Mahalo
Los Angeles, CA

PIECE BY PIECE

EIN 20-8348198
Arts, Culture & Heritage Community Arts & Public Programs People experiencing homelessness Low-income
Mission

Piece by Piece provides free mosaic art workshops to residents of Skid Row, South LA, and surrounding areas who have experienced homelessness and/or are living with economic insecurity.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About PIECE BY PIECE

Piece by Piece is a Los Angeles–based 501(c)(3) arts education nonprofit (tax-exempt since 2008) that empowers residents who have experienced homelessness or economic insecurity through free mosaic art workshops, skills training, and pathways to paid work as artisans and studio associates. In the past 2–3 years the organization has grown program capacity and earned income channels, expanded exhibitions of participant work at local venues, and increased the number of participants earning wages (reported growth of more than 40%). Recent public filings show organizational revenue and scale consistent with an active, operating nonprofit serving South LA and Skid Row communities.

Notable achievements

Expanded paid artisan opportunities

In recent years Piece by Piece increased the number of program participants earning wages through commissioned work, retail sales, and studio positions, reporting growth of over 40% in participants receiving paid opportunities.

Large community reach

Program mix (artisan certification, open studio, studio prep, and community projects) has reached thousands of participants through free workshops and community mosaic projects, with community project participation measured in the low thousands.

Sustained organizational growth

Recent financial results show the organization operating at a near seven-figure annual revenue scale and maintaining program delivery and paid positions for participants, indicating strengthened financial and operational capacity.

At a glance

Total assets
$460K
Annual revenue
$942K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
20-8348198
Location
Los Angeles, CA
On Mahalo since
April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Rated a Three‑Star charity with a strong Accountability & Finance profile by an independent charity evaluator.
Listed and maintained current nonprofit filings in public nonprofit databases (Form 990 filings and nonprofit explorer profiles).
Recognized locally through exhibitions and inclusion on regional arts relief/eligible grantee lists and partnerships with community venues.

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