Diablo Regional Arts Association

Organization Overview

Diablo Regional Arts Association is located in Walnut Creek, CA. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (A12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Diablo Regional Arts Association employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Diablo Regional Arts Association 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 06/2021, Diablo Regional Arts Association generated $1.5m 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 (7.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $792.6k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.7%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Diablo Regional Arts Association has awarded 58 individual grants totaling $2,696,428. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE DIABLO REGIONAL ARTS ASSOCIATION STRIVES TO ACHIEVE ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE WITHIN THE LESHER CENTER FOR THE ARTS BY PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL ARTS PROGRAMMING THROUGH THE QUALITY OF LIVE THEATRE, VISUAL ARTS, AND YOUTH EDUCATION, WHILE PROVIDING AVENUES (CONTINUED AT TOP OF PAGE 2)

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE LCA PROGRAM BRINGS AN ARRAY OF ARTISTIC PRESENTATIONS, TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENT AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO BETTER SERVE THE LCA PATRONS AND THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: THE CHEVRON FAMILY THEATER FESTIVAL, JAZZ AT THE LESHER, A CAPELLA - COLLEGE NOTES, SUMMERS SOUNDS FREE CONCERT SERIES AND THE YOUNG REP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. DRAA ALSO INVESTED IN TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS THAT ENHANCED THE EXPERIENCE OF LCA PATRONS BEFORE AND DURING THE PERFORMANCE INCLUDING: DIGITAL MARQUEES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE LCA PROMOTING UPCOMING PERFORMANCE AND DIGITAL SET PROJECTION TECHNOLOGY FOR THE THREE THEATRES.


ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE PROGRAM PROVIDES STRATEGIC SUPPORT FOR THE LCA'S PROFESSIONAL PRODUCERS (THE PROFESSIONAL COMPANIES THAT REGULARLY PERFORM AT THE LCA) THROUGH A COMPETITIVE GRANT-MAKING PROGRAM. WORKING WITH THE PROFESSIONAL PRODUCERS, THE GRANT COMMITTEE IDENTIFIES HIGH-IMPACT PROJECTS THAT WILL ADVANCE DRAA'S GOAL TO ELEVATE ARTISTIC QUALITY AND THEN RECOMMENDS THESE PROJECTS TO THE FULL BOARD FOR FUNDING. DRAA ALSO FACILITATES THE INCLUSION OF NEW PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING GROUPS AT THE LCA TO FILL MISSION ELEMENTS IN THE LCA'S EXISTING PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMING. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM DRAA WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS: BEDFORD GALLERY, CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY, CENTER REPERTORY, CHAMBER MUSIC SAN FRANCISCO, AND SMUIN BALLET.


THE BEDFORD GALLERY AND CENTER REPERTORY SPONSORSHIP IS A PROGRAM WHEREBY DRAA PROVIDES 501(C)(3) FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, INCLUDING ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDRAISING SUPPORT, TO TWO OF THE RESIDENT PRODUCERS WITHIN THE LCA: CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY AND THE BEDFORD GALLERY. BOTH OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS ARE PROGRAMS OF THE CITY OF WALNUT CREEK AND DRAA OPERATES UNDER A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF WALNUT CREEK FOR THIS FISCAL SPONSORSHIP. AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM, DRAA'S STAFF AND BOARD RAISE FUNDS THROUGH SPONSORSHIPS, GRANTS, DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS, AND INDIVIDUALS. MONEY RAISED IS THEN PASSED ON 100% TO THE SPONSORED ORGANIZATIONS WHILE DRAA RETAINS THE FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY AND OVERSIGHT FOR THE FUNDS. DRAA DOES NOT CHARGE ANY FEES OR PERCENTAGES OF THE MONIES RAISED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Peggy White
Exec Director
$155,406
Catharine Baker
President
$0
Angie Coffee
VP Foundng Pres
$0
Barry Gordon
VP Pub Affairs
$0
Todd Heintz
VP Marketing
$0
Natalie Inouye
VP Community
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $125,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,032,733
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,157,733
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $76,636
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $283,032
Net Income from Fundraising Events $24,450
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,541,851

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Diablo Regional Arts Association has awarded $138,376 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CHAMBER MUSIC SAN FRANCISCO

Org PageRecipient Profile

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: Artistic Excellence Award

$30,000

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: Artistic Excellence Award

$30,000

CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Walnut Creek, CA

PURPOSE: Artistic Excellence Award

$30,000

Walnut Creek, CA

PURPOSE: Artistic Excellence Award

$25,000

Walnut Creek, CA

PURPOSE: Artistic Excellence Award

$13,376

FESTIVAL OPERA ASSOCIATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Walnut Creek, CA

PURPOSE: Artistic Excellence Grant

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Diablo Regional Arts Association has recieved totaling $191,335.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
William A Kerr Foundation

Chesterfield, MO

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

$50,000
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT

$30,000
Simpson Foundation

Orinda, CA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL ARTS PROGRAMMING THROUGH LIVE THEATRE, VISUAL ARTS AND YOUTH EDUCATION, AND VARIOUS AVENUES OF ACCESSIILITY FOR ALL TO ENJOY THE ARTS.

$25,000
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE

$23,000
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$15,819
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$14,900
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$238,582
Earnings$12,483
Other Expense$12,483
Ending Balance$238,582

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