City Lights Performance Group Of San Jose Inc
- Assets
- $767.0k
- Revenue
- $754.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Founding
- 03/1984
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 77-0014788
Organization Overview
City Lights Performance Group Of San Jose Inc is located in San Jose, CA. The organization was established in 1984. 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 08/2021, City Lights Performance Group Of San Jose Inc employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. City Lights Performance Group Of San Jose Inc 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 08/2021, City Lights Performance Group Of San Jose Inc generated $754.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $657.2k during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.1%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CREATE PROVOCATIVE LIVE PRODUCTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRODUCTIONS - CITY LIGHTS THEATER COMPANY OF SAN JOSE, INC. PRODUCES A SEASON OF 6 PLAYS PER YEAR IN THE COMPANY'S INTIMATE 101-SEAT VENUE, AND IS COMMITTED TO PRESENTING EXHILARATING, THOUGHT-PROVOKING PLAYS THAT SPEAK ELOQUENTLY TO OUR AUDIENCES. THE COMPANY ACTIVELY DEVELOPS AND PRODUCES NEW PLAYS THROUGH THE NEW PLAY FESTIVAL "LIGHTS UP!", SOME OF WHICH BECAME A PART OF A REGULAR SEASON. CITY LIGHT'S SIX PLAY SEASON IS THE MAIN FOCUS OF THE COMPANY'S PROGRAMMING EFFORTS. THE SEASON RUNS SEPTEMBER - AUGUST, WITH EACH PRODUCTION RUNNING 4-6 WEEKS. PERFORMANCES OCCUR THURSDAY - SUNDAY. THE 2020-21 SEASON INCLUDED A CHRISTMAS CAROL ADAPATED AND PERFORMED BY MARK ANDERSON PHILLIPS AND DELIVERED DIGITALLY. NO OTHER LIVE PRODUCTIONS WERE POSSIBLE DUE TO COVID CLOSURES.188 PEOPLE BENEFITED FROM THIS PROGRAM.CITY LIGHTS'S LIGHTS UP! NEW PLAY FESTIVAL GIVES LOCAL PLAYWRIGHTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP THEIR PLAYS WITH READINGS PERFORMED OVER ONE WEEKEND, EACH FOLLOWED BY AN AUDIENCE TALKBACK DISCUSSION. PROMISING SCRIPTS ARE CHOSEN BY A VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE AND THEN ASSIGNED TO A DIRECTOR WHO CASTS THE READING AND CONDUCTS 3 OR SO REHEARSALS. USUALLY, THE COMPANY CONDUCTS THIS FESTIVAL WITH 4 PERFORMANCES OVER 3 DAYS. IN 2019-2020 THE PROGRAM WAS MOVED TO A PODCAST FORMAT WITH 4 EPISODES RELEASED BETWEEN APRIL 6-27, 2021.THIS PROGRAM SERVED 381 PEOPLE.THE NEXT STAGE IS A LIVE, WEEKLY, ONLINE SHOWCASE OF CITY LIGHTS ARTISTS AND OFFERES A WIDE VARIETY OF CONTENT (MUSIC, SCENES, LECTURE-DEMONSTRATIONS, CLASSES, DISCUSSIONS, GAME-SHOWS, ETC.). ALL WEEKLY INSTALLMENTS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE, WITH ANNUAL OR MONTHLY MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE WHICH OFFER SELECT AND EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS.THIS PROGRAM SERVED 1292 PEOPLETHE FILAMENT PODCAST CHANNEL WAS STARTED AS STATED ABOVE TO HOST THE 2020 LIGHTS UP! NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. IT IS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. IN ADDITION TO 3 EPISODES OF THE 19-20 LIGHTS UP! FESTIVAL, CITY LIGHTS RELEASED 2 FULL LENTH RADIO PLAYS (TRUCE: A CHRISTMAS WISH FROM THE GREAT WAR, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING), RELEASED 4 EPISODES OF SPOOKY LIGHTS (READINGS OF HALLOWEEN THEMED SHORT STORIES), AND 5 AUDIO-ONLY EPISODES TAKEN FROM NEXT STAGE INSTALLMENTS.THIS PROGRAM SERVED 2362 PEOPLE
YOUTH & EDUCATION PROGRAM - ENGAGES STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS ACTIVELY IN THE DRAMATIC ARTS. AT THE CORE OF THE PROGRAM IS THE COMPANY'S COMMITMENT TO OFFERING SIGNIFICANTLY DISCOUNTED TICKETS TO STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS. THE COMPANY PROVIDES STUDY GUIDES FOR EACH PLAY TO ENHANCE THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS THAT ATTEND THE PRODUCTIONS.NO STUDENT TICKETS WERE MADE AVAILABLE IN 20-21.
