The Center For Cultural Power
- Assets
- $13.0m
- Revenue
- $6.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 56
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 09/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 45-3154473
Organization Overview
The Center For Cultural Power is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Center For Cultural Power employed 56 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Cultural Power 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, Center For Cultural Power generated $6.1m 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 (8.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.8m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Center For Cultural Power has awarded 121 individual grants totaling $10,439,522. 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
IGNITING CHANGE AT THE INTERSECTION OF ART, CULTURE, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FIELD BUILDING: BUILDS A FIELD OF BIPOC PRACTITIONERS AT THE INTERSECTION OF ARTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE WHO CREATE THE NARRATIVE STRATEGY NEEDED TO REALIZE A MORE JUST AND EQUITABLE WORLD.
ARTIST LEADERSHIP: BUILDS THE POWER OF ARTISTS TO ADVANCE SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH FELLOWSHIPS, COHORTS, AND WORKSHOPS.
INTERSECTIONAL STORYTELLING: ACTIVATES ARTISTS AND MOVEMENT GROUPS TO CREATE INSPIRING STORIES ON ISSUES OF MIGRATION, CLIMATE, CIVIC, AND GENDER JUSTICE THAT CENTER ON DIRECTLY IMPACTED COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Favianna Rodriguez President & Director | OfficerTrustee | 39 | $214,589 |
Jeffrey Chang Board Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sonya Childress Board Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anthony Francis Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Erin Potts Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $8,825 |
Rashida Petersen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Soze Productions Inc Produced Content, Distributions Strategy | 12/30/23 | $197,505 |
Outsourced Hq Consulting Inc Exec. Assist., Finance,contract Creation | 12/30/23 | $157,976 |
Loisse Ledres Dba Geezloisse Studios Llc Provides Graphic Design Support | 12/30/23 | $155,375 |
Venture Leadership Consulting Consulting Support As Interim Spec. Proj | 12/30/23 | $146,500 |
With You Productions Llc Provides Filming And Production Support | 12/30/23 | $169,650 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $882,106 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,462,453 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,344,559 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $84,444 |
| Investment income | $642,542 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$923 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,070,622 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,840,312 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,757,446 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $403,591 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $175,617 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,760,256 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $129,518 |
| Other employee benefits | $494,825 |
| Payroll taxes | $396,260 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $26,515 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $186,063 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $28,183 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,508,179 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $16,642 |
| Information technology | $315,706 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $102,852 |
| Travel | $359,843 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $32,469 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,298 |
| Insurance | $34,626 |
| All other expenses | $46,522 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,774,356 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $886,778 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,300,501 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,520,131 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $178,483 |
| 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 | $290,787 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,875 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,771,589 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $12,977,144 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $738,494 |
| 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 | $738,494 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,002,336 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,236,314 |
| 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 | $12,977,144 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Center For Cultural Power has awarded $2,840,312 in support to 71 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NEO PHILANTHROPY INC PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT (FISCALLY SPONSOR ARTCHANGE US PROJECT) | $125,000 |
ACORN CENTER FOR RESTORATION AND FREEDOM PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT | $100,000 |
ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT (FISCALLY SPONSOR INTELLIGENT MISCHIEF PROJECT) | $100,000 |
ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT (FISCALLY SPONSOR DETROIT NARRATIVE AGENCY PROJECT) | $100,000 |
ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT (FISCALLY SPONSOR UNDOCUMENTED FILMMAKERS PROJECT) | $100,000 |
FLOWERS & BULLETS PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT | $100,000 |