Geffen Playhouse Inc

Organization Overview

Geffen Playhouse Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1996. 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, Geffen Playhouse Inc employed 341 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Geffen Playhouse Inc 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, Geffen Playhouse Inc generated $13.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $19.6m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.5% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SEE SCHEDULE O.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PRODUCTION AND THEATER MISSION AND HISTORY STATEMENT - THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE SEEKS TO BE AN EXTRAORDINARY THEATER FOR ITS COMMUNITY AND THE NATION BY CONSISTENTLY DELIVERING PRODUCTIONS OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER. THE MISSION OF THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE IS TO ENRICH THE CULTURAL LIFE OF GREAT LOS ANGELES AND THE UCLA COMMUNITY THROUGH PLAYS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT INFORM, ENTERTAIN AND INSPIRE OTHERS TO HELP MEET ITS MISSION. THE GEFFEN FOSTERS AN ACTIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LOS ANGELES ENTERTAINMENT AND OFFERS A SUPPORTIVE, INVITING ENVIRONMENT FOR ARTISTS AND THEATER PROFESSIONALS. LAUNCHED IN 1994, THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE BLOSSOMED FROM A WESTSIDE PRESENTING HOUSE TO A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTS INSTITUTION. UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF GIL CATES, THE GEFFEN HAS GROWN INTO A VIBRANT CULTURAL LANDMARK ON THE WESTSIDE OF LOS ANGELES. NOTED FOR ITS INTIMACY AND CELEBRATED FOR ITS WORLD-RENOWNED MIX OF CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY PLAYS, PROVOCATIVE NEW WORKS AND SECOND PRODUCTIONS, THE COMPANY HAS PRESENTED A REPERTOIRE OF AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTIONS THAT HAVE EARNED CRITICAL ACCLAIM AND INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION. THE GEFFEN HAS PRODUCED AMERICAN AND WORLD PREMIERES OF SOME OF THE MOST CHALLENGING WORK ON THE CONTEMPORARY STAGE. HONORED WITH MORE THAN 40 REGIONAL THEATER AWARDS, THE PLAYHOUSE IS ALSO A PROUD RECIPIENT OF GRANTS FROM THE EDGERTON NEW AMERICAN PLAY FOUNDATION AND THE STEINBERG CHARITABLE TRUST, ENABLING THE THEATER TO CONTINUE CONTRIBUTING TO THE CULTURAL CANON BY COMMISSIONING NEW WORKS. IN 2004, THE GEFFEN BROKE GROUND FOR ITS $17.5 MILLION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO RENOVATE AND EXPAND THE MAIN AUDITORIUM, CONSTRUCT THE AUDREY SKIRBALL KENIS THEATER, AN INTIMATE 120-SEAT ADDITION THAT SERVES AS A SECOND STATE. SOME OF THE RENOVATIONS INCLUDED RECONFIGURING OF THE MAIN STAGE, INSTALLATION OF AN ELEVATOR, STATE-OF-THE-ART HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS, EXPANDED DRESSING ROOMS AND GREEN ROOM FOR ARTISTS, AND EXPANDED OFFICE SPACE TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF THE COMPANY. THE NEW SEATING PLAN INCREASES COMFORT AND IMPROVES SIGHT LINES. STAIRS LEADING TO THE MAIN STAGE AUDITORIUM WERE ELIMINATED TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY. THE AUDREY SKIRBALL KENIS THEATER AT THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE GIVES OUR THEATER THE RICH OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT NEW PLAYS, DEVELOP ORIGINAL AND EXPERIMENTAL PRODUCTIONS, AND EXPAND OUR EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS. THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE WELCOMES AN AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN 130,000 EACH YEAR.


EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS SEE MISSION & HISTORY STATEMENT ON LINE 4A.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Adi Greenberg
Chair
$0
Beth Behrs
Director (thru 11/22)
$0
Bonnie E Eskenazi
Director
$0
Brenda Garcia
Director
$0
Brian Mann
Director
$0
Carla Malden
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Theater Direct Inc
Fundraising And Telemarketing Service
$398,442
Situation Marketing Llc
Marketing
$275,382
Anderson Hopkins Inc
Photography Services
$150,151
Spec Concepts
Security Services
$113,435
Tracy L Lawrence Llc
Recruiting Services
$145,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$977,819
Related organizations$0
Government grants $483,475
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,900,485
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $268,128
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,361,779
Total Program Service Revenue$5,903,171
Investment income $118,371
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $1,577
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $306,133
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$226,402
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $155,773
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $13,620,402

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