ARTS COUNCIL SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

EIN: 942600140 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SANTA CRUZ, CA

Total Revenue
$2,811,463
Total Expenses
$2,645,509
Total Assets
$4,128,150
Net Assets
$2,069,689
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1980
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
PETER WENG
Phone
8314759600
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

ARTS COUNCIL SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, founded in 1980, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 70% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.6M left a modest 6% surplus.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $933,322 Revenue: $878,485

SPECTRA AND MARIPOSA ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFER ART, MUSIC, DANCE, CREATIVE WRITING AND THEATER CLASSES IN AND AFTER SCHOOL, OFFERING A PLACE FOR STUDENTS TO BE FULLY THEMSELVES, TO BELONG. THESE...

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SPECTRA AND MARIPOSA ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFER ART, MUSIC, DANCE, CREATIVE WRITING AND THEATER CLASSES IN AND AFTER SCHOOL, OFFERING A PLACE FOR STUDENTS TO BE FULLY THEMSELVES, TO BELONG. THESE ARTS CLASSES TEACH CREATIVE THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING, TEAMWORK, PUBLIC SPEAKING AND OTHER ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS. MORE THAN 16,000 YOUTH THROUGHOUT SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARTICIPATE IN OUR ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS. WE ALSO OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS TO EXPLORE ART TOGETHER THROUGH 12 FAMILY ARTS NIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY AND OUR TEACHING ARTIST GATHERINGS PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SANTA CRUZ COUNTY TEACHING ARTISTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $601,455 Revenue: $237,266

SUPPORT THE SUCCESS OF ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMMING. WE MAKE MORE THAN $200,000 GRANTS EACH YEAR TO MORE THAN 80 ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING CREATIVE...

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SUPPORT THE SUCCESS OF ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMMING. WE MAKE MORE THAN $200,000 GRANTS EACH YEAR TO MORE THAN 80 ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING CREATIVE PROJECTS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ORGANIZATION OPERATIONS. OPEN STUDIOS CONNECTS MORE THAN 300 VISUAL ARTISTS TO TENS OF THOUSANDS OF RESIDENTS AND VISITORS, GENERATING CLOSE TO $1,000,000 IN ARTS SALES EACH YEAR. ADVOCACY AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVEL HELPS ENSURE POLICIES AND FUNDING FOR THE CREATIVE SECTOR.

Program 3
Expenses: $318,668 Revenue: $298,435

THE TANNERY ARTS CENTER IS HOME TO 100 AFFORDABLE LIVE/WORK ARTIST LOFTS, 28 ARTIST STUDIOS, A DANCE STUDIO, A GALLERY, A 250 SEAT PROFESSIONAL THEATER, AND THE ARTS COUNCIL OFFICES. THE ARTS COUNCIL...

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THE TANNERY ARTS CENTER IS HOME TO 100 AFFORDABLE LIVE/WORK ARTIST LOFTS, 28 ARTIST STUDIOS, A DANCE STUDIO, A GALLERY, A 250 SEAT PROFESSIONAL THEATER, AND THE ARTS COUNCIL OFFICES. THE ARTS COUNCIL PLAYS A COORDINATING ROLE AT THE TANNERY, PRODUCING COMMUNITY EVENTS WHERE TENANT ARTISTS SHARE THEIR CRAFT, MARKETING THE CAMPUS, AND ITS OFFERINGS TO THE PUBLIC, AND WORKING WITH LEADERSHIP TO SUPPORT A COHESIVE, CREATIVE COMMUNITY. OPEN STUDIOS - OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR IS ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING ART EVENTS OF THE YEAR, CONNECTING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SANTA CRUZ RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO MORE THAN 300 ARTISTS ACROSS SANTA CRUZ COUNTY. ARTISTS CONNECT WITH COLLECTORS, NEIGHBORS AND EACH OTHER, CREATING A STRONGER COMMUNITY AND GENERATING MORE THAN $700,000 IN ART SALES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,538,517
Program Service Revenue $1,263,801
Investment Income $4,490
Other Revenue $4,655
TOTAL REVENUE $2,811,463

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $221,675
Salaries & Benefits $1,362,390
Fundraising Expenses $174,548
Program Expenses $2,147,801
Other Expenses $1,061,444
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,645,509

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,811,463 $1,654,081 +0.7%
Expenses $2,645,509 $2,797,934 -0.1%
Net Income $165,954 $-1,143,853 -1.1%
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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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
61
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
8
$314,962
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JIM BROWN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.0
Officer
$128,077 $14,079 $142,156
MIREYA GOMEZ-CONTRERAS DEPUTY DIRECTOR (FORMER) 40.0
Officer
$81,085 $16,963 $98,048
ANNABELLA SAKASAI FINANCE DIRECTOR (FORMER) 40.0
Officer
$68,130 $6,628 $74,758
CONSUELO ALBA DIRECTOR, FORMER BOARD CHAIR 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JON AUMAN TREASURER 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JODY BIEHL DIRECTOR 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANA ELIZABETH SECRETARY 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PEGGY FLYNN DIRECTOR 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSA HERNANDEZ DIRECTOR 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLEEN MARTIN-GARCIA DIRECTOR 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
REIKO MICHISAKI DIRECTOR 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT MOORE DIRECTOR 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEO ROCHA DIRECTOR 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER WENG CHAIR 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VALERIA MIRANDA VICE CHAIRPERSON (THROUGH 6/24 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA CHESTNUT DIRECTOR (THROUGH 6/24) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
VERONICA LEON DIRECTOR (THROUGH 6/24) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX SANTANA DIRECTOR (THROUGH 6/24) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY GREEN INTERIM DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40.0
Officer
$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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,811,463 $2,645,509 $4,128,150 $165,954
2023 $1,654,081 $2,797,934 $4,535,434 $-1,143,853
2022 $2,443,130 $2,512,227 $3,391,593 $-69,097
2021 $2,573,468 $2,146,961 $3,610,381 $426,507
2020 $3,058,406 $2,470,430 $2,958,210 $587,976
2019 $2,497,076 $2,344,323 $2,285,128 $152,753
2018 $2,568,986 $1,963,158 $2,268,285 $605,828
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