Deaf West Theatre Company Inc

Organization Overview

Deaf West Theatre Company Inc is located in Studio City, 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. As of 12/2021, Deaf West Theatre Company Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Deaf West Theatre Company 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 12/2021, Deaf West Theatre Company Inc generated $576.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $264.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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DEAF WEST THEATRE COMPANY (DWTC), INC. WAS FOUNDED TO DIRECTLY IMPROVE AND ENRICH THE CULTURAL LIVES OF THE 1.2 MILLION DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA. DWTC PROVIDES EXPOSURE AND ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL THEATRE, FILLING A VOID FOR DEAF ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DEAF WEST THEATRE HAS ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING THREE MAJOR PROGRAMS:DEAF WEST'S RESIDENTIAL THEATRE (SINCE 1991) PRODUCES 1-3 MAIN STAGE PRODUCTIONS ANNUALLY. PAST PRODUCTIONS HAVE FEATURED CLASSICS, CONTEMPORARY, ADAPTATIONS AND ORIGINAL WORKS. EXPERIENCED AND PROFESSIONAL DEAF, HARD OF HEARING AND HEARING ACTORS, DIRECTORS, DESIGNERS AND TECHNICIANS COMPRISE THEIR CASTS AND CREWS. SETS, LIGHTING AND COSTUME DESIGNS EXHIBIT A HIGH STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE, AS THE VISUAL ELEMENT IN SIGN LANGUAGE THEATRE DEMANDS UTMOST ATTENTION TO VISUAL AESTHETIC VALUES. DEAF WEST'S PRODUCTIONS ARE PRESENTED IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) AND SPOKEN ENGLISH SIMULTANEOUSLY. CAPTIONING IS ALSO PROVIDED FOR HEARING AND NON-SIGNING MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE. DEAF WEST'S CHILDREN'S THEATRE (SINCE 1992) CONSISTS OF A SERIES OF 12-WEEK WORKSHOPS IN SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE WORKSHOP, THE CHILDREN PERFORM FOR FRIENDS, FACULTY AND FAMILIES. AT LEAST ONE MAIN-STAGE CHILDREN'S THEATRE PLAY IS PRODUCED PER SEASON (ONE OF THE 3 PRODUCTIONS PER SEASON). A SATURDAY MORNING ASL STORY TELLING WORKSHOP FOR THE DEAF AND HEARING PARENTS AND CHILDREN BEGAN ON JULY 2000.DEAF WEST'S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING ARTISTS ADDS AN ARRAY OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING WORKSHOPS IN THEATRE ARTS TOWARD THE GOAL OF ATTAINING EMPLOYMENT IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. THE WORKSHOP ADDRESSES THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING ARTISTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Beverly Nero
Secretary
$12,000
Matt Randall
Treasurer
$0
Ed Waterstreet
President
$0
Mark Freund
Vice President
$0
Ann Wareham
Director
$0
Stephen Baldwin
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $51,940
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$524,097
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$576,037
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $24
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $395
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $576,456

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Deaf West Theatre Company Inc has recieved totaling $52,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Ford Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,000
Caplin Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$2,500
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