Nonprofit · EIN 94-2943623
RUBYS CLAY STUDIO & GALLERY
Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $487,745 | $470,062 | $17,683 | $768,627 | $34,830 | $733,797 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $504,281 | $431,168 | $73,113 | $716,405 | $23,074 | $693,331 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $425,966 | $395,736 | $30,230 | $632,514 | $47,971 | $584,543 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $33,151
- of which government grants
- $10,000
- Program service revenue
- $435,481
- Investment income
- $18,988
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,664
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $125
- Other revenue
- $125
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $78,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $112,764
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $220,221
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,000
- Accounting fees
- $15,594
- Occupancy
- $101,313
- Depreciation
- $4,327
- Program services (functional)
- $300,863
- Management and general (functional)
- $164,529
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,670
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $716,405
- Total assets, end of year
- $768,627
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $34,830
- Net assets, end of year
- $733,797
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $28,895
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $706,676
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $27,122
- Gross receipts
- $503,188
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1962
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marnia Johnston | Operations Director Officer | 35 | $78,000 |
| Zachary Conquer | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Shreyas Jayanna | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Richard Crocker | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Marisol Seaman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Erika Luttenegger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Len Carella | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lis Goldschmidt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dilan Gorur | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marnia Johnston | Operations Dir Officer | 35 | $78,000 |
| Zack Conquer | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Shreyas Jayanna | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Carmen Kuan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jeanie Kedia | Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Charles Belgarde Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Crocker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lis Goldschmidt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Erika Luttenegger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marisol Seaman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marnia Johnston | Operations Dir Officer | 35 | $73,349 |
| Anna Payden | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Zack Conquer | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Candice Bowling | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Veronika Cole | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jackie Duncan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Perry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Pinegar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Koffel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 552 NOE ST A, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114-2528
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Zachary Conquer, 552 NOE ST A, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
- Signed the 990
- Zachary Conquer, President
- Phone
- (415) 558-9819
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2943623 or by the name RUBYS CLAY STUDIO & GALLERY.
- 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
Rubys Clay Studio is a ceramic arts studio with the primary objectives of fostering community appreciation of the ceramic arts and promoting self-expression technical and artistic development through exhibitions classes and shared learning resources.
Program accomplishments
- Our rental fees for studio space locker memberships kiln rental and studio time are below market. We operate a financial assistance program to promote affordable engagement in ceramics.Expenses $195,560 · revenue $335,522
- Artists can learn both the craft and business of ceramic arts at Rubys. Our education programs include classes professional development opportunities and peer-to-peer learning through our gallery and kiln mentorship programs. Artists learn from community members how to fire kilns and mix glazes. They often have their first sales opportunity through our gallery and learn how to organize promote and put on a show. The gallery is open to the public daily and the exhibitions have been a mainstay of the Castro since 1967.Expenses $90,259 · revenue $100,084
- Our outreach programs offer free services to other nonprofits and schools providing free clay ceramic firing and curriculum design. We have collaborated with various organizations such as the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco Sacred Heart School St. Philips School and many others to enhance the learning and application of ceramic arts.Expenses $15,044
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
- 94-2943623
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A400)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $768,627
- Income (IRS master file)
- $503,188
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $487,745 | $470,062 | $768,627 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $504,281 | $431,168 | $716,405 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $425,966 | $395,736 | $632,514 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $339,028 | $342,383 | $532,489 | IRS |
| 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 94-2943623).
Questions about RUBYS CLAY STUDIO & GALLERY
- What is the EIN of RUBYS CLAY STUDIO & GALLERY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RUBYS CLAY STUDIO & GALLERY is 94-2943623.
- Is RUBYS CLAY STUDIO & GALLERY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to RUBYS CLAY STUDIO & GALLERY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RUBYS CLAY STUDIO & GALLERY 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 RUBYS CLAY STUDIO & GALLERY 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 RUBYS CLAY STUDIO & GALLERY 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 RUBYS CLAY STUDIO & GALLERY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Zachary Conquer.
- Who are the officers and directors of RUBYS CLAY STUDIO & GALLERY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,000 (Marnia Johnston, Operations Director).
- How much revenue does RUBYS CLAY STUDIO & GALLERY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $487,745, expenses of $470,062 and total assets of $768,627 at year end.
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