Geffen Playhouse Inc
- Assets
- $33.0m
- Revenue
- $21.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 182
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 01/1996
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 95-4492653
Organization Overview
Geffen Playhouse Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1996. 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 08/2022, Geffen Playhouse Inc employed 182 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Geffen Playhouse 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 08/2022, Geffen Playhouse Inc generated $21.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.9m during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.2% 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
SEE SCHEDULE O.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRODUCTION AND THEATER MISSION AND HISTORY STATEMENT - THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE SEEKS TO BE AN EXTRAORDINARY THEATER FOR ITS COMMUNITY AND THE NATION BY CONSISTENTLY DELIVERING PRODUCTIONS OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER. THE MISSION OF THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE IS TO ENRICH THE CULTURAL LIFE OF GREAT LOS ANGELES AND THE UCLA COMMUNITY THROUGH PLAYS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT INFORM, ENTERTAIN AND INSPIRE OTHERS TO HELP MEET ITS MISSION. THE GEFFEN FOSTERS AN ACTIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LOS ANGELES ENTERTAINMENT AND OFFERS A SUPPORTIVE, INVITING ENVIRONMENT FOR ARTISTS AND THEATER PROFESSIONALS. LAUNCHED IN 1994, THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE BLOSSOMED FROM A WESTSIDE PRESENTING HOUSE TO A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTS INSTITUTION. UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF GIL CATES, THE GEFFEN HAS GROWN INTO A VIBRANT CULTURAL LANDMARK ON THE WESTSIDE OF LOS ANGELES. NOTED FOR ITS INTIMACY AND CELEBRATED FOR ITS WORLD-RENOWNED MIX OF CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY PLAYS, PROVOCATIVE NEW WORKS AND SECOND PRODUCTIONS, THE COMPANY HAS PRESENTED A REPERTOIRE OF AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTIONS THAT HAVE EARNED CRITICAL ACCLAIM AND INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION. THE GEFFEN HAS PRODUCED AMERICAN AND WORLD PREMIERES OF SOME OF THE MOST CHALLENGING WORK ON THE CONTEMPORARY STAGE. HONORED WITH MORE THAN 40 REGIONAL THEATER AWARDS, THE PLAYHOUSE IS ALSO A PROUD RECIPIENT OF GRANTS FROM THE EDGERTON NEW AMERICAN PLAY FOUNDATION AND THE STEINBERG CHARITABLE TRUST, ENABLING THE THEATER TO CONTINUE CONTRIBUTING TO THE CULTURAL CANON BY COMMISSIONING NEW WORKS. IN 2004, THE GEFFEN BROKE GROUND FOR ITS $17.5 MILLION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO RENOVATE AND EXPAND THE MAIN AUDITORIUM, CONSTRUCT THE AUDREY SKIRBALL KENIS THEATER, AN INTIMATE 120-SEAT ADDITION THAT SERVES AS A SECOND STATE. SOME OF THE RENOVATIONS INCLUDED RECONFIGURING OF THE MAIN STAGE, INSTALLATION OF AN ELEVATOR, STATE-OF-THE-ART HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS, EXPANDED DRESSING ROOMS AND GREEN ROOM FOR ARTISTS, AND EXPANDED OFFICE SPACE TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF THE COMPANY. THE NEW SEATING PLAN INCREASES COMFORT AND IMPROVES SIGHT LINES. STAIRS LEADING TO THE MAIN STAGE AUDITORIUM WERE ELIMINATED TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY. THE AUDREY SKIRBALL KENIS THEATER AT THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE GIVES OUR THEATER THE RICH OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT NEW PLAYS, DEVELOP ORIGINAL AND EXPERIMENTAL PRODUCTIONS, AND EXPAND OUR EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS. THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE WELCOMES AN AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN 130,000 EACH YEAR.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS SEE MISSION & HISTORY STATEMENT ON LINE 4A.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gil Cates Jr Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $262,748 |
Matt Shakman Artistic Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $253,423 |
Behnaz Ataee CFO | Officer | 40 | $225,737 |
Dan Ionazzi Producer | 40 | $134,769 | |
Patrick Brown Marketing Director | 40 | $126,366 | |
Danielle Bearden-Meade Interim Director Of Development | 40 | $105,000 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Theater Direct Inc Telemarketing | 8/30/21 | $339,590 |
Ruse And Subterfuge Actor/ Producer | 8/30/21 | $251,267 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $886,141 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,816,531 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,705,832 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,086,971 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,408,504 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,822,526 |
| Investment income | $76,485 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $35,393 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,048,284 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$318,131 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $86,620 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $21,063,113 |
| 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. | $766,158 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $299,046 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,137,662 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $543,592 |
| Payroll taxes | $695,244 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $30,186 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $55,241 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $67,162 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $593,170 |
| Advertising and promotion | $723,118 |
| Office expenses | $1,051,697 |
| Information technology | $229,667 |
| Royalties | $386,321 |
| Occupancy | $953,065 |
| Travel | $366,867 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,819 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $758,133 |
| Insurance | $79,422 |
| All other expenses | $36,510 |
| Total functional expenses | $15,896,280 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,649,206 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $608,119 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $9,512,556 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $481,728 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $10,082 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,434,887 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,448,973 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,884,084 |
| Total assets | $33,029,635 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $328,512 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $4,736,889 |
| 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 | $5,065,401 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,906,220 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,058,014 |
| 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 | $33,029,635 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Geffen Playhouse Inc has recieved totaling $14,620.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Stella & Dolphi Goren Foundation Chester, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $14,620 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $3,850,786 |
| Earnings | -$220,772 |
| Net Contributions | $7,650,000 |
| Ending Balance | $11,280,014 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Conservatory Theatre Foundation San Francisco, CA | $52,882,749 | $20,975,914 |
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association Ashland, OR | $57,188,884 | $18,740,778 |
Old Globe Theatre San Diego, CA | $79,168,056 | $16,473,770 |
Geffen Playhouse Inc Los Angeles, CA | $33,029,635 | $21,063,113 |
Center Theatre Group Of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $93,308,392 | $15,777,431 |
Theatre & Arts Foundation Of San Diego County La Jolla, CA | $96,134,792 | $15,790,250 |
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Berkeley, CA | $78,284,133 | $11,370,014 |
Phoenix Theatre Inc Phoenix, AZ | $21,212,066 | $8,604,934 |
Theatreworks Silicon Valley Redwood City, CA | $8,373,819 | $8,187,041 |
South Coast Repertory Inc Costa Mesa, CA | $83,774,342 | $5,710,509 |
Arizona Theatre Company Tucson, AZ | $5,166,004 | $10,001,507 |
Rialto Theatre Foundation Tucson, AZ | $5,053,009 | $7,645,173 |