The Laguna Playhouse is located in Laguna Beach, CA. The organization was established in 1948. 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 06/2022, Laguna Playhouse employed 67 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Laguna Playhouse 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 06/2022, Laguna Playhouse generated $7.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.9% per year over the past 7 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
TO PRODUCE THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MAIN STAGE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS: THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE IS THE OLDEST CONTINUALLY OPERATING THEATRE ON THE WEST COAST. IT IS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S PREMIER RESIDENT THEATRES, PERFORMING AWARD-WINNING LIVE THEATRE SINCE 1920. ITS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SIX MAIN STAGE PRODUCTIONS WITH OVER 300 PERFORMANCES YEAR ROUND FOR A DIVERSE AUDIENCE OF OVER 100,000 ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS. THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE, A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT, HAS RECEIVED NUMEROUS ARTISTIC AND EDUCATION AWARDS.
YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS: -CONSERVATORY: OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE, AFTER SCHOOL, YEAR-LONG THEATRE TRAINING IN A PROFESSIONAL SETTING FOR TALENTED, ASPIRING YOUNG ACTORS, AGES 10-18. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR LOW-INCOME YOUTH.-YOUTH THEATRE: A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SERIES OF FULLY-STAGED PRODUCTIONS OF POPULAR STORIES FOR FAMILY AUDIENCES.-THEATRE FOR A NEW GENERATION: OFFERS PROVOCATIVE, ISSUE-ORIENTED DRAMAS AIMED AT TEENS, PARENTS AND EDUCATORS.-SPRING/SUMMER WORKSHOPS: OFFERS YOUTH HANDS-ON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING WITH THEATRE PROFESSIONALS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Gray Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
| Lisa Hale Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
| Jim Mellor Trustee | Trustee | 4 | $0 | 
| Justin Myers Trustee | Trustee | 4 | $0 | 
| Heidi Miller Trustee | Trustee | 4 | $0 | 
| Melinda Masson Trustee | Trustee | 4 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Surflight Theatre Producer | 6/29/22 | $331,489 | 
| Innovative Management Group Producer | 6/29/22 | $189,025 | 
| Givekidspanto Producer | 6/29/22 | $181,392 | 
| Tom Simpson Construction | 6/29/22 | $140,000 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $3,865,462 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,002,543 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $49,131 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,868,005 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,103,975 | 
| Investment income | $3,994 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $14,183 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$35,989 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $143,029 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $7,097,197 | 
| 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. | $505,924 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $269,928 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $1,432,980 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $55,000 | 
| Other employee benefits | $83,938 | 
| Payroll taxes | $173,662 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $252,049 | 
| Office expenses | $151,212 | 
| Information technology | $174,946 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $114,317 | 
| Travel | $558 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22,266 | 
| Interest | $79,946 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $162,872 | 
| Insurance | $82,112 | 
| All other expenses | $453,911 | 
| Total functional expenses | $5,037,728 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,570,473 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,283,357 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $347,564 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $27,212 | 
| 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 | $309,834 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,942,118 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $59,133 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $2,907 | 
| Total assets | $8,542,598 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $348,896 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $1,142,890 | 
| 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 | $1,039,820 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $10,980 | 
| Other liabilities | $115 | 
| Total liabilities | $2,542,701 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,366,714 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $633,183 | 
| 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 | $8,542,598 |