Blindspot Collective is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., 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. Blindspot Collective 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, Blindspot Collective generated $241.2k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $126.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 98.4% per year over the past 5 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRODUCE RADICALLY INCLUSIVE PROGRAMMING AT THE INTERSECTION OF ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND ENTERTAINMENT THAT CULTIVATES AND CELEBRATES NEW WORK, EMERGING ARTISTS, DIVERSE AUDIENCES, AND FRESH IDEAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BLINDSPOT COLLECTIVE DEVELOPS TRANSFORMATIVE THEATRE THAT AMPLIFIES MARGINALIZED VOICES, ILLUMINATES UNTOLD STORIES, BRIDGES DISPARATE EXPERIENCES, AND ENERGIZES VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES. IN 2020, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO APPROXIMATELY 6,000 K-12 STUDENTS THROUGH ARTS INTEGRATION AND ARTS ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS "SAFA'S STORY", A TOURING PRODUCTION THAT EXPLORES THE COMPLEXITY OF RACISM AND INDIFFERENCE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CREATED THREE WORLD PREMIERE MULTIMEDIA PROJECTS - "WALKS OF LIFE", "REFRACTIONSX AND "GOOD TROUBLE" THAT SERVED OVER 5,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS IN SAN DIEGO AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY AMIDST THE PANDEMIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Blake Mccarty President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $28,735 |
Jamila Decarli Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tamika Franklin Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Aaron Brost Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ana Brill Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Halle Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $71,297 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $16,431 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $87,728 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $153,493 |
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 | $241,221 |
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. | $28,735 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,055 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,723 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,650 |
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 | $3,236 |
All other expenses | $206 |
Total functional expenses | $126,261 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $172,390 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $172,390 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $172,390 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $172,390 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Blindspot Collective has recieved totaling $24,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
California Humanities Oakland, CA PURPOSE: CORE PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
Peggy And Robert Matthews Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
Price Philanthropies Foundation La Jolla, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,300 |
Lpl Financial Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $200 |
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