Vanguard Culture
- Assets
- $54.1k
- Revenue
- $103.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 02/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 81-2870845
Organization Overview
Vanguard Culture is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, 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. Vanguard Culture 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 12/2022, Vanguard Culture generated $103.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $68.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.3% per year over the past 5 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VANGUARD CULTURE IS AN INCLUSIVE NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO SAN DIEGOS CREATIVE INDUSTRIES. WE PROVIDE QUALITY ARTS JOURNALISM, CUTTING EDGE EVENTS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT CREATE ARTS JOBS, CONT ON SCHEDULE O
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ARTS JOURNALISM VANGUARD CULTURE PRODUCES A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, VANGUARD CULTURE WEEKLY THAT FEATURES A CURATED SELECTION OF SAN DIEGOS BEST, MOST EXCITING, AND UNIQUE CULTURAL AND CULINARY EVENTS FOR OUR 20K SUBSCRIBERS. WE ALSO PRODUCE IN-DEPTH FEATURE ARTICLES ON ART-RELATED TOPICS FOR A WIDE AUDIENCE, AND WE MAINTAIN A DYNAMIC WEBSITE. SINCE 2018, WE RECEIVED 45 AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN ARTS JOURNALISM FROM THE SAN DIEGO PRESS CLUB, INCLUDING BEST ENTERTAINMENT WEBSITE IN SAN DIEGO. OUR ARTS COVERAGE IS COMPRISED OF THE BUZZ, FEATURING ARTIST INTERVIEWS, SHOW REVIEWS, AND INSIGHT INTO SAN DIEGO ARTS CULTURE POETIC LICENSE, FEATURING BEAUTIFUL PHOTO ESSAYS OF ARTIST STUDIO VISITS AND ART SEEN, HIGHLIGHTING BEHIND-THE-SCENES CREATIVES. QUALITY ARTS JOURNALISM ALIGNS WITH OUR MISSION TO CREATE ARTS JOBS, BRING DIVERSE COMMUNITIES TOGETHER, AND INSPIRE CREATIVE COLLABORATION. INCREASED COVERAGE OF SAN DIEGOS VIBRANT ARTS AND CULTURE SECTOR HELPS INSPIRE NEW GENERATIONS OF ARTS SUPPORTERS AND PATRONS, WHICH IN TURN SUPPORTS ARTS JOBS ACROSS THE REGION.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WE PROVIDE MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SAN DIEGOS CREATIVE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO INCREASE THEIR SKILLS AND BROADEN THEIR HORIZONS, SUCH AS A LEGAL SYMPOSIUM FOR ARTISTS AND FORUMS SUCH AS INSPIRE, WHERE WE BROUGHT NOTABLE ARTS LEADERS TOGETHER TO SHARE WHAT HAS INSPIRED THEM MOST IN THEIR CAREERS. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE FORM OF INDUSTRY WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND MEANINGFUL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES ALL IN VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON FORMATS ARE A KEY COMPONENT OF OUR PROGRAMMING. WE BELIEVE IN PROVIDING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS WITH THE TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BECOME BETTER AT THEIR CRAFT AND TO MAKE A LIVING DOING WHAT THEY LOVE.
EVENTS VANGUARD CULTURE PRODUCES IMMERSIVE, MULTI-SENSORY AND MULTI-CULTURAL CUTTING EDGE EVENTS THAT FEATURE THE VISUAL, PERFORMING, AND CULINARY ARTS IN A CREATIVE COLLABORATION. OUR EVENTS APPEAL TO CREATIVE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AS WELL AS TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GUESTS TO CONNECT IN MEANINGFUL WAYS AND LEAVE FEELING THAT THEYVE EXPERIENCED SOMETHING TRULY SPECIAL THAT CANNOT BE REPLICATED. OUR PROGRAMMATIC PARTNERS ARE SOME OF THE REGIONS MOST NOTABLE CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING THE SAN DIEGO OPERA, THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY, THE MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS, FASHION WEEK SAN DIEGO, SAN DIEGO ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL, BAJA WINE FOOD, SAN DIEGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL, MALASHOCK DANCE COMPANY, AND MANY MORE. INFORMED BY THE NEW CIRCUMSTANCES RELATED TO THE PANDEMIC, WE HAVE CONTINUED OUR FOCUS ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION DEI ISSUES IN ALL OF OUR PROGRAMMING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chi Essary Member At Large | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Keith Mautner Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Michele Lowenstein Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Susana Peredo Swap Board President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Tatiana Sizonenko Member At Large | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Adriana Martinez Member At Large | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $7,673 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $52,737 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $26,902 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $87,312 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,024 |
| 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 | $1,097 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $103,433 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $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 | $8,500 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,434 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,842 |
| Office expenses | $12,900 |
| Information technology | $1,742 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,000 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $694 |
| Insurance | $5,542 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $68,084 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50,234 |
| 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 | $100 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,572 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,235 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $54,141 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $498 |
| 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 | $498 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $53,643 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $54,141 |