Mountain Play Association is located in San Rafael, CA. The organization was established in 1955. 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 08/2023, Mountain Play Association employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mountain Play Association 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 08/2023, Mountain Play Association generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 8 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
BUILDING ON A CENTURY OF TRADITION, THE MOUNTAIN PLAY ASSOCIATION PRODUCES ENRICHING THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE LIFELONG APPRECIATION FOR LIVE PERFORMING ARTS, AND CULMINATES IN AN ANNUAL, SPECTACULAR, OUTDOOR PRODUCTION THAT STRENGTHENS THE COMMUNITY AND NURTURES APPRECIATION OF MOUNT TAMALPAIS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE PRODUCE THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES IN THE HISTORIC CUSHING MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATRE, AN OUTDOOR, GREEK-STYLE STONE THEATRE BUILT BY THE WPA AND NESTLED AT THE TOP OF MOUNT TAMALPAIS, OVERLOOKING THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY, AS WELL AS INDOOR & ONLINE PERFORMANCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. AT EACH PERFORMANCE, LOW FEE TRANSPORTATION TO THE THEATRE FROM THREE SITES IN MILL VALLEY IS PROVIDED FOR PATRONS IN SCHOOL BUSES. RETURN TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE BY THE ORGANIZATION. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION IS PROVIDED AT SOME PERFORMANCES. LOCAL AGENCIES PARTICIPATE IN OUR "DAY ON THE MOUNTAIN" COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM, RECEIVING FREE TICKETS, ROUNDTRIP TRANSPORTATION, T-SHIRTS, LUNCH AND A GUIDED HIKE IN THE STATE PARK. WE ALSO PROVIDE TEACHING ARTISTS FOR AFTER SCHOOL STUDENTS AND PROVIDE A THEATRE PROGRAM USING DRAMA SKILLS TO PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A SAFE SPACE TO EXPLORE, CREATE AND EXPRESS THEMSELVES. WE WORK TO INTEGRATE OUR ANNUAL PROGRAMMING WITH THE WHOLE COMMUNITY, DEEPENING THE BONDS BETWEEN AUDIENCE AND THE ARTS, THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS, EDUCATION, COLLABORATION AND FUN
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Barbara Tomber President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Bianca Raker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Susan Campbell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Carol Goldberg Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Becky Kaplan Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
John Thomas Board Member | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $4,459 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $67,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $601,662 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $673,121 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $540,587 |
Investment income | $3,202 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,970 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,225,139 |
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. | $90,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $413,375 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $21,010 |
Payroll taxes | $75,649 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,656 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $18,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $19,478 |
Office expenses | $66,954 |
Information technology | $8,141 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $47,108 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $5,128 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,263 |
Insurance | $29,804 |
All other expenses | $38,199 |
Total functional expenses | $1,652,179 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $236,896 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,250 |
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 | $3,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,749 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $62,639 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,000 |
Total assets | $316,534 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $380,647 |
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 | $203,590 |
Total liabilities | $584,237 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $236,158 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | -$503,861 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $316,534 |