Burnon Inc, operating under the name Rubicon Theatre Company, is located in Ventura, CA. The organization was established in 2000. 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 09/2023, Rubicon Theatre Company employed 114 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rubicon Theatre 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 09/2023, Rubicon Theatre Company generated $2.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 09/2023. 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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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE, FIRST-RATE PROFESSIONAL THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS, FESTIVALS, SPECIAL EVENTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE ENRICHMENT, ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION OF THE REGION'S RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION PRESENTS A MAINSTAGE SEASON OF CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY DRAMAS AND COMEDIES, INCLUDING WORLD PREMIERES, FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT AND ENRICHMENT OF RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO THE COMMUNITY. IN THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE COMPANY PRODUCED A LANDMARK PRODUCTION OF IN THE HEIGHTS DIRECTED BY LUIS SALGADO (PART OF THE TONY AWARD-WINNING BROADWAY PRODUCTION), A LONESOME TRAVELER CHRISTMAS, THE REALISTIC JONESES (IN COLLABORATION WITH GARE ST IRELAND AND LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE), AND THE WORLD PREMIERE DEVELOPMENTAL PRODUCTION OF DARK OF THE MOON.THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PRESENTED A CONCERT SERIES OF MUSIC FROM DIVERSE GENRES TO DRAW NEW AUDIENCES AND OFFER INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSIC APPRECIATION.
RUBICON EXPANDED THE COMPANY'S EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS DURING THIS SEASON. A RECORD NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN RUBICON'S SUMMER EDUCATION CAMPS AND INTENSIVES. THE FOUR PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AGES 6 - 22 INCLUDED THE STINKY FEET THEATRE PROJECT, MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE, FEARLESS SHAKESPEARE AND YOUNG ADULT MUSICAL THEATRE. THESE PROGRAMS RETURNED TO RUBICON AFTER HAVING BEEN PRODUCED OUTSIDE FOR THE PAST TWO SEASONS ON THE CAMPUS OF VILLANOVA PREP SCHOOL IN OJAI. STUDENT MATINEES AT THE THEATRE CONTINUED WITH DARK OF THE MOON AND IN THE HEIGHTS; HOWEVER, FOR THE LATTER, RUBICON CAST MEMBERS ALSO PRESENTED ON-SITE SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES IN VENTURA AND OXNARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTS. THE CAST ALSO BROKE INTO SMALL GROUPS AND WENT INTO CLASSROOMS WITH SPECIALLY DEVELOPED CURRICULA AROUND THE THEMES AND ISSUES IN THE PLAY. RUBICON REACHED 5,200 STUDENTS WITH THIS PROGRAM ALONE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Karyl Lynn Burns Producing Artistic Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $74,547 |
Doug Halter President | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Jeanne Adams Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Stephanie Zierhut Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Claire Bowman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Jackowitz Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $37,227 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,366,668 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,403,895 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $843,916 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $581,575 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,832,708 |
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. | $92,935 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,163 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $798,920 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $131,932 |
Payroll taxes | $153,672 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,734 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $93,358 |
Office expenses | $214,286 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $259,120 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $131,756 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $52,284 |
Insurance | $862 |
All other expenses | $326,927 |
Total functional expenses | $3,721,996 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,848 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,075,681 |
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 | $53,166 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,184,496 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $54,269 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $41,577 |
Total assets | $3,421,037 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $327,525 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $297,508 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $35,200 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,403,207 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $26,138 |
Total liabilities | $3,089,578 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$803,391 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,134,850 |
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 | $3,421,037 |