Civic Intelligence

Letterform Archive

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 46-5519311

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 10, 2022

Organization Profilewww.letterformarchive.org

View Organization Page

2339 Third St Floor 4RSan Francisco, CA 94107

(415) 802-7485

Siviq Scores

Scores are not available for this record yet.

Balance Sheet

Assets

Up

$5,612,576

Up $1,229,713 (+28%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$3,672,280

Up $1,399,467 (+62%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$1,940,296

Down $169,754 (-8.0%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses

Revenue

Up

$4,051,847

Up $1,532,725 (+61%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$2,652,380

Up $754,505 (+40%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$1,399,467

Up $778,220 (+125%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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: $5,612,576Liabilities 2021: $1,940,296Net Assets 2021: $3,672,2802021Assets 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

2021

Assets$5,612,576
Liabilities$1,940,296
Net Assets$3,672,280
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

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: $4,051,847Expenses 2021: $2,652,380Net Income 2021: $1,399,4672021Revenue 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

2021

Revenue$4,051,847
Expenses$2,652,380
Net Income$1,399,467
Open 2021 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 10, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$4,090,919
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$646,833$1,092,823▲ $445,990
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$270,008$368,698▲ $98,690
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$36,058$217,635▲ $181,577
Accounts Receivable$25$50,264▲ $50,239
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$4,382,863$5,612,576▲ $1,229,713
Other Assets Total$3,429,939$3,883,156▲ $453,217
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,509,805$1,259,623▼ $250,182
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$328,745$387,510▲ $58,765
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$150,000$150,000→ $0
Deferred Revenue$121,500$143,163▲ $21,663
Total Liabilities$2,110,050$1,940,296▼ $169,754
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,272,813$3,672,280▲ $1,399,467
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,272,813$3,672,280▲ $1,399,467
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,382,863$5,612,576▲ $1,229,713

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$951,119$157,362$1,108,481
Equipment$57,465$162,717$220,182
Other Land Buildings$84,239$53,230$137,469
Other Assets Org$1,419,422--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Johnny Avots-SmithCFOFT$148,273$6,181$154,454
Rob SaundersPresident & ED--$14,768$14,768

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Karl HellmanChairman
Christopher SlyeDirector
Jennifer MorlaDirector
Leila WeefurDirector
Louise SandhausDirector
Susan KareDirector
Alejandro ChavettaSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Johnstone McAuliffe ConstructionConstruction contractor100 Santa Rosa Ave Suite 5, Pacifica, CA 94044$472,743
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,704,752
Program Service Revenue
$231,042
Investment Income
$23
Other Revenue
$116,030
All Other Contributions
$3,679,752
Change in Net Assets
$1,399,467

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$1,905,641Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$114,065Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$110,000Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table5$13,087Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$10,000Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions10$2,152,793-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,051,847
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,051,847
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,051,847
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,346,389
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,305,991
Total Fundraising Expense$180,929
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$665,856$226,650$66,250$958,756
Occupancy$315,545$107,408$31,396$454,349
Fees for Services Other$212,040$72,176$21,097$305,313
Information Technology$114,215$38,878$11,364$164,457
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$71,171$57,826$19,276$148,273
Depreciation Depletion$95,046$32,352$9,457$136,855
Other Employee Benefits$76,821$26,149$7,643$110,613
Payroll Taxes$61,358$20,886$6,105$88,349
Insurance$22,202$7,557$2,209$31,968
Office Expenses$20,543$6,993$2,044$29,580
Fees for Services Accounting-$22,160-$22,160
Advertising$10,947$3,727$1,089$15,763
All Other Expenses$9,289$3,163$923$13,375
Fees for Services Legal-$9,930-$9,930
Other Expenses$6,469$2,201$644$9,314
Travel$2,033$693$202$2,928
Interest$854$291$85$1,230
Total Functional Expenses$1,828,494$642,957$180,929$2,652,380

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,652,380
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,652,380
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,652,380
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$1,232,719
Operating lease payable-current$26,904
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 personnel 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
2022-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Rob Saunders
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
23
Volunteers
24

Preparer

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

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 X : FIN48 Footnote

“Income TaxesFinancial statement presentation follows the recommendations of ASC 740, Income Taxes. Under ASC 740, Letterform is required to report information regarding its exposure to various tax positions taken by Letterform and requires a two-step process that separates recognition from measurement. The first step is determining whether a tax position has met the recognition threshold; the second step is measuring a tax position that meets the recognition threshold. Management believes that Letterform has adequately addressed all tax positions and that there are no unrecorded tax liabilities as of December 31, 2021.Letterform has received notification from the Internal Revenue Service and the State of California that it qualifies for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 23701d of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. The exemptions are subject to periodic review by the federal and state taxing authorities and management believes that Letterform continues to satisfy all federal and state statutes in order to qualify for continued tax exemption status.”

