Transcendence Theater Company
- Assets
- $4.3m
- Revenue
- $7.9m
- Investments
- $3.0m
- Employees
- 116
- Location
- Sonoma, CA
- Founding
- 06/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-2182873
Organization Overview
Transcendence Theater Company is located in Sonoma, CA. The organization was established in 2013. 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 12/2023, Transcendence Theater Company employed 116 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Transcendence Theater Company 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 12/2023, Transcendence Theater Company generated $7.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 9 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TRANSCENDENCE THEATRE COMPANY IS CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY'S PREMIERE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE, TEN YEARS AND COUNTING. WITH THREE ORIGINAL OUTDOOR MUSICAL REVUES EVERY SUMMER, AN INDOOR HOLIDAY SHOW EVERY WINTER, AND MORE, OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE EXTRAORDINARY EVENINGS FEATURING THE BEST TALENTS FROM BROADWAY AND BEYOND. TRANSCENDENCE'S ARTS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS SHARE THE JOY OF THEATRE WITH YOUTH, COMMUNITIES IN NEED, AND SEEK TO MAKE THEATRE MORE AVAILABLE TO ALL IN THE BAY AREA.TRANSCENDENCE ARTISTS ARE ACTIVE NOT ONLY ONSTAGE BUT ALSO IN SUPPORT OF OUR COMMUNITY. FROM FREE PERFORMANCES TO DONATING OUR TIME AND TALENTS THROUGH THEATRE CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS, OUR FULL COMPANY PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN OUTREACH THAT ENHANCES AND CULTIVATES OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. SINCE 2022, WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SONOMA VALLEY TO PROVIDE FREE WORKSHOPS THAT BUILD CONFIDENCE AND SHARE THE JOY OF MUSICAL THEATRE. THE YOUTH ALSO ENJOY A BEHIND-THE-SCENES OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND A TRANSCENDENCE REHEARSAL AND MEET THE ARTISTS.SKITS UNDER THE STARS IS A FREE NIGHT OF ART AND MUSIC DESIGNED TO BRING THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY TOGETHER. SET IN INSPIRING LOCATIONS ACROSS SONOMA COUNTY, SKITS UNDER THE STARS ENCOURAGES ASPIRING ARTISTS TO BRING THEIR WORK TO SHARE AND TO HELP PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR OWN MOMENT OF TRANSCENDENCE. IN 2023, TRANSCENDENCE THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCED THREE SUMMER PERFORMANCES AND ONE HOLIDAY SHOW. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION HELD SEVERAL ONE-DAY PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS, WHICH INCLUDED PARTICIPATING IN THE LARGE 4TH OF JULY SHOW AT THE GREENE MUSIC CENTER IN SANTA ROSA, SEVERAL TASTE OF TRANSCENDENCE EVENTS, AND A FEW PRIVATE EVENTS FOR DONORS. THE 2023 LARGE SHOWS WERE: THE BEAT GOES ON, WHICH RAN FROM JUNE 16 TO JULY 2, 2023; THE FULL MONTE, WHICH TOOK PLACE FROM JULY 28 TO AUGUST 20, 2023; AN ENCHANTED EVENING, HELD FROM SEPTEMBER 8 TO 17, 2023; AND TRANSCENDENCE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR, WHICH OCCURRED FROM DECEMBER 1 TO 10, 2023.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brad Surosky Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $115,440 |
Amy Miller Artistic Director | Trustee | 40 | $101,244 |
Andrew Koenigsberg Director | Trustee | 20 | $23,718 |
Susan Hoeffel President & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Harriet Derwingson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alain Piallat Treasurer | Trustee | 0.25 | $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 | $6,519,118 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $202,430 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,519,118 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,352,222 |
| Investment income | $123,994 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| 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 | -$95,422 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,904,822 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,012 |
| 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. | $216,684 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,778 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,453,383 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $164,148 |
| Payroll taxes | $169,470 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $27,565 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $97,062 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $90,368 |
| Advertising and promotion | $327,835 |
| Office expenses | $13,058 |
| Information technology | $38,791 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $99,400 |
| Travel | $15,038 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $17,775 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,196 |
| Insurance | $15,233 |
| All other expenses | $103,068 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,928,878 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $463,060 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,770 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,500 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $67,953 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $790,265 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,973,684 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,310,232 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $71,838 |
| 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 | $71,838 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,185,021 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,053,373 |
| 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 | $4,310,232 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Transcendence Theater Company has awarded $22,393 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
VALLEY OF THE MOON NATURAL HISTORYJACK LONDON PARK PARTNERS PURPOSE: SUPPORT LOCAL CHARIT | $12,374 |
OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE: SUPPORT LOCAL CHARIT | $10,019 |