Black Rock Arts Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2001. 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 12/2016, Black Rock Arts Foundation employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Black Rock Arts Foundation 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 12/2016, Black Rock Arts Foundation generated $26.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 2 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6k during the year ending 12/2016. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2016
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE BLACK ROCK ARTS FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY, INTERACTIVE ART, AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
GRANTS TO ARTISTS: GRANTS GIVEN TO ARTISTS TO PRODUCE AND PRESENT TEMPORARY ART THAT ENGAGES AND UTILIZES COMMUNITY BASED PARTICIPATION. THE PROCESS WHEREBY THIS ART IS CREATED, THE MEANS BY WHICH IT IS DISPLAYED, AND THAT CHARACTER OF THE WORK ITSELF SHOULD INSPIRE IMMEDIATE ACTIONS THAT CONNECT PEOPLE TO ONE ANOTHER IN A LARGER COMMUNAL CONTEXT.
CIVIC ARTS: IN 2005 BRAF INITIATED OUR CIVIC ARTS PROGRAM, A NEW MODEL FOR PUBLIC ART PLACEMENT. THE PROGRAM FREQUENTLY WORKS WITH EXISTING ARTWORKS, MANY RECOGNIZABLE FROM THE BURNING MAN COMMUNITY. BY INSTALLING THESE WORKS PUBLICLY, BRAF EXPOSES THESE WORKS TO NEW AUDIENCES. NEW CONTEXTS ARE CREATED, AND THE IMPACT AND RELEVANCE OF THE ARTWORKS EVOLVE IN UNEXPECTED AND COMPELLING WAYS, UNIQUE TO EACH COMMUNITY. THE CIVIC ARTS PROGRAM WAS BORN WHEN MAYOR GAVIN NEWSON AND THE SAN FRANCISCO ARTS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Freddy Hahne President | 2 | $0 | |
Tracy Burton Treasurer | 4 | $0 | |
Crimson Rose Secretary | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,502 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $17,588 |
Total Revenue | $26,036 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $2,500 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $2,214 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $613 |
Other expenses | $1,234 |
Total expenses | $6,561 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $56,611 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $56,611 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $56,611 |
Over the last fiscal year, Black Rock Arts Foundation has awarded $119,769 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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THE BURNING MAN PROJECT PURPOSE: distribute assets | $67,769 |
FLAMING LOTUS GIRLS LLC PURPOSE: art grant | $35,000 |
GRAVITY WORKS INC PURPOSE: art grant | $17,000 |