Burning Man Project
- Assets
- $30.7m
- Revenue
- $27.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 288
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 04/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-2638273
Organization Overview
Burning Man Project is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Burning Man Project employed 288 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Burning Man Project 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 12/2021, Burning Man Project generated $27.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $25.1m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Burning Man Project has awarded 187 individual grants totaling $4,402,514. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
UPHOLD AND MANIFEST THE TEN PRINCIPLES OF BURNING MAN INTERNATIONALLY THROUGH ART AND CULTURE, EDUCATION, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BLACK ROCK CITYBLACK ROCK CITY (""BRC"") IS A TEMPORARY METROPOLIS DEDICATED TO ART, COMMUNITY, AND CULTURE CREATED BY ITS 70,000+ PARTICIPANTS AND GUIDED BY THE TEN PRINCIPLES OF BURNING MAN (SEE ABOVE). THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS PHYSICAL SPACE, BURNING MAN PROJECT (""BMP"") EMPOWERS AND INSPIRES PARTICIPANTS TO DISCOVER, INVENT, AND ENGAGE IN NEW WAYS. THIS EXPERIENCE LEADS TO MORE ART AND MORE CIVICALLY-ENGAGED CITIZENS AROUND THE WORLD.BRC SERVES AS A BLANK CANVAS THAT INSPIRES PARTICIPATION, CREATIVITY, AND ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL EXPERIMENTATION. BURNING MAN HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROACH TO ART THAT IS COMMUNITY-DRIVEN, INCLUSIVE, INTERACTIVE, AND PARTICIPATORY. BRC IS A MANIFESTATION OF ART'S CULTURE-BUILDING CAPACITY, ONE OF ART'S MOST VALUABLE FUNCTIONS AND ONE THAT IS VITAL TO A THRIVING SOCIETY.
BURNING MAN ARTSTHE BURNING MAN ARTS PROGRAM INCLUDES THE ART OF BLACK ROCK CITY, CIVIC ARTS, AND GLOBAL ART GRANTS.BLACK ROCK CITY HONORARIA: THE 2021 AWARD OF $931,747 IN GRANT FUNDS ALONG WITH OTHER RESOURCES AND CAPACITY PLANNING TO ARTISTS IN THE CREATION AND FUTURE INSTALLATION OF WORKS OF ART IN BLACK ROCK CITY, NEVADA. EACH HONORARIUM RECIPIENT IS REQUIRED TO RAISE A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THEIR BUDGET THROUGH FUNDRAISING WHICH HELPS CREATE STRONG COMMUNITIES AND PARTICIPATION. THE ART PROJECTS SELECTED FOR HONORARIA MUST EPITOMIZE THE COMMUNITY-DRIVEN,INCLUSIVE, INTERACTIVE, PARTICIPATORY NATURE OF BURNING MAN ART, AND FURTHER THE TEN PRINCIPLES OF BURNING MAN AND BMP'S EXEMPT PURPOSES.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENTBMP'S CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES THE BURNING MAN REGIONAL NETWORK (THE ""REGIONAL NETWORK"") AND BURNERS WITHOUT BORDERS. THE REGIONAL NETWORK IS A GLOBAL NETWORK OF INDIVIDUALS, EVENTS, AND ORGANIZATIONS INSPIRED BY THE VALUES REFLECTED IN THE TEN PRINCIPLES. THE REGIONAL NETWORK PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN THE YEAR-ROUND EXTENSION OF THE BURNING MAN EXPERIENCE AND GROWTH AS A GLOBAL CULTURAL MOVEMENT. IN 32 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD, OVER 250 VOLUNTEER REGIONAL CONTACTS AND META REGIONAL CONTACTS BRING BURNING MAN PRINCIPLES AND CULTURE INTO THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH 40 UNIQUE OFFICIAL REGIONAL EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD AND OTHER YEAR-ROUND ACTIVITIES.BURNERS WITHOUT BORDERS (""BWB"") SUPPORTS COMMUNITIES' INHERENT CAPACITY TO THRIVE IN THE FACE OF CHALLENGES (BE THEY ECONOMIC, NATURAL DISASTER, OR SOCIAL INEQUITY) BY ACTIVATING INNOVATIVE, GRASSROOTS INITIATIVES AND APPROACHES TO RECOVERY THAT ARE INSPIRED BY BURNING MAN'S MISSION AND LED BY BURNING MAN PARTICIPANTS. THESE ACTIVITIES FURTHER BMP'S MISSION AND ALL OF ITS EXEMPT PURPOSES, PARTICULARLY CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION.
BURNING MAN CULTURE AND METHODOLOGY HAS PROVEN TO BE OF GREAT INTEREST TO DIVERSE CONSTITUENCIES, INCLUDING MUNICIPALITIES, NONPROFITS, CORPORATIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONS DEVOTED TO CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, ART AND CULTURE, VOLUNTEERISM, AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT. THESE ACTIVITIES WERE SELECTED BASED ON THEIR CONSISTENCY WITH BURNING MAN PROJECT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES AND THE TEN PRINCIPLES. ADDITIONALLY, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, BURNING MAN PROJECT CONDUCTED A SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL PANELS AND WORKSHOPS INTRODUCING ASPECTS OF BURNING MAN CULTURE TO A BROAD CROSS-SECTION OF PROFESSIONAL AND PUBLIC AUDIENCES.SINCE 2014, AS A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY, BURNING MAN HAS ADMINISTERED A MODEL C FISCAL SPONSORSHIP/ GRANTMAKING PROGRAM, WHICH HAS EMPOWERED MISSION ALIGNED ART AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS TO FUNDRAISE TO A GREATER CAPACITY IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES. A LEGACY PROGRAM FROM THE BLACK ROCK ARTS FOUNDATION, BURNING MAN'S FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM WAS EXPANDED IN 2016 TO INCLUDE NOT ONLY BLACK ROCK CITY HONORARIA RECIPIENTS, BUT SELF-FUNDED ART AND CIVIC PROJECTS DESTINED FOR BLACK ROCK CITY, CIVIC ART PROJECTS AND GLOBAL ART GRANT RECIPIENTS, AND OTHER MISSION ALIGNED PROJECTS OUTSIDE OF BLACK ROCK CITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marian Goodell Director/chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $327,006 |
Steven Blumenfeld Chief Technology Officer | Officer | 40 | $294,029 |
Harley K Dubois Director | Trustee | 36 | $231,638 |
Heather White Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $217,818 |
Doug Robertson Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $192,166 |
Daniel Kaufman Director Of Philanthropic Engagement | 40 | $190,231 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Holland & Knight Llp Legal Consulting | 12/30/21 | $332,628 |
Simone Torrey Business Consulting | 12/30/21 | $101,733 |
Farella Braun & Martel Llp Legal Consulting | 12/30/21 | $207,574 |
Kirsten Weisenburger Communications Consulting | 12/30/21 | $120,663 |
Beerstein Associates Fundraising Consulting | 12/30/21 | $132,942 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,726,948 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $21,330,279 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $548,975 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $27,057,227 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $710,470 |
| Investment income | $3,926 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$25,005 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$11,544 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $13,800 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $27,748,874 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $233,736 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $499,214 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $307,487 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,401,590 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,239,343 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $12,148,061 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,105,477 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,107,444 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $650,208 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $117,914 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $132,942 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,575,613 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $674,351 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,346,515 |
| Travel | $370,719 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,833 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $750,196 |
| Insurance | $377,020 |
| All other expenses | $102,473 |
| Total functional expenses | $25,116,560 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,377,675 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $102,688 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,349,978 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $239,194 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $18,415 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $307,059 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,008,406 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $3,261,744 |
| Other assets | $35,075 |
| Total assets | $30,700,234 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,323,812 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,721,472 |
| 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 | $2,424,437 |
| Total liabilities | $8,469,721 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,876,145 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,354,368 |
| 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 | $30,700,234 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Burning Man Project has awarded $223,356 in support to 14 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EMPYREAN LLC PURPOSE: HONORARIA ART GRANT | $30,000 |
JEN LEWIN STUDIOS LLC PURPOSE: HONORARIA ART GRANT | $26,808 |
XIAN STUDIOS LLC PURPOSE: HONORARIA ART GRANT | $26,000 |
UNBOUND ARTS COLLECTIVE LLC PURPOSE: HONORARIA ART GRANT | $24,000 |
EAGLE ROCK STUDIOS INC PURPOSE: HONORARIA ART GRANT | $20,000 |
LELAVISION PURPOSE: HONORARIA ART GRANT | $19,980 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 26 grants that Burning Man Project has recieved totaling $1,356,420.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $561,750 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE | $251,475 |
Camp Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $250,000 |
Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | $50,000 |
Wyeast Foundation Hood River, OR PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS TO SUPPORT EVENTS FOR ART, CULTURE, EDUCATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $50,000 |
The Bessemer Giving Fund Woodbridge, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Community Partners Los Angeles, CA | $58,586,885 | $87,387,507 |
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency Inc Salem, OR | $25,806,708 | $62,767,748 |
Community Action Partnership Of Orange County Garden Grove, CA | $21,104,337 | $38,929,192 |
Spanish-Speaking Unity Council Of Alameda County Inc Oakland, CA | $60,376,755 | $36,217,909 |
Pacific Asian Consortium In Employment Los Angeles, CA | $13,935,624 | $30,857,237 |
Rural Community Assistance West Sacramento, CA | $196,708,835 | $32,872,425 |
Burning Man Project San Francisco, CA | $30,700,234 | $27,748,874 |
Bay Area Community Benefit Organization Oakland, CA | $912,473 | $25,722,786 |
Human Solutions Inc Portland, OR | $41,573,265 | $24,704,381 |
East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation Oakland, CA | $146,938,594 | $23,961,947 |
Partners In Development Foundation Honolulu, HI | $6,037,007 | $19,233,237 |
Pasadena Center Operating Company Pasadena, CA | $155,500,535 | $24,244,402 |