SAN LUIS OBISPO REPERTORY THEATRE

Unforgettable characters. Extraordinary stories. Since 1947.

aka SAN LUIS OBISPO LITTLE THEATRE | San Luis Obispo, CA | http://www.slorep.org/

GuideStar Charity Check

EIN: 95-2556678

Contributions tax deductible
as of November 2025

IRS BMF 509(a)(2)
as of November 14, 2025

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Mission

Mission SLO REP strengthens theatre’s cultural influence and enriches the Central Coast by producing professional theatre, nurturing artists and providing theatre education for children and adults. Our Belief Live theatre’s powerful storytelling connects people in ways that open the mind, nourish the soul and illuminate our shared humanity. Vision To be a nationally recognized regional theatre that: --Produces professional theatrical productions in a state-of-the-art facility. --Strengthens the cultural vitality of the Central Coast, entertains audiences, nurtures artists, and cultivates future generations of theatre enthusiasts. --Creates a strong and sustainable economic impact, attracting residents and visitors to downtown San Luis Obispo.

Ruling year info

1970

Principal Officer

Kevin Harris

Main address

888 Morro Street

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 USA

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EIN

95-2556678

Subject area info

Youth organizing

Performing arts

Population served info

Children and youth

Adults

NTEE code info

Performing Arts (A60)

Youth Development Programs (O50)

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

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Theatrical performances

San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre presents an annual season of eight productions as well as special productions, staged readings, student-acted shows and late night performances.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Children and youth

Academy of Creative Theatre

The Academy of Creative Theatre (ACT) provides students year-around theatrical training. ACT’s classes are open to all levels of experience and offer students the opportunity to develop skills which will benefit them both on and off stage.

Population(s) Served

Children and youth

Where we work

San Luis Obispo County, CA

Affiliations & memberships

Theatre Communications Group 2022

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How we listen

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Financials

SAN LUIS OBISPO REPERTORY THEATRE

Fiscal year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

Financial documents

Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant.

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 2024

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

15.32

Average of 10.72 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2024

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

36.8

Average of 19.8 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2024

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

19%

Average of 21% 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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SAN LUIS OBISPO REPERTORY THEATRE

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$163,326
Government Grants	$3,000
Program Services	$330,155
Investments	($17,527)
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$478,954

Expenses
Program Services	$290,834
Administration	$79,017
Fundraising	$88,228
Total Expenses	$458,079
Net Gain/Loss	$20,875

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$4,194
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$20,756
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$107,939
Government Grants	$4,500
Program Services	$297,848
Investments	$14,809
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$425,096

Expenses
Program Services	$211,908
Administration	$97,651
Fundraising	$111,015
Total Expenses	$420,574
Net Gain/Loss	$4,522

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$3,785
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$16,492
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$114,066
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$287,381
Investments	$4,864
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$406,311

Expenses
Program Services	$239,476
Administration	$83,909
Fundraising	$97,683
Total Expenses	$421,068
Net Gain/Loss	($14,757)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$5,490
Advertising & Promotion	$13,115
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$23,228
Interest Expenses	$162
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$71,046
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$304,396
Investments	$7,343
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$382,785

Expenses
Program Services	$214,386
Administration	$82,499
Fundraising	$92,489
Total Expenses	$389,374
Net Gain/Loss	($6,589)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$8,219
Advertising & Promotion	$3,094
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$14,079
Interest Expenses	$179
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$69,015
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$315,942
Investments	$12,157
Special Events	$3,767
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$400,881

Expenses
Program Services	$224,908
Administration	$81,534
Fundraising	$89,281
Total Expenses	$395,723
Net Gain/Loss	$5,158

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$4,829
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$20,517
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$287,164
Government Grants	$4,381
Program Services	$307,452
Investments	$11,604
Special Events	$4,176
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$614,777

Expenses
Program Services	$260,095
Administration	$108,369
Fundraising	$119,391
Total Expenses	$487,855
Net Gain/Loss	$126,922

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$10,451
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$19,817
Interest Expenses	$154
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$130,491
Government Grants	$4,400
Program Services	$405,136
Investments	$18,124
Special Events	($1,141)
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$557,010

Expenses
Program Services	$295,855
Administration	$119,818
Fundraising	$131,618
Total Expenses	$547,291
Net Gain/Loss	$9,719

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$21,870
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$22,575
Interest Expenses	$75
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$4,127
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$149,398
Government Grants	$3,300
Program Services	$396,222
Investments	$16,118
Special Events	$251
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$565,289

Expenses
Program Services	$312,384
Administration	$124,701
Fundraising	$185,021
Total Expenses	$622,106
Net Gain/Loss	($56,817)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$8,232
Advertising & Promotion	$34,994
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$24,207
Interest Expenses	$114
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$4,288
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$239,716
Government Grants	$7,000
Program Services	$445,783
Investments	$4,469
Special Events	$3,847
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$700,815

