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Bulk Space FY2023 filing

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Detroit, MI501(c)(3)Arts & Culture EIN 86-1809965Revenue $761K in FY2023

On file with the IRSbulk-space.com2857 E Grand Blvd Ste 101, 48202-3352 · Detroit, MITax-exempt since Jul 2022Publicly supported charity — 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)

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Bulk Space is dedicated to supporting detroit's cultural landscape by actively serving as a dynamic network for artists, curators, and arts enthusiasts. Specializing in uplifting marginalized artists and fostering underrepresented artistic practices, we collaborate with other organizations to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities. Our commitments lies in supporting artists' growth and exploration through transformative initiatives, empowering them to make a lasting impact on our communities and beyond.

501(c)(3) charity; gifts are tax-deductible.
98¢ of each $1 spent went to programs.
Mission: Form 990 Part I, line 1 · Status: IRS Pub. 78 · Programs: Part IX

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FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
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IRS status
501(c)(3)
not on the IRS revocation list
Looks good: listed by the IRS and not on the revocation list.
IRS BMF · Auto-Revocation List
Tax-deductible gifts
Yes
Donations are tax-deductible
Looks good: the IRS lists gifts to it as deductible.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS BMF
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file · Filing history
Surplus or deficit
2 of 2
filings with a surplus
Average surplus $367K a year · 62% of revenue · last 2 filings
Looks good: a surplus in 2 of the last 2 filings.
Pt I · Ln 19 · 2 filings
Spent on programs
98%
of spending
Looks good: 98% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Cash reserves
14 mo
of spending, in cash
Looks good: 14.3 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Named funders
3
named funders · $290K
Looks good: 3 funders name it on their filings; 3 or more.
Funders’ Sch. I, 990-PF
Liabilities
$0
0% of total assets
Looks good: liabilities are 0% of assets; 50% or less.
Pt X · Ln 26
Independent board members
5
of 5 voting members
Looks good: 5 of 5 voting members are independent, a majority.
Pt VI · Ln 1a–1b
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Revenue
$761K
+398% vs prior year
Spent
$137K
To programs
98%
Net assets
$777K
By yearFY2022–FY2024
Revenue
$761K
FY2023▲ +398%
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Revenue by fiscal year
FY2022$153K
FY2023$761K
FY2024$425K
Expenses
$137K
FY2023
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Expenses by fiscal year
FY2022Not on file
FY2023$137K
FY2024$315K
Net assets
$777K
FY2023▲ +409%
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Net assets by fiscal year
FY2022$153K
FY2023$777K
FY2024$288K

From the FY2023 Form 990 · see the original

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Is it real?

Yes. Never revoked by the IRS. Latest filing on record: FY2024. IRS ruling in Jul 2022.

IRS Pub. 78 · IRS Auto-Revocation List · IRS Business Master File

Where the money goes

98 cents of each dollar spent went to programs.

Program services 98% · $134K Management & general 2% · $3K

Form 990 Part IX, line 25, columns B–D. Every line is in By the numbers.

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Who runs it and what they're paid

5 people listed on the 990.

Part VII, Section A · reportable compensation
Jessica Allie
President
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Megan Kelley
Treasurer
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Tizziana Baldenbro
Board Member
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A

Jova Lynne Johnson Vargas’s $35K as Director is at the 29th percentile of top reported officer pay among 2216 $100K–1M arts & culture nonprofits. Peer set: organizations in the same NTEE major field of work and revenue-size band, compared on each org’s own highest-paid officer/key-employee, from Form 990 Part VII / 990-PF Part VIII. Descriptive placement, not a verdict on whether the pay is appropriate.

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Questions the 990 asks

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  • Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2No
  • Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aNo

Programs and updates

Connects artists, curators, and enthusiasts to uplift marginalized voices and foster equitable arts access.

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1 program · $134K · in their own filed words · FY2023
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Media lab bulk media lab is an innovative laboratory dedicated to advancing arts- based equity by providing access to media and technology. Serving community members of all ages, the lab focuses on lens, sound, and text-based technologies, enabling artists to explore new and innovative methods of creation.

$134Kprogram expense

Funders

Who pays for it.

From grant filings on record. Receipts are incomplete: individual donors are never listed.

Grants

Schedule I · funders on record
Grants received · FY2024
John S and James L Knight Foundation INCFY2024$150K
Wayne State Univ Research & Techno- Logy Park in the City of DetroitFY2024$115K
Priority Health Total Health FoundationFY2024$25K
Total grants receivedfrom 3 funders$290K
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By the numbers

The FY2023 990, line by line.

