Nonprofit · EIN 52-2137825
THE CRUCIBLE
Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94607
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,072,276 | $3,848,840 | $223,436 | $3,811,947 | $3,373,312 | $438,635 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,460,534 | $3,575,263 | -$114,729 | $3,876,007 | $3,660,808 | $215,199 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,051,142 | $4,101,530 | -$1,050,388 | $3,903,257 | $3,563,051 | $340,206 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $3,291,156 | $4,059,281 | -$768,125 | $4,769,028 | $3,593,600 | $1,175,428 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,309,043
- of which government grants
- $1,374,688
- Program service revenue
- $1,758,313
- Investment income
- -$6,536
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$6,565
- Other revenue
- $11,456
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $237,644
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,673,515
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,267,634
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $154,149
- Depreciation
- $173,952
- Program services (functional)
- $3,007,676
- Management and general (functional)
- $580,454
- Fundraising (functional)
- $260,710
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,876,007
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,811,947
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,373,312
- Net assets, end of year
- $438,635
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,240,881
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $423,635
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $15,000
- Gross receipts
- $4,078,841
- Employees
- 159
- Volunteers
- 89
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SETH STEWARD | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $132,729 | $281 |
| DOUGLAS YEISER | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $104,915 | $294 |
| B BYRNE ASTRELLA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY CRANDELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY SUGERMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN FITZPATRICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ FOSSLIEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| VANITA LEE-TATUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SETH STEWARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $194,363 | $4,009 |
| B BYRNE ASTRELLA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY CRANDELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY SUGERMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN FITZPATRICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE MOORE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TREVOR PARHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN MERNIT LEFT 13123 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| RENEE VENTIMIGLIA | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| MELANIE MOORE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE SIGOLOFF | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY SUGERMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GREG HANSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CRAIG CROUTEAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY JOHANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAWNEE KECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOYCE PEDERSON-SHULMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER ZWISSLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY CRANDELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ZEYDI GUTIERREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAJ WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| B BYRNE ASTRELLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEN CASSIDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TASION KWAMILELE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Mernit | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $170,000 | $645 |
| Renee Ventimiglia | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $125,351 | $7,294 |
| Melanie Moore | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Sigoloff | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremy Sugerman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Hansen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Crouteau | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Johanson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shawnee Keck | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joyce Pederson-Shulman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexander Zwissler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremy Crandell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Zeydi Gutierrez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Taj Wilson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1260 7TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94607-2150
- In care of
- % JILL SKINNER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DOUGLAS YEISER, 1260 7TH STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94607
- Signed the 990
- DOUGLAS YEISER, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIR
- Phone
- (510) 444-0919
- Website
- WWW.THECRUCIBLE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SD MAYER & ASSOCIATES LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 52-2137825 or by the name THE CRUCIBLE.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
A LEADER IN THE BAY AREA ARTS COMMUNITY, THE CRUCIBLE IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES, RICH AND VARIED ARTS PROGRAMS, SKILLED AND COMMITTED FACULTY, AND UNPARALLELED EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES.
Program accomplishments
