Nonprofit · EIN 88-2297487
HIDDEN GEM CREATIVE STUDIOS
Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94608
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $156,030 | $153,207 | $2,823 | $58,844 | – | $58,844 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $56,021 | – | – | $56,021 | – | $56,021 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $118,230
- Program service revenue
- $37,800
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $117,962
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $20,427
- Occupancy
- $8,940
- Other expenses
- $5,878
- Program services (functional)
- $122,848
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $56,021
- Total assets, end of year
- $58,844
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $58,844
- Cash, savings and investments
- $58,844
- Gross receipts
- $156,030
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Flores | President & CEO | 30 | $0 |
| Bethynia Cardenas | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Flores | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Shawn Granberry | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Stefan Ruenzel | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Gabriel Negrete | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Erica Gomez Maldanado | Vice President | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Flores | President & CEO | 10 | $0 |
| Bethynia Cardenas | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Flores | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Shawn Granberry | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Stefan Ruenzel | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Gabriel Negrete | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Erica Gomez Maldanado | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5621 LOWELL ST STE G, OAKLAND, CA 94608-2861
- In care of
- % RAFAEL FLORES
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 5621 Lowell Street Suite G, Oakland CA 94608
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Rafael Flores, 2065 Clinton Ave, Alameda CA 94501
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Rafael Flores, President
- Phone
- (206) 214-7496
- Website
- www.HiddenGEMProject.org
- Return prepared by
- James Mansuetto CPA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 88-2297487 or by the name HIDDEN GEM CREATIVE STUDIOS.
- 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
"The Hidden Gem" is a creative studio and shared workspace for experimental artists in the Latino, African-American and Asian communities. Hosting some of Oakland's most promising artists, "The Hidden Gem" hosts private networking events for emerging arts entrepreneurs.
Program accomplishments
- The Hidden GEM operated a 12 month career training program for young filmmakers, hosted film festivals/screenings, and employed artists to make social justice cinema for community clients. We also founded student film productions and operated a studio facility where we mentored and advised youth filmmakers.Expenses $122,848
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-2297487
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $58,844
- Income (IRS master file)
- $156,030
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $156,030 | $153,207 | $58,844 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $56,021 | $0 | $56,021 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Rafael Flores | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 88-2297487).
Questions about HIDDEN GEM CREATIVE STUDIOS
- What is the EIN of HIDDEN GEM CREATIVE STUDIOS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HIDDEN GEM CREATIVE STUDIOS is 88-2297487.
- Is HIDDEN GEM CREATIVE STUDIOS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to HIDDEN GEM CREATIVE STUDIOS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HIDDEN GEM CREATIVE STUDIOS 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 HIDDEN GEM CREATIVE STUDIOS 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 HIDDEN GEM CREATIVE STUDIOS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of HIDDEN GEM CREATIVE STUDIOS?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Rafael Flores.
- Who are the officers and directors of HIDDEN GEM CREATIVE STUDIOS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HIDDEN GEM CREATIVE STUDIOS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $156,030, expenses of $153,207 and total assets of $58,844 at year end.
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