Nonprofit · EIN 94-2435892
POTTERS STUDIO
Tax-exempt · BERKELEY, CA 94710
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,480,148 | $1,754,076 | $726,072 | $4,412,709 | $2,525,388 | $1,887,321 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,829,998 | $1,489,867 | $340,131 | $1,576,814 | $449,886 | $1,126,928 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $713,211
- of which government grants
- $235,098
- Program service revenue
- $1,663,297
- Investment income
- $11,093
- Net rental income
- $32,143
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $49,536
- Other revenue
- $92,547
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $127,320
- Other salaries and wages
- $731,306
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $996,870
- Professional fundraising fees
- $160,000
- Accounting fees
- $46,746
- Occupancy
- $196,084
- Travel
- $6,504
- Depreciation
- $48,666
- Program services (functional)
- $1,211,965
- Management and general (functional)
- $320,478
- Fundraising (functional)
- $221,633
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,576,814
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,412,709
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,525,388
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,887,321
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,559,598
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,595,085
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $292,236
- Gross receipts
- $2,633,645
- Employees
- 33
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 2021
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobbi Fabian | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $105,623 | $14,533 |
| Cheryl Stevens | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Zoe Thorsland | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Meinke | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Sachin Granpule | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandy Sherwin | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Grossman | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Rockmill | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Suhail Chandler | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Cohen | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOBBI FABIAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $98,032 | $11,340 |
| CHERYL STEVENS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| ZOE THORSLAND | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MEINKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANNA DALTON | TREASURER (THRU 11/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY COHEN | INTERIM TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY SHERWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH GROSSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH ROCKMILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUHAIL CHANDLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MILES MCCREARY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL BLUE LIN | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/2023) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 724 CAMELIA ST, BERKELEY, CA 94710-1345
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Bobbi Fabian, 724 Camelia Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
- Signed the 990
- Bobbi Fabian, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (510) 528-3286
- Return prepared by
- Crosby & Kaneda CPAs LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2435892 or by the name POTTERS STUDIO.
- 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
We educate, nurture and inspire a diverse community of ceramic artists. We provide the space, support and tools for creativity, growth, community, connection and joy for those who make and appreciate ceramics. We believe that diversity and inclusiveness make for a better experience for everyone.
Program accomplishments
- The Potters Studio supports a vibrant and inclusive community of ceramic artists by providing affordable access to a fully equipped, professional clay studio. Our Membership Program is central to our mission to foster creativity, access, and lifelong learning for people of all backgrounds. In 2024, we served 380 active members.Membership includes 24/7 studio access (after a one-month trial period) and use of extensive resources, including throwing wheels, hand-building spaces, slab rollers, a damp room, kilns, a well-ventilated glaze lab, and a ceramics reference library. Members receive free training on firing procedures, glaze mixing, and safe equipment use. Our members also benefit from over 20 cone 10 glazes, more than a dozen high-fire clay bodies (clay and firing fees apply), and personalized storage options.Throughout the year, we offered 72 ceramics classes, 12 professional development workshops, and 24 Clay Club sessions. Members also had access to monthly member-exclusive workshops, and the opportunity to participate in two major sales events: our annual Holiday Sale and our biannual Parking Lot Sale.We are deeply committed to equity and access. Membership is offered on a sliding scale. The Sustaining level of $210 per month covers the actual cost of operations. The Supporting level of $250 per month is a pay-it-forward option that helps subsidize access for others. The Supported level of $170 per month is available by application and helps reduce financial barriers for marginalized or underrepresented community members. In 2024, we awarded 30 Supported Memberships, ensuring access to studio space and resources for those who may not otherwise have the opportunity to pursue ceramics.Expenses $1,211,965 · revenue $1,663,297
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 | Not 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
- 94-2435892
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,412,709
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,633,645
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,480,148 | $1,754,076 | $4,412,709 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,829,998 | $1,489,867 | $1,576,814 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,417,861 | $1,272,999 | $1,549,941 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $521,201 | $364,555 | $754,389 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | 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 94-2435892).
Questions about POTTERS STUDIO
- What is the EIN of POTTERS STUDIO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of POTTERS STUDIO is 94-2435892.
- Is POTTERS STUDIO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to POTTERS STUDIO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does POTTERS STUDIO 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 POTTERS STUDIO due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did POTTERS STUDIO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of POTTERS STUDIO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Bobbi Fabian.
- Who are the officers and directors of POTTERS STUDIO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $105,623 (Bobbi Fabian, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does POTTERS STUDIO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,480,148, expenses of $1,754,076 and total assets of $4,412,709 at year end.
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