Working Assumptions Foundation
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $600.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 06/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-2037968
Organization Overview
Working Assumptions Foundation is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, 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. Working Assumptions Foundation 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, Working Assumptions Foundation generated $600.1k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 43.6% per year over the past 7 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
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ART EDUCATION - THROUGH A LEARNER-CENTERED EDUCATION PROGRAM, WRKXFMLY, WE ENGAGE STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE COMMUNITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY TO MAKE PHOTOS THAT EXPLORE THE INTERPLAY OF WORK AND FAMILY IN THEIR LIVES. OUR TEACHING ARTISTS WORK WITH HIGH SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY TEACHERS TO FACILITATE THE WRKXFMLY CURRICULUM AND TO SUPPORT STUDENTS' NEEDS AS THEY WORK THROUGH THE ASSIGNMENT. THEY ARE TRAINED NOT ONLY TO DELIVER AND SUPPORT ENGAGED PHOTO EDUCATION BUT ALSO IN METHODS FOR WORKING WITH STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM IN PERSON AND ONLINE. THE STUDENTS IN OUR PROGRAM USE OUR CUSTOM-DESIGNED AND CUSTOM-BUILT WEB APPLICATION TO ENGAGE WITH THE COURSE LESSONS DIRECTLY, TO SUPPLY ALL NECESSARY FORMS FOR PHOTO USAGE, AND TO SUBMIT THEIR PHOTOS FOR REVIEW BY OUR EXPERIENCED TEAM OF CURATORS. OUR CURATORS REVIEW PHOTOS TO BE AWARDED EITHER AWARD OF EXCELLENCE OR HONORABLE MENTIONS.
ART LAB - WORKING ASSUMPTIONS INCUBATES, TESTS, AND DEVELOPS NEW IDEAS, PROJECTS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ART THAT EXPLORE THE WORK AND FAMILY INTERPLAY, INCLUDING CAREGIVING AND FAMILY-MAKING. WORKING ASSUMPTIONS IS ESPECIALLY INTERESTED IN OPPORTUNITIES TO FURTHER CRITICAL THINKING ABOUT OUR VALUES AND OUR EXPECTATIONS ABOUT PRODUCTIVITY, POWER, VULNERABILITY, AND NURTURING. WE SYSTEMATICALLY SEEK OUT AND COLLABORATE WITH SIMILARLY DRIVEN MULTIMEDIA ORGANIZATIONS AND THOUGHT PARTNERS TO FURTHER EXPLORE THOSE VALUES AND EXPECTATIONS, AND WE DO SO BY COMBINING RESEARCH, EXPERTISE, AND THE POWER OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION.
ART EXPERIENCE - WE DESIGN AND FACILITATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFLECTION AND CONVERSATION ABOUT THE DAILY INTERSECTION OF WORK AND FAMILY LIFE, THROUGH PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS, ONLINE EXPERIENCES, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND PRINT MATERIALS DESIGNED FOR SCHOOLS, ART VENUES, PUBLIC AND BUSINESS SPACES. WE OFFER EXHIBITION INSTALLATION AS A "KIT OF PARTS" THAT WORK EQUALLY AS WELL FOR A GALLERY FEATURING LOCAL AND NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKS, AS FOR A HIGH SCHOOL INTERESTED IN HOSTING A STUDENT EXHIBITION IN THEIR HALLWAYS, AS WELL AS PROGRAMMING AND MARKETING RESOURCES.
