Flux Foundation is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Flux Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Flux Foundation generated $170.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $220.2k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.3%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Flux Foundation has awarded 33 individual grants totaling $2,046,936. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE FLUX FOUNDATION IS TO ENGAGE PEOPLE IN LARGE-SCALE PUBLIC ART AS A CATALYST FOR EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND COLLABORATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023, FLUX SUPPORTED THE DEVELOPMENT OF LARGE-SCALE ARTWORKS THROUGH THE USE OF OUR WORKSHOP INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE SKILLSET OF OUR TEAM. WE SUPPORTED FOUR ORGANIZATIONS AS A FISCAL SPONSOR, PROVIDING TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND CONSULTATION TO ENABLE THEM TO BRING TO LIFE A RANGE OF INTERACTIVE ARTWORKS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jessica Hobbs President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Gerald Spencer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Paul Belger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Jennifer Blakeslee Director | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Ben Anderson Director | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $170,822 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $170,822 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $170,822 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $210,911 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,155 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $25 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,263 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $220,154 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $46,718 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $46,718 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $645 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $645 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $46,073 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $46,718 |
Over the last fiscal year, Flux Foundation has awarded $206,936 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
HOUSE OF FABL LLC PURPOSE: art grant | $54,236 |
SYNTHESIS LLC PURPOSE: art grant | $152,700 |