MUSIC @ CITY LIGHTS - 6-8 ONE-NIGHT ONLY CONCERTS FEATURING LOCAL ARTISTS. CITY LIGHTS BOOKED THE ACTS, PROVIDED THE VENUE, ADVANCE AND NIGHT OF THE EVENT BOX OFFICE (ONLINE AND PHONE SALES, HOUSE MANAGEMENT) AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT (LIGHTING AND SOUND). THE MAJORITY OF THE PROCEEDS WENT DIRECTLY TO THE ARTIST(S), WITH A SMALL PER TICKET SERVICE FEE GOING TO CITY LIGHTS. NO CONCERTS WERE SCHEDULED FOR 20-21 DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Mallete Executive Artistic Directo | Officer | 40 | $137,093 |
Anne Younan General Manager | Officer | 40 | $78,610 |
Dena Bebham Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Karen Dehart Director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dave Chandler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Paul Resch President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $20,308 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $287,713 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $386,120 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,138 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $694,141 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $53,510 |
| Investment income | $2,415 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,840 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $754,906 |
| 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. | $251,896 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,038 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $245,752 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $8,425 |
| Payroll taxes | $37,955 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,050 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $21,932 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,632 |
| Office expenses | $21,305 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,229 |
| Travel | $720 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $7,238 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,743 |
| Insurance | $5,893 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $657,213 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,422 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $608,614 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $15,975 |
| 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 | $196 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $30,121 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $80,009 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $15,657 |
| Total assets | $766,994 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,311 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $41,550 |
| 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 | $411,210 |
| Total liabilities | $457,071 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $190,631 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $119,292 |
| 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 | $766,994 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that City Lights Performance Group Of San Jose Inc has recieved totaling $179,303.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Shubert Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $35,000 |
David And Lucile Packard Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: LOCAL GRANTMAKING | $35,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,653 |
Silicon Valley Creates San Jose, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $20,000 |
Mission City Community Fund Santa Clara, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,980 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Conservatory Theatre Foundation San Francisco, CA | $52,882,749 | $20,975,914 |
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association Ashland, OR | $57,188,884 | $18,740,778 |
Old Globe Theatre San Diego, CA | $79,168,056 | $16,473,770 |
Geffen Playhouse Inc Los Angeles, CA | $33,029,635 | $21,063,113 |
Center Theatre Group Of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $93,308,392 | $15,777,431 |
Theatre & Arts Foundation Of San Diego County La Jolla, CA | $96,134,792 | $15,790,250 |
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Berkeley, CA | $78,284,133 | $11,370,014 |
Phoenix Theatre Inc Phoenix, AZ | $21,212,066 | $8,604,934 |
Theatreworks Silicon Valley Redwood City, CA | $8,373,819 | $8,187,041 |
South Coast Repertory Inc Costa Mesa, CA | $83,774,342 | $5,710,509 |
Arizona Theatre Company Tucson, AZ | $5,166,004 | $10,001,507 |
Rialto Theatre Foundation Tucson, AZ | $5,053,009 | $7,645,173 |