GRANTS - AS PART OF OUR HIGH SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM, WRKXFMLY, WHICH ENGAGES STUDENTS TO EXPLORE THE THEME OF WORK AND FAMILY IN THEIR LIVES, WE OFFER A GRANT PROGRAM TO PARTICIPATING HIGH SCHOOLS SO THAT THEY MIGHT FURTHER ENGAGE STUDENTS AND AMPLIFY THE CONVERSATION AROUND WORK AND FAMILY THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, PANELS AND PRESENTATIONS, THE CREATION OF PRINT MATERIALS LIKE POSTERS, FIELD TRIPS TO ART SHOWS EXPLORING THE THEME, AND MORE. WE ALSO OFFER GRANT OPPORTUNITIES THAT RECOGNIZE AND REWARD PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND SCHOLARS WHOSE WORK RETHINKS ASSUMPTIONS OF POWER AND AUTHORITY, ADDRESSES FAMILY DIVERSITY AND CHANGING ROLES, AND EXPLORES ECOLOGIES OF CARE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Annika M Tubito Managing Director | 40 | $284,978 | |
Erica A Walsh Deputy Director | 40 | $179,012 | |
Rubi Alcazar Executive Assistant | 40 | $81,604 | |
Geoffrey Biddle Vice President | 12 | $0 | |
Jane Gottesman Secretary And Treasurer | 20 | $0 | |
Jay Hughes Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Brian Armentrout | 12/30/21 | $112,650 |
Katharine J Sigrist | 12/30/21 | $86,560 |
Baker Tilly Us Llp | 12/30/21 | $99,265 |
Infobeans Inc | 12/30/21 | $97,208 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $600,000 |
| Interest on Savings | $99 |
| Dividends & Interest | $20 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $600,119 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $284,978 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $317,585 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $19,229 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $46,080 |
| Depreciation | $402,965 |
| Occupancy | $4,704 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $17,152 |
| Printing and publications | $168 |
| Other expenses | $54,474 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $1,713,931 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $107,143 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $1,821,074 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $376,132 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,035 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $693,580 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,074,747 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $243,335 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $243,335 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Working Assumptions Foundation has awarded $23,428 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TRUDY WILNER STACK PURPOSE: GRANT AWARDED TO HONOR WRITER AND INDEPENDENT CURATOR'S CUMULATIVE PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND TO RECOGNIZE HER IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE VISIBILITY AND PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF ISSUES GERMANE TO WORKING ASSUMPTIONS' MISSION: RETHINKING ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT POWER AND AUTHORITY, FAMILY DIVERSITY, CHANGING ROLES, AND ECOLOGIES OF CARE. | $16,666 |
LA CANADA HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: GRANT AWARDED TO PARTICIPATING SCHOOL IN WORKING ASSUMPTIONS' WRKXFMLY HIGH SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM FOR A STUDENT EXHIBITION | $3,750 |
LOWER MANHATTAN MIDDLE SCHOOL PURPOSE: GRANT AWARDED TO PARTICIPATING SCHOOL IN WORKING ASSUMPTIONS' WRKXFMLY HIGH SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM FOR A STUDENT EXHIBITION | $1,700 |
JCC EAST BAY PURPOSE: GRANT AWARDED AS A REIMBURSEMENT FOR COLLABORATIVE EVENT WITH JCC EAST BAY "MOTHERS IN ART" | $535 |
CENTAURUS HIGH SCHOOL - ART DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: GRANT AWARDED TO UNDERWRITE THE COST OF A FIELD TRIP TO VISIT WORKING ASSUMPTIONS' EXHIBITION, SHOWING (WORK X FAMILY). | $408 |
POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: GRANT AWARDED TO UNDERWRITE THE COST OF A FIELD TRIP TO VISIT WORKING ASSUMPTIONS' EXHIBITION, SHOWING (WORK X FAMILY). | $369 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Working Assumptions Foundation has recieved totaling $1,200,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jewish Community Federation Of S F Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $1,200,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Autry Museum Of The American West Los Angeles, CA | $221,261,500 | $7,406,490 |
Computer History Museum Mountain View, CA | $71,401,475 | $10,596,016 |
Bishop Museum Honolulu, HI | $80,582,452 | $14,106,624 |
Foundation Of The American Academy Of Ophthalmology San Francisco, CA | $169,457,779 | $13,944,505 |
Walt Disney Family Museum San Francisco, CA | $56,560,090 | $13,004,601 |
Contemporary Jewish Museum San Francisco, CA | $89,973,935 | $6,215,554 |
Wjo Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $40,838,683 | $19,917,813 |
Council On American-Islamic Relations California Anaheim, CA | $15,557,872 | $7,778,802 |
Pacific Battleship Center San Pedro, CA | $7,123,238 | $6,518,959 |
Swc Museum Corp Los Angeles, CA | $185,291,567 | $7,296,634 |
Eames Institute Petaluma, CA | $18,964,312 | $22,211,223 |
Palm Springs Air Museum Inc Palm Springs, CA | $20,548,882 | $5,160,584 |