2025-10-08T17:38:59-04:00 2024-12-31 465555252 Build Advisory 30700 Russell Ranch Rd Ste 250 Westlake Village CA 91362 990 2024-01-01 473980272 Local Color % Erin Salazar LOCA 7606463281 PO Box 150 San Jose CA 95103 ERIN SALAZAR Executive Director 7606463281 2025-10-08 true true MARK HANCOCK CRTP P00857085 8056609263 2025-10-08 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Erin Salazar PO Box 150 San Jose CA 95103 1456299 false X localcolorsj.org X 2015 CA Local Colors mission is to build equitable pathways for local artists and creatives to thrive. We meet our mission by facilitating equitably paid projects for artists; acquiring and developing affordable workspace for local creatives;(Continued at Schedule O, Note 06.) 9 8 11 100 0 0 816055 932258 536806 521975 3 3 16330 2063 1369194 1456299 0 0 315123 529996 10655 98419 326019 855645 641142 1396296 728052 60003 869096 848256 117507 47361 751589 800895 X Local Colors mission is to build equitable pathways for local artists and creatives to thrive. We meet our mission by facilitating equitably paid projects for artists; acquiring and developing affordable workspace for local creatives;(Continued at Schedule O, Note 06.) false false 535541 386955 Creative Services. In 2024, Local Colors Creative Services program supported the creation of over 20,000 square feet of murals across 36 projects, directly engaging 64 local artists. These public and private commissions included highly visible installations in San Jos, Milpitas, and San Mateo, bringing vibrancy to commercial corridors and community hubs alike. In addition to mural production, this program expanded capacity by hiring a second full-time team member, allowing Local Color to meet growing demand for high-quality public art. Highlights include mural restoration work in partnership with the San Jos Downtown Association and the stewardship of beloved pieces such as Threads Woven by Jimmy Paints and Recuerdos del Este by Edgar Ochoa. This work advanced the organizations mission by increasing artist compensation, expanding access to public art, and reinvesting in the cultural infrastructure of the city. 261247 10959 Creative Spaces. In 2024, Local Color provided over 23,000 square feet of affordable, collaborative workspace to 40 artists and 7 creative organizations across San Jos. Through the Creative Spaces program, Local Color ensured ongoing access to safe, functional space for creative production, rehearsal, and exhibition. noble workshop & gallery, served as both an artist studio and a community gathering space. Monthly exhibitions at noble showcased the work of over 205 regional artists The program also expanded programming access to residents of the Arya affordable housing complex, deepening its commitment to equitable access to the arts. In a city facing rising commercial rents and displacement, Creative Spaces remains a cornerstone of Local Colors mission to build infrastructure where artists can thrive. 237193 32281 Creative Experiences. Local Colors Creative Experiences program delivered 31 immersive art workshops and community events in 2024, designed and led by 25 local creatives. These experiences reached over 1,000 participants, including corporate teams, K-12 students, and community groups. The program fostered creative expression, wellness, and connection through hands-on activities such as botanical decoupage, clay sculpture, and communal painting. The program also cultivated long-term partnerships with organizations like Google, the Tech Interactive, and Foster the Bay, subsidizing more than $8,000 in programming costs. The Creative Experiences program continues to diversify earned revenue while offering inclusive, accessible art-making opportunities across generations. 1033981 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 89 0 11 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 9 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true false true false false CA X Erin Salazar 7606463281 PO Box 160 San Jose CA 95103 Erin Salazar Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X X 84455 0 5028 Manny Fernandez Director & Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Chad Johnston Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Amanda Hill Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lisanna Dominguez Director & President 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ramiro Torrez Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Antonio Mendoza Director & Secretary 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Angie Guatemala Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ella Wesley Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 84455 0 5028 0 false false false 5823 926435 932258 Creative services 900099 386955 386955 Studio memberships 900099 110599 110599 Local Commons 900099 21322 21322 Art and merchandise 900099 10959 10959 Discounts 900099 -7860 -7860 521975 3 3 675 675 675 675 5823 0 Miscelleaneous 900099 1388 1388 1388 1456299 523363 0 678 X 84455 17797 25488 41170 361464 277677 75755 8032 47511 11473 36038 36566 22674 9585 4307 158 158 22708 450 22258 10655 10655 117941 59576 50085 8280 70437 65281 4717 439 445804 435638 1980 8186 1903 1903 6264 5806 458 Fiscal sponsorship costs 14793 14585 208 Materials and supplies 102047 89269 12778 General operational expenses 73590 31852 37166 4572 1396296 1033981 263896 98419 781999 549668 73237 273722 9228 17477 15897 8509 4631 7388 1 1 869096 848256 16762 40667 83459 17286 6694 117507 47361 X 751589 704448 96447 751589 800895 869096 848256 60003 -10697 0 X false false false X 246513 429530 458487 816055 933258 2883843 225199 244234 808428 531964 514329 2324154 471712 673764 1266915 1348019 1447587 5207997 0 0 0 0 0 0 5207997 1 1 1 3 3 9 1 1 1 3 3 9 72777 1991 4842 1077 80687 544490 675756 1266916 1352864 1448667 5288693 0.98470 0.96280 0.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 5994 5994 9903 2515 7388 7388 Accrued payroll taxes 1390 Studio deposits 5304 6694 Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 Local Color enagges a tax consultancy to prepare the Form 990 with oversight from the President and the Treasurer. A complete copy of the Form 990 is provided to the Board prior to filing. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c The Board and staff are required to confirm compliance with the Conflict of Interest Policy annually, and are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest as they arise throughout the year. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The President and the Executive Committee reviewed the Executive Director salaries of financially comparably-sized nonprofits to determine a range. The President and the Executive Committee also used the 2021 Norcal ED Compensation Survey as a reference guideline. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 No documents available to the public. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g Marketing/PR/Communications, 224 Media Production, 8,808 Website, 24 Marketing Consultant, 36,112 Graphic Design and Printing, 10,579 Consultants, 62,194 Total to Part IX, Line 11(g), Column A: 117,941 Part III response or note to any other line in Part III Continued from Part I, Line 1, and Part III, Line 1: ... and coaching and supporting local artists as they launch, maintain, and grow their arts and social entrepreneurship practices to be sustainable; while celebrating, educating, and advocate for the value of the artist in the community.