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Studio Culture

EIN 99-3449498 · San Diego, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ACTIVITY INVOLVES PROVIDING AFFORDABLE STUDIO AND OFFICE SPACES, FOSTERING A COLLABORATIVE AND MENTORSHIP ENVIRONMENT, HOSTING COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, ORGANIZING ART EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLIC LECTURES, AND OFFERING DESIGN SERVICES TO MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. THE ACTIVITY IS CONDUCTED BY STUDIO CULTURE, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM A DIVERSE GROUP OF CREATIVES INCLUDING ARTISTS, ARCHITECTS, MUSICIANS, SCENIC DESIGNERS, FABRICATORS, AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

Income
$78,004
Spending
$67,621
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. STUDIO CULTURE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY IN BARRIO LOGAN, SAN DIEGO, BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE STUDIO AND OFFICE SPACES TO ARTISTS AND CREATIVES. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A 26,000 SQ FT FACILITYY, SUBLEASING SPACE AT BELOW-MARKET RATES TO FOSTER A COLLABORATIVE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR CREATIVES. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 18 TENANTS IN THE TENANT PROGRAM, AND 2 RESIDENTS IN OUR RESIDENCY PROGRAM. STUDIO CULTURE ALSO PLANS TO GENERATE REVENUE THROUGH WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITIONS, AND PUBLIC EVENTS, OFFERING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON DEISGN, ART, AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. THESE INITIATIVES BENEFIT A DIVERSE GROUP OF CREATIVES, PROVIDING THEM WITH ACCESSIBLE WORKSPACES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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