Culturehouse Incorporated
- Assets
- $529.1k
- Revenue
- $438.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Somerville, MA
- Founding
- 11/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 84-2003390
Organization Overview
Culturehouse Incorporated is located in Somerville, MA. The organization was established in 2019. 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 12/2023, Culturehouse Incorporated employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Culturehouse Incorporated 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, Culturehouse Incorporated generated $438.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 52.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $413.4k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CULTUREHOUSE IMPROVES LIVABILITY IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES BY TRANSFORMING UNDERUTILIZED SPACES INTO VIBRANT SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GENERAL OPERATIONS:BECAUSE WE HAVE A SMALL CORE TEAM THAT WORKS ACROSS PROGRAMS, WE GROUP ALL STAFF SALARIES INTO OUR "GENERAL OPERATIONS" CATEGORY, ALONG WITH GENERAL EXPENSES FOR THE ORGANIZATION THAT ARE USED ACROSS PROGRAMS SUCH AS SOFTWARE. WITH VERY LITTLE OVERHEAD, WE ARE ABLE TO SPEND OUR TIME WORKING DIRECTLY ON OUR PROGRAMS, WHERE WE GET TO ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH OUR COMMUNITY. THIS PAST YEAR, OUR TEAM HAS WORKED ON 9 PROJECTS ACROSS OUR THREE PROGRAM AREAS AND SUPPORTED OVER 150 VOLUNTEER HOURS.
SPECIAL PROJECTS:IN OUR SPECIAL PROJECTS PROGRAM, WE LEVERAGE OUR PROVEN PLACEMAKING METHODOLOGY TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN BRINGING THEIR PROJECTS TO LIFE. WE OFFER A RANGE OF SERVICES, DRAWING FROM OUR PAST WORK AND TAILORED TO PROJECT NEEDS. IN 2023, WE CREATED A TOOLKIT TO MAKE PARKS MORE LIVELY IN THE WINTER, BUILT PLANTERS THAT SHOWED HOW GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS, AND STARTED ENGAGEMENT WORK ON A PROJECT TO INSTALL A BICYCLE-FRIENDLY STREET.
TEST KITCHEN:IN OUR TEST KITCHEN PROGRAM, WE DEVELOP PROTOTYPE INTERVENTIONS THAT BRING JOY AND PROMOTE URBAN LIVABILITY. WE TEST THEM IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND SCALE THEM INTO VIABLE PROJECTS. IN 2023, COMPLETED 10 PROTOTYPING DAYS, HOSTED A POP-UP EVENT IN UNION SQUARE, AND WENT ON A STUDY TOUR TO OSLO AND COPENHAGEN.
COMMUNITY POP-UPS:IN OUR COMMUNITY POP-UPS PROGRAM WE WORK ALONGSIDE COMMUNITIES TO ACTIVATE VACANT PROPERTIES AND TRANSFORM THEM INTO COMMUNAL LIVING ROOMS, THIRD SPACES, AND HOSTS FOR REGULAR PROGRAMMING. THEY SERVE AS HUBS FOR ON-THE-GROUND RESEARCH TO DETERMINE LONG-TERM PLACEMAKING OPPORTUNITIES. IN 2023, WE WORKED WITH EAST SOMERVILLE MAIN STREETS TO TURN A VACANT STOREFRONT INTO A COMMUNITY SPACE. OPEN FOR A MONTH, THE SPACE RESULTED IN 73% OF VISITORS FEELING MORE POSITIVE ABOUT THE AREA. THE COMMUNITY SPACE CREATED A SAFE A SAFE AND WELCOMING SPACE FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES, FOSTERED A SPACE FOR INTERCULTURAL CONNECTION, AND ESTABLISHED CONNECTIONS WITH THE LARGER SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Diana Navarrete-Rackauckas President | OfficerTrustee | 0.15 | $0 |
Linnea Laux Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.15 | $0 |
Stacey Simon Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 0.38 | $0 |
Sabrina Dorsainvil Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.38 | $0 |
Colin Amos Board Member | Trustee | 0.15 | $0 |
Kristen Jeffers Board Member | Trustee | 0.38 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $237,598 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $176,486 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $414,084 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $23,871 |
| 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 | $437,955 |
| 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. | $69,618 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,962 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $178,074 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,153 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,732 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,880 |
| Office expenses | $11,479 |
| Information technology | $10,580 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,573 |
| Travel | $881 |
| 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 | $3,401 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $413,386 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $468,137 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $24,541 |
| 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 | $36,466 |
| Total assets | $529,144 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,594 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $150,000 |
| 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 | $36,466 |
| Total liabilities | $198,060 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $331,084 |
| 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 | $529,144 |