Pacific Art League

EIN: 946096394 501(c)(3)

Palo Alto, CA

Total Revenue
$827,793
Total Expenses
$758,356
Total Assets
$5,550,974
Net Assets
$2,071,322
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1939
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Lori Shoemaker
Phone
6503213891
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

Pacific Art League, founded in 1939, is a small nonprofit that reported $828K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 106% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $758K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

PACIFIC ART LEAGUE IS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING THE ENJOYMENT, EXPRESSION AND APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS. WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO ART-MAKING FOR ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. OUR ROBUST COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESSTO ART TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH AND ADULTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $673,765

EDUCATION PROGRAMS: THE PACIFIC ART LEAGUE PLANS, SCHEDULES AND RUNS ART CLASSES ANDWORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE YEAR IS DIVIDED INTO 4 TERMS, AND EACH TERM TYPICALLY HAS 40-50 CLASS OFFERINGS...

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EDUCATION PROGRAMS: THE PACIFIC ART LEAGUE PLANS, SCHEDULES AND RUNS ART CLASSES ANDWORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE YEAR IS DIVIDED INTO 4 TERMS, AND EACH TERM TYPICALLY HAS 40-50 CLASS OFFERINGS. WE HAVE EXPANDED OUR OUTREACH EDUCATION PROGRAM TO INCLUDE AFTER SCHOOL ART AT TWO LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. OUR ART CLASSES COVER A BROAD RANGE OF INTERESTS INCLUDING ART TECHNIQUE, APPRECIATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RANGING FROM DRAWING,PAINTING, PRINTMAKING, SCULPTURE, DIGITAL, COLLAGE AND CRAFTS. STUDENTS ENROLLED IN CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS - 1,815 TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASS SESSIONS - 244 TOTAL HOURS CLASSES WERE HELD - 4,123

Program 2

ART EXHIBITION PROGRAM. THE PACIFIC ART LEAGUE HOLDS MONTHLY THEMED EXHIBITION IN THE TWO MAIN GALLERIES AS WELL AS IN THE MAIN ENTRANCE AREA. THE EXHIBITIONS ARE JURIED FOR ENTRANCE AS WELL AS FOR...

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ART EXHIBITION PROGRAM. THE PACIFIC ART LEAGUE HOLDS MONTHLY THEMED EXHIBITION IN THE TWO MAIN GALLERIES AS WELL AS IN THE MAIN ENTRANCE AREA. THE EXHIBITIONS ARE JURIED FOR ENTRANCE AS WELL AS FOR PRIZES. IN ADDITION THE LEAGUE OFFERS A FIRST FRIDAY RECEPTION TO INTRODUCE THE PUBLIC TO THE CURRENT EXHIBITION. OFF SITE VENUES ARE ALSO OFFERED DURING THE YEAR.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $63,554
Program Service Revenue $444,251
Investment Income $57,750
Other Revenue $262,238
TOTAL REVENUE $827,793

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $262,935
Fundraising Expenses $33,103
Program Expenses $673,765
Other Expenses $495,421
TOTAL EXPENSES $758,356

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $827,793 $400,971 +1.1%
Expenses $758,356 $684,647 +0.1%
Net Income $69,437 $-283,676 -1.2%
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
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
18
Volunteers
67

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
1
$124,448
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Aly Gould Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$124,448 $0 $124,448
Mike Nuttall Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lori Showmaker President 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marco Zecchin Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Barsley Treasurer 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Emily Kan Secretary 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nathaniel O'Neil Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Darren Kerr Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ellie Javadi 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 $827,793 $758,356 $5,550,974 $69,437
2024 $400,971 $684,647 $5,717,046 $-283,676
2023 $478,317 $608,742 $5,923,462 $-130,425
2022 $1,039,946 $565,116 $6,257,442 $474,830
2021 $1,109,322 $708,476 $5,899,187 $400,846
2020 $1,364,825 $1,133,914 $5,449,795 $230,911
2019 $1,336,796 $1,114,653 $5,634,373 $222,143
2018 $1,171,349 $1,011,791 $5,744,466 $159,558
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