Civic Intelligence

Studio Culture

EIN 99-3449498 • 501(c)3 • San Diego, CA

Profile

The activity involves providing affordable studio and office spaces, fostering a collaborative and mentorship environment, hosting community and educational seminars, organizing art exhibitions and public lectures, and offering design services to marginalized communities. The activity is conducted by studio culture, a non-profit organization, with contributions from a diverse group of creatives including artists, architects, musicians, scenic designers, fabricators, and other non-profit organizations.

2212 Main StreetSan Diego, CA 92113

www.studioculture.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

68th percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 68% 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

Score unavailable

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

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

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets81st percentile

Assets

$12,285

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$1,902

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$10,383

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin68th percentile

Revenue

$78,004

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$67,621

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$10,383

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2024: $12,285Liabilities 2024: $1,902Net Assets 2024: $10,3832024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$12,285
Liabilities$1,902
Net Assets$10,383
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2024: $78,004Expenses 2024: $67,621Net Income 2024: $10,3832024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$78,004
Expenses$67,621
Net Income$10,383
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$12,285
Liabilities
$1,902
Net assets
$10,383
Revenue
$78,004
Expenses
$67,621
Net income
$10,383
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.3$1.90$10.4$78.0$67.6$10.4
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jan 31, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$78,004
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The activity involves providing affordable studio and office spaces, fostering a collaborative and mentorship environment, hosting community and educational seminars, organizing art exhibitions and public lectures, and offering design services to marginalized communities. The activity is conducted by studio culture, a non-profit organization, with contributions from a diverse group of creatives including artists, architects, musicians, scenic designers, fabricators, and other non-profit organizations.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
STUDIO CULTURE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY IN BARRIO LOGAN, SAN DIEGO, BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE STUDIO AND OFFICE SPACES TO ARTISTS AND CREATIVES. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A 26,000 SQ FT FACILITYY, SUBLEASING SPACE AT BELOW-MARKET RATES TO FOSTER A COLLABORATIVE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR CREATIVES. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 18 TENANTS IN THE TENANT PROGRAM, AND 2 RESIDENTS IN OUR RESIDENCY PROGRAM. STUDIO CULTURE ALSO PLANS TO GENERATE REVENUE THROUGH WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITIONS, AND PUBLIC EVENTS, OFFERING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON DEISGN, ART, AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. THESE INITIATIVES BENEFIT A DIVERSE GROUP OF CREATIVES, PROVIDING THEM WITH ACCESSIBLE WORKSPACES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
GREGORIO ORTIZDirector-$0--
ANTHONY SALAMONECEOPT$0--
DAVID GARCIACEOPT$0--
REED VICKERMANCFO-$0--
CATHERINE HERBSTSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Studio Culture
EIN
99-3449498
Phone
8582608958
Address
2212 MAIN STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92113

Signing Officer

Name
David Garcia
Title
CEO
Phone
8582608958
Signed
2025-01-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Miller CPA Group Pc
Address
450 S MELROSE DR, VISTA, CA 92081-6664
Preparer
Alana Tamara Miller
Phone
7606838630
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 8 - Other Revenue

“Description: in kind revenue. Amount: 6,064. Description: interest. Amount: 300. Total to form 990-ez, line 8: 6,364.”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

“Description: office supplies and software. Amount: 2,638. Description: travel, meals & entertainment. Amount: 491. Description: in kind expense. Amount: 6,064. Description: insurance. Amount: 532. Description: miscellaneous. Amount: 64. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 9,789.”

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

“Description: accounts payable. Beg. Of year amount: 0. End of year amount: 1,902.”

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