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Letterform Archive

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 46-5519311

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Mar 28, 2022

Organization Profilewww.letterformarchive.org

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2339 Third St Floor 4RSan Francisco, CA 94107

(415) 802-7485

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.48x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.84x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

77th percentile

25%

Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$119,661

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.8% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

95th percentile

142%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

32%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Up

$4,382,863

Up $2,568,889 (+142%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$2,272,813

Up $621,248 (+38%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$2,110,050

Up $1,947,641 (+1199%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin77th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,519,122

Up $606,272 (+32%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$1,897,875

Up $305,270 (+19%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$621,247

Up $301,002 (+94%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2016: $802,611Liabilities 2016: $3,615Net Assets 2016: $798,9962016Assets 2017: $1,309,222Liabilities 2017: $181,050Net Assets 2017: $1,128,1722017Assets 2018: $1,417,682Liabilities 2018: $67,409Net Assets 2018: $1,350,2732018Assets 2019: $1,813,974Liabilities 2019: $162,409Net Assets 2019: $1,651,5652019Assets 2020: $4,382,863Liabilities 2020: $2,110,050Net Assets 2020: $2,272,8132020Assets 2021: $5,977,928Liabilities 2021: $2,289,650Net Assets 2021: $3,688,2782021Assets 2022: $6,771,906Liabilities 2022: $2,464,622Net Assets 2022: $4,307,2842022Assets 2023: $7,922,848Liabilities 2023: $2,353,429Net Assets 2023: $5,569,4192023Assets 2024: $8,081,976Liabilities 2024: $2,084,466Net Assets 2024: $5,997,5102024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$4,382,863
Liabilities$2,110,050
Net Assets$2,272,813
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth81st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Revenue 2016: $1,868,955Expenses 2016: $710,776Net Income 2016: $1,158,1792016Revenue 2017: $1,345,511Expenses 2017: $1,016,335Net Income 2017: $329,1762017Revenue 2018: $1,524,286Expenses 2018: $1,291,568Net Income 2018: $232,7182018Revenue 2019: $1,912,850Expenses 2019: $1,592,605Net Income 2019: $320,2452019Revenue 2020: $2,519,122Expenses 2020: $1,897,875Net Income 2020: $621,2472020Revenue 2021: $3,956,393Expenses 2021: $2,540,928Net Income 2021: $1,415,4652021Revenue 2022: $3,772,905Expenses 2022: $3,153,899Net Income 2022: $619,0062022Revenue 2023: $5,151,522Expenses 2023: $3,799,950Net Income 2023: $1,351,5722023Revenue 2024: $4,381,456Expenses 2024: $3,881,300Net Income 2024: $500,1562024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$2,519,122
Expenses$1,897,875
Net Income$621,247
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Mar 28, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$2,656,578
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We hold physical and digital artifacts in a variety of formats, including books, periodicals, posters, sketches, original art for reproduction, and related ephemera, as well as a robust reference library.

To inspire and educate designers, students and admirers of graphic design, letters, typography, and calligraphy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$388,960$646,833▲ $257,873
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$117,430$270,008▲ $152,578
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$162,755$36,058▼ $126,697
Accounts Receivable-$25-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$1,813,974$4,382,863▲ $2,568,889
Other Assets Total$1,144,829$3,429,939▲ $2,285,110
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$1,509,805-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,297$328,745▲ $313,448
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property-$150,000-
Deferred Revenue$147,112$121,500▼ $25,612
Total Liabilities$162,409$2,110,050▲ $1,947,641
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,651,565$2,272,813▲ $621,248
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,651,565$2,272,813▲ $621,248
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,813,974$4,382,863▲ $2,568,889

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$555,621$20,507$576,128
Equipment$24,907$162,717$187,624
Other Land Buildings$66,305$53,230$119,535
Other Assets Org$1,774,233--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Johnny Avots-SmithCFOFT$114,250$5,411$119,661
Rob SaundersPresident & ED--$14,198$14,198
Christopher SlyeDirector-$1,650-$1,650

