Civic Intelligence

Center for the Living Arts

EIN 95-3073718 • 501(c)3 • Berkeley, CA

Profile

The center for the living arts is dedicated to promoting psychological and social wellness through the therapeutic use of drama therapy and the expressive arts. (see schedule o for full statement)

1791 Solano Avenue E07Berkeley, CA 94707

livingartscenter.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 63% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

68th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 68% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

28th percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 28% 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

45th percentile

-5.3%

Faster asset growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-69%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

Down

$127,200

Down $7,112 (-5.3%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$423

Down $454 (-52%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$126,777

Down $6,658 (-5.0%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue68th percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Down

$53,890

Down $117,614 (-69%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$60,548

Down $100,868 (-62%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$6,658

Down $16,746 (-166%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth45th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2011: $48,893Liabilities 2011: $7,2402011Assets 2012: $109,194Liabilities 2012: $4,906Net Assets 2012: $104,2882012Assets 2013: $141,151Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $141,1512013Assets 2014: $74,241Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $74,2412014Assets 2015: $71,138Liabilities 2015: $1,000Net Assets 2015: $70,1382015Assets 2016: $45,135Liabilities 2016: $1,001Net Assets 2016: $44,1342016Assets 2017: $72,898Liabilities 2017: $2,600Net Assets 2017: $70,2982017Assets 2018: $65,499Liabilities 2018: $2,800Net Assets 2018: $62,6992018Assets 2019: $93,801Liabilities 2019: $2,401Net Assets 2019: $91,4002019Assets 2020: $135,360Liabilities 2020: $24,874Net Assets 2020: $110,4862020Assets 2021: $89,415Liabilities 2021: $24,874Net Assets 2021: $64,5412021Assets 2022: $124,067Liabilities 2022: $720Net Assets 2022: $123,3472022Assets 2023: $134,312Liabilities 2023: $877Net Assets 2023: $133,4352023Assets 2024: $127,200Liabilities 2024: $423Net Assets 2024: $126,7772024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$127,200
Liabilities$423
Net Assets$126,777
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $195,412Expenses 2011: $192,503Net Income 2011: $2,9092011Revenue 2012: $310,967Expenses 2012: $248,332Net Income 2012: $62,6352012Expenses 2013: $384,4532013Revenue 2014: $415,935Expenses 2014: $482,845Net Income 2014: -$66,9102014Revenue 2015: $354,874Expenses 2015: $358,977Net Income 2015: -$4,1032015Revenue 2016: $286,246Expenses 2016: $307,429Net Income 2016: -$21,1832016Revenue 2017: $307,033Expenses 2017: $290,133Net Income 2017: $16,9002017Revenue 2018: $208,039Expenses 2018: $215,838Net Income 2018: -$7,7992018Revenue 2019: $267,351Expenses 2019: $238,650Net Income 2019: $28,7012019Revenue 2020: $284,835Expenses 2020: $266,600Net Income 2020: $18,2352020Revenue 2021: $305,127Expenses 2021: $350,767Net Income 2021: -$45,6402021Revenue 2022: $320,582Expenses 2022: $301,322Net Income 2022: $19,2602022Revenue 2023: $171,504Expenses 2023: $161,416Net Income 2023: $10,0882023Revenue 2024: $53,890Expenses 2024: $60,548Net Income 2024: -$6,6582024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$53,890
Expenses$60,548
Net Income-$6,658
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$127,200
Liabilities
$423
Net assets
$126,777
Revenue
$53,890
Expenses
$60,548
Net income
-$6,658
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.27$0.00$1.27$0.54$0.61$0.07
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.34$0.01$1.33$1.72$1.61$0.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$0.01$1.23$3.21$3.01$0.19
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.25$0.65$3.05$3.51$0.46
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.35$0.25$1.10$2.85$2.67$0.18
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.94$0.02$0.91$2.67$2.39$0.29
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.03$0.63$2.08$2.16$0.08
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.03$0.70$3.07$2.90$0.17
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.01$0.44$2.86$3.07$0.21
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.71$0.01$0.70$3.55$3.59$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.00$0.74$4.16$4.83$0.67
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.41$0.00$1.41$3.84
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.09$0.05$1.04$3.11$2.48$0.63
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.49$0.07$1.95$1.93$0.03
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2023 to Jul 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 13, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$53,890
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Center for The Living Arts is dedicated to the use of drama and the creative arts as tools for social change and personal growth. It serves as the umbrella organization for three interrelated projects.

Dedicated to the use of drama therapy and the creative arts as tools for social change and personal growth. Community-based workshops, therapeutic groups, drama & expressive arts therapy training, & psychotherapy services.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$76,271$76,475▲ $204
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$58,041$50,725▼ $7,316
Total Assets$134,312$127,200▼ $7,112
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$877$423▼ $454
Total Liabilities$877$423▼ $454
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$133,435$126,777▼ $6,658
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$133,435$126,777▼ $6,658
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$134,312$127,200▼ $7,112
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Armand VolkasCEO
Merry RossSecretary
Christine KalbTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$10,515
Program Service Revenue
$43,321
Investment Income
$54
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$10,515
Change in Net Assets
$-6,658
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$59,893
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$655
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$24,528$3,228-$27,756
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,071-$7,071
Occupancy$6,603--$6,603
Conferences and Meetings$5,150$29-$5,179
Information Technology$3,567$1,327-$4,894
Office Expenses$2,602$1,457-$4,059
Insurance$227$1,387-$1,614
Advertising$1,510--$1,510
Travel$897$310-$1,207
Other Employee Benefits$655--$655
Total Functional Expenses$45,739$14,809$0$60,548
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The 990 is reviewed by selected members of the board of directors and then distributed to all board members prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The board officers of the agency currently serve the function of the managing partners, without compensation. If an executive director were hired, the salary would be based on the compensation of executive directors of agencies of similar size, field and location to the agency”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents are available upon written request to the agency.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Center for the Living Arts
EIN
95-3073718
Phone
5105955500
Address
1791 SOLANO AVENUE E07, BERKELEY, CA 94707

Signing Officer

Name
Armand Volkas
Title
CEO
Phone
5105955500
Signed
2025-06-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Armand Volkas
Formed
1976
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
3

Preparer

Firm
Marjtax Incorporated
Address
3542 FRUITVALE- AVE PMB 227, OAKLAND, CA 94602
Preparer
Marjorie Williams-jones
Phone
5104826204
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III

“Full mission statement: the center for the living arts is dedicated to promoting psychological and social wellness through the therapeutic use of drama therapy and the expressive arts. We believe that the incorporation of drama and the expressive arts in therapy is an effective and empowering method for problem-solving, promoting personal growth, and well-being within individuals, families, groups, and society.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contractors/consultants 18,668 1,890 0 paypal fees 590 0 0 other contractors/consultants 5,270 1,338 0 total 24,528 3,228 0”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OFFICERS OF THE AGENCY CURRENTLY SERVE THE FUNCTION OF THE MANAGING PARTNERS, WITHOUT COMPENSATION. IF AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WERE HIRED, THE SALARY WOULD BE BASED ON THE COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF AGENCIES OF SIMILAR SIZE, FIELD AND LOCATION TO THE AGENCY
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