Civic Intelligence

Problem Library Inc

EIN 82-3793366 • 501(c)3 • San Francisco, CA

Profile

Problem Library operates low cost and free programs for education, community development and support for the arts.

1288 15th AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94122

problemlibrary.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

69th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

39th percentile

-3.3%

Higher net margin than 39% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Asset Growth

28th percentile

-23%

Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

17th percentile

-50%

Faster revenue growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$52,871

Down $15,505 (-23%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,000

Down $13,904 (-93%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$51,871

Down $1,601 (-3.0%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$49,209

Down $49,106 (-50%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$50,810

Down $13,735 (-21%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$1,601

Down $35,371 (-105%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2022: $35,667Liabilities 2022: $13,647Net Assets 2022: $22,0202022Assets 2023: $68,376Liabilities 2023: $14,904Net Assets 2023: $53,4722023Assets 2024: $52,871Liabilities 2024: $1,000Net Assets 2024: $51,8712024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$52,871
Liabilities$1,000
Net Assets$51,871

Operations Trend

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $81,330Expenses 2022: $52,992Net Income 2022: $28,3382022Revenue 2023: $98,315Expenses 2023: $64,545Net Income 2023: $33,7702023Revenue 2024: $49,209Expenses 2024: $50,810Net Income 2024: -$1,6012024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$49,209
Expenses$50,810
Net Income-$1,601

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 22, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$49,209
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Affordable youth education & creative community spaces.

Problem Library operates low cost and free programs for education, community development and support for the arts.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Problem Library (Uses its home space in San Francisco to support communityevents and projects in education and the arts.)The School of Other Fields (formerly known as Problem Children) is our flagship education program for ambitious creative high school students that runs year round programs.[working] (works with real estate owners to transform vacant space into vibrantspaces for artists in San Francisco.)In 2024, Problem Library ran another cohort of 6 new students in our summereducation program for ambitious creative high school students and a spring program. In addition Problem Library continued its education series called Too Much Information, a two-day symposium of educational talks, activities and film screenings. Through our art program we continue to a free studio space in the Soma neighborhood of San Francisco. In addition to our primary program we hosted a number of community events.-$45,729
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Grayson StebbinsPresidentPT$0--
Daniel Lucas GuimaraesBoard MemberFT$0--
Sharon SheehanSecretary-$0--
Blake ConwayExec Dir/Treas.PT$0--
Jeff MasamoriAsst. Ed. DirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Problem Library Inc
EIN
82-3793366
Phone
4158940093
Address
1288 15th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122

Signing Officer

Name
Blake Conway
Title
Exec Dir/Treas.
Signed
2025-10-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Harmon Burstyn CPA
Address
1012 HACIENDA DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
Preparer
Harmon Burstyn
Phone
9252863522
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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Other Expenses.1002

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Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $1150

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $4270

Other Expenses.1008

Interest $41

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $2242

Other Expenses.1

Project Supplies & Materials $2611

Other Expenses.2

Books, Subscriptions, Ref $443

Other Expenses.3

Stripe fees $401

Other Expenses.4

QuickBooks Fees $270

Other Expenses.5

PayPal Fees $154

Other Expenses.7

Bank Fees $95

Other Expenses.9

License, Due, & Fees $70

Other Expenses.10

Equipment - Rental and Maint $22

Other Assets.1

Artwork - Beginning $23850 Artwork - Ending $23850

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $14904 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $1000

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