Liabilities / Assets
74th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.
Letterform Archive
990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 46-5519311
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.38x
Liabilities / Revenue
76th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
79th percentile
Higher net margin than 79% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
65th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 65% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 3.9% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
84th percentile
Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
81st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$5,977,928
Up $1,595,065 (+36%) from 2020
Net Assets
Up$3,688,278
Up $1,415,465 (+62%) from 2020
Liabilities
Up$2,289,650
Up $179,600 (+8.5%) from 2020
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$3,956,393
Up $1,437,271 (+57%) from 2020
Expenses
Up$2,540,928
Up $643,053 (+34%) from 2020
Net Income
Up$1,415,465
Up $794,218 (+128%) from 2020
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
- Signed
- Aug 30, 2023
- Return Version
- 2021v4.1
- Gross Receipts
- $3,974,044
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
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $646,833 | $1,084,339 | ▲ $437,506 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $270,008 | $424,638 | ▲ $154,630 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $36,058 | $190,090 | ▲ $154,032 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $44,695 | - |
| Accounts Receivable | $25 | $35 | ▲ $10 |
| 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 | - |
| Total Assets | $4,382,863 | $5,977,928 | ▲ $1,595,065 |
| Other Assets Total | $3,429,939 | $4,234,131 | ▲ $804,192 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $1,509,805 | $1,541,188 | ▲ $31,383 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $328,745 | $449,460 | ▲ $120,715 |
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $150,000 | $150,000 | → $0 |
| Deferred Revenue | $121,500 | $149,002 | ▲ $27,502 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,110,050 | $2,289,650 | ▲ $179,600 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $2,272,813 | $3,627,223 | ▲ $1,354,410 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | - | $61,055 | - |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $2,272,813 | $3,688,278 | ▲ $1,415,465 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $4,382,863 | $5,977,928 | ▲ $1,595,065 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasehold Improvements | $981,012 | $132,856 | $1,113,868 |
| Equipment | $41,052 | $179,130 | $220,182 |
| Other Land Buildings | $62,275 | $69,807 | $132,082 |
| Other Assets Org | $1,720,759 | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Avots-Smith | CFO | FT | $148,273 | $6,181 | $154,454 |
| Rob Saunders | President & ED | - | - | $14,768 | $14,768 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Karl Hellman | Chairman |
| Christopher Slye | Director |
| Jennifer Morla | Director |
| Leila Weefur | Director |
| Louise Sandhaus | Director |
| Susan Kare | Director |
| Alejandro Chavetta | Secretary |
Highest Paid Contractors
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstone McAuliffe Construction | Construction contractor | 100 Santa Rosa Ave Suite 5, Pacifica, CA 94044 | $472,743 |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $3,703,756
- Program Service Revenue
- $234,013
- Investment Income
- $1,393
- Other Revenue
- $17,231
- All Other Contributions
- $3,678,756
- Change in Net Assets
- $1,415,465
Noncash Contribution Practices
- Property subject to holding requirements
- No
- Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
- No
- Third parties used for noncash contributions
- No
Noncash Contributions
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities Publicly Traded | 2 | $1,905,641 | Fair Market Value (FMV) |
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | 1 | $110,000 | Fair Market Value (FMV) |
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | 5 | $12,092 | Fair Market Value (FMV) |
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | 1 | $10,000 | Fair Market Value (FMV) |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 9 | $2,037,733 | - |
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $3,974,044
- Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
- $-17,651
- Other Revenue Adjustments
- $-17,651
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $3,974,044
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $3,956,393
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $1,307,389 |
| Other Expenses | $1,233,539 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $220,102 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $616,662 | $189,228 | $158,953 | $964,843 |
| Occupancy | $208,948 | $230,324 | $5,305 | $444,577 |
| Fees for Services Other | $235,845 | $63,297 | - | $299,142 |
| Information Technology | $131,549 | $29,047 | $3,236 | $163,832 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $71,171 | $57,826 | $19,276 | $148,273 |
| Depreciation Depletion | - | $145,339 | - | $145,339 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $75,442 | $19,940 | $10,541 | $105,923 |
| Payroll Taxes | $53,913 | $20,554 | $13,883 | $88,350 |
| Office Expenses | $35,145 | $21,858 | $602 | $57,605 |
| Insurance | $6,900 | $18,168 | - | $25,068 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $22,160 | - | $22,160 |
| Advertising | $10,777 | $4,711 | $275 | $15,763 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $1,608 | $7,517 | - | $9,125 |
| Interest | - | $4,641 | - | $4,641 |
| Travel | $638 | $2,016 | $274 | $2,928 |
| Other Expenses | $686 | $1 | $1,647 | $687 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $1,470,664 | $850,162 | $220,102 | $2,540,928 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $2,558,579 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $2,540,928 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $2,540,928 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $17,651 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Operating lease payable-noncurrent | $1,245,324 |
| Operating lease payable-current | $295,864 |
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 by the organization's management. 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 periodically. Top management and all 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 and highly compensated employees 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 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection
“Tax returns are available by request from the organization's office in Berkeley, California.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
“All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements, and other legal filings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection by tax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually to our website and to www.guidestar.org (where they are available for viewing as electronic copies) 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
- 2023-08-30
- 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
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2: Change of Oversight or Selection Process
“Under the California Nonprofit Integrity Act, an exempt organization with annual revenue of $2 million or more is required to have an Audit Committee to select an audit Firm, review the audit, and approve the audit of its annual financial statements.”
Amended Explanation
“Subsequent to filing the original tax return, Letterform Archive underwent an audit of its December 31, 2021 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 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.”
Part XII, Line 2D: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S
“Cost of Goods Sold $17651”
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2021 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.
- Assets
- $5,977,928
- Liabilities
- $2,289,650
- Net assets
- $3,688,278
- Revenue
- $3,956,393
- Expenses
- $2,540,928
- Net income
- $1,415,465
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