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Est.

1985

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantseeker

AI Summary

CounterPulse is a nonprofit arts organization that provides space and resources for emerging artists and cultural innovators, serving as an incubator for socially relevant, community-based art and culture. Based on a 2025 filing year, it reports an operating budget and total revenue of $1.3M, with top funders including THE WILLIAM & FLORA HEWLETT FOUNDATION at $2.8M (2024), KENNETH RAININ FOUNDATION at $1.1M (2024), and EPISPACE FOUNDATION at $490K (2024).

Mission Statement

CounterPulse provides space and resources for emerging artists and cultural innovators, serving as an incubator for the creation of socially relevant, community-based art and culture. Counter- Pulse acts as a catalyst for art and action; creating a forum for the open [cont.]
Revenues
$1.3M
Expenses
$1.3M
Net Income:
-$46.5K
Assets
$6.3M
Liabilities
$361.6K
Net Assets:
+$5.9M
Operating Budget
$1.3M
Operating Budget by Year

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Total No. of Grants
25
Median grant size
$12.5K
Largest grant received
$105K
J
Julie Phelps
Board Member
L
Lisa Beyer
Board Member
S
Stephanie Kurteff
Board Member
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CounterPulse’s budget?
In 2025, CounterPulse reported an annual operating budget of around $1.3 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
Where does CounterPulse operate?
CounterPulse is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
Who funded CounterPulse recently?
In 2025, CounterPulse received grants from FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and VIOLET WORLD FOUNDATION C/O MIRAMAR SERVICES INC. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant CounterPulse received in 2024?
The largest grant to CounterPulse in 2024 exceeds $105 thousand.
What is CounterPulse’s reliance on government grants?
CounterPulse relied on government grants for more than 50% of their total revenue in 2024.