Design History Foundation Inc, operating under the name Places Journal, is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1993. 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 12/2021, Places Journal employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Places Journal 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, Places Journal generated $452.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $446.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DESIGN HISTORY FOUNDATION INC. PUBLISHES AN ELECTRONIC JOURNAL, PLACES. IT IS INTENDED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE WAYS IN WHICH BUILDINGS, LANDSCAPES, REGULATIONS AND PATTERNS OF USE AFFECT OUR DAILY LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DESIGN HISTORY FOUNDATION PUBLISHES AN OPEN-ACCESS, ONLINE JOURNAL, PLACES. IT IS AN INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE, LANDSCAPE AND URBANISM THAT FOCUSES ON THE PUBLIC REALM AS BOTH PHYSICAL SPACE AND SOCIAL IDEAL. IT IS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING GREATER AWARENESS OF THE EXPANSIVE VALUE OF DESIGN RESEARCH AND PRACTICE, WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE CITIES, INNOVATIVE ARCHITECTURE AND HEALTHY LANDSCAPES.THE JOURNAL HAS CREATED A MULTI-PLATFORM EDITORIAL SPACE THAT BRIDGES BETWEEN THE IMMEDIACY AND SCOPE OF SERIOUS JOURNALISM WITH THE PRECISION AND DEPTH OF SCHOLARSHIP, REINVIGORATING THE TRADITION OF THE PUBLIC INTELLECTUAL. IT HAS ALSO CREATED A SEARCHABLE ARCHIVE OF ALL ITS 30-YEAR HISTORY OF CONTENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nancy Levinson Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $143,600 |
Marilyn J Taylor Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Friedman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Sommer Co-President Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Harrison S Fraker Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Deborah Gans Co-President Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $40,452 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $410,116 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $450,568 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,365 |
Investment income | $3 |
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 | $452,936 |
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. | $143,600 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,360 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $150,484 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,883 |
Other employee benefits | $17,417 |
Payroll taxes | $23,010 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $19,558 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,358 |
Office expenses | $456 |
Information technology | $10,816 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $448 |
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 | $720 |
All other expenses | $3,481 |
Total functional expenses | $446,135 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $210,868 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $16,000 |
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 | $226,872 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,711 |
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 | $57,807 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $63,518 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $143,629 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $19,725 |
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 | $226,872 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Design History Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $15,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Willametta K Day Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $15,000 |
Beg. Balance | $7,225 |
Net Contributions | $25,000 |
Other Expense | $10,225 |
Ending Balance | $22,000 |
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