Civic Intelligence

The Center for Provocative Thought

EIN 93-3808051 • 501(c)3 • Los Gatos, CA

Profile

The Center for Provocative Thought's mission lies in its commitment to supporting artists of all genres and disciplines. We recognize the profound impact of artistic expression on societal evolution and believe that artists play a crucial role in shaping humanity's collective future.

23960 Summit RdLos Gatos, CA 95033

www.provocativethought.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

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Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

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Source year 2024

Net Margin

65th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$43,118

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 26.7% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

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No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

$18,819

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Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

$18,819

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Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin65th percentile

Revenue

$161,655

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Expenses

$143,610

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Net Income

$18,045

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Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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$20K$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2024: $18,819Net Assets 2024: $18,8192024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$18,819
Liabilities-
Net Assets$18,819
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2024: $161,655Expenses 2024: $143,610Net Income 2024: $18,0452024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$161,655
Expenses$143,610
Net Income$18,045
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$18,819
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$18,819
Revenue
$161,655
Expenses
$143,610
Net income
$18,045
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.19$1.62$1.44$0.18
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$161,655
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Center for Provocative Thought's mission lies in its commitment to supporting artists of all genres and disciplines. We recognize the profound impact of artistic expression on societal evolution and believe that artists play a crucial role in shaping humanity's collective future.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
We aim to bring ease and flow to our creative sector, to provide moments of care and support along the unwieldy journey of being an artist. The Center's quarterly Headshot Days at Effie House offer artists the opportunity to capture their essence in a single frame. We hire the incomparable Owen Scarlett at his full rate, then provide subsidized 30 minute sessions with him.--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Emily T WanserskiSecretaryPT$43,118-$43,118
Emily W BromleyPresidentPT$0--
Jordan BromleyTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Center for Provocative Thought
EIN
93-3808051
Phone
2132613535
Address
23960 Summit Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033

Signing Officer

Name
Emily Wanserski
Title
Secretary
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Parr3 LLC
Address
700 S Santa Fe Ave Second Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Preparer
Andre Sayadian
Phone
2132613535
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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Other Expenses.2

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Other Expenses.3

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Other Expenses.4

“Artists $1220”

Other Expenses.5

“Assistants $990”

Other Expenses.6

“Misc Fees $750”

Other Expenses.7

“Videographers $480”

Other Expenses.8

“Website $437”

Other Expenses.9

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Other Expenses.10

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Other Expenses.11

“Equipment $130”

Other Expenses.12

“Catering Supplies $26”

Other Expenses.13

“Software $20”

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