Musical Theatre West is located in Long Beach, CA. The organization was established in 1964. 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 08/2021, Musical Theatre West employed 80 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Musical Theatre West 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 08/2021, Musical Theatre West generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.9%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PRESERVING MUSICAL THEATRE WITH LIVE PRESENTATIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY'S CULTURAL ENRICHMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MUSICALS PRODUCTION - THE ORGANIZATION PRESENTS FOUR LIVE MUSICAL MAIN STAGE SHOWS AND SEVERAL SMALLER CONCERT-STYLE PERFORMANCES "READING SERIES" FOR THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SERVES MORE THAN 60,000 PATRONS ANNUALLY.
TRAVEL CLUB - EACH YEAR THE ORGANIZATION TAKES UP TO 100 TRAVELERS TO CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND AROUND THE WORLD TO DINE, SIGHTSEE, AND SEE GREAT THEATER. EACH YEAR THE TRAVEL CLUB TAKES ONE TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY AND ONE TO ANOTHER DESTINATION IN THE U.S. OR ABROAD.
YOUTH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - THIS PROGRAM BRINGS THE JOY AND MAGIC OF MUSICAL THEATER TO OVER 17,000 CHILDREN EACH YEAR THROUGH SPECIAL "STUDENT MATINEES" MORNING PERFORMANCES, IN-SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES, LIBRARY TOURS, CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND THE SUMMER YOUTH CONSERVATORY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Paul Garman Executive Dir. | Officer | 50 | $121,057 |
Jan Hall Zolin President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Robert Dominguez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jana Kelly Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Marnos Lelesi Exec. Committee | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Kim Bemowski Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Csulb Foundation Theater Rent | 8/30/16 | $425,003 |
Los Angeles Musicians Collective Orchestra Fees | 8/30/16 | $197,368 |
Music Theatre International Show Royalties | 8/30/16 | $133,442 |
Whitier Mailing Service Mailings | 8/30/16 | $111,171 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $178,424 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,799,435 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $565,480 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,543,339 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $179,483 |
Investment income | $4,213 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $65,903 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,095 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,795,058 |
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. | $2,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $143,288 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $143,288 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $463,793 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $77,922 |
Payroll taxes | $29,415 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
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 | $14,165 |
Advertising and promotion | $48,670 |
Office expenses | $8,899 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $27,327 |
Occupancy | $28,523 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $4,782 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $78,563 |
Insurance | $28,340 |
All other expenses | $108,705 |
Total functional expenses | $1,602,296 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,179,219 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,413,865 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $4,073 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $246,558 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,003,734 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,022,160 |
Total assets | $5,869,609 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $43,553 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,405,930 |
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 | $304,747 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $4,882 |
Total liabilities | $2,759,112 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,717,535 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $392,962 |
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 | $5,869,609 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Musical Theatre West has recieved totaling $15,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Gates Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Bess J Hodges Foundation Long Beach, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
Beg. Balance | $734,368 |
Earnings | $229,547 |
Admin Expense | $9,368 |
Grants | $10,250 |
Ending Balance | $944,297 |
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Phoenix Theatre Inc Phoenix, AZ | $21,212,066 | $8,604,934 |
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Arizona Theatre Company Tucson, AZ | $5,166,004 | $10,001,507 |
Rialto Theatre Foundation Tucson, AZ | $5,053,009 | $7,645,173 |
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