Cutting Ball Theater

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Diane Miller

Phone

4152924700

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Cutting Ball Theater, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $313K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $798K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 155% operating deficit.

Mission

The description of Cutting Ball Theater's mission starts on Form 990 Page 1 and continues on Schedule O

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $380,404 Revenue: $38,568

Producing Theater-----------------Cutting Ball Theater Produces Theatrical performances for the general public of experimental new works and re-envisioned classics.

Program 2

Education Program-----------------Cutting Ball Serves the youth of the Tenderloin through educational outreach programs: dinner and a show at the theater, onsite theater classes, and paid internships.

Program 3

Cutting Ball's Productions--------------------------Cutting Ball Theater is an experimental theater, presenting plays in our intimate space, to connect Bay Area audiences and artists through shared moments of live storytelling. Our plays center historically-excluded voices and experiences, and challenge the norms of how stories are told. We support artists in exploring their creativity, in working environments where personal well-being is our priority. The Tenderloin of San Francisco is our home, and we are committed to being an accountable partner to our neighbors.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $263,067

Program Service Revenue $31,399

Investment Income $10,101

Other Revenue $8,137

TOTAL REVENUE $312,704

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $534,668

Fundraising Expenses $82,543

Program Expenses $380,404

Other Expenses $263,448

TOTAL EXPENSES $798,116

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$312,704	$378,628	-0.2%
Expenses	$798,116	$724,108	+0.1%
Net Income	$-485,412	$-345,480	+0.4%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Diane Miller	President	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Sammantha Clegg	Treasurer/Secty	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Oren Stevens	Treasurer	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dazi Grego-Sykes	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Matt Marquess	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kirsten Schlenger	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tom Steinbach	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lorelei Suarez	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tyler Wanshura	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$312,704	$798,116	$175,243	$-485,412
2023	$378,628	$724,108	$666,050	$-345,480
2022	$578,776	$606,449	$1,050,302	$-27,673
2021	$599,174	$641,924	$1,173,338	$-42,750
2020	$689,952	$662,383	$1,109,620	$27,569
2019	$773,665	$603,912	$1,071,404	$169,753
2018	$679,505	$535,501	$789,695	$144,004