Center For The Living Arts is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 1977. 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 07/2023, Center For The Living Arts employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For The Living Arts 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 07/2023, Center For The Living Arts generated $171.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $161.4k during the year ending 07/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.7%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEDICATED TO THE USE OF DRAMA THERAPY AND THE CREATIVE ARTS AS TOOLS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE AND PERSONAL GROWTH. COMMUNITY-BASED WORKSHOPS, THERAPEUTIC GROUPS, DRAMA & EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY TRAINING, & PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE LIVING ARTS COUNSELING CENTER PROVIDES QUALITY INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES, AND GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES PROVIDED BY LICENSED AND PRE-LICENSED THERAPISTS. ALL OF OUR PRACTITIONERS USE TALK THERAPY, AND IF DESIRED AND USEFUL, MAY INCORPORATE THE HEALING POWERS OF EXPRESSIVE ARTS AND/OR DRAMA THERAPY. ----------------------------------- LIVING ARTS DRAMA THERAPY INSTITUTE OFFERS INNOVATIVE AND TRANSFORMATIVE WORKSHOPS, GROUPS AND TRAINING FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH, THEY PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN HOW TO FACILITATE ACTION-ORIENTED PROCESSES WITH INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, FAMILIES AND GROUPS.
HEALING THE WOUNDS OF HISTORY IS A PROCESS IN WHICH EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES ARE USED TO WORK WITH A GROUP OF PARTICIPANTS WHO SHARE A COMMON LEGACY OF HISTORICAL TRAUMA. WE CONDUCT PUBLIC EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, AND TRAINING TO PROMOTE INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION, MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING, AND CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION USING DRAMA AND THE EXPRESSIVE ARTS. BY HUMANIZING EACH OTHER THROUGH SHARING OUR PERSONAL STORIES WE TAKE STEPS TOWARDS HEALING PERSONAL AND COLLECTIVE WOUNDS USING CREATIVE AND EXPERIMENTAL METHODS
THE LIVING ARTS PLAYBACK THEATRE ENSEMBLE IS AN INTERACTIVE, IMPROVISATIONAL THEATRE COMPANY WHO "PLAY BACK" PERSONAL STORIES SHARED BY AUDIENCE MEMBERS IN WAYS THAT BOTH HONOR AND ILLUMINATE THE ORIGINAL EXPERIENCE. FOR OVER 30 YEARS, THE ENSEMBLE HAS CREATED PERFORMANCES AND WORKSHOPS THAT TRANSFORM, EMPOWER, AND VALIDATE THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Armand Volkas CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Christine Kalb Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Merry Ross Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $17,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $154,422 |
Investment income | $82 |
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 | $171,504 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $88,540 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $599 |
Payroll taxes | $6,932 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $100 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,587 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $30,038 |
Advertising and promotion | $494 |
Office expenses | $2,896 |
Information technology | $7,538 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,430 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $818 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,444 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $161,416 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $58,041 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $76,271 |
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 | $134,312 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $877 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $877 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $133,435 |
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 | $134,312 |