Ralston White Retreat Foundation is located in Kentfield, CA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Ralston White Retreat Foundation employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ralston White Retreat 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 12/2021, Ralston White Retreat Foundation generated $188.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $243.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.1%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE THE PRESERVATION AND CONTINUANCE OF THE HISTORIC RALSTON WHITE RETREAT (RETREAT) IN MILL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA. AS TRUSTEE, THE ORGANIZATION CARRIES OUT THE INTENT OF THE 1950 DEED OF TRUST FROM RUTH WHITE BOWIE REGARDING THE PRESERVATION OF THE RETREAT, WHICH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: 1) TO MAINTAIN AND RESTORE THE HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT 1911 WILLIS POLK DESIGNED HOME THAT IS THE FOCUS OF THE PROPERTY AND WHICH HOUSES THE MEETING PLACE ACCOMMODATIONS/ FOOD SERVICES; 2) TO OFFER THE RETREAT ON A DAY-USE AND OVERNIGHT-USE BASIS TO TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS IN FURTHERANCE OF THEIR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS AND PUBLIC BENEFIT PROGRAMS; 3) TO CONSERVE THE 43 ACRE-SITE AND PROTECT THE PROPERTY FROM SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT; AND 4) TO ALLOW THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO USE THE RETREAT AND SITE FOR CULTURAL, MUSICAL, ARTS AND OTHER COMMUNITY PUBLIC BENEFIT ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION FURNISHED MEETING PLACE ACCOMMODATIONS AND FOOD SERVICES PRIMARILY TO OTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS IN FURTHERANCE OF THEIR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS OR PUBLIC BENEFIT PROGRAMS AND SECONDARILY TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS. SPECIFICALLY, THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHED THIS PROGRAM SERVICE BY SERVING 15 DISTINCT TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS AND 8 LOCAL GROUPS OF INDIVIDUALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joshua Rafner Chairman/president/directo | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Hayes Vice Chairman/treasurer/di | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Devin Dixon Secretary/director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Andrew Allen Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
David Overmyer Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $56,429 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $250 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $56,679 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $131,566 |
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 | $188,248 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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 | $106,872 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $11,048 |
Payroll taxes | $9,265 |
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 | $1,633 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,645 |
Office expenses | $3,535 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,449 |
Travel | $2,059 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $29,768 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $12,648 |
All other expenses | $1,450 |
Total functional expenses | $243,006 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,743 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $20,823 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,843 |
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 | $2,792 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,097,197 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $350,000 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,488,398 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $51,317 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $76,948 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $206,828 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $103,414 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $156,417 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $594,924 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $893,474 |
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 | $1,488,398 |
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