Nonprofit · EIN 94-2986114
COUNTERPULSE
Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,272,315 | $1,318,817 | -$46,502 | $6,252,723 | $361,610 | $5,891,113 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $1,419,124 | $1,465,261 | -$46,137 | $6,543,198 | $591,914 | $5,951,284 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,434,880 | $1,143,179 | $291,701 | $6,571,352 | $577,009 | $5,994,343 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,081,333
- of which government grants
- $177,957
- Program service revenue
- $169,335
- Investment income
- $29,465
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$9,360
- Other revenue
- -$7,818
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $193,360
- Other salaries and wages
- $359,431
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $654,876
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,815
- Accounting fees
- $29,196
- Occupancy
- $49,924
- Travel
- $29,802
- Depreciation
- $130,470
- Program services (functional)
- $860,084
- Management and general (functional)
- $282,408
- Fundraising (functional)
- $176,325
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,543,198
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,252,723
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $361,610
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,891,113
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,020,470
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,002,874
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $888,239
- Gross receipts
- $1,287,350
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 1985
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Phelps | Art & Exec Dir Trustee or director, Officer | 36 | $97,145 | $7,142 |
| Susan Pleck | Dir Finance Adm Officer | 36 | $71,518 | $0 |
| Victor Cordon | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter McCormack | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Beyer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana Murphy | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carlo Abruzzese | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Abra Allan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Hong | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Kurteff | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Erica Huie | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Charity Rodgers | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Phelps | Art & Exec Dir Trustee or director, Officer | 36 | $111,037 | $5,601 |
| Susan Pleck | Finance Dir Officer | 32 | $64,808 | $0 |
| Victor Cordon | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter McCormack | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Beyer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana Murphy | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carlo Abruzzese | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carlos Brache | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Hong | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Kurteff | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lucy Milligan Wahl | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Frank Smigiel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Phelps | Art & Exec Dir Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $107,476 | $5,471 |
| Lucy Milligan Wahl | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Victor Cordon | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Beyer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter McCormack | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kush Amerasinghe | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carlo Abruzzese | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Goldsmith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Kurteff | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carlos Brache | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Antoaneta Petkova | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Frank Smigiel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Hong | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana Murphy | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 80 TURK ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-2808
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Victor Cordon, 80 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
- Signed the 990
- Victor Cordon, Board Chair
- Phone
- (415) 626-2060
- Website
- www.counterpulse.org
- Return prepared by
- REGALIA BERGER & BERGER CPAS
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2986114 or by the name COUNTERPULSE.
- 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
exchange of art and ideas, catalyzing transformation in our communities and our society. We work towards a world that celebrates diversity of race, class, cultural heritage, artistic expression, ability, gender identity & sexual orientation.
Program accomplishments
- Performances: CounterPulse presents an ongoing curated platform of Performances that are a part of our biennial festival, co-produced with independent producers, and/or commissioned through residencies. The CounterPulse Festival is presented every other year on odd years and focused on national and international presentations. Co-productions partner directly with artists and small companies on the production and presentation of 20-35 presentations each year. Commissioning residencies nurtures artistic development through a residency experience that combines financial support, artistic freedom, extensive rehearsal space, and structured community feedback sessions.Expenses $375,678 · revenue $103,508
- House Artists Program: The House Artists Program supports artists and companies based in the San Francisco Bay Area by offering a suite of financial, outreach, and facilities services. This comprehensive program serves as a nesting place and launching pad for artists. Robust fiscal oversight is at the core of the program to provide the solid foundation on which to build creative work.Expenses $305,434 · revenue $25,147
- Public Arts and other: Public Arts is focused on producing and presenting work outside of the CounterPulse facility in the public spaces of our neighborhood and city at large. This program's primary aim is to keep what is beautiful about the Tenderloin thriving: a neighborhood that is diverse, expressive, and resilient. We predominantly work in the Tenderloin neighborhood to provide opportunities for residents, workers and visitors to engage in safe, hospitable, and creative activities and share their stories.Expenses $178,972 · revenue $40,680
- Rental Exchange: Throughout the year, CounterPulse provides highly subsidized rehearsal and performance space to over 2,000 artists. All artists who rent the space receive a free publicity package of technical assistance and comprehensive guidance in the art of self-production. CounterPulse keeps its doors open over 100 hours each week, with a typical day beginning at 9 a.m. for rehearsals, continuing with afternoon classes or workshops, and closing at 11 p.m. with a lively post-show discussion following an evening performance.
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2986114
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,252,723
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,287,350
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,272,315 | $1,318,817 | $6,252,723 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,419,124 | $1,465,261 | $6,543,198 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,434,880 | $1,143,179 | $6,571,352 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,976,388 | $1,289,817 | $4,854,788 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 94-2986114).
Questions about COUNTERPULSE
- What is the EIN of COUNTERPULSE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COUNTERPULSE is 94-2986114.
- Is COUNTERPULSE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to COUNTERPULSE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COUNTERPULSE 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 COUNTERPULSE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COUNTERPULSE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COUNTERPULSE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Victor Cordon.
- Who are the officers and directors of COUNTERPULSE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $97,145 (Julie Phelps, Art & Exec Dir).
- How much revenue does COUNTERPULSE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,272,315, expenses of $1,318,817 and total assets of $6,252,723 at year end.
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