San Francisco, CA

RUSSIAN CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO

EIN 94-0822710

Arts, Culture & Heritage Cultural Heritage & Traditions Children & youth

Mission

The Russian Center fosters a deeper appreciation of Russian heritage, history, language, arts and traditions by preserving cultural materials, operating a museum and library, running a bilingual preschool, teaching folk dance, and staging community events.

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

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About RUSSIAN CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO

The Russian Center of San Francisco is a San Francisco–based 501(c)(3) cultural nonprofit (FEIN 94-0822710) founded in 1939 by Russian immigrants to preserve and celebrate Russian and Slavic heritage. The Center operates the Museum of Russian Culture and Russian Heritage Library, runs Teremok Russian-English bilingual preschool and children’s programs, organizes the annual Slavic Festival, and makes its historic Art Deco building available for community and cultural events. In the last 2–3 years the organization has continued in-person programming (including annual festivals and dance classes), maintained archival access for researchers, and operated its preschool and rental venue activities as active community services.

Notable achievements

Historic cultural hub since 1939

Established by Russian immigrants in 1939, the Center has continuously preserved Russian-American cultural artifacts, operating a museum and heritage library that serve researchers, educators, and the local community.

Sustained bilingual early childhood program

Operates Teremok, a state-certified Russian-English bilingual preschool offering immersion curriculum and cultural programming for children ages 2–5, maintaining active enrollment and programming in recent years.

Major annual Slavic Festival and community events

Produces an annual multi-day Slavic Festival that draws thousands of Bay Area visitors and showcases music, dance, food, artisans, and community cultural performances; the Center also hosts recurring folk-dance classes and community rentals that support its programs.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.8M
Annual revenue: $282K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 94-0822710
Location: San Francisco, CA
Website: www.russiancentersf.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

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

Recognition

Recognized local cultural organization and active 501(c)(3) — holds FEIN 94-0822710 and is listed in national nonprofit databases and directories.

Included among recent San Francisco cultural grant and support lists and cited by local civic leaders for its Slavic Festival and community contributions.

Featured in local cultural publications and used as a venue by numerous Bay Area arts and cultural groups, reflecting sustained community trust and partnership.

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