The Crucible
- Assets
- $4.8m
- Revenue
- $3.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 204
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 12/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 52-2137825
Organization Overview
The Crucible is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (B30) the organization is classified as: Vocational & Technical Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Crucible employed 204 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Crucible 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 12/2022, Crucible generated $3.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.3% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CRUCIBLE INSPIRES CREATIVE EXPLORATION AND EXPRESSION THROUGH WELCOMING, HANDS-ON ARTS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES FOR PEOPLE OF DIVERSE AGES AND BACKGROUNDS. AS AN INNOVATIVE HUB BUILT AROUND THE INDUSTRIAL ARTS, THE CRUCIBLE IS A CATALYST FOR INDIVIDUAL GROWTH AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STUDIO THE CRUCIBLE HELPS TO MAKE THE ARTS ACCESSIBLE BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE STUDIOS, STALLS AND LOCKER SPACES TO TWO-DOZEN WORKING ARTISTS. WE DEVELOPED THE CRUCIBLES EXPANDED ACCESS TO TOOLS & EQUIPMENT (CREATE) PROGRAM AS A WAY FOR CURRENT AND FORMER STUDENTS TO BENEFIT FROM BROADER ACCESS TO THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES OF THE CRUCIBLE.
ADULTS THE CRUCIBLES MISSION IS TO INSPIRE CREATIVE EXPLORATION AND EXPRESSION THROUGH WELCOMING, HANDS-ON ARTS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES FOR PEOPLE OF DIVERSE AGES AND BACKGROUNDS. AS AN INNOVATIVE HUB BUILT AROUND THE INDUSTRIAL ARTS, THE CRUCIBLE IS A CATALYST FOR INDIVIDUAL GROWTH AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. THE CRUCIBLE IS DEDICATED TO INSPIRING CREATIVE GROWTH IN OAKLAND AND THE GREATER BAY AREA, AND OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE A CRUCIAL PART OF THAT MISSION. 2022 WAS A YEAR OF RECOVERY AND RENEWED OPTIMISM FOR THE CRUCIBLE. OUR CORE PROGRAMS ADULT CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS, YOUTH INDUSTRIAL ARTS EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CONTINUED TO MAKE STEADY GAINS OVER 2021. THE CRUCIBLE INCREASED ITS CAPACITY TO 70% FROM 50% IN 2022. HANDS-ON ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS, BASED IN OUR WEST OAKLAND FACILITY, WERE BACK IN A LIMITED WAY IN SOME DEPARTMENTS. THIS PROGRAMMING PROVIDED MUCH-NEEDED ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY ARTS EXPERIENCES FOR PEOPLE OF DIVERSE AGES AND BACKGROUNDS. FROM BLACKSMITHING TO NEON, GLASS CASTING, CERAMICS, WELDING, KINETICS, AND FIRE DANCING, THE CRUCIBLE WAS ABLE TO OFFER HIGH-QUALITY, HANDS-ON ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO MORE THAN 3,232 ADULTS IN 2022. THIS WAS AN AMAZING CREDIT TO BOTH OUR EXTREMELY SKILLED INSTRUCTORS AND OUR STUDIO STAFF. TOGETHER, THEY WERE ABLE TO CREATE A WELCOMING, SAFE ENVIRONMENT AT A TIME WHEN MUCH HUMAN INTERACTION REMAINED ON SCREENS. STUDENTS WERE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE CLASSES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO BRING TOGETHER NOVICES AS WELL AS EXPERIENCED ARTISTS AND TRADESPEOPLE TO A NONCOMPETITIVE, OPEN ENVIRONMENT WHERE PEOPLE WITH DIVERSE INTERESTS AND BACKGROUNDS CAN WORK TOGETHER AND LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER.
EVENTS THE CRUCIBLE INVITES OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE INSPIRING POWER AND POSSIBILITY OF THE INDUSTRIAL ARTS PROGRAMMING DURING OUR OPEN HOUSES, BIKE FIX-A-THONS, OPEN SHOP HOURS, GIFTY ANNUAL HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR AND MORE. THE CRUCIBLE OFFERS UP TO THREE OPEN HOUSES ANNUALLY, WHICH ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND GIVE VISITORS AN OPPORTUNITY TO TOUR THE CRUCIBLES 56,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY, MEET FACULTY AND ARTISTS, AND WATCH DEMONSTRATIONS. WE ALSO PROVIDE WEEKLY OPEN SHOP HOURS, FREE FOUR-HOURS SESSIONS FOR DROP-IN PARTICIPANTS TO LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BICYCLE MECHANICS. WITH OUR QUARTERLY BIKE FIX-A-THONS, A TEAM OF BIKE TECHS REPAIR AS MANY BIKES AS POSSIBLE FOR FREE, GETTING OAKLAND RESIDENTS BACK ON THE ROAD WITH SAFE, FUNCTIONING BIKES. ALL OF THESE EVENTS HELP INTRODUCE PARTICIPANTS TO THE CREATIVE POSSIBILITIES OF OUR CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS AND OTHER PROGRAMS. TO DEEPEN OUR CONNECTIONS WITH LOCAL ARTISTS, MAKERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, WE ALSO PARTICIPATED IN OFF-SITE EVENTS, INCLUDING THE LIFE IS LIVING FESTIVAL IN DEFEMERY PARK, AKOMA MARKET IN LIBERATION PARK, AND THE OLD OAKLAND BLOCK PARTY. THE CRUCIBLE ALSO OFFERS CUSTOM FABRICATION OF ONE OF A KIND WORKS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susan Mernit Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $170,000 |
Renee Ventimiglia CFO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $125,351 |
Melanie Moore President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Sigoloff Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeremy Sugerman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Hansen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $103,115 |
| Fundraising events | $329,325 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $894,278 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $48,633 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,326,718 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,075,521 |
| Investment income | $3,908 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$115,075 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,291,156 |
| 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. | $295,351 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $108,813 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,244,030 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $63,805 |
| Payroll taxes | $201,270 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,084 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $18,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $111,161 |
| Advertising and promotion | $63,246 |
| Office expenses | $448,134 |
| Information technology | $36,532 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $255,075 |
| Travel | $3,474 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $26,729 |
| Interest | $641 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $202,237 |
| Insurance | $67,012 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,059,281 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $417,075 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $505,346 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $6,738 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $32,500 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $49,472 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $102,919 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,654,978 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,769,028 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $387,936 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $763,141 |
| 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 | $2,442,523 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,593,600 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $870,428 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $305,000 |
| 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 | $4,769,028 |