The Groundlings
- Assets
- $8.6m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 99
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 03/1975
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 23-7381137
Organization Overview
The Groundlings is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Groundlings employed 99 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Groundlings is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Groundlings generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.7%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE THEATER'S PURPOSE IS TO CULTIVATE TOP COMEDIC TALENT THROUGH ITS SCHOOL AND PRODUCTIONS. THE FOUR PART CURRICULUM (BASIC, INTERMEDIATE, LAB AND ADVANCED) GIVES STUDENTS A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO LEARNING IMPROVISATION AND WRITING SKILLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ART OF IMPROVISATIONAL COMEDY WAS TAUGHT TO SEVERAL HUNDRED STUDENTS IN SEMINARS AND THEATER WORKSHOPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carrie Laferle Gergely Managing Director | Officer | 40 | $78,301 |
Nick Antonian Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jandiz Cardoso Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jonathan Sanchez-Leos Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Levy Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Eckert Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $174,991 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $174,991 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,053,536 |
| Investment income | $57,928 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $486,775 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,774,630 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $78,301 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $78,301 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $318,819 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $106,507 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $28,210 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $42,251 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $83,238 |
| Office expenses | $55,396 |
| Information technology | $50,828 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $96,769 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $89,490 |
| Insurance | $145,950 |
| All other expenses | $33,810 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,343,100 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $952,572 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,764,232 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,222 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,892,541 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $8,617,567 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $163,587 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $197,988 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,122,246 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,483,821 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,028,245 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $105,501 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,617,567 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Groundlings has recieved totaling $5.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association Ashland, OR | $57,188,884 | $18,740,778 |
Old Globe Theatre San Diego, CA | $79,168,056 | $16,473,770 |
Geffen Playhouse Inc Los Angeles, CA | $33,029,635 | $21,063,113 |
Center Theatre Group Of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $93,308,392 | $15,777,431 |
Theatre & Arts Foundation Of San Diego County La Jolla, CA | $96,134,792 | $15,790,250 |
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Berkeley, CA | $78,284,133 | $11,370,014 |
Phoenix Theatre Inc Phoenix, AZ | $21,212,066 | $8,604,934 |
Theatreworks Silicon Valley Redwood City, CA | $8,373,819 | $8,187,041 |
South Coast Repertory Inc Costa Mesa, CA | $83,774,342 | $5,710,509 |
Arizona Theatre Company Tucson, AZ | $5,166,004 | $10,001,507 |
Rialto Theatre Foundation Tucson, AZ | $5,053,009 | $7,645,173 |
Theatre For Children Inc Sacramento, CA | $27,810,781 | $2,930,921 |