Self-help Graphics and Arts Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Self-help Graphics and Arts Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1973, with $2,212,368 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1300 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA, 90033 EIN 23-7311837 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.2M
▼ 58.9% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.9M
Net assets
$10.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Self-help Graphics and Arts Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating65 mo reserves · +15% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Self-help Graphics and Arts Inc: 65 mo reserves · +15% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Self-help Graphics and Arts Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Self-help Graphics and Arts Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1300 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA, 90033
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Visual Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $258K (FY2013) to $2.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $406KNet assets $10.1M
Operating margin
15.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.5M
Total liabilities
$406K
Net assets
$10.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,212,368▼58.9% | $1,875,781▲24.6% | $10,125,902▼12.0% | $10,532,204▼13.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,387,978▲56.1% | $1,504,958▲7.0% | $11,506,858▲44.7% | $12,193,274▲37.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,451,809▲51.2% | $1,406,807▲28.5% | $7,954,122▲42.7% | $8,874,732▲20.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,282,621▲74.3% | $1,095,010▲29.6% | $5,575,668▲29.3% | $7,358,688▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,309,517▲28.7% | $845,077▲82.5% | $4,311,151▲11.4% | $7,208,860▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,017,338▼27.0% | $463,029▼42.0% | $3,868,947▲18.0% | $6,759,579▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,392,686▲111% | $797,970▲21.8% | $3,280,019▲623% | $6,169,301▲1260% | 990 |
| 2016 | $658,841▲37.4% | $654,881▲65.2% | $453,694▲0.9% | $453,694▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $479,562▲45.0% | $396,409▲36.8% | $449,734▲22.7% | $449,734▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $330,832▲28.2% | $289,869▼17.7% | $366,581▲12.6% | $385,617▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $257,975 | $352,111▼0.3% | $325,618▼22.0% | $339,590▼29.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $353,254▼12.9% | $417,437▲36.2% | $478,824▲38.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $405,656▼3.8% | $306,554▲2.8% | $345,080▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $421,741▲5.0% | $298,198▼16.6% | $350,122▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $401,688 | $357,598 | $382,339 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $3.4M total
30 grants to Self-help Graphics and Arts Inc totaling $3.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $34,500 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2024 | $25,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Arts | 2023 | $75,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2023 | $60,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $26,375 |
| Altamed Health Services Corp | Reduced health disparity in underserved communities. | 2023 | $10,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Arts | 2022 | $236,967 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $50,650 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2022 | $40,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Culture & arts | 2021 | $1,000,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Arts | 2021 | $132,917 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $51,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $51,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2021 | $30,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Self-help Graphics and Arts Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Self-help Graphics and Arts Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7311837, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Self-help Graphics and Arts Inc's EIN?
- Self-help Graphics and Arts Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7311837.
- How much revenue does Self-help Graphics and Arts Inc report?
- Self-help Graphics and Arts Inc reported $2,212,368 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Self-help Graphics and Arts Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Self-help Graphics and Arts Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Self-help Graphics and Arts Inc (EIN 23-7311837) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.