EIN 94-2372185

Kala Art Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
30
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
Kala Art Institute's mission is to help artists sustain their creative work over time through its Artist-in-Residential and Fellowship programs, and to engage the community through exhibitions, public programs, and education. To help artists sustain their creative efforts over time through its artist-in-residence and fellowship programs, and to increase appreciation of this work through exhibitions, public programming and educational efforts.
Also known as...
Kala Institute
Total revenues
$1,551,150
2023
Total expenses
$1,469,010
2023
Total assets
$2,228,951
2023
Num. employees
30
2023

Program areas at Kala Art Institute

Artist-in-Residence Program: Kala Institute offers an Artist-in-Residence program for artists working in various printmaking techniques, photo-processes, book arts and digital media including video production. Artist residency applications are accepted online three times per year. Considerations for acceptance are conceptual creativity and technical knowledge. Resident artists receive year-round 24-hour access to Kala's facilities and participation in a vital, international artistic community. Fellowships: For over 35 years, Kala Institute has annually awarded artists time, space, and financial support for their work through the Kala Fellowship award. The Kala Fellowship award is an artist residency program accepting applications from artists from the U.S. and around the world. Special initiates include parent artists, public art, media arts, programs for veterans, and more.
Exhibitions and Public Programs: Through the Kala Art Gallery, Kala Institute not only exhibits and promotes the artists who participate in lectures and discussions pertaining to the arts, and exhibits and sells the work of internationally recognized artists. The gallery is also used to host panel discussions, artist talks, and performances by visual, sound and performance artists. This includes off-site curatorial work in downtown Berkeley, Milvia Windows. Through its Arts Sales and Consulting Program, Kala Institute markets and supports exceptional local, national and international artists. Kala Institutes experienced staff works with customers to assist them in the selection of art and works to place in private, corporate, municipal and museum collections.
Education & Community, Exhibitions and Public Programs: Kala's education programs include over 100 art classes and workshops each year for adults and youth. Youth art education programs include Artists-In-Schools, summer art camp, after school and teen art studio, field trips for local public schools. Additional programs include exhibitions and public programs including artist talks, film screenings, panel discussions, and performances. Through the Kala Art Gallery, Kala Institute not only exhibits and promotes the artists who participate in its artist residency and also offers free and accessible educational programs for the community.

Who funds Kala Art Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation (JVLF)Youth Art Programs$25,000
The Sato Foundation Separate FundGeneral Operating$20,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$18,950
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at Kala Art Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Ellen LakeExecutive Director$73,484
Mayumi HamanakaArtistic Director$72,121
Davis RiemerVice President$0
Amrita SinghalTreasurer$0
Perrin MeyerPresident$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Kala Art Institute

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$867,741
Program services$572,578
Investment income and dividends$1,428
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$52,524
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$56,879
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,551,150

Form 990s for Kala Art Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-12990View PDF
2022-092023-08-15990View PDF
2021-092023-03-15990View PDF
2018-092019-10-01990View PDF
2017-092018-10-18990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $12,250 from Phyllis C Wattis Foundation
October 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
September 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Bernard E. and Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1060 Heinz Ave
Berkeley, CA 94710
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Alameda County, CA
Website URL
kala.org/ 
Phone
(540) 841-7000
Facebook page
kalaartinstitute 
Twitter profile
@kalainstitute 
IRS details
EIN
94-2372185
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1976
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A25: Arts Education, Schools of Art
NAICS code, primary
6116: Other Schools and Instruction
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
020255
FTB Entity ID
0801290
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-06
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