist residency program accepting applications from artists from the U.S. and around the world. Special initiates include parent artists, public art, media arts, programs for veterans, and more.

Program 2
Expenses: $338,133 Revenue: $387,181

Education & Community, Exhibitions and Public Programs: Kala's education programs include over 100 art classes and workshops each year for adults and youth. Youth art education programs include...

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Education & Community, Exhibitions and Public Programs: Kala's education programs include over 100 art classes and workshops each year for adults and youth. Youth art education programs include Artists-In-Schools, summer art camp, after school and teen art studio, field trips for local public schools. Additional programs include exhibitions and public programs including artist talks, film screenings, panel discussions, and performances. Through the Kala Art Gallery, Kala Institute not only exhibits and promotes the artists who participate in its artist residency and also offers free and accessible educational programs for the community.

Program 3
Expenses: $210,573 Revenue: $206,728

Exhibitions and Public Programs: Through the Kala Art Gallery, Kala Institute not only exhibits and promotes the artists who participate in lectures and discussions pertaining to the arts, and...

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Exhibitions and Public Programs: Through the Kala Art Gallery, Kala Institute not only exhibits and promotes the artists who participate in lectures and discussions pertaining to the arts, and exhibits and sells the work of internationally recognized artists. The gallery is also used to host panel discussions, artist talks, and performances by visual, sound and performance artists. This includes off-site curatorial work in downtown Berkeley, Milvia Windows. Through its Arts Sales and Consulting Program, Kala Institute markets and supports exceptional local, national and international artists. Kala Institutes experienced staff works with customers to assist them in the selection of art and works to place in private, corporate, municipal and museum collections.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $748,298
Program Service Revenue $620,137
Investment Income $14,482
Other Revenue $171,237
TOTAL REVENUE $1,554,154

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $31,850
Salaries & Benefits $739,974
Fundraising Expenses $195,246
Program Expenses $945,032
Other Expenses $764,862
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,536,686

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,554,154 $1,551,150 +0.0%
Expenses $1,536,686 $1,469,010 +0.0%
Net Income $17,468 $82,140 -0.8%
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
37
Volunteers
28

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
7
$164,688
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Mayumi Hamanaka Artistic Dir. 40.00
Officer
$75,582 $7,050 $82,632
Ellen Lake Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$76,956 $5,100 $82,056
Perrin Meyer President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Davis Dave Riemer Vice President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie McCray Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bruce Helmberger Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sylvia Solochek Walters Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Frederick Fassett Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alice Beasley Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Foster Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maya Hara Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Archana Horsting Founding Dir 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jules Roman Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sue Kubly Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carol Ladewig Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Manny Lopez Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joanne Kamiya Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amrita Singhal Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jimin Lee Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lucy Puls Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ronnie Sampson Director 5.00
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
2024 $1,554,154 $1,536,686 $2,277,107 $17,468
2023 $1,551,150 $1,469,010 $2,228,951 $82,140
2022 $1,396,279 $1,218,707 $2,143,049 $177,572
2021 $1,106,116 $1,048,066 $1,891,086 $58,050
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