- STUDIO: THE CRUCIBLE HELPS TO MAKE THE ARTS ACCESSIBLE BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE STUDIOS, STALLS AND LOCKER SPACES TO WORKING ARTISTS. WE DEVELOPED THE CRUCIBLE'S EXPANDED ACCESS TO TOOLS & EQUIPMENT (CREATE) PROGRAM AS A WAY FOR CURRENT AND FORMER STUDENTS TO BENEFIT FROM BROADER ACCESS TO THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES OF THE CRUCIBLE.ADULTS: THE CRUCIBLE'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE CREATIVE EXPLORATION AND EXPRESSION THROUGH WELCOMING, HANDS-ON ARTS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES FOR PEOPLE OF DIVERSE AGES AND BACKGROUNDS. AS AN INNOVATIVE HUB BUILT AROUND THE INDUSTRIAL ARTS, THE CRUCIBLE IS A CATALYST FOR INDIVIDUAL GROWTH AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. THE CRUCIBLE IS DEDICATED TO INSPIRING CREATIVE GROWTH IN OAKLAND AND THE GREATER BAY AREA, AND OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE A CRUCIAL PART OF THAT MISSION. THIS PROGRAMMING PROVIDED MUCH-NEEDED ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY ARTS EXPERIENCES FOR PEOPLE OF DIVERSE AGES AND BACKGROUNDS. FROM BLACKSMITHING TO NEON, GLASS CASTING, CERAMICS, WELDING, KINETICS, AND FIRE DANCING. STUDENTS WERE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE CLASSES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO BRING TOGETHER NOVICES AS WELL AS EXPERIENCED ARTISTS AND TRADESPEOPLE TO A NONCOMPETITIVE, OPEN ENVIRONMENT WHERE PEOPLE WITH DIVERSE INTERESTS AND BACKGROUNDS CAN WORK TOGETHER AND LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER.EVENTS: THE CRUCIBLE INVITES OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE INSPIRING POWER AND POSSIBILITY OF THE INDUSTRIAL ARTS PROGRAMMING DURING OUR OPEN HOUSES, BIKE FIX-A-THONS, OPEN SHOP HOURS, GIFTY ANNUAL HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR AND MORE. THE CRUCIBLE OFFERS UP TO THREE OPEN HOUSES ANNUALLY, WHICH ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND GIVE VISITORS AN OPPORTUNITY TO TOUR THE CRUCIBLE'S 56,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY, MEET FACULTY AND ARTISTS, AND WATCH DEMONSTRATIONS. WE ALSO PROVIDE WEEKLY OPEN SHOP HOURS, FREE FOUR-HOURS SESSIONS FOR DROP-IN PARTICIPANTS TO LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BICYCLE MECHANICS. WITH OUR QUARTERLY BIKE FIX-A-THONS, A TEAM OF BIKE TECHS REPAIR AS MANY BIKES AS POSSIBLE FOR FREE, GETTING OAKLAND RESIDENTS BACK ON THE ROAD WITH SAFE, FUNCTIONING BIKES. ALL OF THESE EVENTS HELP INTRODUCE PARTICIPANTS TO THE CREATIVE POSSIBILITIES OF OUR CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS AND OTHER PROGRAMS. TO DEEPEN OUR CONNECTIONS WITH LOCAL ARTISTS, MAKERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, WE ALSO PARTICIPATED IN OFF-SITE EVENTS, INCLUDING THE LIFE IS LIVING FESTIVAL IN DEFEMERY PARK, AKOMA MARKET IN LIBERATION PARK, AND THE OLD OAKLAND BLOCK PARTY. THE CRUCIBLE ALSO OFFERS CUSTOM FABRICATION OF ONE OF A KIND WORKS.YOUTH: THE CRUCIBLE'S YOUTH INDUSTRIAL ARTS PROGRAMS WAS ABLE TO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ARTS THROUGH HANDS ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES INCLUDING, CLASSES, FIELD TRIPS, OUTREACH EVENTS, INTERNSHIPS, TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS AND WORKSHOPS. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2010, MORE THAN 90 YOUTH HAVE GRADUATED FROM THE FUEGO PROGRAM. OF THE 90 WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE PROGRAM, 51 ARE STILL ENGAGED WITH THE CRUCIBLE AS FACULTY, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, OR AS VOLUNTEERS. OTHERS HAVE GONE ON TO BUILD SUCCESSFUL CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION TRADES, OR HAVE GRADUATED FROM UNIVERSITIES AND ART SCHOOLS. THE CRUCIBLE PROVIDED INDUSTRIAL ARTS PROGRAMMING THAT EMPOWERS YOUTH TO BUILD TECHNICAL AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SKILLS WHILE MAKING DEEPER CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH THROUGH HANDS-ON, PROJECT BASED INDUSTRIAL ARTS INSTRUCTION. THE CRUCIBLE EXPANDED ITS FREE AND DISCOUNTED WORKSHOPS, AND IN-SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS TO STUDENTS FROM ONE TO THREE TITLE 1 OUSD SCHOOLS, AS WELL AS PAID LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TO 18 YOUTH AS PART OF OUR EXPANDED FUEGO YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM.TEAM BUILDING: THE CRUCIBLE PROVIDES WORKSHOPS FOR COMPANIES, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER GROUPS TO COLLABORATE ON FABRICATION OF INDUSTRIAL ARTS PROJECTS. THESE WORKSHOPS OFFER GROUPS FUN, HANDS-ON ARTS EXPERIENCES AND PROVIDE A REFRESHING CHANGE OF PACE FROM OFFICE WORK AND SUPPORT TEAM WORK, COLLABORATION, AND CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING.Expenses $3,007,676 · revenue $1,758,313
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-2137825
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,811,947
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,078,841
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,072,276 | $3,848,840 | $3,811,947 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,460,534 | $3,575,263 | $3,876,007 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,051,142 | $4,101,530 | $3,903,257 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,291,156 | $4,059,281 | $4,769,028 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-2137825).
Questions about THE CRUCIBLE
- What is the EIN of THE CRUCIBLE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CRUCIBLE is 52-2137825.
- Is THE CRUCIBLE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to THE CRUCIBLE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CRUCIBLE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE CRUCIBLE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE CRUCIBLE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE CRUCIBLE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DOUGLAS YEISER.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CRUCIBLE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $132,729 (SETH STEWARD, FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE CRUCIBLE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,072,276, expenses of $3,848,840 and total assets of $3,811,947 at year end.
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