Blank Theatre Company
- Assets
- $257.7k
- Revenue
- $206.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 10/1991
- Data as of
- 07/2022
- EIN
- 95-4309846
Organization Overview
Blank Theatre Company is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, 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. Blank 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, Blank Theatre Company generated $206.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $127.5k during the year ending 07/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.8%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
THE BLANK THEATRE IS COMMITTED TO THE ENRICHMENT OF HOLLYWOOD'S CULTURAL LIFE THROUGH PRODUCTION OF FIRST-RATE THEATRE, EDUCATION OF CURRENT AND FUTURE ARTISTS, AND CREATION OF GROUNDBREAKING NEW WORKS FOR THE THEATRICAL REPERTOIRE. WE MAINTAIN A FIERCE COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY ON OUR STAGE AND WE INFUSE OUR WORK WITH THE NOTION THAT LIVING, BREATHING GLIMPSES INTO THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE ARE A CRUCIAL PART OF THE CULTURAL DISCOURSE OF OUR COMMUNITY AND SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LIVING ROOM SERIES- WE SELECTED, DRAMATURGED, DEVELOPED AND PRODUCED 16 NEW PLAYS BY PLAYWRIGHTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, OFFERED FREE TO THE PUBLIC ONLINE. OVER 350 ARTISTS SERVED AS WELL AS 1400 AUDIENCE MEMBERS, 500 OTHER PLAYWRIGHTS SERVED BY HAVING THEIR PLAYS READ AND EVALUATED FOR PRESENTATION BY OUR VOLUNTEER STAFF.
YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL- THE ONLY NATIONWIDE PROFESSIONAL COMPETITION FOR PLAYWRIGHTS 9 TO 19. OVER 300 ARTISTS AND 1800 AUDIENCE MEMBERS SERVED INCLUDING 12 WINNING PLAYWRIGHTS AND AN ADDITIONAL 305 APPLICANTS. THE FESTIVAL WAS [RESENTED ONLINE FOR FREE IN JULY 2022.
UCROSS + THE BLANK THEATRE FUTURE OF PLAYWRIGHTING PRIZE - NATIONAL COMPETITION FOR UNIQUE AND DIVERSE WRITERS UNDER 30. THE INAUGURAL YEAR WE CHOSE 1 WINNER AND 2 FINALISTS. THE WINNER RECEIVED A $2500 PRIZE AND A 2 WEEK ALL EXPENSES PAID WRITERS RETREAT OPPORTUNITY AT UCROSS FOUNDATION RANCH IN WYOMING. FINALISTS RECEIVED $500 PRIZE EACH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paulo Andres Board Chair | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Pekka Kauranen Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Constance Mccord CFO | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Ken Werther Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rick Baumgartner Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Susie Landau Finch Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $9,691 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $67,953 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $122,671 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $200,315 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,420 |
| Investment income | $21 |
| 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 | $206,756 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| 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 | $89,365 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,177 |
| Office expenses | $2,775 |
| Information technology | $567 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,906 |
| 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 | $2,800 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $127,540 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $257,717 |
| 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 | $257,717 |
| 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 | $257,717 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $257,717 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Blank Theatre Company has recieved totaling $2,129.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Caplin Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
The Jeffrey P Mckee Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $129 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Conservatory Theatre Foundation San Francisco, CA | $52,882,749 | $20,975,914 |
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 |