East-West Players Inc
- Assets
- $6.3m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 108
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 04/1967
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 95-6151775
Organization Overview
East-West Players Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1967. 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 06/2022, East-West Players Inc employed 108 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. East-West Players 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 06/2022, East-West Players Inc generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF EAST WEST PLAYERS, INC. (EWP) IS TO RAISE THE VISIBILITY OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE BY PRESENTING WORLD-CLASS THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS, DEVELOPING ARTISTS OF COLOR, AND PROVIDING IMPACTFUL YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS. FOUNDED IN 1965, EWP IS ONE OF THE NATION'S LONGEST-RUNNING THEATERS OF COLOR AND THE LARGEST AND OLDEST ASIAN AMERICAN THEATER COMPANY. EWP STRIVES TO ENSURE THAT ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER STORIES ARE TOLD BY WORKING TO INCREASE ACCESS, INCLUSION, AND REPRESENTATION IN THE CREATIVE ECONOMY THROUGH THE PRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THEATRICAL WORKS, A ROBUST RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT AND ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND OTHER CIVIC ACTIVITIES. IN RECOGNITION OF ITS WORK, EWP WAS DESIGNATED BY THE FORD FOUNDATION AS A NATIONAL CULTURAL TREASURE, ONE OF ONLY 20 ORGANIZATIONS TO RECEIVE THE HONOR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EAST WEST PLAYERS PRESENTS 3-5 MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS PER YEAR. THESE CONSIST OF WORLD PREMIERE PLAYS AND MUSICALS AS WELL AS REINTERPRETATIONS OF CLASSIC OR ESTABLISHED WORKS ALL PRIMARILY WRITTEN, PERFORMED AND/OR DEVELOPED BY ASIAN AMERICAN ARTISTS. THESE ARE PRODUCTIONS WHICH SEEK TO ILLUMINATE THE DIVERSE STORIES AND EXPERIENCES WITHIN THE ASIAN AMERICAN DIASPORA AND PROVIDE ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER ARTISTS OPPORTUNITIES THEY MIGHT NOT BE AFFORDED OTHERWISE.
EAST WEST PLAYERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR ASPIRING ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER ACTORS, DIRECTORS AND WRITERS. EAST WEST PLAYERS ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE TOURING THEATRE FOR YOUTH PRODUCTIONS WHICH OFFER NEW WAYS TO SEE THE WORLD THROUGH THEATER THAT STIMULATE STUDENTS TO DISCOVER THE PROMINENT ROLE ASIAN AMERICANS HAVE PLAYED IN AMERICAN HISTORY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Snehal Desai Producing Artistic Director | OfficerTrustee | 37.5 | $98,875 |
Rose Chan Loui Chairwoman | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Peter Shimamoto Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Derrick Que Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Albert Aubin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Blackwell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $114,263 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $320,310 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,521,171 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,955,744 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $554,210 |
| Investment income | $8,583 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $86,917 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,605,454 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $27,500 |
| 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. | $117,400 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,740 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $673,357 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,800 |
| Other employee benefits | $75,391 |
| Payroll taxes | $65,084 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $19,860 |
| Fees for services: Other | $355,496 |
| Advertising and promotion | $20,150 |
| Office expenses | $117,794 |
| Information technology | $30,211 |
| Royalties | $62,729 |
| Occupancy | $200,765 |
| Travel | $21,631 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,785 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,530 |
| Insurance | $9,499 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,933,761 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $360,424 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $371,963 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,633,980 |
| 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 | $14,385 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $91,548 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,828,448 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $33,960 |
| Total assets | $6,334,708 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $99,840 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $16,518 |
| 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 | $116,358 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,718,350 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,500,000 |
| 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 | $6,334,708 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, East-West Players Inc has awarded $27,500 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACTBLUE CHARITIES INC PURPOSE: CIVIC ACTIVITIES | $15,000 |
GOFUNDME PURPOSE: CIVIC ACTIVITIES | $12,500 |