Nonprofit · EIN 94-3368964
YERBA BUENA ARTS & EVENTS
Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,736,082 | $2,037,476 | -$301,394 | $3,445,797 | $725,511 | $2,720,286 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,052,508 | $1,821,389 | $231,119 | $3,622,968 | $601,288 | $3,021,680 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $351,563
- of which government grants
- $134,237
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $127,423
- Net rental income
- $1,255,418
- Other revenue
- $1,257,096
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $199,678
- Other salaries and wages
- $616,514
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,091,545
- Professional fundraising fees
- $36,000
- Legal fees
- $413
- Accounting fees
- $25,304
- Occupancy
- $18,251
- Travel
- $43,974
- Depreciation
- $22,700
- Program services (functional)
- $1,713,971
- Management and general (functional)
- $214,512
- Fundraising (functional)
- $108,993
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,622,968
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,445,797
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $725,511
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,720,286
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $184,272
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,618,286
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $102,000
- Gross receipts
- $2,431,479
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2000
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Lucero | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $152,144 | $27,872 |
| Steve Cho | Event Director | 40 | $131,620 | $24,511 |
| Cristina Ibarra | Managing Director | 40 | $113,000 | $14,633 |
| Aaron Grizzell | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Jeffries | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elaine Elinson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Gessel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Al Levitt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sylvia Sherman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David de la Torre | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Pollock | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Tsang | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chi-Hsin Shao | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Simpson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William Carney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Norris | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gino Squadrito | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Lucero | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $152,110 | $25,758 |
| Steve Cho | Event Director | 40 | $125,775 | $22,317 |
| Aaron Grizzell | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Jeffries | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Gessel | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gino Squadrito | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Al Levitt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sylvia Sherman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David de la Torre | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elaine Elinson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Pimentel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chi-Hsin Shao | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Simpson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William Carney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Norris | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 760 HOWARD ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103-3119
- In care of
- % LINDA LUCERO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Linda Lucero, 760 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
- Signed the 990
- Linda Lucero, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (415) 543-1718
- Website
- www.YBGFestival.org
- Return prepared by
- Crosby & Kaneda CPAs LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-3368964 or by the name YERBA BUENA ARTS & EVENTS.
- 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
Yerba Buena Arts & Events/Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is a presenting organization dedicated to enhancing the vitality and quality of life in the parks and open spaces of Yerba Buena Gardens and the San Francisco Bay Area through the curated presentation of free artistic, community and cultural programs. Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents music, dance, theater, children's & family programs, and cultural events reflecting the rich cultures and creativity of the region. Artistic excellence, inclusion, diversity and innovation are at the heart of our mission. As the only curated arts park fully dedicated to the long-term presentation of free arts and cultural programs, Yerba Buena Gardens has a unique place in the cultural landscape of San Francisco.
Program accomplishments
- Yerba Buena Gardens Festival The mission of Yerba Buena Arts & Events aka Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is to enhance the vitality and quality of life in the parks and open spaces of Yerba Buena Gardens and San Francisco through the curated presentation of admission-free performing arts and community cultural programs that represent the rich ethnic and cultural diversity of San Francisco and the world beyond. The range of programs includes jazz, roots, world, and classical music; traditional and contemporary dance; theater; poetry; and large-scale cultural celebrations. We also offer an interactive childrens series, and educational programs for adults. Through the six-month Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (May October), San Francisco residents and visitors enjoy many opportunities to gain a greater understanding of diverse art forms and cultural heritages. Commissioning Program Yerba Buena Gardens Festival has a strong commitment to commissioning and presenting new work by composers, theater artists, choreographers, and other performing artists.Expenses $1,237,891
- Rentals Program Yerba Buena Gardens Festival manages rentals of Yerba Buena Gardens to clients interested in holding a private event in one of the nations most beautiful outdoor parks. Besides the opportunity to introduce Yerba Buena Gardens and Yerba Buena Gardens Festival to new audiences, the Rentals program is a vital source of earned income that supports the admission-free Yerba Buena Gardens Festival.Expenses $476,080
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
- 94-3368964
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,445,797
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,431,479
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,736,082 | $2,037,476 | $3,445,797 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,052,508 | $1,821,389 | $3,622,968 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,515,190 | $1,683,994 | $3,192,148 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 94-3368964).
Questions about YERBA BUENA ARTS & EVENTS
- What is the EIN of YERBA BUENA ARTS & EVENTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YERBA BUENA ARTS & EVENTS is 94-3368964.
- Is YERBA BUENA ARTS & EVENTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to YERBA BUENA ARTS & EVENTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YERBA BUENA ARTS & EVENTS 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 YERBA BUENA ARTS & EVENTS 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 YERBA BUENA ARTS & EVENTS 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 YERBA BUENA ARTS & EVENTS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Linda Lucero.
- Who are the officers and directors of YERBA BUENA ARTS & EVENTS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $152,144 (Linda Lucero, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does YERBA BUENA ARTS & EVENTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,736,082, expenses of $2,037,476 and total assets of $3,445,797 at year end.
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