Golden Thread Productions
- Assets
- $916.1k
- Revenue
- $664.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 08/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 75-3009451
Organization Overview
Golden Thread Productions is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2002. 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 12/2022, Golden Thread Productions employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Golden Thread Productions 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 12/2022, Golden Thread Productions generated $664.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $611.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.7% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GOLDEN THREAD PRODUCTIONS IS THE FIRST AMERICAN THEATRE COMPANY DEVOTED TO PLAYS FROM OR ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST GOLDEN THREAD'S SIGNATURE PROGRAMS INCLUDE REORIENT FESTIVAL AND FORUM, DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF FULL-LENGTH PLAYS, NEW THREADS STAGED READING SERIES, GOLDEN THREAD FAIRYTALE PLAYERS THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES, AND AN ANNUAL WOMEN'S DAY EVENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FULL-LENGTH PLAYS AND NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT (MAINSTAGE AND NEW THREADS) IN ADDITION TO THE PRODUCTION OF FULL LENGTH PLAYS, GOLDEN THREAD ENSURES THE DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PLAYWRIGHTS AND PLAYS THROUGH THREE DISTINCT PROGRAMS. MIDDLE EAST AMERICA (MEA): A NATIONAL NEW PLAYS INITIATIVE, CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LARK PLAY DEVELOPMENT CENTER (NEW YORK CITY) AND SILK ROAD RISING (CHICAGO) IS DESIGNED TO HELP CREATE A PIPELINE OF HIGH QUALITY PLAYS BY MIDDLE EASTERN AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHTS. MEA WINNERS RECEIVE A $10,000 COMMISSION AND TWO YEARS OF DEVELOPMENT WITH POSSIBILITY OF PRODUCTIONS IN CHICAGO AND SAN FRANCISCO. AWARD WINNERS INCLUDE ADRIANA SEVAHN NICHOLS (2008), YUSSEF EL GUINDI (2011), AND MONA MANSOUR (2014). NEW THREADS: AN ANNUAL STAGED READING AND WORKSHOP SERIES THAT ENGAGES ITS AUDIENCE IN THE PROCESS OF PLAYMAKING AND ALLOWS WRITERS OF MIDDLE EASTERN AND NON-MIDDLE EASTERN DESCENT AN AUTHENTIC AND SUPPORTIVE SPACE TO DEVELOP WORK ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST. MANY OF THE NEW THREADS PLAYS CONTINUE ON TO RECEIVE MAIN STAGE PRODUCTIONS. KIMIA/ALCHEMY: PROGRAMS THAT FACILITATE MULTIYEAR COLLABORATIONS THAT EXPLORE RARE THEMES AND/OR BRING TOGETHER UNLIKELY CREATIVE PARTNERS. FOR EXAMPLE, BENEDICTUS (2007) WAS AN INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION AMONG IRANIAN, ISRAELI AND AMERICAN ARTISTS TO CREATE A PLAY EXPLORING THE POLITICAL STALEMATE AMONG THE THREE NATIONS. ECSTASY | A WATERFABLE (2008) WAS A COMMISSION TO EGYPTIAN-AMERICAN WRITER DENMO IBRAHIM TO CREATE AN ENSEMBLE GENERATED PERFORMANCE INSPIRED BY A SUFI FABLE.
YOUTH OUTREACH (FAIRYTALE PLAYERS) A PORTION OF GOLDEN THREADS PROGRAMMING ENGAGES AND EDUCATES YOUTH AND FAMILY AUDIENCES ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST. THE COMPANY ADDRESSES THE PARALLEL NEEDS OF MIDDLE EASTERN YOUTH AND FAMILIES FOR SELF-AFFIRMING PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMMING AND THE BROAD COMMUNITYS NEED FOR A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE MIDDLE EAST IN ITS RICH DIVERSITY. GOLDEN THREAD FAIRYTALE PLAYERS CREATE AND TOUR ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS BASED ON MIDDLE EASTERN FABLES AND CHILDRENS STORIES. INSPIRED BY POPULAR PERFORMANCE TRADITIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST, THE PERFORMANCES EMPLOY EPIC STORYTELLING, PHYSICAL THEATRE AND CIRCUS ARTS TECHNIQUES AND TOUR SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, AND FESTIVALS AROUND THE BAY AREA. CURRENT REPERTOIRE INCLUDES THE GIRL WHO LOST HER SMILE, THE PRINCESS AND THE MIRROR, NASRUDINS MAGNIFICENT JOURNEY TO SAMARKAND, 21 DAYS THAT CHANGE THE YEAR, AND LEILAS QUEST FOR FLIGHT.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS (WOMENS DAY, GENERAL ARTISTIC, FISCAL SPONSORSHIP) GOLDEN THREAD CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY EACH YEAR WITH WHAT DO THE WOMEN SAY?, A CURATED EVENING HIGHLIGHTING THE WORKS OF MIDDLE EASTERN WOMEN ARTISTS. WE ALSO PROVIDE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AND OCCASIONAL ARTISTIC SUPPORT FOR SMALL PROJECTS TO MIDDLE EASTERN ARTISTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sahar Assaf Exec Artist Dir | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $72,500 |
Nora El Samahy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Atwood Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Humaira Ghilzai Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
May Allam Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Murrey Nelson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $343,558 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $267,660 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $611,218 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $51,193 |
| Investment income | $1,792 |
| 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 | $664,559 |
| 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. | $72,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $231,789 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $21,170 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,709 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,028 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $110,374 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,863 |
| Office expenses | $26,605 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $4,600 |
| Occupancy | $43,696 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $969 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,544 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $611,606 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $181,554 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $447,039 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $186,470 |
| 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 | $8,678 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $92,388 |
| Total assets | $916,129 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,664 |
| 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 | $85,538 |
| Total liabilities | $97,202 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $509,427 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $309,500 |
| 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 | $916,129 |