THEATRE WEST

Supporting Artists | Impacting Community

aka Theatre West | Los Angeles, CA | www.theatrewest.org

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THEATRE WEST

EIN: 95-6143868

Contributions tax deductible
as of September 2024

IRS BMF 509(a)(2)
as of September 09, 2024

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Mission

Mission Statement Theatre West’s mission is to nurture and develop theatre artists by giving them the opportunity to expand their talents and skills through workshops and public performances and to serve the community with invigorating educational programs. Vision Statement We believe in the art of theatre to educate, enlighten and entertain. We nurture, cultivate and foster vibrant theatre artists, and we provoke our audiences with plays that reflect the human condition.

Ruling year info

1966

Managing Director

Lindsay Lefler

Main address

3333 Cahuenga Blvd W

Los Angeles, CA 90068 USA

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EIN

95-6143868

Subject area info

Theater

Population served info

Age groups

NTEE code info

Theater (A65)

Performing Arts (A60)

Arts Education/Schools (A25)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Programs and results

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Storybook Theatre

Interactive non threatening orignal musicals with a message for ages 2- 9 done under a TYA contract with Actors Equity to State of California VAPA standards.

Population(s) Served

Children and youth

Live Theatre Productions

Theatre West produces a season of productions and special events for the general public. A typical season includes full-length plays, one-person shows, a revival of a classic musical or play, West Fest (a festival of plays and theatrical works), and our Storybook Theatre musical productions for children. Theatre West members are the primary actors, playwrights, producers, and directors of our season. Planned 2021/22 season includes: Our Man in Santiago by Mark Wilding; Classic Couples Counseling by Lloyd J. Schwartz; and Moose on the Loose by Dina Morrone.

Population(s) Served

Adults

In-School Theatre Education Program

Theatre West’s in-school theatre education residency is designed to introduce elementary school age children to different aspects of theatre including characterization, emotional expression, understanding story, voice projection and enunciation, body language, and awareness. They learn basic stage vocabulary, team-building, improve their creativity and use of their imagination, and develop greater empathy and socio-emotional learning.

Population(s) Served

Children and youth

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Financials

THEATRE WEST

Fiscal year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

2.17

Average of 1.25 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

2.1

Average of 1.3 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

9%

Average of 15% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Revenue
Contributions	$190,500
Program Services	$121,889
Investments	$1,799
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$78,145
Total Revenue	$392,333

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$77,653
Professional Fees	$11,767
Occupancy	$63,332
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$3,219
Other Expenses	$248,794
Total Expenses	$404,765
Net Gain/Loss	($12,432)

Revenue
Contributions	$173,377
Program Services	$128,866
Investments	$1,423
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$74,523
Total Revenue	$378,189

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$119,048
Professional Fees	$7,684
Occupancy	$64,505
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$2,206
Other Expenses	$218,990
Total Expenses	$412,433
Net Gain/Loss	($34,244)

Revenue
Contributions	$294,498
Government Grants	$18,150
Program Services	$146,801
Investments	$362
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$459,811

Expenses
Program Services	$312,962
Administration	$118,418
Fundraising	$39,469
Total Expenses	$470,849
Net Gain/Loss	($11,038)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$8,595
Advertising & Promotion	$88,449
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$8,398
Interest Expenses	$2,052
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$39,000

Revenue
Contributions	$333,036
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$100,364
Investments	$6,139
Special Events	($24)
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$439,515

Expenses
Program Services	$262,559
Administration	$102,455
Fundraising	$36,230
Total Expenses	$401,244
Net Gain/Loss	$38,271

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$7,185
Advertising & Promotion	$45,574
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$5,549
Interest Expenses	$3,309
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$36,000

Revenue
Contributions	$263,912
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$151,894
Investments	$1,260
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$417,066

Expenses
Program Services	$371,481
Administration	$31,804
Fundraising	$43,493
Total Expenses	$446,778
Net Gain/Loss	($29,712)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$3,347
Advertising & Promotion	$54,780
Information Technology Expenses	$2,500
Insurance Expenses	$11,375
Interest Expenses	$997
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$36,800

Revenue
Contributions	$495,879
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$817
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$587,218

Expenses
Program Services	$483,356
Administration	$29,377
Fundraising	$44,776
Total Expenses	$557,509
Net Gain/Loss	$29,709

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,281
Advertising & Promotion	$78,854
Information Technology Expenses	$4,500
Insurance Expenses	$11,092
Interest Expenses	$792
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$40,800

