Yerba Buena Arts & Events

Organization Overview

Yerba Buena Arts & Events is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Yerba Buena Arts & Events employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Yerba Buena Arts & Events 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 12/2021, Yerba Buena Arts & Events generated $1.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

YBAE ENHANCES THE VITALITY & QUALITY OF LIFE IN PUBLIC SPACES OF YERBA BUENA GARDENS THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF FREE PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS, REFLECTING THE CULTURES & CREATIVITY OF THE REGION. EXCELLENCE, INCLUSION, & INNOVATION ARE CORE TO OUR MISSION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

YERBA BUENA GARDENS FESTIVAL THE MISSION OF YERBA BUENA ARTS & EVENTS AKA YERBA BUENA GARDENS FESTIVAL IS TO ENHANCE THE VITALITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE PARKS AND OPEN SPACES OF YERBA BUENA GARDENS AND SAN FRANCISCO THROUGH THE CURATED PRESENTATION OF ADMISSION-FREE PERFORMING ARTS AND COMMUNITY CULTURAL PROGRAMS THAT REPRESENT THE RICH ETHNIC AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO AND THE WORLD BEYOND. THE RANGE OF PROGRAMS INCLUDES JAZZ, ROOTS, WORLD, AND CLASSICAL MUSIC; TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE; THEATER; POETRY; AND LARGE-SCALE CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS. WE ALSO OFFER AN INTERACTIVE CHILDRENS SERIES, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS. THROUGH THE SIX-MONTH YERBA BUENA GARDENS FESTIVAL (MAY OCTOBER), SAN FRANCISCO RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ENJOY MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO GAIN A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF DIVERSE ART FORMS AND CULTURAL HERITAGES. COMMISSIONING PROGRAM YERBA BUENA GARDENS FESTIVAL HAS A STRONG COMMITMENT TO COMMISSIONING AND PRESENTING NEW WORK BY COMPOSERS, THEATER ARTISTS, CHOREOGRAPHERS, AND OTHER PERFORMING ARTISTS.


RENTALS PROGRAM YERBA BUENA GARDENS FESTIVAL MANAGES RENTALS OF YERBA BUENA GARDENS TO CLIENTS INTERESTED IN HOLDING A PRIVATE EVENT IN ONE OF THE NATIONS MOST BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR PARKS. BESIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTRODUCE YERBA BUENA GARDENS AND YERBA BUENA GARDENS FESTIVAL TO NEW AUDIENCES, THE RENTALS PROGRAM IS A VITAL SOURCE OF EARNED INCOME THAT SUPPORTS THE ADMISSION-FREE YERBA BUENA GARDENS FESTIVAL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Linda Lucero
Executive Dir.
$117,903
Steve Cho
Event Director
$104,925
Aaron Grizzell
President
$0
Elaine Elinson
Secretary
$0
Sean Jeffries
Treasurer
$0
William Carney
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $578,556
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$211,335
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$789,891
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $5,794
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $443,451
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 $1,243,495

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Yerba Buena Arts & Events has recieved totaling $176,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$55,000
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$55,000
Yerba Buena Community Benefit District

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PANDEMIC OPERATIONS SUPPORT; YERBA BUENA GARDENS FESTIVAL

$30,000
Kenneth Rainin Foundation

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: GHADAR GEET: BLOOD AND INK

$21,000
The Zellerbach Family Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ARTS COVID RESPONSE GRANT

$15,000
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