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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by COUNTERPULSE.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,272,315
Total expenses
$1,318,817
Contributions and grants received
$1,081,333
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$169,335
Investment income
$29,465
Other revenue
-$7,818
Total assets, end of year
$6,252,723
Total liabilities, end of year
$361,610
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$5,891,113
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$860,084
Management and general expenses
$282,408
Fundraising expenses
$176,325
Program service expenses (Part III)
$860,084

Program services were 65.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $65,654

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $177,957

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $837,722

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $9,136

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Admissions and sales

    total $50,344 · related or exempt $50,344

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Performance Fees

    total $89,765 · related or exempt $89,765

  • 2c · Program service revenue: Rental/Usage fees

    total $29,226 · related or exempt $29,226

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $29,465 · excluded $29,465

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $5,675

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $65,654

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $15,035

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$9,360

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: Other Misc income

    total $1,542 · related or exempt $1,542

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $1,542

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $0

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $193,360 · program services $85,229 · management and general $59,680 · fundraising $48,451

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $359,431 · program services $175,926 · management and general $101,587 · fundraising $81,918

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $55,990 · program services $33,267 · management and general $11,535 · fundraising $11,188

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $46,095 · program services $22,872 · management and general $12,920 · fundraising $10,303

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $6,815 · program services $6,815

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $29,196 · management and general $29,196

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $331,477 · program services $312,184 · management and general $18,693 · fundraising $600

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $6,988 · program services $6,629 · management and general $294 · fundraising $65

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $3,163 · program services $1,427 · management and general $958 · fundraising $778

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $8,534 · program services $3,910 · management and general $2,738 · fundraising $1,886

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $49,924 · program services $43,662 · management and general $6,262

  • 17 · Travel

    total $29,802 · program services $27,640 · management and general $2,080 · fundraising $82

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $17,378 · fundraising $17,378

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $130,470 · program services $110,900 · management and general $19,570

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $18,528 · program services $15,749 · management and general $2,779

  • 24a · Other expenses: Dues, licenses, permits

    total $11,701 · program services $6,387 · management and general $2,933 · fundraising $2,381

  • 24b · Other expenses: Bank fees and charges

    total $7,114 · program services $1,937 · management and general $4,096 · fundraising $1,081

  • 24c · Other expenses: Bad debt

    total $7,000 · management and general $7,000

  • 24d · Other expenses: Equipt, Sets, props, costumes

    total $2,939 · program services $2,919 · management and general $20

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $2,912 · program services $2,631 · management and general $67 · fundraising $214

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $609,279 · end of year $240,467

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $559,431 · end of year $530,191

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $241,060 · end of year $428,065

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $9,082 · end of year $7,923

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $24,356 · end of year $24,607

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $6,194,596

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $1,174,126

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $5,098,990 · end of year $5,020,470

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $1,000 · end of year $1,000

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $112,085 · end of year $117,462

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $8,163 · end of year $6,902

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $464,672 · end of year $232,049

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $6,994 · end of year $5,197

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $5,043,235 · end of year $5,002,874

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $908,049 · end of year $888,239

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

exchange of art and ideas, catalyzing transformation in our communities and our society. We work towards a world that celebrates diversity of race, class, cultural heritage, artistic expression, ability, gender identity & sexual orientation.

Activities or mission (Part I)

CounterPulse provides space and resources for emerging artists and cultural innovators, serving as an incubator for the creation of socially relevant, community-based art and culture. Counter- Pulse acts as a catalyst for art and action; creating a forum for the open [cont.]

  • Performances: CounterPulse presents an ongoing curated platform of Performances that are a part of our biennial festival, co-produced with independent producers, and/or commissioned through residencies. The CounterPulse Festival is presented every other year on odd years and focused on national and international presentations. Co-productions partner directly with artists and small companies on the production and presentation of 20-35 presentations each year. Commissioning residencies nurtures artistic development through a residency experience that combines financial support, artistic freedom, extensive rehearsal space, and structured community feedback sessions.

    Expenses $375,678 · Revenue $103,508

  • House Artists Program: The House Artists Program supports artists and companies based in the San Francisco Bay Area by offering a suite of financial, outreach, and facilities services. This comprehensive program serves as a nesting place and launching pad for artists. Robust fiscal oversight is at the core of the program to provide the solid foundation on which to build creative work.

    Expenses $305,434 · Revenue $25,147

  • Public Arts and other: Public Arts is focused on producing and presenting work outside of the CounterPulse facility in the public spaces of our neighborhood and city at large. This program's primary aim is to keep what is beautiful about the Tenderloin thriving: a neighborhood that is diverse, expressive, and resilient. We predominantly work in the Tenderloin neighborhood to provide opportunities for residents, workers and visitors to engage in safe, hospitable, and creative activities and share their stories.

    Expenses $178,972 · Revenue $40,680

  • Rental Exchange: Throughout the year, CounterPulse provides highly subsidized rehearsal and performance space to over 2,000 artists. All artists who rent the space receive a free publicity package of technical assistance and comprehensive guidance in the art of self-production. CounterPulse keeps its doors open over 100 hours each week, with a typical day beginning at 9 a.m. for rehearsals, continuing with afternoon classes or workshops, and closing at 11 p.m. with a lively post-show discussion following an evening performance.

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Julie Phelps

    Art & Exec Dir

    Total calculated
    $104,287
    From this org
    $97,145
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $7,142
    Hours/week
    36
  • Susan Pleck

    Dir Finance Adm

    Total calculated
    $71,518
    From this org
    $71,518
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    36
  • Victor Cordon

    Board Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Peter McCormack

    Vice Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Lisa Beyer

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Diana Murphy

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Carlo Abruzzese

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Abra Allan

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Shannon Hong

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Stephanie Kurteff

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Erica Huie

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Charity Rodgers

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Related partnerships

Part III: related organizations taxable as a partnership, with the filer's share.

  • CAST 80 Turk LLC

    related · Real Estate · CA · 99% owned · share of income -$108,551 · share of assets $3,446,704 · general or managing partner

    Directly controlled by CounterPulse

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
7 May 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202601279349300425

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