Decentered Arts is located in San Francisco, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., 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. Decentered Arts 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
DECENTERED ARTS' MISSION IS TO CREATE PLATFORMS FOR EMERGING ARTISTS - ESPECIALLY POETS - VIA COMMUNITY EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS THAT ARE FREE AND ON A CONSISTENT WEEKLY CADENCE. IN ADDITION TO REGULAR PROGRAMMING WE PRODUCE SPECIAL EVENTS, WORKSHOPS AND OTHER PROJECTS USING OUR NETWORK OF ARTISTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DECENTERED ARTS IS AN ARTIST-LED MULTIMEDIA ARTS NONPROFIT. DECENTERED'S TEAM OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTISTS-INCLUDING POETS, FIBER ARTISTS, COMEDIANS, DESIGNERS, AND FILMMAKERS-COLLABORATES TO PRODUCE INCLUSIVE, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN EVENTS. OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS, WE'VE ORGANIZED 150+ EVENTS, PROMOTED 2,000+, AND PAID OVER 100 PERFORMERS, HANDLING EVERYTHING FROM MARKETING TO SOUND, ENSURING ACCESSIBILITY AND IMPACT, AND SUPPORTING ARTISTS TO MAKE A LIVABLE INCOME THROUGH THEIR ART. FOR EXAMPLE, WE PRODUCE THE DECENTERED OPEN MIC, A FREE PUBLIC WEEKLY EVENT THAT ANNUALLY ENGAGES OVER 1,500 ARTISTS-FROM NEWCOMERS TO PROFESSIONALS-AND DRAWS 3,000+ ATTENDEES FROM ACROSS SAN FRANCISCO. WE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR ARTISTS FOR WORK SAMPLES AND HAVE DEVELOPED AN ARCHIVE THAT INCLUDES 60+ PROFESSIONAL PHOTO ALBUMS. WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH ESTABLISHED NONPROFITS SUCH AS RUTH'S TABLE, LITQUAKE AND CHURCH OF THE CLOWN. WE HAVE RECEIVED NOTICE FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO ARTS COMMISSION AND MEDIA COVERAGE IN THE SF STANDARD. WE ARE ALSO THE SUBJECT OF A FORTHCOMING DOCUMENTARY.
PROGRAM EXPENSES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ben Draffin President | Officer | $0 | |
Billy Song Secretary | Trustee | $0 | |
Elizabeth Cahill Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $116,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $36,119 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $152,119 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $152,119 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,495 |
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 | $2,095 |
Advertising and promotion | $50 |
Office expenses | $57 |
Information technology | $30 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $200 |
Travel | $13 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,940 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $148,179 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $148,179 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $148,179 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $148,179 |