Rubys Clay Studio & Gallery is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Rubys Clay Studio & Gallery employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rubys Clay Studio & Gallery 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, Rubys Clay Studio & Gallery generated $426.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $395.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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RUBY'S CLAY STUDIO IS A CERAMIC ARTS STUDIO WHOSE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES ARE TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY APPRECIATION OF THE CERAMIC ARTS AND TO ENCOURAGE SELF-EXPRESSION, TECHNICAL AND ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, CLASSES AND THE RESOURCES PROVIDED BY A SHARED LEARNING FACILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BELOW-MARKET-RATE SPACE AND EQUIPMENT RENTALS:OUR RENTAL FEES FOR STUDIO SPACE, LOCKER MEMBERSHIPS, KILN RENTAL, AND STUDIO TIME ARE BELOW MARKET AND WE RUN A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR AFFORDABLE ENGAGEMENT IN CERAMICS.
ARTIST DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION THROUGH WORKSHOPS, CLASSES AND GALLERY SHOWS/EVENTS: ARTISTS CAN LEARN BOTH THE CRAFT AND BUSINESS OF CERAMIC ARTS AT RUBYS. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE CLASSES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND PEER TO PEER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OUR GALLERY AND KILN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. ARTISTS LEARN FROM FELLOW COMMUNITY MEMBERS HOW TO FIRE KILNS AND MIX GLAZES. ARTISTS OFTEN HAVE THEIR FIRST SALES OPPORTUNITY THROUGH OUR GALLERY AND LEARN HOW TO ORGANIZE, PROMOTE AND PUT ON A SHOW. THE GALLERY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DAILY AND THE SHOWS HAVE BEEN A MAINSTAY OF THE CASTRO SINCE 1967.
OUTREACH SERVICES WITH LOCAL NONPROFITS AND SCHOOLS:OUR OUTREACH PROGRAMS PROVIDE FREE SERVICES FOR OTHER NONPROFITS AND SCHOOLS, INCLUDING FREE CLAY, CERAMIC FIRING, AND CURRICULUM DESIGN. WEVE WORKED WITH ARC, THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO, YICK WU SCHOOL, BRIDGE HOUSING, PRECITA EYES AND MANY MORE ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPAND THE STUDY AND PRACTICE OF CERAMIC ARTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marnia Johnston Operations Dir | Officer | 35 | $73,349 |
Anna Payden President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Zack Conquer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Candice Bowling Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Veronika Cole Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jackie Duncan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $62,804 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $62,804 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $348,238 |
Investment income | $10,219 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,202 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$1,497 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $425,966 |
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. | $73,349 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,841 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $88,662 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $9,679 |
Payroll taxes | $13,298 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,007 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,529 |
Advertising and promotion | $457 |
Office expenses | $4,590 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $91,894 |
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 | $5,952 |
Insurance | $9,654 |
All other expenses | $3,691 |
Total functional expenses | $395,736 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $128,075 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $482,275 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $696 |
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 | $3,365 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,103 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $632,514 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,871 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $26,171 |
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 | $929 |
Total liabilities | $47,971 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $548,875 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $35,668 |
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 | $632,514 |