Pear Avenue Theatre is located in Mountain View, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pear Avenue 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 12/2022, Pear Avenue Theatre generated $307.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $247.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.8% per year over the past 4 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:
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THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE PEAR THEATRE IS TO EDUCATE, INFORM, DEMONSTRATE AND CONDUCT PERFORMANCES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE PERFORMING ARTS, INCLUDING THEATRE, DANCE AND MUSIC, AND RELATED DISCIPLINES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE PEAR AVENUE THEATRE PRESENTED SEVERAL THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS.
ONGOING PLAYWRIGHTS' WORKSHOP AND REGULAR READINGS OF WORKS DEVELOPED AT THE WORKSHOP. A GROUP OF PLAYWRIGHTS HAS BEEN HOLDING REGULAR MEETINGS SPONSORED BY THE THEATRE SINCE THE PEAR'S INCEPTION IN THE SUMMER OF 2002; THE THEATRE HAS PRODUCED A COLLECTION OF THEIR WORKS, WHICH HAVE BEEN PERFORMED IN EACH SEASON IN FULL PRODUCTION AT THE PEAR, AND THE THEATRE HOLDS READINGS OF WORKS-IN-PROGRESS BY MEMBERS OF THE PLAYWRIGHTS GROUP. THE EXPENSES FOR THESE ACTIVITIES ARE ALLOCATED TO THE VARIOUS PRODUCTIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
ONGOING FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SOLICITATION AT PERFORMANCES AND A SEASON OPEN PARTIES THAT RAISE DONATIONS. IN ADDITION, SUBSCRIBERS PAID FOR SEASON TICKETS. THE THEATRE'S WEB SITE INCLUDES A PAGE DESCRIBING HOW TO DONATE TO THE CORPORATION, ALLOWING VIEWERS TO CLICK ON AN APPROPRIATE LINK. NO SPECIFIC EXPENSES WERE DIRECTLY ALLOCATED TO THESE ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sharmon J Hilfinger President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Champlin Vice President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Monica Cappuccini Co-Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Carolyn Compton Co-Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Diane Tasca Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Troy Johnson Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $109,979 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $131,114 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $241,093 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $60,546 |
Investment income | $1,755 |
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 | $2,514 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $307,684 |
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. | $49,569 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,957 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $51,158 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,752 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $17 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,859 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $6,887 |
Occupancy | $34,010 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $8,866 |
All other expenses | $4,584 |
Total functional expenses | $246,987 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $143,614 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $55,664 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $199,278 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $9,306 |
Total liabilities | $9,306 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $189,972 |
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 | $199,278 |