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Karl HellmanChairman
Jennifer MorlaDirector
Leila WeefurDirector
Louise SandhausDirector
Susan KareDirector
Alejandro ChavettaSecretary
Megan PrelingerSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Jose VieraConstruction contractor451 Thornton Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124$181,052
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,361,829
Program Service Revenue
$193,445
Investment Income
$80
Other Revenue
$-36,232
All Other Contributions
$2,185,813
Change in Net Assets
$621,247

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded2$972,429Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$110,000Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$50,000Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table10$14,115Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$13,000Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$10,000Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions16$1,169,544-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,656,578
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-137,456
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-137,456
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,656,578
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,519,122
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,155,805
Other Expenses$742,070
Total Fundraising Expense$186,869
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$481,269$241,061$107,784$830,114
Occupancy$178,056$48,328$5,694$232,078
Fees for Services Other$105,466$72,143$8,102$185,711
Information Technology$120,185$30,425$9,045$159,655
Other Employee Benefits$82,241$40,130$14,282$136,653
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$66,238$33,178$14,834$114,250
Payroll Taxes$43,994$21,505$9,289$74,788
Office Expenses$8,519$14,141$10,281$32,941
Insurance$13,418$12,368-$25,786
Fees for Services Accounting-$21,470-$21,470
Depreciation Depletion-$11,315-$11,315
Fees for Services Legal$1,105$9,804-$10,909
Other Expenses$694$1,299$1,486$3,479
Travel$2,942$104-$3,046
Interest-$2,805-$2,805
Advertising$850--$850
Total Functional Expenses$1,112,150$598,856$186,869$1,897,875

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,035,331
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,897,875
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,897,875
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$137,456
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating lease payable-noncurrent$1,286,528
Operating lease payable-current$223,277
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed bythe organization's management and a member of the board of directors. After a full review, the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. A representative of management authorizes the final form 990 which is then e-filed with the internal revenue service.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Members of the board of directors review all potential conflicts of interest atperiodially. Executive personnel and board members are required to disclose potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“Members of the board of directors review the compensation of all high-level personnel periodically in accordance with irs rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with irs guidelines and the organization's policies and procedures.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“Compensation of other hpersonnel is reviewed periodically by members of management. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries and all related benefits. All decisions are then documented in personnel files.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements and other legalfilings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection bytax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually towww.guidestar.org and are also available by request from the organization's office.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Letterform Archive
EIN
46-5519311
Phone
4158027485
Address
2339 Third St Floor 4R, San Francisco, CA 94107

Signing Officer

Name
Rob Saunders
Title
President & E.D.
Phone
4158027485
Signed
2022-03-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Rob Saunders
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
23
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Regalia & Associates Cpas
Address
103 TOWN COUNTRY DR STE K, DANVILLE, CA 94526
Preparer
Douglas W Regalia
Phone
9253140390
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Amended Explanation

“Subsequent to filing the original tax return, Letterform Archive underwent an audit of its December 31, 2020 financial statements. Upon conclusion of the examination, the independent accounting firm posted entries and made certain other adjustments which necessitated the preparation and filing of an amended tax return.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part III, Line 4: Description of organization'S collections and how it furthers its purpose.

“A collection of over 45,000 items related to lettering, typography, calligraphy, and graphic design, spanning thousands of years of history.”

Part XII, Line 2D: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S

“Cost of Goods Sold $137456”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,382,863
Liabilities
$2,110,050
Net assets
$2,272,813
Revenue
$2,519,122
Expenses
$1,897,875
Net income
$621,247
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.08$2.08$6.00$4.38$3.88$0.50
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$7.92$2.35$5.57$5.15$3.80$1.35
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.77$2.46$4.31$3.77$3.15$0.62
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.98$2.29$3.69$3.96$2.54$1.42
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.38$2.11$2.27$2.52$1.90$0.62
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.81$0.16$1.65$1.91$1.59$0.32
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.42$0.07$1.35$1.52$1.29$0.23
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.31$0.18$1.13$1.35$1.02$0.33
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.80$0.00$0.80$1.87$0.71$1.16
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