Muralism is located in Valley Village, CA. The organization was established in 2019. As of 12/2023, Muralism employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Muralism is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ART.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PAINTED 25 MURALS AND TRAINED AND EMPLOYED 9 UNIQUELY-ABLED ARTISTS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ernest A Merlan Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $74,026 |
Gene Benneth Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Lupe Ramos-Silva Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Suzanne Lewis Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Larry Keene Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Tracy Nini Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $71,675 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $93,622 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $165,297 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $184,090 |
| 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 | $349,387 |
| 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. | $74,026 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,805 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $111,404 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,578 |
| Fees for services: Management | $30,314 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $328 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,046 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $11,525 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,941 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,805 |
| Information technology | $41,949 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $2,403 |
| 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 | $2,516 |
| Insurance | $21,311 |
| All other expenses | $2,572 |
| Total functional expenses | $383,329 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $37,523 |
| 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 | $8,806 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $46,329 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,258 |
| 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 | $17,153 |
| Other liabilities | $10,000 |
| Total liabilities | $45,411 |
| 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 | $918 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $46,329 |