Civic Intelligence

Hidden Gem Creative Studios

EIN 88-2297487 • 501(c)3 • Oakland, CA

Profile

"The Hidden Gem" is a creative studio and shared workspace for experimental artists in the Latino, African-American and Asian communities. Hosting some of Oakland's most promising artists, "The Hidden Gem" hosts private networking events for emerging arts entrepreneurs.

5621 Lowell Street Suite GOakland, CA 94608

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

50th percentile

1.8%

Higher net margin than 50% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

62nd percentile

5.0%

Faster asset growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

179%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Up

$58,844

Up $2,823 (+5.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$58,844

Up $2,823 (+5.0%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin50th percentile

Revenue

Up

$156,030

Up $100,009 (+179%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$153,207

Up $153,207 from 2023

Net Income

Down

$2,823

Down $53,198 (-95%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth62nd percentile

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2023: $56,021Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $56,0212023Assets 2024: $58,844Net Assets 2024: $58,8442024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$58,844
Liabilities-
Net Assets$58,844
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth95th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2023: $56,021Expenses 2023: $0Net Income 2023: $56,0212023Revenue 2024: $156,030Expenses 2024: $153,207Net Income 2024: $2,8232024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$156,030
Expenses$153,207
Net Income$2,823
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$58,844
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$58,844
Revenue
$156,030
Expenses
$153,207
Net income
$2,823
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.59$1.56$1.53$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.00$0.56$0.56$0.00$0.56
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 3, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$156,030
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

"The Hidden Gem" is a creative studio and shared workspace for experimental artists in the Latino, African-American and Asian communities. Hosting some of Oakland's most promising artists, "The Hidden Gem" hosts private networking events for emerging arts entrepreneurs.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The Hidden GEM operated a 12 month career training program for young filmmakers, hosted film festivals/screenings, and employed artists to make social justice cinema for community clients. We also founded student film productions and operated a studio facility where we mentored and advised youth filmmakers.-$122,848
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Rafael FloresPresident & CEOPT$0--
Bethynia CardenasDirector-$0--
Paul FloresDirector-$0--
Shawn GranberryDirector-$0--
Stefan RuenzelTreasurer-$0--
Gabriel NegreteDirector-$0--
Erica Gomez MaldanadoVice PresidentPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Hidden Gem Creative Studios
EIN
88-2297487
Phone
2062147496
Address
5621 Lowell Street Suite G, Oakland, CA 94608

Signing Officer

Name
Rafael Flores
Title
President
Signed
2025-07-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
James Mansuetto CPA
Address
1470 Maxine Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
Preparer
James Mansuetto CPA
Phone
4086660698
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $3196”

Other Expenses.1

“Minor Equipment $2345”

Other Expenses.2

“Meals $196”

Other Expenses.3

“Sec of State filing fees $75”

Other Expenses.4

“Bank fees $66”

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