Fern Street Community Arts Inc is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Fern Street Community Arts Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fern Street Community 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, Fern Street Community Arts Inc generated $370.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $245.9k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO CREATE AND TEACH THE CIRCUS ARTS AND ASSOCIATED ARTISTIC GENRES. UTILIZE CIRCUS ARTS AS A MEANS TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND EDUCATE CHILDREN, TEENS AND FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PERFORMANCE: FERN STREET COMMUNITY ARTS ORGANIZED THE NEIGHBORHOOD IN THE UNDERSERVED PARKS OF SAN DIEGO THAT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE CIRCUS ENTERTAINMENT. THE ARTISTS CARRIED THE BI-LINGUAL SHOW AND BROADEN THE INTEREST TO AUDIENCES. THE SHOW COMBINED PROFESSIONAL CIRCUS, MUSICIAL AND VISUAL ARTS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE TRAINED BY FERN STREET COMMUNITY AT MID-CITY GYM IN CITY HEIGHTS. ALSO, FERN STREET COMMUNITY ARTS PROVIDED PERFORMANCE SERVICES ON A CONTRACTUAL BASIS AT DIFFERENT EVENTS.
EDUCATION: FERN STREET COMMUNITY ARTS SUPPORTED ON-GOING AFTER-SCHOOL CIRCUS PROGRAM AT CITY OF SAN DIEGO MID-CITY GYM. THE PROGRAM OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE INSTRUCTION IN TUMBLING, JUGGLING, TIGHTWIRE AND UNICYCLING FROM PAID, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ON A CONTRACTUAL BASIS AT DIFFERENT EVENTS.
PERFORMANCE: FERN STREET COMMUNITY ARTS ORGANIZED THE NEIGHBORHOOD IN THE UNDERSERVED PARKS OF SAN DIEGO THAT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE CIRCUS ENTERTAINMENT. THE ARTISTS CARRIED THE BI-LINGUAL SHOW AND BROADEN THE INTEREST TO AUDIENCES. THE SHOW COMBINED PROFESSIONAL CIRCUS, MUSICIAL AND VISUAL ARTS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE TRAINED BY FERN STREET COMMUNITY AT MID-CITY GYM IN CITY HEIGHTS. ALSO, FERN STREET COMMUNITY ARTS PROVIDED PERFORMANCE SERVICES ON A CONTRACTUAL BASIS AT DIFFERENT EVENTS.
EDUCATION: FERN STREET COMMUNITY ARTS SUPPORTED ON-GOING AFTER-SCHOOL CIRCUS PROGRAM AT CITY OF SAN DIEGO MID-CITY GYM. THE PROGRAM OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE INSTRUCTION IN TUMBLING, JUGGLING, TIGHTWIRE AND UNICYCLING FROM PAID, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ON A CONTRACTUAL BASIS AT DIFFERENT EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Highkin Member/exec Dir | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $35,010 |
Eric Bernard Inter Pres/tres | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Nicole Green Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Helen Contreras Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cheryl Shensa Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Garry O Irvingwhite Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $186,921 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $161,872 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $348,793 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $7,650 |
Investment income | $14 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $12,916 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $370,073 |
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. | $35,010 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,501 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $87,045 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $10,472 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,660 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $31,360 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,804 |
Office expenses | $1,065 |
Information technology | $2,150 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,769 |
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 | $4,480 |
Insurance | $17,958 |
All other expenses | $2,286 |
Total functional expenses | $245,892 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $174,967 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $43,892 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $29,414 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $248,273 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $43,993 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1 |
Total liabilities | $43,994 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $194,279 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,000 |
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 | $248,273 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Fern Street Community Arts Inc has recieved totaling $43,750.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Conrad Prebys Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Local Initiatives Support Corporation New York, NY PURPOSE: SEE PART IV | $11,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $5,250 |
John H Fox Foundation Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
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Foundation For Traditional Cultureinc Mesa, AZ | $308,713 | $3,836,447 |
New Earth Organization Culver City, CA | $3,011,328 | $2,352,178 |
Muse-Ique Pasadena, CA | $2,379,427 | $2,164,576 |
A Noise Within Pasadena, CA | $12,904,846 | $2,707,072 |
Grand Performances Los Angeles, CA | $1,649,335 | $1,940,001 |
Arizona Academy Of The Performing Arts Inc Tempe, AZ | $1,249,723 | $1,575,057 |
Pioneer Center For The Performing Arts Reno, NV | $12,422,546 | $490,309 |
Valley Youth Theatre Phoenix, AZ | $6,747,995 | $6,073,336 |
Childrens Creativity Museum San Francisco, CA | $909,867 | $1,014,568 |
State Theater Of Modesto Inc Modesto, CA | $3,395,163 | $1,010,614 |