Rubys Clay Studio & Gallery

EIN: 942943623 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Total Revenue
$487,745
Total Expenses
$470,062
Total Assets
$768,627
Net Assets
$733,797
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1962
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Zachary Conquer
Phone
4155589819
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Rubys Clay Studio & Gallery, founded in 1962, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $488K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $470K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

Rubys Clay Studio is a ceramic arts studio with the primary objectives of fostering community appreciation of the ceramic arts and promoting self-expression technical and artistic development through exhibitions classes and shared learning resources.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $195,560 Revenue: $335,522

Our rental fees for studio space locker memberships kiln rental and studio time are below market. We operate a financial assistance program to promote affordable engagement in ceramics.

Program 2
Expenses: $90,259 Revenue: $100,084

Artists can learn both the craft and business of ceramic arts at Rubys. Our education programs include classes professional development opportunities and peer-to-peer learning through our gallery and...

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Artists can learn both the craft and business of ceramic arts at Rubys. Our education programs include classes professional development opportunities and peer-to-peer learning through our gallery and kiln mentorship programs. Artists learn from community members how to fire kilns and mix glazes. They often have their first sales opportunity through our gallery and learn how to organize promote and put on a show. The gallery is open to the public daily and the exhibitions have been a mainstay of the Castro since 1967.

Program 3
Expenses: $15,044 Revenue: $0

Our outreach programs offer free services to other nonprofits and schools providing free clay ceramic firing and curriculum design. We have collaborated with various organizations such as the Jewish...

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Our outreach programs offer free services to other nonprofits and schools providing free clay ceramic firing and curriculum design. We have collaborated with various organizations such as the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco Sacred Heart School St. Philips School and many others to enhance the learning and application of ceramic arts.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $33,151
Program Service Revenue $435,481
Investment Income $18,988
Other Revenue $125
TOTAL REVENUE $487,745

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $220,221
Fundraising Expenses $4,670
Program Expenses $300,863
Other Expenses $249,841
TOTAL EXPENSES $470,062

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $487,745 $504,281 0.0%
Expenses $470,062 $431,168 +0.1%
Net Income $17,683 $73,113 -0.8%
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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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
9
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
4
$78,000
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Marnia Johnston Operations Director 35.00
Officer
$78,000 $0 $78,000
Zachary Conquer President 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Shreyas Jayanna Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Crocker Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Marisol Seaman Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erika Luttenegger Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Len Carella Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lis Goldschmidt Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dilan Gorur Director 1.00
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 $487,745 $470,062 $768,627 $17,683
2024 $504,281 $431,168 $716,405 $73,113
2024 $504,281 $431,168 $716,405 $73,113
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $425,966 $395,736 $632,514 $30,230
2022 $339,028 $342,383 $532,489 $-3,355
2021 $339,667 $282,156 $615,649 $57,511
2020 $311,679 $257,256 $544,903 $54,423
2019 $307,235 $292,196 $441,563 $15,039
2018 $336,610 $299,052 $390,759 $37,558
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