Playwrights Project
- Assets
- $440.5k
- Revenue
- $432.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 86
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 03/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 33-0394250
Organization Overview
Playwrights Project is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Playwrights Project employed 86 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Playwrights Project 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, Playwrights Project generated $432.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $396.7k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
PLAYWRIGHTS PROJECTS MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS TO VOICE STORIES THROUGH THEATRE, INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL GROWTH AND CREATING MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TEACHING PROGRAMS 801 STUDENTS AND 138 TEACHERS ACROSS SAN DIEGO COUNTY RECEIVED INSTRUCTION IN PLAYWRITING, STRENGTHENING SKILLS IN WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION, AND PROMOTING THEATRE AS A TOOL FOR EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY BUILDING. 42 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED CULMINATING PERFORMANCES OF PARTICIPANTS PLAYS.
PRODUCTION PLAY FESTIVAL PLAYWRIGHTS PROJECT PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION OF THE 37TH SEASON OF THE PLAYS BY YOUNG WRITERS FESTIVAL PRESENTED WINNING SCRIPTS FROM OUR CALIFORNIA YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS CONTEST ACTORS PERFORMED WITHOUT AN AUDIENCE AND THE PLAYS WERE FILMED FOR ONLINE VIEWING DUE TO CONTINUING COVID CONCERNS. FOUR PLAYS BY WRITERS AGE 15 TO 18 WERE FULLY PRODUCED, AND ONE PLAY BY WRITERS AGE 12 WAS A STAGED READING. PERFORMANCES WERE STREAMED TO CLASSROOMS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS 1,507 VIEWED 1 PUBLIC DIGITAL SCREENING 111 VIEWED, AND 1 IN-PERSON SCREENING AT THE SALVATION ARMYS KROC THEATRE ATTENDED BY 117.
OUT OF THE YARD ARTS IN CORRECTIONS PROGRAM 222 CURRENTLY OR FORMERLY INCARCERATED ADULTS WROTE INDIVIDUAL PLAYS DURING WORKSHOPS OR COMMISSIONS WRITERS SCRIPTS WERE PERFORMED FOR 1,608 AUDIENCE MEMBERS INSIDE FACILITIES AND OUT IN THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING LIVE PRODUCTIONS AT SDSU, SD REP A NATIONAL CONFERENCE, ENCOURAGING COMMUNICATION, BUILDING SELF EFFICACY, INSPIRING CREATIVITY, ADVANCING LITERACY SKILLS, HONORING THE RESILIENCE OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT, AND EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT LIFE IN THE CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cecelia Kouma Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $79,350 |
Vanoli Chander President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jerry Buckley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marianne Generales Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Kirazian Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Baum Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $81,030 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $249,483 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $43,446 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $330,513 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $101,548 |
| Investment income | $334 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $6 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $432,401 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $78,126 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,039 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $197,377 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,552 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,787 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,520 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,889 |
| Office expenses | $6,160 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,993 |
| Travel | $8,661 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,887 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $396,684 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $123,061 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $194,242 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $114,571 |
| 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 | $8,606 |
| 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 | $440,480 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,534 |
| 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 | $46,534 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $206,679 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $187,267 |
| 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 | $440,480 |