Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble 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 06/2022, Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble generated $165.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $190.6k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
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Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Yvonne Huff Lee President | 10 | $0 | |
Matthew Soraci Secretary Treasurer | 5 | $0 | |
Regina Miller Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | |
Jason Delane Lee Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $73,909 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $91,487 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $165,396 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $132,188 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $19,012 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $39,408 |
Total expenses | $190,608 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $26,639 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $27,269 |
Total liabilities | $71,090 |
Net assets or fund balances | -$43,821 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble has recieved totaling $15,535.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
L & N Andreas Foundation Mankato, MN PURPOSE: GRANT IS FOR RECIPIENTS GENERAL FUND | $15,000 |
Caplin Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $35 |
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