Playwrights Arena is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1995. 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. Playwrights Arena 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, Playwrights Arena generated $198.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $124.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.3% 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PLAYWRIGHTS ARENA IS DEDICATED TO DISCOVERING,NURTURING AND PRODUCING BOLD NEW WORKS FOR THE STAGE WRITTEN EXCLUSIVELY BY LOS ANGELES PLAYWRIGHTS.THE ARENA DEVELOPES NEW MATERIALS THROUGH SEVERAL SERIES OF READINGS, WORKSHOPS AND ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSIONS. LOCAL PLAYWRIGHTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CREATE ORIGINAL, ADVENTUROUS, DARING MATERIALS WITH THE INTENT OF CHALLENGING THE MIND, TOUCHING THE HEART AND PROVOKING THE SPIRIT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jon Rivera Director | 27 | $40,500 | |
Scott Freeman Secretary | 0 | $0 | |
Deborah Secakuku Baker Director | 0 | $0 | |
Brett Battles Director | 0 | $0 | |
Raul Staggs Director | 0 | $0 | |
Raynald Samoa Director | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $176,820 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $22,049 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $198,869 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $40,500 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $1,400 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $125 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $786 |
Other expenses | $81,618 |
Total expenses | $124,429 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $164,717 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $164,717 |
Total liabilities | $10,000 |
Net assets or fund balances | $154,717 |