Diversionary Theatre Productions Inc is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1992. 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, Diversionary Theatre Productions Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Diversionary Theatre Productions Inc 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, Diversionary Theatre Productions Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $579.0k during the year ending 06/2021. 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:
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THE MISSION OF DIVERSIONARY THEATRE IS TO PROVIDE AN INSPIRING AND THOUGHT PROVOKING THEATRICAL PLATFORM TO EXPLORE COMPLEX AND DIVERSE LGBT STORIES, WHICH INFLUENCE THE LARGER CULTURAL DISCUSSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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34 YEARS OF GROUNDBREAKING THEATRE & ARTS EDUCATIONTHE MISSION OF DIVERSIONARY THEATRE IS TO PROVIDE AN INSPIRING AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING THEATRICAL PLATFORM TO EXPLORE COMPLEX AND DIVERSE LGBT STORIES, WHICH INFLUENCE THE LARGER CULTURAL DISCUSSION. OUR VISION IS TO FOSTER AND AMPLIFY THE NEXT GENERATION OF LGBT VOICES BY PROVIDING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN A DYNAMIC, INCLUSIVE, AND PROVOCATIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT CELEBRATES AND PRESERVES OUR UNIQUE CULTURE.DIVERSIONARY THEATRE (DIVERSIONARY) IS THE THIRD-OLDEST LGBT THEATRE IN THE COUNTRY, FOUNDED IN 1986 DURING THE DARKEST DAYS OF THE HIV/AIDS CRISIS IN ORDER TO BRING TO LIGHT IMPORTANT SOCIAL ISSUES THAT IMPACT THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF LGBT PEOPLE. DIVERSIONARY HAS BEEN A BEACON FOR A COMMUNITY SEARCHING FOR A PLATFORM TO BE HEARD FOR OVER THREE DECADES. THE RAPIDLY EVOLVING NATIONAL DEBATE OVER LGBT RIGHTS, MARRIAGE EQUALITY, ADOPTION RIGHTS, DISCRIMINATION, AND BULLYING ALL SPEAK TO THE NEED FOR OUR MISSION, AND INDEED, DIVERSIONARY HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN FOSTERING THE CONVERSATION OVER THESE ISSUES IN SAN DIEGO.DIVERSIONARY IS A RARE, YET ESSENTIAL PART OF THE AMERICAN CULTURAL LANDSCAPE, AND AS THE ONLY LGBT THEATRE IN SAN DIEGO, A VITAL PART OF THE COMMUNITYS ARTS ECOLOGY. SINCE ITS INCEPTION DIVERSIONARY HAS PRODUCED OVER 150 WORLD, WEST COAST, AND SAN DIEGO PREMIERES AND REVIVALS, AS WELL AS A HOST OF ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS SOWING CULTURAL TOLERANCE AND A THEATRE-GOING AUDIENCE OF THE FUTURE.OUR ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AROUND LGBT THEMES AND PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THEMSELVES AND THE BROADER WORLD IN WHICH THEY LIVE. WHILE WE ARE A SMALL THEATRE ORGANIZATION, WE ARE PROUD OF THE DIVERSITY OF WHAT WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES ARTS EDUCATION ACTIVITIES THAT ARE INTEGRATED THROUGHOUT DIVERSIONARYS MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS, AND ALSO PROVIDES STAND-ALONE PROGRAMMING IN OUR HISTORIC SITE IN UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS AND IN CLASSROOMS AT PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS ACROSS SAN DIEGO COUNTY.AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS-WINNER OF MULTIPLE SAN DIEGO CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS:-2019 OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A PLAY FOR THE HOUR OF GREAT MERCY-2019 OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL FOR HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH-2019 ACTOR OF THE YEAR, MICHAEL LOUIS CUSIMANO AND CASHAE MONYA-2018 OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMANCE FOR WREKLESS WATSON FOR CARDBOARD PIANO-2017 OUTSTANDING NEW PLAY FOR BALLAST BY GEORGETTE KELLY-2017 OUTSTANDING SOLO PERFORMANCE FOR SHANA WRIDE IN 2.5 MINUTE RIDE-2017 OUTSTANDING FEATURED PERFORMANCE FOR ANNIE HINTON IN WELL-2016 OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL FOR JUSTIN HUERTAS IN LIZARD BOY THE MUSICAL-2016 OUTSTANDING SCORE FOR A MUSICAL FOR THE BOY WHO DANCED ON AIR-2016 RECIPIENT OF THE PRESTIGIOUS 2016 DON BRAUNAGAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING WORK -NAMED THE #1 REASON SAN DIEGO THEATRE ROCKS BY CITY BEAT MAGAZINE FOR 2017.