Revenue
Contributions	$447,438
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$96,962
Investments	$87
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$544,487

Expenses
Program Services	$483,785
Administration	$29,630
Fundraising	$46,816
Total Expenses	$560,231
Net Gain/Loss	($15,744)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,264
Advertising & Promotion	$67,038
Information Technology Expenses	$6,000
Insurance Expenses	$14,307
Interest Expenses	$184
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$44,200

Revenue
Contributions	$498,555
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$94,970
Investments	$10,006
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$603,531

Expenses
Program Services	$528,260
Administration	$18,369
Fundraising	$43,022
Total Expenses	$589,651
Net Gain/Loss	$13,880

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,500
Advertising & Promotion	$43,828
Information Technology Expenses	$6,000
Insurance Expenses	$14,002
Interest Expenses	$1,612
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$42,800

Revenue
Contributions	$416,477
Government Grants	$21,411
Program Services	$85,640
Investments	$7,926
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$531,454

Expenses
Program Services	$448,676
Administration	$19,525
Fundraising	$75,656
Total Expenses	$543,857
Net Gain/Loss	($12,403)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,419
Advertising & Promotion	$35,791
Information Technology Expenses	$13,800
Insurance Expenses	$17,615
Interest Expenses	$1,529
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$45,600

Revenue
Contributions	$184,136
Government Grants	$21,560
Program Services	$81,184
Investments	$3,413
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$290,293

Expenses
Program Services	$266,425
Administration	$17,951
Fundraising	$3,800
Total Expenses	$288,176
Net Gain/Loss	$2,117

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$10,948
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$20,724
Interest Expenses	$1,381
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$112,166
Government Grants	$11,600
Program Services	$82,893
Investments	$16,848
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$223,507

Expenses
Program Services	$220,937
Administration	$13,267
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$234,204
Net Gain/Loss	($10,697)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,025
Advertising & Promotion	$1,511
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$18,363
Interest Expenses	$1,172
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$138,668
Government Grants	$22,550
Program Services	$64,402
Investments	$34,772
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$260,392

Expenses
Program Services	$223,623
Administration	$11,858
Fundraising	$1,821
Total Expenses	$237,302
Net Gain/Loss	$23,090

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$875
Advertising & Promotion	$776
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$12,467
Interest Expenses	$960
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$156,491
Government Grants	$36,280
Program Services	$1,301
Investments	$2,765
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$196,837

Expenses
Program Services	$116,029
Administration	$8,913
Fundraising	$10,123
Total Expenses	$135,065
Net Gain/Loss	$61,772

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,250
Advertising & Promotion	$3,630
Information Technology Expenses	$604
Insurance Expenses	$7,585
Interest Expenses	$238
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$890
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$230,499
Government Grants	$224,414
Program Services	$46,595
Investments	$15,252
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$516,760

Expenses
Program Services	$381,942
Administration	$9,284
Fundraising	$6,920
Total Expenses	$398,146
Net Gain/Loss	$118,614

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,016
Advertising & Promotion	$25,821
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$8,897
Interest Expenses	$5,592
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$441
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$178,357
Government Grants	$283,374
Program Services	$119,975
Investments	$15,910
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$597,616

Expenses
Program Services	$518,256
Administration	$36,011
Fundraising	$13,158
Total Expenses	$567,425
Net Gain/Loss	$30,191

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$947
Advertising & Promotion	$52,804
Information Technology Expenses	$13,297
Insurance Expenses	$17,648
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$540
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

THEATRE WEST

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Contributions	$190,500
Cash & Equivalents	$122,302	$80,385	($41,917)
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$1,907	$6,471	$4,564
Other	$8,531	$7,460	($1,071)
Total Assets	$132,740	$94,316	($38,424)

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Total Liabilities	$15,379	$3,079	($12,300)

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Net Assets	$117,361	$91,237	($26,124)

Assets	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Contributions	$173,377
Cash & Equivalents	$80,385	$54,335	($26,050)
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$6,471	$10,366	$3,895
Other	$7,460	$14,184	$6,724
Total Assets	$94,316	$78,885	($15,431)

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Total Liabilities	$3,079	$14,995	$11,916

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Net Assets	$91,237	$63,890	($27,347)

Assets	Jul 01, 2010	Jun 30, 2011	Change
Contributions	$294,498
Cash & Equivalents	$4,497	$5,261	$764
Accounts Receivable	$14,184	$27,073	$12,889
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$49,838	$60,374	$10,536
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$10,366	$13,191	$2,825
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$78,885	$105,899	$27,014

