Society for Calligraphy

EIN: 953213360 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Los Angeles, CA

Total Revenue
$194,161
Total Expenses
$222,764
Total Assets
$251,776
Net Assets
$228,719
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Barbara Carroll
Phone
8185085043
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Society for Calligraphy, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $194K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $223K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

The Organization promotes the study, teaching, and practice of calligraphy and related disciplines through speakers, program meetings, workshops, and exhibits.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $46,896
Program Service Revenue $146,952
Investment Income $313
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $194,161

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,160
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $13,703
Program Expenses $175,621
Other Expenses $217,604
TOTAL EXPENSES $222,764

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $194,161 $217,340 -0.1%
Expenses $222,764 $225,817 0.0%
Net Income $-28,603 $-8,477 +2.4%
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
17
Independent Members
16
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
27

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
5
$0
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ed Fong President 12.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Eva-Lynn Diesenhaus Director 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Marjorie Grace-Sayers Secretary 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Carroll Treasurer 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristi Darwick Vice President 12.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Chava Gerber Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carrie Imai Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jane Shibata Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Mark Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sylvia Kowal Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Ewen Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Bland Director 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anna Biggs Director 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Biggs Director 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Close Director 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Caroline Arakaki Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lona Lee Director 11.00
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 $194,161 $222,764 $251,776 $-28,603
2024 $217,340 $225,817 $278,538 $-8,477
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