Expenses
Program Services	$345,636
Administration	$135,197
Fundraising	$159,164
Total Expenses	$639,997
Net Gain/Loss	$60,818

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$7,746
Advertising & Promotion	$37,912
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$23,906
Interest Expenses	$188
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$570,038
Government Grants	$7,000
Program Services	$513,857
Investments	$23,129
Special Events	$1,923
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,115,947

Expenses
Program Services	$480,808
Administration	$158,960
Fundraising	$215,744
Total Expenses	$855,512
Net Gain/Loss	$260,435

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$10,053
Advertising & Promotion	$14,339
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$26,831
Interest Expenses	$238
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$4,951
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$912,190
Government Grants	$7,000
Program Services	$563,501
Investments	$151,065
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,633,756

Expenses
Program Services	$531,494
Administration	$167,595
Fundraising	$216,340
Total Expenses	$915,429
Net Gain/Loss	$718,327

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$11,449
Advertising & Promotion	$36,860
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$29,920
Interest Expenses	$135
Investment Management Fees	$6,525
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,112,842
Government Grants	$7,000
Program Services	$489,337
Investments	$15,676
Special Events	$2,685
Sales	$0
Other	$42,919
Total Revenue	$1,670,459

Expenses
Program Services	$432,480
Administration	$175,775
Fundraising	$205,612
Total Expenses	$813,867
Net Gain/Loss	$856,592

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$16,349
Advertising & Promotion	$40,167
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$27,376
Interest Expenses	$76
Investment Management Fees	$2,337
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,431,857
Government Grants	$41,300
Program Services	$26,708
Investments	$36,359
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$117,965
Total Revenue	$1,654,189

Expenses
Program Services	$95,677
Administration	$198,267
Fundraising	$198,202
Total Expenses	$492,146
Net Gain/Loss	$1,162,043

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$21,090
Advertising & Promotion	$5,532
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$19,757
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$2,979
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,082,497
Government Grants	$328,354
Program Services	$302,694
Investments	$2,200
Special Events	$0
Sales	$2,577
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,718,322

Expenses
Program Services	$229,661
Administration	$262,399
Fundraising	$279,951
Total Expenses	$772,011
Net Gain/Loss	$946,311

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$16,650
Advertising & Promotion	$21,996
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$31,376
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$3,093
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$7,373
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$2,020,897
Government Grants	$109,808
Program Services	$515,002
Investments	$31,925
Special Events	$0
Sales	$4,747
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$2,682,379

Expenses
Program Services	$537,295
Administration	$360,452
Fundraising	$532,234
Total Expenses	$1,429,981
Net Gain/Loss	$1,252,398

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$16,333
Advertising & Promotion	$30,824
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$33,979
Interest Expenses	$48
Investment Management Fees	$2,824
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$5,684
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$2,723,264
Government Grants	$9,000
Program Services	$694,884
Investments	$129,343
Special Events	$0
Sales	$17,388
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$3,573,879

Expenses
Program Services	$692,098
Administration	$381,244
Fundraising	$481,170
Total Expenses	$1,554,512
Net Gain/Loss	$2,019,367

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$30,025
Advertising & Promotion	$27,991
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$40,328
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$3,236
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$577
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

SAN LUIS OBISPO REPERTORY THEATRE

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	$163,326
Cash & Equivalents	$177,381	$362,625	$185,244
Accounts Receivable	$2,535	$0	($2,535)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$19,115	$0	($19,115)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$173,646	$88,330	($85,316)
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$127,831	$66,976	($60,855)
Other	$19,005	$17,185	($1,820)
Total Assets	$519,513	$535,116	$15,603

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$9,645	$8,556	($1,089)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$32,082	$105,779	$73,697
Total Liabilities	$41,727	$114,335	$72,608

SAN LUIS OBISPO REPERTORY THEATRE

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	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$185,022	$204,078	$899,481	-$1,344,247	$2,987,733
As % of expenses	23.0%	42.2%	121.8%	-100.8%	204.9%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	$176,765	$195,729	$865,735	-$1,441,263	$2,891,088
As % of expenses	21.7%	39.8%	112.1%	-100.8%	186.0%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$1,670,459	$1,654,189	$1,718,322	$2,682,379	$3,573,879
Total revenue, % change over prior year	2.2%	-1.0%	3.9%	56.1%	33.2%
Program services revenue	29.3%	1.6%	17.6%	19.2%	19.4%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	0.8%	0.5%	0.7%	1.0%	3.7%
Government grants	0.4%	2.5%	19.1%	4.1%	0.3%
All other grants and contributions	66.6%	86.6%	63.0%	75.3%	76.2%
Other revenue	2.8%	8.8%	-0.4%	0.4%	0.4%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$805,610	$483,797	$738,265	$1,332,965	$1,457,867
Total expenses, % change over prior year	-11.3%	-39.9%	52.6%	80.6%	9.4%
Personnel	46.1%	65.0%	50.4%	30.3%	29.2%
Professional fees	2.3%	5.0%	2.7%	1.4%	2.3%
Occupancy	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	8.7%	8.0%
Interest	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other expenses	51.6%	30.0%	47.0%	59.6%	60.5%

