West Lake Productions Corp is located in Tehachapi, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West Lake Productions Corp is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESERVE AND PROMOTE TRADITIONAL CULTURES. EXPLORE THE OVERALL ROLE OF FAITH AND PHILOSOPHY IN SHAPING CULTURES. WE WRITE SEARCH ARTICLES PRODUCE IN-DEPTH VIDEOS AND EVENTUALLY WILL WRITE BOOKS IN THIS AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WRITE RESEARCH ARTICLES ON HOW EASTERN AND WESTERN TRADITIONAL CULTURE AND INSTITUTIONS IMPACT CIVILIZATIONS. FOR THE YEAR 2022 WE WROTE A SERIES OF 4 ARTICLES ON THE IMPACT OF CITIZENSHIP ON SOLDIERS' COMBAT POWER. WE RESEARCHED BOTH EASTERN AND WESTERN WAR HISTORIES TO ILLUSTRATE THAT AN ARMY MADE UP OF FREE MEN WAS A BETTER FIGHTING FORCE THAN AN ARMY MADE UP OF SLAVES. WE PAID A WRITER WHO IS ALSO THE SECRETARY OF THE ORGANIZATION $6000 DOLLARS TO RESEARCH AND WRITE THESE ARTICLES. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT SIMONE YOUNG OVERSAW AND DISCUSSED THE SUBJECT WITH THE WRITER. THE OVERALL COST OF IS AROUND $8000.
WE PRODUCE IN-DEPTH VIDEOS THAT EXPLORE THE IMPACT OF TRADITIONAL CULTURE ON CIVILIZATIONS. IN THE YEAR 2022 WE PRODUCED ONE IN-DEPTH VIDEO TITLED WE SHOULD LET INSTITUTIONS AND CULTURES TO DETERMINE THE WINNER OF THE NEW COLD WAR. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT SIMONE YOUNG WROTE THE SCRIPT AND PRODUCED THE VIDEO. THE OVERALL COST IS AROUND $4000.
WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF WRITING A BOOK TOUCHING ETERNITY. IN THE YEAR 2022 WE HAVE BEEN COLLECTING MATERIALS AND FORMING IDEAS ABOUT THIS BOOK. THE COMPANY'S PRESIDENT SIMONE YOUNG IS THE MAIN WRITER OF THIS BOOK. SHE HAS WRITTEN NOTES TO AROUND 1 3 OF THE THE BOOK'S CONTENT. THIS IS HER MAIN TASK AT THE ORGANIZATION AND WHAT SHE IS MAINLY PAID FOR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Simone Young President | Officer | 15 | $34,500 |
Chao Yu Secretary | Officer | 2 | $6,000 |
Michelle Wan Treasurer | Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $140,294 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $140,294 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,000 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $142,294 |
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. | $44,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
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 | $11,789 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $547 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $56,336 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $90,978 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $90,978 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $90,978 |
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 | $90,978 |