Blank Theatre Company is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1991. 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. Blank Theatre Company 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, Blank Theatre Company generated $125.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 4 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $189.9k during the year ending 07/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE BLANK THEATRE IS COMMITTED TO THE ENRICHMENT OF HOLLYWOOD'S CULTURAL LIFE THROUGH PRODUCTION OF FIRST-RATE THEATRE, EDUCATION OF CURRENT AND FUTURE ARTISTS, AND CREATION OF GROUNDBREAKING NEW WORKS FOR THE THEATRICAL REPERTOIRE. WE MAINTAIN A FIERCE COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY ON OUR STAGE AND WE INFUSE OUR WORK WITH THE NOTION THAT LIVING, BREATHING GLIMPSES INTO THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE ARE A CRUCIAL PART OF THE CULTURAL DISCOURSE OF OUR COMMUNITY AND SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LIVING ROOM SERIES- WE SELECTED, DRAMATURGED, DEVELOPED AND PRODUCED 16 NEW PLAYS BY PLAYWRIGHTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, OFFERED FREE TO THE PUBLIC ONLINE. OVER 350 ARTISTS SERVED AS WELL AS 1400 AUDIENCE MEMBERS, 500 OTHER PLAYWRIGHTS SERVED BY HAVING THEIR PLAYS READ AND EVALUATED FOR PRESENTATION BY OUR VOLUNTEER STAFF.
YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL- THE ONLY NATIONWIDE PROFESSIONAL COMPETITION FOR PLAYWRIGHTS 9 TO 19. OVER 300 ARTISTS AND 1800 AUDIENCE MEMBERS SERVED INCLUDING 12 WINNING PLAYWRIGHTS AND AN ADDITIONAL 305 APPLICANTS. THE FESTIVAL WAS [RESENTED ONLINE FOR FREE IN JULY 2022.
UCROSS + THE BLANK THEATRE FUTURE OF PLAYWRIGHTING PRIZE - NATIONAL COMPETITION FOR UNIQUE AND DIVERSE WRITERS UNDER 30. THE INAUGURAL YEAR WE CHOSE 1 WINNER AND 2 FINALISTS. THE WINNER RECEIVED A $2500 PRIZE AND A 2 WEEK ALL EXPENSES PAID WRITERS RETREAT OPPORTUNITY AT UCROSS FOUNDATION RANCH IN WYOMING. FINALISTS RECEIVED $500 PRIZE EACH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Paulo Andres Board Chair | 7 | $0 | |
Constance Mccord CFO | 2 | $0 | |
Rick Baumgartner Secretary | 1 | $0 | |
Ken Werther Board Member | 2 | $0 | |
Pekka Kauranen Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Angela Oh Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $118,673 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,440 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $20 |
Gain or Loss | $2,500 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $125,633 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $88,113 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $22,523 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $58,130 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $4,839 |
Other expenses | $16,327 |
Total expenses | $189,932 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $193,418 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $193,418 |
Total liabilities | $83,048 |
Net assets or fund balances | $110,370 |