Civic Intelligence

The Eames Institute

EIN 83-3403946 • 501(c)3 • Petaluma, CA

Profile

The eames institute is a 501(c)(3) public charity with a mission of cultivating curiosity to solve problems at any scale. Our aim is to equip everyone with the living lessons of charles and ray eames so that they can use design to make positive changes in their own world. Preservation, archiving, cataloging, and documenting the design archives of charles and ray eames in preparation of eames institute educational programs, scholarly and institutional engagement and loans, and general public access.

1251 San Antonio RoadPetaluma, CA 94952

www.eamesinstitute.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

12th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $100M-$250M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

8th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 8% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $100M-$250M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

97th percentile

81%

Higher net margin than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $100M-$250M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

60th percentile

$584,221

Higher top officer pay than 60% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $100M-$250M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

97th percentile

62%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $100M-$250M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

42nd percentile

5.6%

Faster revenue growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $100M-$250M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$136,160,027

Up $52,272,434 (+62%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,732,174

Down $949,643 (-35%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$134,427,853

Up $53,222,077 (+66%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$65,383,124

Up $3,446,712 (+5.6%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$12,161,047

Up $1,945,026 (+19%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$53,222,077

Up $1,501,686 (+2.9%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$150M$100M$50M$0Assets 2019: $351,941Liabilities 2019: $100,730Net Assets 2019: $251,2112019Assets 2020: $597,103Liabilities 2020: $461,401Net Assets 2020: $135,7022020Assets 2021: $18,964,312Liabilities 2021: $865,163Net Assets 2021: $18,099,1492021Assets 2022: $34,010,822Liabilities 2022: $4,525,437Net Assets 2022: $29,485,3852022Assets 2023: $83,887,593Liabilities 2023: $2,681,817Net Assets 2023: $81,205,7762023Assets 2024: $136,160,027Liabilities 2024: $1,732,174Net Assets 2024: $134,427,8532024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$136,160,027
Liabilities$1,732,174
Net Assets$134,427,853

Operations Trend

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

$80M$60M$40M$20M$0-$20MRevenue 2019: $1,738,066Expenses 2019: $1,486,855Net Income 2019: $251,2112019Revenue 2020: $1,858,384Expenses 2020: $1,973,586Net Income 2020: -$115,2022020Revenue 2021: $22,211,223Expenses 2021: $4,245,906Net Income 2021: $17,965,3172021Revenue 2022: $18,038,535Expenses 2022: $6,652,299Net Income 2022: $11,386,2362022Revenue 2023: $61,936,412Expenses 2023: $10,216,021Net Income 2023: $51,720,3912023Revenue 2024: $65,383,124Expenses 2024: $12,161,047Net Income 2024: $53,222,0772024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$65,383,124
Expenses$12,161,047
Net Income$53,222,077

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$65,856,256
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The eames institute is a 501(c)(3) public charity with a mission of cultivating curiosity to solve problems at any scale. Our aim is to equip everyone with the living lessons of charles and ray eames so that they can use design to make positive changes in their own world. Preservation, archiving, cataloging, and documenting the design archives of charles and ray eames in preparation of eames institute educational programs, scholarly and institutional engagement and loans, and general public access.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$27,381,618$52,931,414▲ $25,549,796
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$16,125,783$38,213,494▲ $22,087,711
Investments Other Securities$3,007,307$0▼ $3,007,307
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$236,477$463,395▲ $226,918
Inventories for Sale or Use$358,859$293,747▼ $65,112
Accounts Receivable$26,792$37,060▲ $10,268
Total Assets$83,887,593$136,160,027▲ $52,272,434
Other Assets Total$36,750,757$44,220,917▲ $7,470,160
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,964,369$1,452,455▼ $511,914
Other Liabilities$717,448$279,719▼ $437,729
Total Liabilities$2,681,817$1,732,174▼ $949,643
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$81,205,776$134,427,853▲ $53,222,077
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$81,205,776$134,427,853▲ $53,222,077
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$83,887,593$136,160,027▲ $52,272,434

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$28,409,382$101,324$28,510,706
Land$20,255,248-$20,255,248
Leasehold Improvements$3,698,454-$3,698,454
Equipment$419,032$124,936$543,968
Other Land Buildings$149,298$41,028$190,326
Other Assets Org$264,116--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
John CaryCEOFT$454,995$129,226$584,221
Llisa DemetriosChief CuratorFT$221,255$67,880$289,135
Lauen SmithChief Experience OfficerFT$209,353$44,563$253,916
Sydnor ElkinsSenior Director of Design & ConstructionFT$171,902$36,765$208,667
Sydnor ElkinsSenior Director of Design & Construc-$171,902$36,765$208,667
Emily AndersonSenior Creative DirectorFT$176,800$30,835$207,635
Erik HeywoodSenior Director of RetailFT$171,624$12,125$183,749