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Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	-$9,547	$24,282	$27,460	$43,869	$45,356
As % of expenses	-4.1%	10.3%	20.4%	11.1%	8.0%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	-$10,697	$23,090	$27,023	$42,537	$45,356
As % of expenses	-4.6%	9.7%	20.0%	10.7%	8.0%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$223,507	$260,392	$196,837	$516,760	$597,616
Total revenue, % change over prior year	-23.0%	16.5%	-24.4%	162.5%	15.6%
Program services revenue	37.1%	24.7%	0.7%	9.0%	20.1%
Membership dues	24.7%	16.9%	20.2%	8.6%	11.3%
Investment income	0.0%	0.0%	1.0%	2.3%	0.0%
Government grants	5.2%	8.7%	18.4%	43.4%	47.4%
All other grants and contributions	25.4%	36.4%	59.3%	36.0%	18.6%
Other revenue	7.5%	13.3%	0.4%	0.7%	2.7%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$233,054	$236,110	$134,628	$396,814	$567,425
Total expenses, % change over prior year	-18.9%	1.3%	-43.0%	194.7%	43.0%
Personnel	21.4%	16.2%	12.7%	47.3%	44.1%
Professional fees	1.8%	1.3%	11.0%	1.7%	0.3%
Occupancy	32.6%	32.4%	54.1%	19.9%	22.3%
Interest	0.5%	0.4%	0.2%	1.4%	0.0%
Pass-through	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other expenses	43.7%	49.6%	22.0%	29.7%	33.3%

Full cost components (estimated)	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$234,204	$237,302	$135,065	$398,146	$567,425
One month of savings	$19,421	$19,676	$11,219	$33,068	$47,285
Debt principal payment	$0	$0	$0	$0	$11,650
Fixed asset additions	$1,835	$0	$0	$70,638	$1,091
Total full costs (estimated)	$255,460	$256,978	$146,284	$501,852	$627,451

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Months of cash	0.3	0.9	6.5	2.5	2.1
Months of cash and investments	0.3	0.9	14.6	4.2	3.3
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	-0.7	0.5	3.4	0.3	1.2

Balance sheet composition	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Cash	$4,990	$18,431	$73,382	$82,599	$101,397
Investments	$0	$0	$90,910	$56,980	$56,980
Receivables	$25,138	$27,950	$34,750	$95,734	$98,504
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$109,944	$109,944	$109,944	$180,582	$181,229
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	98.2%	99.3%	99.7%	61.4%	61.0%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	136.9%	76.2%	63.4%	42.7%	35.8%
Unrestricted net assets	-$11,853	$11,237	$38,260	$80,797	$126,153
Temporarily restricted net assets	$0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$0	$0	$34,750	$95,734	$86,167
Total net assets	-$11,853	$11,237	$73,010	$176,531	$212,320

Key data checks

Key data checks	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Material data errors	No	Yes	No	No	No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Managing Director

Lindsay Lefler

LinkedIn profile

As a theater producer and director with over 20 years of experience, Lindsay has developed a unique combination of artistic and administrative skills that enable her to deliver exceptional theater experiences. She has a strong background in arts administration, customer service, and client relations, as well as a passion for performing arts, choreography, and storytelling.

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

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Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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Board of directors
as of 09/24/2024

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Board of directors data

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Board chair

Donald Moore

Dina Morrone

Connie Mellors

Elise Walters

Alexandria Sanders

Maria Kress

Samantha Gregory

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 9/24/2024

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Female, Not transgender

Sexual orientation

Heterosexual or Straight

Disability status

Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

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There are no contractors recorded for this organization.

Professional fundraisers

Fiscal year ending

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 Schedule G

Solicitation activities

Gross receipts from fundraising

Retained by organization

Paid to fundraiser

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2010	Jun 30, 2011	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$14,184	$27,073	$12,889
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$20,000	$20,000	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$34,184	$47,073	$12,889
Unrestricted Net Assets	$29,706	$16,315	($13,391)
Net Assets	$63,890	$63,388	($502)

THEATRE WEST

Supporting Artists | Impacting Community

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

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Our programs

Storybook Theatre

Live Theatre Productions

In-School Theatre Education Program

Where we work

Financials

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2023 info

2.17

Months of cash in 2023 info

2.1

Fringe rate in 2023 info

9%

Funding sources info

Assets & liabilities info

Financial data

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Managing Director

Lindsay Lefler

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Board of directors data

Donald Moore

Organizational demographics

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Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

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Months of cash in 2023

Fringe rate in 2023

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