-DIVERSIONARY IS AN ECONOMIC ANCHOR IN UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS AND ITS RESIDENT BUSINESSES, ATTRACTING OVER 10,000 PATRONS ANNUALLY TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD.-DIVERSIONARY REACHES OVER 600 PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS ANNUALLY, THROUGH ITS STUDENT MATINEE SERVING SAN DIEGO MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOLS AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVING SAN DIEGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.-DIVERSIONARYS UNIQUE TEEN-VERSIONARY PROGRAM BRINGS TOGETHER A DIVERSE GROUP OF LGBTQ+A STUDENTS TO WORK TOGETHER TO PRODUCE A NEW SHOW FEATURING IMPORTANT SOCIAL THEMES.- DIVERSIONARYS STONEWALL SALON IS SAN DIEGOS ONLY PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY SERVING THE ELDERLY LGBT COMMUNITY, A SEGMENT OF OUR POPULATION IN NEED OF SOCIAL PROGRAMS AS THEY RARELY HAVE EXTENDED FAMILY OR CHILDREN.
34 YEARS OF GROUNDBREAKING THEATRE & ARTS EDUCATIONTHE MISSION OF DIVERSIONARY THEATRE IS TO PROVIDE AN INSPIRING AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING THEATRICAL PLATFORM TO EXPLORE COMPLEX AND DIVERSE LGBT STORIES, WHICH INFLUENCE THE LARGER CULTURAL DISCUSSION. OUR VISION IS TO FOSTER AND AMPLIFY THE NEXT GENERATION OF LGBT VOICES BY PROVIDING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN A DYNAMIC, INCLUSIVE, AND PROVOCATIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT CELEBRATES AND PRESERVES OUR UNIQUE CULTURE.DIVERSIONARY THEATRE (DIVERSIONARY) IS THE THIRD-OLDEST LGBT THEATRE IN THE COUNTRY, FOUNDED IN 1986 DURING THE DARKEST DAYS OF THE HIV/AIDS CRISIS IN ORDER TO BRING TO LIGHT IMPORTANT SOCIAL ISSUES THAT IMPACT THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF LGBT PEOPLE. DIVERSIONARY HAS BEEN A BEACON FOR A COMMUNITY SEARCHING FOR A PLATFORM TO BE HEARD FOR OVER THREE DECADES. THE RAPIDLY EVOLVING NATIONAL DEBATE OVER LGBT RIGHTS, MARRIAGE EQUALITY, ADOPTION RIGHTS, DISCRIMINATION, AND BULLYING ALL SPEAK TO THE NEED FOR OUR MISSION, AND INDEED, DIVERSIONARY HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN FOSTERING THE CONVERSATION OVER THESE ISSUES IN SAN DIEGO.DIVERSIONARY IS A RARE, YET ESSENTIAL PART OF THE AMERICAN CULTURAL LANDSCAPE, AND AS THE ONLY LGBT THEATRE IN SAN DIEGO, A VITAL PART OF THE COMMUNITYS ARTS ECOLOGY. SINCE ITS INCEPTION DIVERSIONARY HAS PRODUCED OVER 150 WORLD, WEST COAST, AND SAN DIEGO PREMIERES AND REVIVALS, AS WELL AS A HOST OF ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS SOWING CULTURAL TOLERANCE AND A THEATRE-GOING AUDIENCE OF THE FUTURE.OUR ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AROUND LGBT THEMES AND PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THEMSELVES AND THE BROADER WORLD IN WHICH THEY LIVE. WHILE WE ARE A SMALL THEATRE ORGANIZATION, WE ARE PROUD OF THE DIVERSITY OF WHAT WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES ARTS EDUCATION ACTIVITIES THAT ARE INTEGRATED THROUGHOUT DIVERSIONARYS MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS, AND ALSO PROVIDES STAND-ALONE PROGRAMMING IN OUR HISTORIC SITE IN UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS AND IN CLASSROOMS AT PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS ACROSS SAN DIEGO COUNTY.AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS-WINNER OF MULTIPLE SAN DIEGO CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS:-2019 OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A PLAY FOR THE HOUR OF GREAT MERCY-2019 OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL FOR HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH-2019 ACTOR OF THE YEAR, MICHAEL LOUIS CUSIMANO AND CASHAE MONYA-2018 OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMANCE FOR WREKLESS WATSON FOR CARDBOARD PIANO-2017 OUTSTANDING NEW PLAY FOR BALLAST BY GEORGETTE KELLY-2017 OUTSTANDING SOLO PERFORMANCE FOR SHANA WRIDE IN 2.5 MINUTE RIDE-2017 OUTSTANDING FEATURED PERFORMANCE FOR ANNIE HINTON IN WELL-2016 OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL FOR JUSTIN HUERTAS IN LIZARD BOY THE MUSICAL-2016 OUTSTANDING SCORE FOR A MUSICAL FOR THE BOY WHO DANCED ON AIR-2016 RECIPIENT OF THE PRESTIGIOUS 2016 DON BRAUNAGAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING WORK -NAMED THE #1 REASON SAN DIEGO THEATRE ROCKS BY CITY BEAT MAGAZINE FOR 2017.