CounterPulse

EIN: 942986114 501(c)(3)

San Francisco, CA

Total Revenue
$1,272,315
Total Expenses
$1,318,817
Total Assets
$6,252,723
Net Assets
$5,891,113
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Victor Cordon
Phone
4156262060
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CounterPulse, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $5.9M represent 56 months of operating reserves.

Mission

exchange of art and ideas, catalyzing transformation in our communities and our society. We work towards a world that celebrates diversity of race, class, cultural heritage, artistic expression, ability, gender identity & sexual orientation.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $375,678 Revenue: $103,508

Performances: CounterPulse presents an ongoing curated platform of Performances that are a part of our biennial festival, co-produced with independent producers, and/or commissioned through...

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Performances: CounterPulse presents an ongoing curated platform of Performances that are a part of our biennial festival, co-produced with independent producers, and/or commissioned through residencies. The CounterPulse Festival is presented every other year on odd years and focused on national and international presentations. Co-productions partner directly with artists and small companies on the production and presentation of 20-35 presentations each year. Commissioning residencies nurtures artistic development through a residency experience that combines financial support, artistic freedom, extensive rehearsal space, and structured community feedback sessions.

Program 2
Expenses: $305,434 Revenue: $25,147

House Artists Program: The House Artists Program supports artists and companies based in the San Francisco Bay Area by offering a suite of financial, outreach, and facilities services. This...

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House Artists Program: The House Artists Program supports artists and companies based in the San Francisco Bay Area by offering a suite of financial, outreach, and facilities services. This comprehensive program serves as a nesting place and launching pad for artists. Robust fiscal oversight is at the core of the program to provide the solid foundation on which to build creative work.

Program 3
Expenses: $178,972 Revenue: $40,680

Public Arts and other: Public Arts is focused on producing and presenting work outside of the CounterPulse facility in the public spaces of our neighborhood and city at large. This program's primary...

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Public Arts and other: Public Arts is focused on producing and presenting work outside of the CounterPulse facility in the public spaces of our neighborhood and city at large. This program's primary aim is to keep what is beautiful about the Tenderloin thriving: a neighborhood that is diverse, expressive, and resilient. We predominantly work in the Tenderloin neighborhood to provide opportunities for residents, workers and visitors to engage in safe, hospitable, and creative activities and share their stories.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,081,333
Program Service Revenue $169,335
Investment Income $29,465
Other Revenue $-7,818
TOTAL REVENUE $1,272,315

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $654,876
Fundraising Expenses $176,325
Program Expenses $860,084
Other Expenses $663,941
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,318,817

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,272,315 $1,419,124 -0.1%
Expenses $1,318,817 $1,465,261 -0.1%
Net Income $-46,502 $-46,137 +0.0%
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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
10
Employees
24
Volunteers
75

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
6
$175,805
Total Directors
11
$104,287
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Julie Phelps Art & Exec Dir 36.00
Officer Director
$97,145 $7,142 $104,287
Susan Pleck Dir Finance Adm 36.00
Officer
$71,518 $0 $71,518
Victor Cordon Board Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Peter McCormack Vice Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Beyer Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Diana Murphy Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Carlo Abruzzese Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Abra Allan Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shannon Hong Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephanie Kurteff Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erica Huie Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charity Rodgers 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 $1,272,315 $1,318,817 $6,252,723 $-46,502
2024 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,419,124 $1,465,261 $6,543,198 $-46,137
2023 $1,434,880 $1,143,179 $6,571,352 $291,701
2022 $2,976,388 $1,289,817 $4,854,788 $1,686,571
2021 $1,338,526 $968,014 $3,367,674 $370,512
2020 $1,153,233 $912,008 $2,986,456 $241,225
2019 $947,786 $1,058,642 $2,630,638 $-110,856
2018 $637,396 $1,226,738 $2,506,762 $-589,342
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