Civic Intelligence

Vanguard Culture

EIN 81-2870845 • 501(c)3 • San Diego, CA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

Vanguard Culture is an all-volunteer inclusive nonprofit dedicated to advancing San Diego's Creative Industries. We provide quality arts journalism cutting edge events and professional development that create arts jobs bring diverse communities together and inspire collaboration among the visual performing and culinary arts. Our vision is to advance the reputation of San Diego's Creative Industries to inspire lifelong supporters of the arts and to raise the bar for cultural and culinary experiences in San Diego.

703 Tarento DrSan Diego, CA 92106

www.vanguardculture.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

84th percentile

34%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

96th percentile

196%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

72nd percentile

19%

Faster revenue growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Assets

Down

$33,055

Down $56,851 (-63%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$30,850

Down $19,150 (-38%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$2,205

Down $37,701 (-94%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$278,782

Down $10,141 (-3.5%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$316,483

Up $13,823 (+4.6%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$37,701

Down $23,964 (-174%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2018: $1,402Liabilities 2018: $16,500Net Assets 2018: -$15,0982018Assets 2019: $7,468Liabilities 2019: $12,244Net Assets 2019: -$4,7762019Assets 2020: $18,236Liabilities 2020: $10,458Net Assets 2020: $7,7782020Assets 2021: $18,294Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $18,2942021Assets 2022: $54,141Liabilities 2022: $498Net Assets 2022: $53,6432022Assets 2023: $89,906Liabilities 2023: $50,000Net Assets 2023: $39,9062023Assets 2024: $33,055Liabilities 2024: $30,850Net Assets 2024: $2,2052024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$33,055
Liabilities$30,850
Net Assets$2,205

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2018: $36,656Expenses 2018: $39,949Net Income 2018: -$3,2932018Revenue 2019: $54,373Expenses 2019: $50,608Net Income 2019: $3,7652019Revenue 2020: $79,339Expenses 2020: $66,785Net Income 2020: $12,5542020Revenue 2021: $86,829Expenses 2021: $76,313Net Income 2021: $10,5162021Revenue 2022: $103,433Expenses 2022: $68,084Net Income 2022: $35,3492022Revenue 2023: $288,923Expenses 2023: $302,660Net Income 2023: -$13,7372023Revenue 2024: $278,782Expenses 2024: $316,483Net Income 2024: -$37,7012024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$278,782
Expenses$316,483
Net Income-$37,701

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$278,882
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Vanguard Culture is an all-volunteer inclusive nonprofit dedicated to advancing San Diego's Creative Industries. We provide quality arts journalism cutting edge events and professional development that create arts jobs bring diverse communities together and inspire collaboration among the visual performing and culinary arts. Our vision is to advance the reputation of San Diego's Creative Industries to inspire lifelong supporters of the arts and to raise the bar for cultural and culinary experiences in San Diego.

VANGUARD CULTURE is an inclusive nonprofit dedicated to San Diegos Creative Industries. We provide quality arts journalism, cutting edge events and professional development that create arts jobs, CONT ON SCHEDULE O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$89,140$28,458▼ $60,682
Loans From Officers Directors-$28,350-
Accounts Receivable-$4,375-
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$39,906$2,205▼ $37,701
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$666$222▼ $444
Inventories for Sale or Use$100--
Total Assets$89,906$33,055▼ $56,851
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$50,000$2,500▼ $47,500
Total Liabilities$50,000$30,850▼ $19,150
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$39,906$2,205▼ $37,701
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$89,906$33,055▼ $56,851

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$222$2,748$2,970
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Susana Peredo SwapBoard President
Michele LowensteinBoard Secretary
Keith MautnerBoard Treasurer
Jefferson JayMember ar Large
Linda Caballero SotelloMember ar Large
Adriana MartinezMember at Large
Antonio IannottaMember at Large
Chi EssaryMember at Large
Clara CarterMember at Large
David MalmuthMember at Large
Diem JonesMember at large
Heath FoxMember at Large
Herbert SiguenzaMember at Large
Jefferson JayMember at Large
Pilialoha EstallMember at Large
Shaun CassidyMember at Large
Tatiana SizonenkoMember at Large
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$245,934
Program Service Revenue
$32,948
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-100
All Other Contributions
$200,983
Change in Net Assets
$-37,701

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
Other Non Cash Contri Table12$65,000estimated Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table12$52,000estimated Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table120$1,800estimated donor cost
Total Noncash Contributions144$118,800-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$274,954
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$41,529
Total Fundraising Expense$4,820
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$17,922$4,480-$22,402
Other Salaries and Wages$3,840$8,961-$12,801
Office Expenses-$3,644$4,820$8,464
Other Expenses$8,284--$8,284
Payroll Taxes$3,922$2,404-$6,326
Insurance$1,967$1,967-$3,934
Advertising-$3,582-$3,582
Fees for Services Management-$3,000-$3,000
Occupancy-$3,000-$3,000
Information Technology-$494-$494
Depreciation Depletion$222$222-$444
Interest-$350-$350
Total Functional Expenses$279,559$32,104$4,820$316,483
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
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$28,350-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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, Section B, Line 11B

After the Draft From 990 is complete, it is emailed to all Board Members for their review. The Board can ask questions about the Form 990 at this time, or at any other time. On May 12, 2025, the Board of Directors, having reviewed the Draft Form 990 and supplemental schedules, approved its filing by unanimous consent.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

The Board of Directors is required to annually review our conflict of interest policy and sign an acknowledgment of compliance. Our Executive Director reviews every transaction and would be aware of any violations to the policy. In addition, our Board of Directors provides oversight of the Executive Director.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A and 15B

We pay our Executive Director minimum wage. This pay rate was approved by our independent Board. The Executive Director did not vote. Comparability data was not relevant to the decision. There are no other compensated officers or key employees.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Our governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available on our website. Financial statements are available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Vanguard Culture
EIN
81-2870845
In Care Of
% Susana Peredo Swap
Phone
6198297561
Address
703 Tarento Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
Doing Business As
Vanguard Culture

Signing Officer

Name
Keith Mautner
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6192764400
Signed
2025-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Susana Peredo Swap
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
2
Volunteers
75
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Line 1

cont We provide quality arts journalism, cutting edge events, and professional development that create arts jobs, bring diverse communities together, and inspire collaboration among the creative industries.

Form 990, Part III, Line 1

continued Our vision is to advance the reputation of San Diegos Creative Industries, to inspire lifelong supporters of the arts, and to raise the bar for cultural and culinary experiences in San Diego.

Form 990, Part III, Line 4C

continued In 2024, Vanguard Culture partnered with CoPlace and World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 to produce the ENVZN Urban Art Takeover, a large-scale festival of arts and culture, which created nearly 200 arts jobs for the region. The experience included immersive, site-specific, visual and performing arts experiences by creatives from both sides of the US-Mexico border.

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IRS990/MissionDesc0Vanguard Culture is a volunteer-powered, inclusive nonprofit dedicated to advancing San Diegos Creative Industries. We provide quality arts journalism, cutting edge events, professional development that create arts jobs, bring diverse communities together, inspire collaboration among the visual, performing, culinary arts. CONT SCHED. O
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