Rising Youth Theatre is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 2014. 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 06/2023, Rising Youth Theatre employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rising Youth Theatre 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 06/2023, Rising Youth Theatre generated $419.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $408.2k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.6% per year over the past 3 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO IMAGINE AND BUILD THE WORLD WE WANT TO LIVE IN THROUGH YOUTH-DRIVEN, MULTIGENERATIONAL COLLABORATION AND JUSTICE-CENTERED ARTISTIC PROCESS AND PERFORMANCE THAT GENERATES RELECTIONS, CONNECTION, AND ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY BASED ARTS PROGRAMS - OUR COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING INCLUDED YEAR LONG RESIDENCIES AT MULTIPLE SCHOOLS, FOCUSED AROUND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTHY SCHOOL COMMUNITIES, AS WELL AS PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS, MUSEUMS, AND ADVOCACY GROUPS. RISING YOUTH THEATRE SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,500 STUDENTS THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR
ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS - RISING YOUTH THEATRE PRODUCES ORIGINAL PLAYS WITH YOUTH AND ADULTS AROUND SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES. THIS YEAR INCLUDED TOURING PERFORMANCES OF KEYSMASH, A PLAY ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH, WHICH ENGAGED APPROXIMATELY 30 ARTISTS AND WAS ATTENDED BY 600 PEOPLE IN PERSON, THE ARIZONA ORPHAN ABDUCTION IN DEVELOPMENT, AND THE LIGHT RAIL PLAYS WHICH RETURNED TO LIVE PERFORMANCE FOR ITS 9TH YEAR WITH 15 ARTISTS AND FOR APPROXIMATELY 500 AUDIENCE MEMBERS
ARTS LEARNING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS - RISING YOUTH THEATRE OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF CLASSES AND CAMPS AT OUR SPACE AT THE PHOENIX CENTER FOR THE ARTS. THESE PROGRAMS SERVE YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 5-18, AND USE ART AS A TOOL FOR GROWING AND LEARNING, BUILDING COMMUNITY, AND ADVOCATING FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR PEERS.DURING THE 2022-2023 YEAR THESE PROGRAMS REACHED 250 YOUNG PEOPLE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sarah Sullivan Producing Artistic Collaborator | Officer | 40 | $43,560 |
Julio-Cesar Sauceda Producing Artistic Collaborator | Officer | 30 | $34,459 |
Xanthia Walker Producing Artistic Collaborator | Officer | 30 | $33,930 |
Jessica Gonzalez President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Michelle Sambrano Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Julia Balazsi Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $169,960 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $166,798 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $336,758 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $83,001 |
Investment income | $2 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
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 | $419,761 |
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. | $114,806 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,935 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $175,880 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $33,573 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,962 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,524 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,788 |
Office expenses | $11,347 |
Information technology | $2,161 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,676 |
Travel | $4,632 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $892 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,297 |
Insurance | $5,854 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $408,215 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,940 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $350 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $144,669 |
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 | $4,654 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,460 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $161,073 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,014 |
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 | $1,500 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $13,514 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $147,559 |
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 | $161,073 |