Full cost components (estimated)	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$813,867	$492,146	$772,011	$1,429,981	$1,554,512
One month of savings	$67,134	$40,316	$61,522	$111,080	$121,489
Debt principal payment	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Fixed asset additions	$22,867	$0	$2,821,478	$0	$0
Total full costs (estimated)	$903,868	$532,462	$3,655,011	$1,541,061	$1,676,001

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Months of cash	26.3	68.7	14.9	21.5	36.8
Months of cash and investments	32.9	81.5	22.4	26.1	42.1
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	13.2	27.1	-13.5	-19.6	6.7

Balance sheet composition	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Cash	$1,768,081	$2,771,094	$918,234	$2,391,749	$4,472,323
Investments	$441,387	$513,772	$458,344	$512,671	$643,591
Receivables	$11,800	$0	$0	$0	$0
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$290,567	$290,567	$3,112,045	$3,112,045	$3,117,195
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	85.8%	88.7%	9.4%	12.5%	15.6%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	5.0%	2.6%	3.2%	5.2%	4.1%
Unrestricted net assets	$928,935	$1,124,664	$1,990,399	$549,136	$3,440,224
Temporarily restricted net assets	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$1,513,730	$2,516,724	$2,533,235	$5,252,847	$4,468,421
Total net assets	$2,442,665	$3,641,388	$4,523,634	$5,801,983	$7,908,645

Key data checks

Key data checks	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Material data errors	No	No	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

Principal Officer

Kevin Harris

Kevin Harris received his MFA in Directing from the University of Iowa (2007), his BFA in Acting from New York University (1996), and his California Teaching Credential from Chapman University. While at NYU, he spent three years at the Atlantic Theatre Company studying acting under David Mamet, William H. Macy, and Felicity Huffman; he also spent a year at Musical Theatre Works (CAP 21) learning the finer intricacies of “jazz hands”. From 1999-2002 he was the Artistic Director of Centerpoint Theatre Group in San Luis Obispo, CA. In 2005, he traveled to the West Bank and Gaza Strip to co-write and direct an original play with Ashtar Theatre, Palestine’s only professional theatre company. Kevin has taught at the University of Iowa, University of Chicago, and has led dozens of workshops on A Practical Handbook for the Actor across the country.

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

SAN LUIS OBISPO REPERTORY THEATRE

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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Compensation data

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There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.

SAN LUIS OBISPO REPERTORY THEATRE

Board of directors
as of 05/20/2024

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Board of directors data

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Board chair

Pam Nichter

Investment Services Professional (retired)

Term: 2017 - 2023

Jerry Chirpich

No affiliation

Richard Luckett

No affiliation

Wilda Rosene

No affiliation

Marcia Scott

Cuesta College

Jeff Olds

Jamba Juice

Dianne N. Long

Retired Professor, Cal Poly

Pam Nichter

Retired Investment Services Professional

Deborah Stewart

Glenn Burdette

Chip Visci

Barnett Cox & Associates

Ellie Washington

Wilson & Co. Sotheby’s International Realty

Jay Beck

American Riviera Bank

Keith George

Retired Attorney

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/25/2023

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Male, Not transgender

Sexual orientation

Heterosexual or Straight

Disability status

Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

No data

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

SAN LUIS OBISPO REPERTORY THEATRE

Unforgettable characters. Extraordinary stories. Since 1947.

Mission

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

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Our programs

Theatrical performances

Academy of Creative Theatre

Where we work

Affiliations & memberships

How we listen

Financials

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2024 info

15.32

Months of cash in 2024 info

36.8

Fringe rate in 2024 info

19%

Funding sources info

Assets & liabilities info

Financial data

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

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Business model indicators

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Key data checks

Operations

Documents

Principal Officer

Kevin Harris

Number of employees

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Compensation data

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Board of directors data

Pam Nichter

Board leadership practices

Board orientation and education

CEO oversight

Ethics and transparency

Board composition

Board performance

Organizational demographics

Leadership

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Liquidity in 2024

Months of cash in 2024

Fringe rate in 2024

Funding sources

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