Fern Street Community Arts Inc is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Fern Street Community Arts Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fern Street Community Arts Inc 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 06/2023, Fern Street Community Arts Inc generated $726.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $691.7k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 20.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CREATE AND TEACH THE CIRCUS ARTS AND ASSOCIATED ARTISTIC GENRE. UTILIZE CIRCUS ARTS AS A MEANS TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND EDUCATE CHILDREN,TEENS AND FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PERFORMANCE 1. FERN STREET COMMUNITY ARTS ORGANIZED THE NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR IN THE UNDERSERVED PUBLIC PARKS OF SAN DIEGO PROVIDING FREE-OF-CHARGE CIRCUS ENTERTAINMENT. THE ARTISTS CARRIED THE BI-LINGUAL SHOW AND BROADEN THE INTEREST TO AUDIENCES. THE SHOW COMBINED PROFESSIONAL CIRCUS, MUSICAL, AND VISUAL ARTISTS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE TRAINED BY FERN STREET COMMUNITY ARTS AT MID-CITY GYM IN CITY HEIGHTS AND THE OUTDOOR COMMUNITY CIRCUS CENTER. ALSO, FERN STREET COMMUNITY ARTS PROVIDED PERFORMANCE SERVICES ON A CONTRACTUAL BASIS AT DIFFERENT EVENTS.
EDUCATION 1. FERN STREET COMMUNITY ARTS FSCA SUPPORTS ON-GOING AFTER- SCHOOL CIRCUS PROGRAMS AT CITY OF SAN DIEGOS MID-CITY GYM AND FSCAS OUTDOOR CIRCUS COMMUNITY CENTER, BOTH IN SAN DIEGOS CITY HEIGHTS. THE PROGRAMS OFFER FREE-OF-CHARGE INSTRUCTION IN TUMBLING, JUGGLING, TIGHT WIRE, CLOWNING AND UNICYCLE, TAUGHT BY PAID PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS AND COACHES. FERN STREET COMMUNITY ARTS ARTISTS TEACH AFTER-SCHOOL CIRCUS IN SOUTH BAY UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. IN SUMMER 2023, FSCA PROVIDED 5 WEEKS OF SUMMER AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT AT A SCHOOL SITE IN CITY HEIGHTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Highkin Executive Director/co-Founder | Officer | 40 | $52,166 |
Garry Irving-White Member | Trustee | 1 | $3,540 |
Guillermo Mendez Member | Trustee | 1 | $3,370 |
Suzanne Mankouski Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Le Bui Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sneha Craig Interim Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $390,393 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $172,498 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $562,891 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $160,251 |
Investment income | $91 |
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 | $726,929 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $72,712 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,580 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $370,666 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $38,922 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,465 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,661 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $78,631 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,054 |
Office expenses | $9,262 |
Information technology | $2,987 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,176 |
Travel | $1,601 |
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 | $4,403 |
Insurance | $18,176 |
All other expenses | $8,719 |
Total functional expenses | $691,691 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $306,123 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $104,092 |
Accounts receivable, net | $31,312 |
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 | $5,472 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $446,999 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,930 |
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 | $26,930 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $329,816 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $90,253 |
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 | $446,999 |