Hero Workshop
- Assets
- $66.3k
- Revenue
- $359.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Culver City, CA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 85-3534025
Organization Overview
Hero Workshop is located in Culver City, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (A90) the organization is classified as: Arts Services, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Hero Workshop employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hero Workshop 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, Hero Workshop generated $359.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 57.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $315.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 62.2% per year over the past 3 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE HERO WORKSHOP IS AN INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING WORKSHOP THAT PROVIDES YOUTH WITH A SAFE PLACE TO GATHER TOGETHER TO PLAY TABLETOP ROLE PLAYING GAMES, HELPING THEM TO DEVELOP CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND LEARN COLLABORATION AND NARRATIVE SKILLS BY WAY OF A SHARED INTEREST. THE HERO WORKSHOP'S PROGRAMS AND FUNCTIONS HELP ITS PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP MANY SOFT SKILLS AND SOCIAL SKILLS, SUCH AS THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE COMPLEX AND CREATIVE IDEAS TO A GROUP, AND TO LEARN HOW TO BUILD CONSENSUS AND MAKE GROUP DECISIONS. THE PROGRAMS ALSO HELP TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC SKILLS, SUCH AS MATH, ALGEBRA, STATISTICAL ANALYSIS, CREATIVE PROGRAM SOLVING, READING, WRITING AND STORYTELLING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023 THE HERO WORKSHOP COMMUNITY CENTER HAD AN ENROLLMENT OF 160 KIDS PER WEEK AND HELD 34 WEEKLY 2-HOUR GAME SESSIONS. A NEW LEASE WAS SIGNED FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER IN NOVEMBER. THE HERO WORKSHOP ALSO OPERATED AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR 6 SCHOOLS WITH TOTAL SCHOOL ENROLLMENT OF 163 STUDENTS. IN ADDITION, TWO-WEEK SPRING, SIX-WEEK SUMMER AND TWO-WEEK WINTER CAMPS WERE HELD WITH ENROLLMENTS OF 27, 108 AND 42 RESPECTIVELY AND A SATURDAY (K)NIGHTS GAME NIGHT WAS ADDED FOR ADULTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SELLS MERCHANDISE THAT IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE GAMES, WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS, INCLUDING DICE, FIGURINES, AND SHIRTS, AS A SOURCE OF FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jane Adams Director | Trustee | 50 | $68,788 |
Scott Stevens Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 80 | $56,081 |
Ben Van Der Fluit Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sara Dean Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Melissa Lo Trustee | 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 | $43,192 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $43,192 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $309,625 |
| Investment income | $10 |
| 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 | $6,292 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $359,119 |
| 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. | $124,869 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,238 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $86,175 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,975 |
| 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 | $6,647 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,802 |
| Office expenses | $531 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,050 |
| Travel | $15 |
| 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 | $2,497 |
| All other expenses | $2,482 |
| Total functional expenses | $315,154 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $44,514 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,717 |
| 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 | $14,110 |
| Total assets | $66,341 |
| 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 | $37,100 |
| Total liabilities | $37,100 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $29,241 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $66,341 |