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Melinda BarkerDirector & Secretary/treas

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Michael FehrenbachWebsite Consultant175 DIAMOND ST, Brooklyn, NY 11222$249,078
Blue Collar High Fashion LLCConstruction Services5527 LANSDOWNE AVENUE, St Louis, MO 63109$216,200
Alpha Kilo Creative LLCPublic Relations2515 33RD AVENUE SOUTH, Seattle, WA 98144$142,200
Freeman TroutmanConstruction Services5526 SIERRA AVENUE, Richmond, CA 94805$136,171
Forest LoveFacilities Project Coordination5526 SIERRA AVENUE, Richmond, CA 94805$134,790
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$63,383,731
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,553,892
Other Revenue
$445,501
All Other Contributions
$63,383,731
Change in Net Assets
$53,222,077

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$65,383,124
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$473,132
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$65,856,256
Total Revenue per Form 990
$65,383,124
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$6,188,554
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$5,678,593
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$293,900
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$3,204,243$691,013-$3,895,256
Office Expenses$1,258,160$325,219-$1,583,379
Fees for Services Other$726,015$523,556-$1,249,571
Other Employee Benefits$482,367$104,025-$586,392
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$480,581$103,640-$584,221
Travel$298,654$85,893-$384,547
Other Expenses$355,957$14,703-$370,660
Pension Plan Contributions$261,353$56,362-$317,715
Payroll Taxes$242,675$52,334-$295,009
Grants to Domestic Orgs$293,900--$293,900
Fees for Services Accounting$72,088$51,985-$124,073
Depreciation Depletion$113,421$10,094-$123,515
Fees for Services Legal$70,969$51,178-$122,147
All Other Expenses$53,153$11,416-$64,569
Total Functional Expenses$9,919,304$2,241,743$0$12,161,047

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$12,634,179
Expenses per Audited Statements$12,161,047
Total Expenses per Form 990$12,161,047
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$473,132
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Girls GarageBerkeley, CA501(c) 3General Support$130,400
Sonoma Mountain InstituteSanta Roas, CA501(c) 3General Support$55,000
United States ArtistsChicago, ILC CorpGeneral Support$32,500
My Giant Squid Friend LLCSan Francisco, CAPartnershipGeneral Support$30,000
Intersection for the ArtSan Francisco, CAC CorpGeneral Support$10,000
Reuse Alliance IncSanta Roas, CA501(c) 3General Support$10,000
Santa Fe Art InstituteSan Fe, NM501(c) 3General Support$10,000
Yale University PressNew Haven, CTC CorpGeneral Support$6,000
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Leaes Liability$279,719
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

We will email the form 990 to our sole director and ask for her review. We will then hold a call to ensure all questions are answered and then seek her approval.

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

Comparable data from organizations of similar size were gathered and documented. A written consent for compensation was then approved and executed by the board.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization makes its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Eames Institute
EIN
83-3403946
Phone
5107576213
Address
1251 SAN ANTONIO ROAD, PETALUMA, CA 94952

Signing Officer

Name
John Cary
Title
President & CEO
Phone
5107576213
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Cary
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
1
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
41
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Bpm Llp
Address
3800 KILROY AIRPORT WAY SUITE 250, LONG BEACH, CA 90806-6865
Preparer
Anthony J Gales
Phone
5624203100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Professional services: program service expenses 726,015. Management and general expenses 523,556. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,249,571.

Financial Statement Notes

PART III, LINE 4:

The eames institute is a 501(c)(3) public charity with a mission of cultivating curiosity to solve problems at any scale. Our aim is to equip everyone with the living lessons of charles and ray eames so that they can use design to make positive changes in their own world. Preservation, archiving, cataloging, and documenting the design archives of charles and ray eames in preparation of eames institute educational programs, scholarly and institutional engagement and loans, and general public access.

PART X, LINE 2:

The eames institute is a nonprofit organization exempt from income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the irc and section 23701(d) of the revenue and taxation code of the state of california. The institute has been determined by the internal revenue service ("irs") to be a public charity within the meaning of section 509(a) of the irc. However, income from certain activities not directly related to the institute's tax-exempt purpose could be subject to taxation as unrelated business income.

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Cost of goods sold 473,132.

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Cost of goods sold 473,132.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE EAMES INSTITUTE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC AND SECTION 23701(D) OF THE REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THE INSTITUTE HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ("IRS") TO BE A PUBLIC CHARITY WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A) OF THE IRC. HOWEVER, INCOME FROM CERTAIN ACTIVITIES NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE INSTITUTE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE COULD BE SUBJECT TO TAXATION AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME.
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