Dragon Productions Theatre Company is located in San Jose, CA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (A61) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Centers, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Dragon Productions Theatre Company employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dragon Productions 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 12/2021, Dragon Productions Theatre Company generated $144.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (29.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $272.7k during the year ending 12/2021. 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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DRAGON'S MISSION IS TO SERVE AS A THEATRICAL HUB THAT FOSTERS AN INCLUSIVE ARTISTIC COMMUNITY FOR THE CREATION OF EXPERIENCES THAT ARE INNOVATION, INTIMATE, EMPATHETIC, ACCESSIBLE AND BOLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DRAGON HAS TWO PRIMARY ACTIVITIES: THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES NEW AND RARELY SEEN WORKS, AND ALL-INCLUSIVE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES TAUGHT BY PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS. IN 2020 WE PRODUCE 6 PLAYS - 3 PLAYS WERE PART OF OUR MAIN STAGE SEASON AND 3 PLAYS WERE PART OF OUR 2ND STAGES SERIES. THE 2ND STAGES SERIES IS A UNIQUE PROGRAM THAT WE'VE BEEN RUNNING FOR SEVERAL YEARS THAT GIVES SEED MOEY TO LOCAL ARTIST TO PRODUCE A PASSION PROJECT PLAY AND WE MENTOR THEM THROUGH THE ENTIRE PROCESS OF PRODUCING A SHOW. AJS ANNUAL PARTY WAS CONVERTED TO AN ONLINE PROGRAM AFTER COVID-19 HIT - AN ADAPTATION OF JOSEPH MONCURE MARCH'S POEM "THE WILD PARTY" AS PART OF THE DRAGON'S NEST INCUBATOR PRROGRAM. SHORT PLAY CLINIC - ORGINALLY A SIGNLE IN-PERSON EVENT TURNED INTO AN ONLINE MONTHLY EVENT IN COLLABORATION WITH FUSE THEATRE. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWED MONTHLY OPPORTUNITES FOR PLAYWRIGHTS IN THE BAY ARE, AROUND THE GLOBE TO HAVE THEIR SHORT PLAYS PERFORMED. BY THE END OF TH EYEAR OUR COLLABORATION ENDED AND DRAGON CONTINUED WITH ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAM AS DRAGON EGGS. OUR 2020 SEASON INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING PLAYS THE NETHER, A SCI-FI CRIME DRAMME WHICH BLURS REALITY INTO VIRTUAL REALM. CAUGHT - THE STORY OF AN ARTIST WHO SPENT TWO YEARS IN A CHINESE DETENTION CENTER FOR BEING SUBVERSIVE WHICH UNSPOOLS NEW REVELATIONS AND POINTS OF VIEW. SPRING AWAKENING, A COLLABORATION WITH PORTOLA VALLEY CHILDREN'S THEATRE WHICH WAS CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Justine N Lauren-Bechler Program Director | 20 | $40,950 | |
Alika U Spencer-Koknar Theater Director | 20 | $24,425 | |
Bora Koknar Fundrising Director | 20 | $17,900 | |
Stephanie Crowley Board Members | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Stringer Board Members | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robyn Ginsburg Braverman President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $13,993 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $172,008 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $35,181 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $221,182 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $76,180 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$153,068 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $144,294 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $83,275 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $49,492 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $10,157 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $75 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,384 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $8,300 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,363 |
Office expenses | $352 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,895 |
Travel | $2,577 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $200 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,421 |
Insurance | $3,238 |
All other expenses | $806 |
Total functional expenses | $272,743 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $75,081 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $48,664 |
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 | $123,745 |
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 | $123,745 |
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 | $123,745 |