-DIVERSIONARY IS AN ECONOMIC ANCHOR IN UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS AND ITS RESIDENT BUSINESSES, ATTRACTING OVER 10,000 PATRONS ANNUALLY TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD.-DIVERSIONARY REACHES OVER 600 PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS ANNUALLY, THROUGH ITS STUDENT MATINEE SERVING SAN DIEGO MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOLS AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVING SAN DIEGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.-DIVERSIONARYS UNIQUE TEEN-VERSIONARY PROGRAM BRINGS TOGETHER A DIVERSE GROUP OF LGBTQ+A STUDENTS TO WORK TOGETHER TO PRODUCE A NEW SHOW FEATURING IMPORTANT SOCIAL THEMES.- DIVERSIONARYS STONEWALL SALON IS SAN DIEGOS ONLY PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY SERVING THE ELDERLY LGBT COMMUNITY, A SEGMENT OF OUR POPULATION IN NEED OF SOCIAL PROGRAMS AS THEY RARELY HAVE EXTENDED FAMILY OR CHILDREN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Matt Morrow Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $96,146 |
Scott Williford President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jay Henslee Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Tom Abbas Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Allison Rossett Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Yolanda Franklin Trustee | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $223,843 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,822,427 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,046,270 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $24,565 |
Investment income | $156 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $38,400 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,109,391 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $96,146 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,113 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $228,508 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,144 |
Other employee benefits | $11,716 |
Payroll taxes | $26,626 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,925 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,824 |
Office expenses | $8,887 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $1,890 |
Occupancy | $18,874 |
Travel | $1,700 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $31,001 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,973 |
Insurance | $11,693 |
All other expenses | $6,055 |
Total functional expenses | $578,999 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $812,294 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $162,424 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $867,336 |
Accounts receivable, net | $20,384 |
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 | $32,300 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,105,531 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $5,900 |
Other assets | $1,616,038 |
Total assets | $4,622,207 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $230,483 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $49,256 |
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 | $495,453 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $150,000 |
Other liabilities | $3,200 |
Total liabilities | $928,392 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,754,478 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $939,337 |
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 | $4,622,207 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Diversionary Theatre Productions Inc has recieved totaling $59,490.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Shubert Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
National Alliance For Musical Theatre Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: THEATRICAL PRODUCTION | $17,500 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $15,000 |
Protostar Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $5,000 |
Sempra Energy Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURE | $1,920 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $70 |
Beg. Balance | $11,442 |
Earnings | $3,284 |
Grants | $480 |
Ending Balance | $14,246 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
American Conservatory Theatre Foundation San Francisco, CA | $52,882,749 | $20,975,914 |
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 |