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 579 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd0false
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt0328745
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt0387510
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt025
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt050264
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd0false
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0To inspire and educate designers, students and admirers of graphic design, letters, typography, and calligraphy.
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/FundraisingAmt01089
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03727
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt010947
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt015763
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt03679752
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt0923
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03163
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt09289
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt013375
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd0true
IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd0true
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd0true
IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0Johnny Avots-Smith
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum04158027485
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt02339 Third St Floor 4R
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0San Francisco
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd094107
IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd0false
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt0270008
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt0368698
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd0false
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt01
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd0true
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/FundraisingAmt019276
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt057826
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt071171
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt0148273
IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd0true
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd0true
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd0true
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd0false
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt0472743
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0100 Santa Rosa Ave Suite 5
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm0Pacifica
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd094044
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Johnstone McAuliffe Construction
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc0Construction contractor
IRS990/CostOfGoodsSoldAmt039072
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd0false
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt03704752
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt023
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt01346389
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt0116030
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0231042
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt01399467
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt01305991
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt02652380
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt0180929
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt04051847
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd0true
IRS990/DeferredRevenueGrp/BOYAmt0121500
IRS990/DeferredRevenueGrp/EOYAmt0143163
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd0false
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/FundraisingAmt09457
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt032352
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt095046
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt0136855
IRS990/Desc0Letterform Archive was founded by Rob Saunders, a collector of the letter arts for over 40 years, as a place to share his private collection with the public. We opened to visitors in February 2015 and now offer hands-on access to a curated collection of over 75,000 items related to lettering, typography, calligraphy, and graphic design, spanning thousands of years of history.So far, the Archive has welcomed over 10,000 visitors from 30 countries, including students, practitioners, and letterform admirers from every creative background. Some come with specific research ideas in mind, while others are simply looking for inspiration. Invariably, thanks to the breadth and accessibility of the collection, they stumble on something unexpected. Serendipity is key to the Archive experience.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind0true
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd0false
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd0true
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd0false
IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd0false
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd0false
IRS990/EmployeeCnt023
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd0true
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/ExpenseAmt01828494
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd0false
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd0false
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt022160
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt022160
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt09930
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt09930
IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/FundraisingAmt021097
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt072176
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0212040
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt0305313
IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990/Form1098CFiledInd0false
IRS990/Form8282FiledCnt00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd0false
IRS990/Form8899Filedind0false
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt00.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt10.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt20.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt30.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt40.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt50.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt60.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt70.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt80.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt040.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt12.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt21.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt32.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt41.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt51.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt61.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt71.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt81.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd7X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt06181
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt114768
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0Johnny Avots-Smith
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1Rob Saunders
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2Alejandro Chavetta
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3Karl Hellman
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4Jennifer Morla
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5Louise Sandhaus
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6Leila Weefur
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7Susan Kare
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm8Christopher Slye
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt0148273
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0CFO
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1President & ED
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2Secretary
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Chairman
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8Director
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd0true
IRS990/FormationYr02014
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd0false
IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/FSAuditedInd0true
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt07
IRS990/GovernmentGrantsAmt025000
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd0false
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd0false
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt04090919
IRS990/GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt0150760
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd0false
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd0true
IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd0true
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt07
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt01
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd0false
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/FundraisingAmt011364
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt038878
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0114215
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt0164457
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/FundraisingAmt02209
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt07557
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt022202
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt031968
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InterestGrp/FundraisingAmt085
IRS990/InterestGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0291
IRS990/InterestGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0854
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt01230
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt023
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt023
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt039
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt0373309
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt0646833
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt01092823
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt01466132
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0CA
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd0false
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0false
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0true
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0true
IRS990/MissionDesc0We 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.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
IRS990/MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp/BOYAmt0150000
IRS990/MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp/EOYAmt0150000
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt02272813
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt03672280
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeFromGamingGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0111688
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0111688
IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt02272813
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt03672280
IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt02152793
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt031396
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0107408
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0315545
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt0454349
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt02044
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt06993
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt020543
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt029580
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt03429939
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt03883156
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt07643
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt026149
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt076821
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt0110613
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0In kind expenses
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1Program Expenses
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2Bank charges & fees
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3Postage and Shipping
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt01145
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt1644
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03917
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt12201
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0115060
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt117537
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt211508
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt36469
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0115060
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt117537
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt216570
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt39314
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt01509805
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt01259623
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0Other
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/ExclusionAmt04342
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt04342
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt04342
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt066250
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0226650
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0665856
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0958756
IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt06105
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt020886
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt061358
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt088349
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt036058
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt0217635
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Rob Saunders
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0712110
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1712110
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Other Revenue
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1Program fees/admissions
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt011460
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt1219582
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt011460
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt1219582
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0In addition to hosting visits and public events, the Archive serves a global community through social media, state-of-the-art photography, and publications. We offer courses and workshops in type design, calligraphy, and typography. We also curate exhibitions of our holdings, organize lectures by visiting artists and designers, and host salons and receptions to showcase collections or celebrate out-of-town guests.The Archive is located on Ramaytush Ohlone land in the Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Letterform Archive holds 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. Together, these works chronicle the history of written communication, from the invention of writing and medieval manuscripts to modernism, the age of print to the present explosion of digital type.
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt02361829
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt080
IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0742070
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0-36232
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0193445
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0621247
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt01155805
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt01897875
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt02519122
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd0false
IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt01399467
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0true
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0true
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0true
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0true
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990/RevenueAmt0342730
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/FactsAndCircumstancesTestTxt0Current Year Facts and Circumstances: As a nonprofit organization, Letterform Archive must be able to demonstrate that it "normally" receives at least 33 1/3% of its support from the general public. In calculating this support test, Form 990 Schedule A reflects a support percentage of approximately 22% for the year ended December 31, 2021. Letterform Archive believes that other factors provide sufficient evidence that the organization is a valid publicly supported nonprofit charity. The other test is a facts and circumstances test. Under this test, the organization is treated as publicly supported if it normally receives a substantial part of its support from governmental units, from direct or indirect contributions from the general public, and if it is organized and operated to attract new and additional public or governmental support on a continuous basis [Reg. Section 1.170A-9(e)(3)]. The organization will be treated as normally receiving substantial public support if at least 10 percent of the total support normally received by the organization is governmental or public support [Reg. Section 1.170A-9(e)(3)(i)]. An organization meets the requirement of attracting new and additional public or governmental support if it maintains a continuous and bona fide program for soliciting funds from the general public or it carries on activities designed to attract support from governmental units, churches, educational organizations, or other publicly supported charitable or cultural organizations [Reg. Section 1.170A-9(e)(3)(ii)].Letterform Archive has an active ongoing campaign to secure funds from a variety of third-party sources. Various staff members work diligently to solicit funds from foundations and corporate entities. Prior contributors are added to the organization's donor database and follow up contact is made through a combination of mailings and e-mails. Letterform Archive has a diverse Board of Directors, with representatives from a variety of backgrounds providing guidance, support and foresight.For these reasons, Letterform Archive has demonstrated that it satisfies Internal Revenue Service regulations to be classified as a publicly supported exempt organization. Prior Year Facts and Circumstances: As a nonprofit organization, Letterform Archive must be able to demonstrate that it "normally" receives at least 33 1/3% of its support from the general public. In calculating this support test, Form 990 Schedule A reflects a support percentage of approximately 25% for the year ended December 31, 2020. Letterform Archive believes that other factors provide sufficient evidence that the organization is a valid publicly supported nonprofit charity. The other test is a facts and circumstances test. Under this test, the organization is treated as publicly supported if it normally receives a substantial part of its support from governmental units, from direct or indirect contributions from the general public, and if it is organized and operated to attract new and additional public or governmental support on a continuous basis [Reg. Section 1.170A-9(e)(3)]. The organization will be treated as normally receiving substantial public support if at least 10 percent of the total support normally received by the organization is governmental or public support [Reg. Section 1.170A-9(e)(3)(i)]. An organization meets the requirement of attracting new and additional public or governmental support if it maintains a continuous and bona fide program for soliciting funds from the general public or it carries on activities designed to attract support from governmental units, churches, educational organizations, or other publicly supported charitable or cultural organizations [Reg. Section 1.170A-9(e)(3)(ii)].Letterform Archive has an active ongoing campaign to secure funds from a variety of third-party sources. Various staff members work diligently to solicit funds from foundations and corporate entities. Prior contributors are added to the organiz
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt03704752
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt02361829
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01773797
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01230656
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01277377
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt010348411
IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt023
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt080
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01262
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01320
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0166
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt02851
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt0894699
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.21760
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.24520
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt02251937
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt08096474
IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/TenPctFactsCrcmstncsTestCYInd0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt03704752
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt02361829
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01773797
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01230656
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01277377
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt010348411
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt010351262
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,612,576
Liabilities
$1,940,296
Net assets
$3,672,280
Revenue
$4,051,847
Expenses
$2,652,380
Net income
$1,399,467
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
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.61$1.94$3.67$4.05$2.65$1.40
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$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