Self-Help Graphics And Arts Inc

Organization Overview

Self-Help Graphics And Arts Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1973. 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 06/2021, Self-Help Graphics And Arts Inc employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Self-Help Graphics And Arts Inc 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 06/2021, Self-Help Graphics And Arts Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.5% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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FOUNDED IN 1970 IN THE HEART OF EAST LOS ANGELES, SELF HELP GRAPHICS AND ART IS DEDICATED TO THE PRODUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRINTS AND OTHER ART MEDIA BY CHICANA/O AND LATINA/O ARTISTS. OUR MULTI-DISCIPLINARY, INTER-GENERATIONAL PROGRAMS PROMOTE ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE AND EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO SPACE, TOOLS, TRAINING AND CAPITAL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SELF-HELP GRAPHICS (SHG) PRESENTS CULTURAL EVENTS SUCH AS THE LONGEST RUNNING DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PUBLIC CELEBRATION IN THE COUNTRY FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL AUDIENCES. THE EVENT INCLUDES A THREE MONTH LONG SERIES OF PROGRAMS AIMED AT ENGAGING LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN A FESTIVAL EVENT ON NOVEMBER 2ND INCLUDING FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT, AND ART. SHG ALSO PROVIDES A ROBUST PROGRAM OF CULTURAL EXHIBIITONS YEAR-ROUND, WHICH INCLUDE PUBLIC AND EDUCATIONAL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING.


COMMUNITY AND YOUTH PROGRAMS - SELF-HELP GRAPHICS (SHG) PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS THE WORK OF EMERGING, ESTABLISHED AND MID-CAREER CHICANO/LATINO VISUAL ARTISTS AND PROVIDES A SPACE WHERE THEY CAN WORK IN AN EGALITARIAN ATMOSPHERE OF CREATIVITY AND COOPERATION. SHG'S PUBLIC ART WORKSHOPS ATTRACT ARTISTS AT ALL LEVELS WHO WORK AT SHG IN A VARIETY OF MEDIUMS INCLUDING INTAGLIO PRINTMAKING, DIY SILKSCREENING AND MANY OTHERS. SHG IS ONE OF THE FEW PLACES IN LOS ANGELES THAT OFFERS ARTISTS A SPACE WHERE THEY CAN DEVELOP ARTISTICALLY REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE OR ETHNICITY. SHG ALSO PROVIDES ARTS SERVICES TO SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND PRIVATE COMPANIES THROUGH ITS BARRIO MOBILE ART STUDIO WHICH SPECIALIZES IN A VARIETY OF ART WORKSHOPS TO ENGAGE WITH COMMUNITY AND YOUTH THROUGH ART. MOBILE ART WORKSHOPS INCLUDE SILKSCREENING, STENCIL MAKING, AEROSOL CLASSES, MURAL PROJECTS AND MORE.


PROFESSIONAL PRINT-MAKING PROGRAMS - SELF HELP GRAPHICS (SHG) PROFESSIONAL PRINT-MAKING PROGRAM IS THE FOUNDATION OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE PROGRAM HAS PRODUCED 71 EDITIONS OF SILKSCREEN PRINTS BY AN EVER-GROWING NUMBER OF LOCAL AND VISITING ARTISTS. THROUGH ITS COLLECTION, SHG SERVES AS A RESOURCE FOR ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP FOR HISTORIANS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS. SHG REMAINS A KEY INSTITUTION IN THE CULTURE OF EAST LOS ANGELES AND CALIFORNIA AS A CULTURAL NEXUS OF DEVELOPMENT OF EMERGING ARTISTS WHO USE ITS FACILITIES TO BRING THEIR ARTISTIC SKILLS AND IDEALS TO MATURITY. AS A RESULT, SHG BRINGS TO THE COMMUNITY THE PROUD TRADITION OF ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION THAT INSTILLS IN ITS YOUTH MODELS FOR FUTURE HOPE AND CAREER ASPIRATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Betty Avila
Executive Director
$79,442
Enrendira Bernal
Board Chair
$0
Keri Castaneda
Board Vice Chair
$0
Roberta Tinajero-Frankel
Secretary
$0
Luis Rivera
Treasurer
$0
Yvonne Colacion
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$1,009,439
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $188,860
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$892,592
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,090,891
Total Program Service Revenue$191,730
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 $2,282,621

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Self-Help Graphics And Arts Inc has recieved totaling $455,226.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The California Endowment

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PROMOTE SOCIALLY ENGAGING, CULTURE-AFFIRMING ART PROJECTS PROVIDING AN OUTLET FOR SELF-EXPRESSION AND BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN BOYLE HEIGHTS.

$85,000
Ford Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$75,000
Ford Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$66,000
Snap Foundation

Santa Monica, CA

PURPOSE: TO IMPLEMENT YOUTH PROGRAMS

$50,000
The Annenberg Foundation

Conshohocken, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$50,000
The California Endowment

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT: TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EQUITY IN BOYLE HEIGHTS AND EAST LOS ANGELES.

$45,000
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