2026-09-08T10:57:06-07:00 2025-12-31 204994635 Iryna AC 1000 Broadway Ste 200-C Oakland CA 94607 990 2025-01-01 824956112 Sozo Impact Inc SOZO 9177913680 5422 Hilltop Crescent Oakland CA 94618 Rika Iino CEO 2026-09-03 true Kostyantyn Oreshkov EA P00923916 5104679506 2025 Rika Iino 5422 Hilltop Crescent Oakland CA 94618 2742026 false X www.sozomedia.com X 2019 CA SOZO is an international contemporary arts agency and incubator at the intersection of impact, innovation, and culture, empowering transformative artistic innovation and social change. 3 2 7 2 0 701519 1765366 1243122 938769 41432 37891 0 1986073 2742026 98037 825311 0 570658 643221 50250 24000 189051 1857400 1154021 2576345 2646553 -590272 95473 1248640 1383811 51078 90776 1197562 1293035 SOZO is an international contemporary arts agency and incubator at the intersection of impact, innovation, and culture, empowering transformative artistic innovation and social change. false false 2174009 825311 938769 - Artists & Projects: Provided strategic business and creative development support for multidisciplinary artists and their projects, generated new national and international engagement and commission opportunities, many of which highlight the intersection of arts, innovation and social impact. In 2025 SOZO maintained a diverse portfolio of artists, reached 40,000 online & in person audiences and partnered with institutions around the globe.- Fellowship: Maintained and expanded a groundbreaking coaching program to support artists with sustainability and entrepreneurship training. In 2025 the application process attracted over 250 applicants from across the US. The selected 12 fellows worked with experts from across the arts, health, finance, and startup communities to build leadership and entrepreneurial skills.- Fiscal Sponsorship: Provide fiscal sponsorship services for mission-aligned artists and projects aimed at social impact with the goal of strengthening the capacity, reach, and impact of artists and projects across disciplines and regions. 2174009 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true 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 true 39 0 true 7 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 3 2 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA NY X Rika Iino 9175386317 5422 Hilltop Crescent Oakland CA 94618 Rika Iino CEO 40.00 0.00 X X 138555 0 10894 Ichun Yeh VP of Sales 40.00 0.00 100497 0 7736 April Thibeault Secretary 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kay Shimizu Treasurer 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 239052 18630 2 false false false DBR Music Productions LLC 1314 Norwest Drive Norwood MA 02062 Artist 152537 Of the Tree Inc 5422 Hilltop Crescent Oakland CA 94618 Artist 117580 2 55000 1710366 1765366 Program Fees 900049 938769 938769 938769 37891 37891 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2742026 938769 37891 X 825311 825311 0 0 0 149449 49816 49816 49817 0 411062 277721 55252 78089 13101 8554 2517 2030 24083 13659 6170 4254 45526 26830 8402 10294 0 1867 1867 54055 54055 0 24000 24000 0 855864 841124 5099 9641 10428 941 6982 2505 9997 1305 4599 4093 0 0 33967 540 33427 106064 74010 28177 3877 0 5694 4919 775 0 0 0 9972 1104 8619 249 Production Expenses 41357 40934 423 Dues and other charges 19614 7241 12171 202 Discount on A/R 5142 5142 0 2646553 2174009 283493 189051 318635 157443 773990 806418 89611 408858 60640 6283 0 0 0 0 5764 4809 0 0 0 0 0 0 1248640 1383811 51078 78776 12000 51078 90776 X 472563 585974 724999 707061 1197562 1293035 1248640 1383811 95473 X false true X true false X 155262 282396 2200517 701519 1765366 5105060 0 0 155262 282396 2200517 701519 1765366 5105060 3103892 2001168 16977 41432 37891 96300 0 0 5201360 2261107 0.38470 0.42820 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 2747263 5237 5237 2742026 2742026 2651790 5237 5237 2646553 2646553 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization is a not-for-profit organization that is exempt from federal income tax on income under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and from state franchise tax under California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 23701 (d). However, income from activities not directly related to its tax-exempt purpose is subject to taxation as unrelated business income. There was no tax on unrelated business income for year ended December 31, 2025. X X X X true Benvenuti Arts Inc 2008 Crosby Ave Pittsburgh PA 15216 grant writing false 24000 24000 CA NY true Dream Machine Experience Inc 161 W75th st apt 14C New York NY 10023 920442365 686000 0 Production Project Flaherty Pictures LLC 4242 Sunset Blvd 12 Los Angeles CA 90029 453736239 95000 0 Fiscal Sponsorship School Time Music LLC 986 Arlington Ave Oakland CA 94608 800630633 39119 0 Fiscal Sponsorship 0 3 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The board receives a copy of the 990 draft. Any changes from previous years or interesting points are highlighted, particularly if they are related to a board members specialty, or if they will change how potential funders might see the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Annual statement and regular check ins Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Board Approval for CEO & Staff compensations. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The compensation for other officers and key employees is determined through a formal process that includes a review of compensation data from comparable organizations using sources such as IRS Form 990s, Guidestar, and in previous years HR consultants. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Upon request.