California Shakespeare Theater

Organization Overview

California Shakespeare Theater is located in Orinda, CA. The organization was established in 1975. 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 12/2021, California Shakespeare Theater employed 136 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Shakespeare Theater 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, California Shakespeare Theater generated $5.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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CAL SHAKES REDEFINES THE CLASSICAL THEATER FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, MAKING WORKS OF EXTRAORDINARY ARTISTRY THAT ENGAGE WITH OUR CONTEMPORARY MOMENT SO WE MIGHT LEARN ABOUT OURSELVES AND EACH OTHER IN THE FULLNESS OF OUR WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PROGRAMMING IN 2021, CAL SHAKES HOSTED A SERIES OF ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCES AT THE BRUNS. AMONG THESE WERE BOTH RENTALS THAT INVITE NEW AUDIENCES TO THE BRUNS AND SHARED LIGHT PROGRAMMING THAT IS PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. EVENTS INCLUDED:-MUSIC CONCERTS (CHANTICLEER, TAJ MAHAL, THE REBIRTH BRASS BAND, AND ANIMAL LIBERATION ORCHESTRA (ALO), HARDLY STRICTLY BLUEGRASS (A FILMING), BERKELEY SYMPHONYS REOPENING CONCERT, AND THE YOUNG PEOPLE'S SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA)


-DANCE CONCERTS (ACE DANCE COMPANY, BELLA DANCE SCHOOL, DANCE FUSION, DC DANCE, DESTINY ARTS, BANDALOOP, AND SMUIN BALLET) -OTHER PERFORMANCES LIKE BAY AREA CHILDRENS THEATER PRODUCTION OF DONT LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! AND WEST EDGE OPERAS SNAPSHOT SERIES AND ANNUAL FESTIVAL -GOOD MEDICINE: AN EVENING OF NATIVE STAND-UP COMEDY PRODUCED BY JACKIE KELIIAA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ILLUMINATIVE AND THE SOGOREA TE LAND TRUST-WEDDINGS, MEMORIALS, GRADUATIONS, BOY SCOUTS EVENTS(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)


ARTISTIC ENGAGEMENTIN 2021, CAL SHAKES RESUMED IN-PERSON ARTS EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AND RECONNECTED WITH CLASSROOM TEACHERS, INCLUDING THE 2021 SUMMER CONSERVATORY AND THE STUDENT DISCOVERY MATINEE PROGRAM WITH THE WINTERS TALE, WITH 474 STUDENTS ATTENDING THREE STUDENT DISCOVERY MATINEE PERFORMANCES AT THE BRUNS AMPHITHEATER. THE POST-SHOW DIALOGUE STUDENTS HAD WITH THE ACTORS DEMONSTRATED BOTH THE BRILLIANCE OF YOUTH WITHIN OUR SCHOOLS AND THAT CAL SHAKES PRODUCTIONS HAVE THE POWER TO ENGENDER THIS LEVEL OF COMPLEX THINKING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sarah Williams
Managing Dir
$107,794
Eric Ting
Vp-Artistic Dir
$101,025
Jeff Bharkhda
Treasurer
$0
Kate Stechschulte
President
$0
Ellen Dale
Vice President
$0
Jean Simpson
Past President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$327,658
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,825,377
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,938,824
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $194,714
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,091,859
Total Program Service Revenue$820,434
Investment income $5,223
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$18,304
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,954,755

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that California Shakespeare Theater has recieved totaling $1,226,684.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Andrew W Mellon Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE SHARED LIGHT INITIATIVE

$300,000
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$250,000
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$200,000
Doris Duke Foundation For Islamic Art

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE SHAHRAZAD SQUAD: CO-CREATING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE THROUGH SHARING STORIES

$108,100
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$100,000
Shubert Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$60,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$110,864
Earnings$15,812
Ending Balance$126,676

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