MARIN SOCIETY OF ARTISTS

EIN: 946069826 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SAN RAFAEL, CA

Total Revenue
$256,996
Total Expenses
$306,356
Total Assets
$179,159
Net Assets
$168,999
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1946
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
SUE SOMMER
Phone
4155163218
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

MARIN SOCIETY OF ARTISTS, founded in 1946, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $257K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $306K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

MARIN SOCIETY OF ARTISTS SEEKS TO FOSTER AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL PEOPLE GROW AND THRIVE THROUGH THE ARTS. DEDICATED SINCE 1927, TO PROMOTING THE ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY, MSA WORKS WITH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHERS TO PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF ART OPPORTUNITIES. MSA MAINTAINS SPACE FOR ONGOING DISPLAYS OF ORIGINAL ART AND PROGRAMS AT THE ART CENTER AND IN THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE CULTURAL ENRICHMENT AND THE ARTS IN ALL FORMS. MSA SUPPORTS ARTISTS OF MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES AT ALL STAGES OF DEVELOPEMENT, AND FOSTERS ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE THE GENERAL PUBLIC & UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES TO EXPLORE AND INCORPORATE THE ARTS IN THEIR LIVES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $121,038
Program Service Revenue $135,741
Investment Income $217
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $256,996

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,247
Fundraising Expenses $530
Program Expenses $268,429
Other Expenses $302,109
TOTAL EXPENSES $306,356

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $256,996 $208,693 +0.2%
Expenses $306,356 $238,635 +0.3%
Net Income $-49,360 $-29,942 +0.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
1
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
3
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MEG REILLY TREASURER 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN HENRY DIRECTOR 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL PONZIO SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY BECKERLEY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINNEA SOSA DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERI LANGER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH MCCOY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY LEATHER INTERIM VP 30.00
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 $256,996 $306,356 $179,159 $-49,360
2024 $208,693 $238,635 $213,469 $-29,942
2023 $236,241 $191,001 $243,970 $45,240
2022 $212,107 $175,502 $200,701 $36,605
2021 $202,768 $186,685 $160,957 $16,083
2019 $171,264 $154,316 $150,282 $16,948
2018 $157,945 $151,672 $131,006 $6,273
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