Epacenter Arts is located in East Palo Alto, CA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Epacenter Arts 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 08/2021, Epacenter Arts generated $729.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 60.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $257.4k during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 38.4% per year over the past 2 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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OUR MISSION IS TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO DISCOVER AND AMPLIFY THEIR TALENTS, REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL, AND IMPACT THE WORLD THROUGH THE ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EPACENTER IS A CREATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS EAST PALO ALTO YOUTH AMPLIFY THEIR TALENTS, REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL, AND IMPACT THEIR WORLD THROUGH ART AND DESIGN. EPACENTER ENGAGES YOUTH, AGES 8-25 IN EAST PALO ALTO, IN A RANGE OF CREATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP THEIR INTRINSIC VOICES, THEIR SENSE OF CREATIVE AGENCY, AND THE CREATIVE, CRITICAL THINKING AND SOCIO-EMOTIONAL SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY: 1.) OFFERING FREE, CULTURALLY-RESPONSIVE INSTRUCTION IN DESIGN AND THE DIGITAL, VISUAL, LITERARY AND PERFORMING ARTS IN-SCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL AND DURING THE SUMMER; 2.) ENGAGING YOUTH IN ORGANIZATIONAL DECISION-MAKING, KEY LEADERSHIP ROLES; AND CULTURAL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES; 3.) LINKING THEM TO MEANINGFUL SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, COLLEGE AND CAREERS; AND 4.) ACTIVATING THEIR SENSE OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AS CITIZENS AND ARTISTS. CURRENTLY THESE PROGRAMS ARE CONDUCTED UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S LEAD PHILANTHROPIC PARTNER, JOHN & MARCIA GOLDMAN FOUNDATION. IN 2015, THE JOHN AND MARCIA GOLDMAN FOUNDATION (JMGF) ESTABLISHED A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY NAMED EAST PALO ALTO YOUTH ARTS AND MUSIC CENTER LLC ("THE LLC"), WHICH OPERATES UNDER THE AUSPICE OF JMGF, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF JMGF'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. WITH JMGF FUNDING, THE LLC PURCHASED PROPERTY AT 1950 BAY ROAD AS THE HOME FOR THE FUTURE CENTER AND FUNDED THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING. JMGF ALSO PROVIDED START-UP AND ONGOING FUNDING FOR THE LLC, INCLUDING HIRING OF LLC STAFF, AND LAUNCHING AND DELIVERY OF PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION (EPACENTER), WAS ALSO ESTABLISHED IN 2015 AS SEPARATE 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION, IN ANTICIPATION OF TRANSITIONING ALL OPERATIONS FROM THE LLC TO THE ORGANIZATION UPON COMPLETION OF THE NEW FACILITY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021, PLANS WERE UNDERWAY TO TRANSFER THE OPERATIONS FROM THE LLC TO THE ORGANIZATION. FUNDRAISING EFFORTS WERE ACCELERATED AND PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS WERE RAMPED UP. UNFORTUNATELY, THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC DELAYED THE FINAL CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW FACILITY AND DISRUPTED PLANS FOR THE FULL TRANSITION IN 2021. TRANSITION OF OPERATIONS SLOWLY BEGAN IN 2021 WITH FULL TRANSITION OF ALL THE OPERATIONS TO BE COMPLETED IN FISCAL YEAR 2022.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amy Lyons President/director | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Tara Wilson Secretary/director | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Nadine Rambeau Executive Director | Officer | 11.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $729,040 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,490 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $729,040 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $436 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $729,598 |
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. | $65,335 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,292 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $7,317 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,558 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,990 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $122,058 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $8,761 |
All other expenses | $19,342 |
Total functional expenses | $257,361 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,937,970 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $290,000 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,227,970 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $112,075 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $112,075 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $614,719 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,501,176 |
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 | $2,227,970 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Epacenter Arts has recieved totaling $40,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Arts & Culture | $30,000 |
The Palo Alto Community Fund Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Musicares Foundation Inc Santa Monica, CA | $28,828,154 | $32,357,649 |
San Francisco Jazz Organization San Francisco, CA | $64,965,614 | $11,913,007 |
Music Concourse Community Partnership San Francisco, CA | $31,271,076 | $4,428,131 |
Berkeley Music Group Berkeley, CA | $6,181,022 | $4,579,247 |
Kronos Performing Arts Assn San Francisco, CA | $1,591,460 | $2,774,082 |
Monterey Jazz Festival Monterey, CA | $3,593,346 | $4,129,138 |
Mosier Community School Foundation Inc Mosier, OR | $3,936,713 | $2,235,279 |
Carmel Bach Festival Inc Carmel, CA | $1,675,160 | $2,099,477 |
Camerata Pacifica Santa Barbara, CA | $1,526,106 | $1,221,933 |
American Bach Soloists San Francisco, CA | $908,845 | $1,282,181 |
Music For Minors Inc San Carlos, CA | $710,130 | $1,519,051 |
New West Symphony Association Thousand Oaks, CA | $774,216 | $1,642,962 |