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1The main four
Money inPt VIII
$761K
Ln 12
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$761K
Other incomeLn 4–11$186
Money outPt IX
$137K
Ln 25
Programscol B$134K
Managementcol C$3K
Owns and owesPt X
$777K
net assets · Ln 32
Cash and savingsLn 1–2$164K
Total assetsLn 16$777K
LiabilitiesLn 26$0
PeoplePt VI, VII
5
listed · VII A
PaidVII A0
Voting boardVI 1a5
IndependentVI 1b5
2In more detail
Revenue in detailPt VIII
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$761K
Noncash giftsLn 1g$4K
Other incomeLn 4–11$186
Total revenueLn 12$761K
Assets in detailPt X, end of year
CashLn 1$164K
Cash and savings togetherLn 1–2$164K
Land, buildings, equipmentLn 10c$48K
Total assetsLn 16$777K
LiabilitiesLn 26$0
Net assetsLn 32$777K
OperationsPt I, VI
EmployeesI 50
VolunteersI 615
Fiscal year endsHeaderDecember
Conflict-of-interest policyVI 12aNo
Whistleblower policyVI 13No
Records policyVI 14No
3Year over year
Balance sheet, start vs end of yearPt X · col A, B
LineStart FY23End FY23
Cash and savingsLn 1–2$153K$164K
Land, buildings, equipmentLn 10c$48K
Total assetsLn 16$153K$777K
LiabilitiesLn 26$100$0
Net assetsLn 32$153K$777K
4Every line
Statement of functional expensesPt IX · every line
LineTotalProgramsManagementFundraising
Other fees for servicesLn 11g$75K$75K
Advertising and promotionLn 12$700$700
Office expensesLn 13$614$614
Information technologyLn 14$11K$11K
OccupancyLn 16$34K$34K
TravelLn 17$2K$2K
Depreciation, depletion and amortizationLn 22$1K$1K
InsuranceLn 23$4K$4K
Other expenses (24a–d)Ln 24$7K$6K$1K
All other expensesLn 24e$752$752
Total functional expensesLn 25$137K$134K$3K$0

Filing history

YearMoney inMoney outIn minus outNet assetsDownload
FY2024 Latest $425K$315K$110K$288K 990 PDF
FY2023 Viewing $761K$137K$624K$777K 990 PDF
FY2022 $153K$153K 990 PDF

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Schedules filed Part IV

III · Programs R · Related orgs G · Fundraising L · Interested persons I · Grants A · Public support O · Explanations
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Part I · Summary $761,304 revenue, 12 lines filed
I-8 Contributions and grantsPrior year $150,000$761,118
I-9 Program service revenue$0
I-10 Investment income$0
I-11 Other revenue$186
I-12 Total revenuePrior year $150,000$761,304
I-13 Grants and similar amounts paid$0
I-14 Benefits paid to members$0
I-15 Salaries and benefits$0
I-16a Professional fundraising fees$0
I-17 Other expenses$137,195
I-18 Total expenses$137,195
I-19 Revenue less expensesPrior year $150,000$624,109
Part VI · Governance 5 of 5 board members independent, 4 to look at
VI-1a Voting members of the governing body5
VI-1b Independent voting members5
VI-12a Written conflict of interest policyNo
VI-13 Written whistleblower policyNo
VI-14 Document retention and destruction policyNo
VI-15a Process for setting top official's payNo
VI-2 Family or business relationship among officers or directorsNo
Part VIII · Statement of revenue $761,304 across 5 lines filed
VIII-1f All other contributions, gifts and grants$761,118
VIII-1g Noncash contributions (included above)$4,000
VIII-1h Total contributions, gifts and grants$761,118
VIII-11a-d Other revenue, itemized rows (sum of 11a–11d as filed)Related to mission $186$186
VIII-12 Total revenueRelated to mission $186$761,304
Part IX · Statement of functional expenses $137,195 across 10 lines filed
IX-11g Other fees for servicesPrograms $75,416$75,416
IX-12 Advertising and promotionPrograms $700$700
IX-13 Office expensesPrograms $614$614
IX-14 Information technologyPrograms $11,392$11,392
IX-16 OccupancyPrograms $34,161$34,161
IX-17 TravelPrograms $1,878$1,878
IX-22 Depreciation, depletion and amortizationManagement $1,332$1,332
IX-23 InsurancePrograms $3,611$3,611
IX-24 Other expenses (24a–d)Programs $6,059 · Management $1,280$7,339
IX-24e All other expensesManagement $752$752
IX-25 Total functional expensesPrograms $133,831 · Management $3,364 · Fundraising $0$137,195
Part X · Balance sheet $776,801 assets, 8 lines filed
X-1 Cash, non-interest-bearingStart of year $152,692$163,618
X-4 Accounts receivable$565,000
X-10c Land, buildings and equipment, net$48,183
X-16 Total assetsStart of year $152,692$776,801
X-26 Total liabilitiesStart of year $100$0
X-27 Net assets without donor restrictionsStart of year $152,592$776,801
X-32 Total net assets or fund balancesStart of year $152,592$776,801
X-33 Total liabilities and net assetsStart of year $152,692$776,801
Part XI · Reconciliation of net assets $776,801 net assets at year end
XI-1 Total revenue$761,304
XI-2 Total expenses$137,195
XI-3 Revenue less expenses$624,109
XI-4 Net assets at start of year$152,592
XI-9 Other changes in net assets$100
XI-10 Net assets at end of year$776,801

Form 990 e-file (XML) FY2023 from the IRS · Classification, formation year and address from the IRS Business Master File

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