Eames Institute
- Assets
- $83.9m
- Revenue
- $61.9m
- Investments
- $3.0m
- Employees
- 32
- Location
- Petaluma, CA
- Founding
- 12/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 83-3403946
Organization Overview
Eames Institute is located in Petaluma, CA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Eames Institute employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Eames Institute 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 12/2023, Eames Institute generated $61.9m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 47.0% 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.
Since 2022, Eames Institute has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $421,300. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE EAMES INSTITUTE IS A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY WITH A MISSION OF CULTIVATING CURIOSITY TO SOLVE PROBLEMS AT ANY SCALE. OUR AIM IS TO EQUIP EVERYONE WITH THE LIVING LESSONS OF CHARLES AND RAY EAMES SO THAT THEY CAN USE DESIGN TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR OWN WORLD. PRESERVATION, ARCHIVING, CATALOGING, AND DOCUMENTING THE DESIGN ARCHIVES OF CHARLES AND RAY EAMES IN PREPARATION OF EAMES INSTITUTE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SCHOLARLY AND INSTITUTIONAL ENGAGEMENT AND LOANS, AND GENERAL PUBLIC ACCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONTINUED PRESERVATION, ARCHIVE, AND CATALOG OF EAMES WORKS AND RELATED COLLECTIONS IN PREPARATION FOR SCHOLAR AND GENERAL PUBLIC ACCESS.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS. AS A NEWLY-FORMED ENTITY, THE INSTITUTE WORKED IN 2023 ON PLANNING AND DEVELOPING ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL TOURS AND WORKSHOPS RELATED TO THE AGRICULTURE AND DESIGN OF THE PROPERTY.
CONTINUED PLANNING AND DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL TOURS AND WORKSHOPS OF ITS COLLECTION, LOCATED IN RICHMOND, CALIF., AND RELATED TO THE AGRICULTURE AND DESIGN OF THE EAMES RANCH PROPERTY IN PETALUMA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Cary CEO | Officer | 40 | $310,300 |
Melinda Barker Director & Secretary/treas | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Llisa Dementrios Chief Curator | 40 | $224,828 | |
Sam Grawe Chief Brand And Marketing | 40 | $215,944 | |
Lauren Smith Chief Experience Officer | 40 | $180,044 | |
Emily Anderson Senior Creative Director | 40 | $170,030 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Niche Creative Construction | 12/30/23 | $1,007,130 |
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton Llp Legal | 12/30/23 | $350,497 |
Preservation Arts Llc Arts Conservation & Preservation | 12/30/23 | $199,787 |
Point B Printing Solutions Llc Printing And Catalog | 12/30/23 | $194,570 |
Engineering 350 Llc Construction | 12/30/23 | $134,400 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $61,970,980 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,760,190 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $61,970,980 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $113,848 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $194,489 |
| 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 | -$362,427 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $61,936,412 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $294,500 |
| 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. | $356,145 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,531 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,993,899 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $285,318 |
| Other employee benefits | $484,829 |
| Payroll taxes | $229,500 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,440 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $88,808 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,781,959 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,382,847 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $332,602 |
| 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 | $88,899 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $17,536 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,216,021 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,125,783 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $26,792 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $358,859 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $236,477 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,381,618 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $3,007,307 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $36,750,757 |
| Total assets | $83,887,593 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,964,369 |
| 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 | $717,448 |
| Total liabilities | $2,681,817 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $81,205,776 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $83,887,593 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Eames Institute has awarded $281,000 in support to 16 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CREATIVE REACTION LAB PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
DESIGN FUTURES FORUM INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
GIRLS GARAGE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
INNERACT PROJECT INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
OCCIDENTAL ARTS & ECOLOGY CENTER PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
PETALUMA BLACKS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |