Local Color

Organization Overview

Local Color is located in San Jose, CA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Local Color employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Local Color 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, Local Color generated $675.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 45.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $560.6k during the year ending 12/2021. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

LOCAL COLORS MISSION IS TO BUILD EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES TO KEEP EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED ARTISTS ACTIVE, EMPLOYED, AND ENGAGED IN SAN JOSE BY FACILITATING PUBLIC ART, AFFORDABLE ARTIST STUDIOS, AND FISCAL SPONSORSHIP.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PUBLIC ART-THIS PROGRAM ESTABLISHES VISUAL LANDMARKS THAT DEFINE A CITY, AND THROUGH LOCAL COLORS FACILITATION OF PUBLIC ART, WE CREATE CRITICAL ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL ARTISTS. IN 2020 AND 2021, LOCAL COLOR ESTABLISHED 266 CREATIVE JOBS AND PAID OUT $252,021 IN ARTIST WAGES ALONE.


ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE STUDIOS (AIR), THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ESSENTIAL WORK AND COLLABORATIVE SPACE FOR THE LOCAL CREATIVE COMMUNITY. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DEVELOPERS, LOCAL COLOR REACTIVATES BLIGHTED BUILDINGS SLATED FOR DEMOLITION AS AFFORDABLE ARTISTS' STUDIOS. THROUGH THE INTENTIONAL INTEGRATION OF ARTS INTO THE DEVELOPMENT CYCLE, LOCAL COLOR IS CARVING A NEW PATH TOWARDS A FUTURE SAN JOSE THAT KEEPS LOCAL ARTS WITH A SEAT AT THE TABLE. CURRENTLY, LOCAL COLORS TWO WORKSPACES TOTAL OVER 23,000 SQUARE FEET. THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC, WE CENTERED SAFE OPERATIONAL STANDARDS AND RETAINED 80% OF OUR MEMBERSHIP BASE OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS BY COMPASSIONATELY PROVIDING DISCOUNTS ON STUDIO MEMBERSHIPS TO PREVENT ARTIST DISPLACEMENT. CONCENTRATED PROOF OF THRIVING ARTISTS FORMS A DATA POINT IN OUR ADVOCACY FOR SUSTAINED INTEGRATION AND INVESTMENT IN THE ARTS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES.


LOCAL COMMONS (FISCAL SPONSORSHIP)THIS PROGRAM FOSTERS SUSTAINABILITY FOR SOUTH BAY ORGANIZERS BY LEVERAGING OUR 501.C.3. STATUS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO GRANT FUNDING FOR SELF-DIRECTED CREATIVE PROJECTS. IN 2021 LOCAL COLOR FORMED 10 MODEL C RELATIONSHIPS WITH A DIVERSE RANGE OF CULTURAL PRODUCERS. TO DATE, $65,000 HAS BEEN REDIRECTED TO UNDERFUNDED, AND A MAJORITY OF BIPOC, GRASSROOTS PROJECTS IN SAN JOS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Erin Salazar
Executive Dir.
$59,142
Jonathan Borca
Treasurer
$0
Samantha Hull
Vice President
$0
Lisa Anna Dominguez
President
$0
Amanda Rawson
Secretary
$0
Christianna Gatherer
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $30,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$399,530
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$429,530
Total Program Service Revenue$244,234
Investment income $1
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 $1,388
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $675,756

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Local Color has recieved totaling $185,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Kenneth Rainin Foundation

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: TO JOIN SOCIAL IMPACT COMMONS AS A NETWORK MEMBER TO PROVIDE MODEL A AND C FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AND SERVICES TO A DIVERSE GROUP OF SAN JOSE CREATIVES.

$85,000
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: Community Development

$75,000
Silicon Valley Creates

San Jose, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION

$25,000
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