Playwrights Project
- Assets
- $393.5k
- Revenue
- $485.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 36
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 03/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 33-0394250
Organization Overview
Playwrights Project is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Playwrights Project employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Playwrights Project 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, Playwrights Project generated $485.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $419.2k 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
PLAYWRIGHTS PROJECTS MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS TO VOICE STORIES THROUGH THEATRE, INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL GROWTH AND CREATING MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TEACHING PROGRAMS 2955 STUDENTS AND 348 TEACHERS ACROSS SAN DIEGO COUNTY RECEIVED INSTRUCTION IN PLAYWRITING, STRENGTHENING SKILLS IN WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION, AND PROMOTING THEATRE AS A TOOL FOR EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY BUILDING. 65 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED CULMINATING PERFORMANCES OF PARTICIPANTS PLAYS.
PRODUCTION PLAY FESTIVAL OUR PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION OF THE 36TH SEASON OF THE PLAYS BY YOUNG WRITERS FESTIVAL PRESENTED 5 WINNING SCRIPTS FROM OUR CALIFORNIA YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS CONTEST ONLINE DUE TO COVID-19. FOUR PLAYS BY WRITERS AGE 15 TO 18 WERE FULLY PRODUCED, AND ONE PLAY BY WRITERS AGE 13 WAS A STAGED READING. PERFORMANCES WERE STREAMED TO CLASSROOMS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS AND THREE ONLINE PERFORMANCES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR A TOTAL OF 2,649. ANOTHER 133 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED INFORMAL READINGS OF THE PLAYS.
OUT OF THE YARD ARTS IN CORRECTIONS PROGRAM 241 CURRENTLY OR FORMERLY INCARCERATED ADULTS WROTE INDIVIDUAL PLAYS DURING WORKSHOPS OR COMMISSIONS WRITERS SCRIPTS WERE PERFORMED FOR 760 AUDIENCE MEMBERS INSIDE FACILITIES AND OUT IN THE PUBLIC INCLUDING SDSU ONLINE PRODUCTION DUE TO COVID, ENCOURAGING COMMUNICATION, BUILDING SELF EFFICACY, INSPIRING CREATIVITY, ADVANCING LITERACY SKILLS, HONORING THE RESILIENCE OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT, AND EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT LIFE IN THE CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cecelia Kouma Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $80,443 |
Alison Whitelaw Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerry Buckley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marianne Generales President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Henry Tanaka Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vanoli Chander Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $269,072 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $141,781 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $410,853 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $74,193 |
| Investment income | $390 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $21 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $485,457 |
| 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. | $80,159 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,711 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $215,530 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,458 |
| Payroll taxes | $27,027 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,608 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,190 |
| Office expenses | $9,273 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $23,198 |
| Travel | $3,350 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,481 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $419,172 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $125,708 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $153,826 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $102,862 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,106 |
| 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 | $8,029 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $393,531 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,357 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $34,357 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $233,832 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $125,342 |
| 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 | $393,531 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Playwrights Project has recieved totaling $62,250.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Conrad Prebys Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Sidney E Frank Charitable Foundation Harrison, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT SEEDS (STIMULATING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE THROUGH DRAMA STANDARDS) IN-CLASS PLAYWRITING RESIDENCIES FOR YOUTH | $20,000 |
Mandell Weiss Charitable Tr 010194 Delray Beach, FL PURPOSE: PERFORMING ARTS | $10,000 |
Nordson Corporation Foundation Westlake, OH PURPOSE: EDUCATION PROGRAM | $3,000 |
Arthur P Pratt & Jeanette Gladys Pratt Memorial Fund 26646-00-5 Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $2,050 |
John H Fox Foundation Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $32,996 |
| Earnings | $17 |
| Ending Balance | $33,013 |
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Arizona Academy Of The Performing Arts Inc Tempe, AZ | $1,249,723 | $1,575,057 |
Pioneer Center For The Performing Arts Reno, NV | $12,422,546 | $490,309 |
Valley Youth Theatre Phoenix, AZ | $6,747,995 | $6,073,336 |
Childrens Creativity Museum San Francisco, CA | $909,867 | $1,014,568 |
State Theater Of Modesto Inc Modesto, CA | $3,395,163 | $1,010,614 |