Unusual Suspects Theatre Co is located in Pasadena, CA. The organization was established in 1998. 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 12/2023, Unusual Suspects Theatre Co employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Unusual Suspects Theatre Co 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 12/2023, Unusual Suspects Theatre Co generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.8% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS THEATRE COMPANY IS TO MENTOR, EDUCATE, AND ENRICH YOUTH IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE CREATION OF COLLABORATIVE, ORIGINAL THEATRE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION NOW OFFERS FIVE INTENSIVE THEATRE-ARTS RESIDENCY PROGRAMS, INCLUDING PREVENTATIVE THEATRE-ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS DELIVERED IN-CLASS AND AFTER-SCHOOL TO TITLE 1 STUDENTS, AS WELL AS TO INTERGENERATIONAL GROUPS OF LOCAL FAMILIES, AND INNOVATIVE INTERVENTION RESIDENCIES FOR JUSTICE-SYSTEM-ENGAGED MINORS; A SIXTH PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ISOLATED LOS ANGELENOS WITH ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL THEATRE EXPERIENCES; AS WELL AS ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THAT AMPLIFY THE ORGANIZATIONS HEALING-INFORMED APPROACH BY CROSS-TRAINING EDUCATORS, PROBATION OFFICERS, AND OTHER YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORGANIZATIONS SUITE OF PROGRAMS REACHED OVER 1,600 LOS ANGELENOS IN PRE-PANDEMIC YEARS AND STILL MANAGED TO SERVE NEARLY 1,000 ANNUALLY DURING THE PANDEMIC (93% AGES 9-19, 98% BLACK INDIGENOUS AND/OR PEOPLE OF COLOR).
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Abiram Brizuela Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $115,260 |
Julisa Arce Board Member | Trustee | 0.67 | $0 |
Gregory Caruso Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jesus Rodriguez Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Carlos Lopez Estrada Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Julio Quijada Board Member | Trustee | 0.67 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $348,296 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $985,901 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,479 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,334,197 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $70,038 |
| 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 | $1,404,235 |
| 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. | $115,260 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,439 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $960,374 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $78,250 |
| Payroll taxes | $104,159 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,875 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,135 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $18,266 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $72,373 |
| Travel | $12,956 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,050 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,742 |
| Insurance | $15,391 |
| All other expenses | $177,500 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,705,599 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,835,316 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $368,667 |
| 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 | $24,837 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $90,162 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,875 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $187,677 |
| Total assets | $2,514,534 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $59,622 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $59,687 |
| 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 | $187,675 |
| Total liabilities | $306,984 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,960,575 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $246,975 |
| 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 | $2,514,534 |