Aurora Theatre Company
- Assets
- $3.4m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $937.4k
- Employees
- 66
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 04/1993
- Data as of
- 07/2022
- EIN
- 94-3168663
Organization Overview
Aurora Theatre Company is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 1993. 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 07/2022, Aurora Theatre Company employed 66 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aurora 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 07/2022, Aurora Theatre Company generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 07/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.6% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WITH A FOCUS ON NUANCED LANGUAGE AND RELEVANT STORIES THAT PROVOKE QUESTIONS AND CONVERSATIONS, AURORA THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS A SEASON OF LIVE THEATRE IN ITS INTIMATE 150-SEAT SPACE IN DOWNTOWN BERKELEY, NURTURES BAY AREA ARTISTS AND ARTISANS, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AURORAS PRODUCTIONS RECEIVE MANY ACCOLADES FROM AUDIENCES AND CRITICS, AND HAVE GARNERED MANY REGIONAL AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST OF ACCOLADES IN EVERY MAJOR BAY AREA DAILY NEWSPAPER. IN 2012, SF WEEKLY NAMED AURORA THE BEST THEATRE COMPANY IN ITS 2012 BEST OF LIST. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL HAS NOTHING BUT PRAISE FOR THE AURORA, WHILE THE CONTRA COSTA TIMES STATED, PERFECTION IS PROBABLY AN UNATTAINABLE IDEAL IN A MEDIUM AS FLUID AS LIVE PERFORMANCE, BUT THE AURORA THEATRE COMES LUMINOUSLY CLOSE.ORIGINATE+GENERATE IS AURORA THEATRE COMPANYS NEW WORKS INITIATIVE, INCLUDING COMMISSIONS, WORKSHOPS, READINGS, AND FULL PRODUCTIONS OF NEW PLAYS. THIS INCUBATOR FOR FORWARD-LOOKING NEW WORK HAS SEEN TREMENDOUS GROWTH SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2015. WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS AND INVESTMENT IN WORKS GENERATED BY BAY AREA ARTISTS, O+G
PROVIDES EXTENSIVE DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT TO PLAYMAKERS. AURORA IS PROUD TO CONTRIBUTE BAY AREA VOICES TO THE NATIONAL THEATRE REPERTOIRE, AND HOPES TO CONTINUE PROVIDING A SPACE FOR PLAYWRIGHTS TO CRAFT THE STORIES THAT WILL INSPIRE AND ILLUMINATE A NEW WORLD. PREVIOUS O+G ARTISTS INCLUDE JONATHAN SPECTOR (AWARD-WINNING EUREKA DAY), CHRISTOPHER CHEN (THE RULER), BETH WILMURT (OLGA), AS WELL AS BRITNEY FRAZIER AND MARGO HALL (LAVEAU).AURORA THEATRE COMPANYS NEW COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROGRAM CONNECTS EACH OF OUR PRODUCTIONS TO A PARTNER ORGANIZATION, GROUNDING AURORA INTO THE LIFE, WORK, AND CULTURE OF OUR COMMUNITY. AURORAS ARTISTS LEARN FROM OUR PARTNERS ABOUT THE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE STORIES WE TELL, AND IN RETURN, WE OFFER ACCESS TO
AURORAS PROCESS, SPACES, AUDIENCE, AND RESOURCES. BY SHARING RESOURCES BETWEEN AURORA THEATRE COMPANY AND OUR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, WE BUILD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS THAT FURTHER OUR MISSION AND YOURS WHILE STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY IN BERKELEY, THE EAST BAY, AND THE BAY AREA. PREVIOUS PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL, MILLS COLLEGE THEATER DEPARTMENT, BAY AREA WOMENS THEATRE FESTIVAL, AND CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Josh Costello Artistic Dir | Officer | 40 | $113,660 |
Sharon Dolan Interim Man Dir | Officer | 20 | $70,400 |
Nicole Schulz Business Mgr | Officer | 32 | $69,169 |
Francesca Gabourel Manag Director | Officer | 40 | $42,404 |
Lance Gardner President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
George Hisert Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $702,445 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,113,393 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,674 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,815,838 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $349,779 |
| Investment income | $4,740 |
| 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 | $2,170,357 |
| 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. | $299,269 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,824 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $811,374 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,164 |
| Other employee benefits | $149,312 |
| Payroll taxes | $89,322 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,050 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $72,656 |
| Advertising and promotion | $132,049 |
| Office expenses | $4,218 |
| Information technology | $26,862 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $224,781 |
| Travel | $2,736 |
| 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 | $97,430 |
| Insurance | $7,267 |
| All other expenses | $12,977 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,058,141 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $504,218 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $76,912 |
| 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 | $93,845 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,785,732 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $937,376 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $25,564 |
| Total assets | $3,423,647 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $117,333 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $247,992 |
| 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 | $365,325 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,031,226 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $27,096 |
| 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 | $3,423,647 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Aurora Theatre Company has recieved totaling $180,335.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $55,130 |
Shubert Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
Phyllis C Wattis Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Barth Foundation Orinda, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Tremont Charitable Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,250 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $25,000 |
| Ending Balance | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association Ashland, OR | $57,188,884 | $18,740,778 |
Old Globe Theatre San Diego, CA | $79,168,056 | $16,473,770 |
Geffen Playhouse Inc Los Angeles, CA | $33,029,635 | $21,063,113 |
Center Theatre Group Of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $93,308,392 | $15,777,431 |
Theatre & Arts Foundation Of San Diego County La Jolla, CA | $96,134,792 | $15,790,250 |
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Berkeley, CA | $78,284,133 | $11,370,014 |
Phoenix Theatre Inc Phoenix, AZ | $21,212,066 | $8,604,934 |
Theatreworks Silicon Valley Redwood City, CA | $8,373,819 | $8,187,041 |
South Coast Repertory Inc Costa Mesa, CA | $83,774,342 | $5,710,509 |
Arizona Theatre Company Tucson, AZ | $5,166,004 | $10,001,507 |
Rialto Theatre Foundation Tucson, AZ | $5,053,009 | $7,645,173 |
Theatre For Children Inc Sacramento, CA | $27,810,781 | $2,930,921 |