SAN JOSE CHILDRENS MUSICAL THEATER

EIN: 237235146 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SAN JOSE, CA

Total Revenue
$3,782,041
Total Expenses
$4,281,506
Total Assets
$3,769,653
Net Assets
$1,590,560
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1968
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
DANA ZELL
Phone
4082885437
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

SAN JOSE CHILDRENS MUSICAL THEATER, founded in 1968, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $4.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

TO TRAIN AND EDUCATE TODAY'S YOUTH THROUGH MUSICAL THEATER, TO SET AND ACHIEVE HIGH ARTISTIC AND PERSONAL GOALS, AND TO INSPIRE THEM TO BECOME EXEMPLARY ARTISTS, PATRONS AND CITIZENS OF TOMORROW.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,811,747 Revenue: $1,825,575

THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS - QUALITY PROFESSIONAL CHILDREN'S MUSICAL THEATER ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUTH WITH A 57 YEAR TRADITION OF ACCEPTING ALL WHO AUDITION. THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED SHOWS/115...

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THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS - QUALITY PROFESSIONAL CHILDREN'S MUSICAL THEATER ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUTH WITH A 57 YEAR TRADITION OF ACCEPTING ALL WHO AUDITION. THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED SHOWS/115 PERFORMANCES DURING THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31,2025: (LION KING, JAMES AND THE GAINT PEACH, CHRISTMAS CAROL, ONCE UPON A MATTREESS, GUYS AND DOLLS, ROCK OF AGES, HADES TOWN, FROZEN, BEAUTIFUL & WAITRESS). MORE THAN 859 ACTORS PARTICIPATED IN THESE PRODUCTIONS ENTERTAINING MORE THAN 28,500 AUDIENCE MEMBERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $702,937 Revenue: $443,109

OUT REACH: PROVIDING YEAR ROUND ARTS EDUCATION CLASSES, RANGING FROM THE BASICS TO MASTERS FOR STUDENTS FROM AGES 6 TO YOUNG ADULTS. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS SUMMER CAMPS. EXCLUSIVE ONE-TIME- ONLY...

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OUT REACH: PROVIDING YEAR ROUND ARTS EDUCATION CLASSES, RANGING FROM THE BASICS TO MASTERS FOR STUDENTS FROM AGES 6 TO YOUNG ADULTS. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS SUMMER CAMPS. EXCLUSIVE ONE-TIME- ONLY LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND MORE; PRESENTED BY VARIOUS GUEST ARTISTS WHO ARE WORKING PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD OF PERFORMING ARTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,515,174
Program Service Revenue $2,268,684
Investment Income $29,436
Other Revenue $-31,253
TOTAL REVENUE $3,782,041

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,018,258
Fundraising Expenses $293,621
Program Expenses $3,514,684
Other Expenses $2,263,248
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,281,506

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,782,041 $3,551,345 +0.1%
Expenses $4,281,506 $3,945,581 +0.1%
Net Income $-499,465 $-394,236 +0.3%
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✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
18
Employees
183
Volunteers
300

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
6
$324,402
Total Directors
20
$324,402
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CARIN WATSON CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KANISHA TURAY VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEXIE LANOIE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIPTI ARORA TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY CURTIS AT LARGE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCOS CARDENES AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACY GALAVIZ AT LARGE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SELINA GARRISON AT LARGE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL PEREIRA AT LARGE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH LEVINE AT LARGE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MULCAHY AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL PEREIRA AT LARGE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA MEHTA AT LARGE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARTER SKEATH AT LARGE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE WILCOX AT LARGE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRI EINERTSON WOOD AT LARGE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
EREZ YERESLOVE AT LARGE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNE REDMAN HYNES AT LARGE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN HAUGE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$175,709 $0 $175,709
DANA ZELL MANAGING DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$148,693 $0 $148,693
LAKSHMI PARIGE FINANCE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$121,069 $0 $121,069
JOEL HEINSCHELL TECHNICAL DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$106,458 $0 $106,458
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
2025 $3,782,041 $4,281,506 $3,769,653 $-499,465
2024 $3,551,345 $3,945,581 $4,495,041 $-394,236
2023 $3,484,081 $3,876,138 $5,162,231 $-392,057
2022 $3,420,152 $3,532,016 $3,729,498 $-111,864
2021 $2,611,136 $1,939,725 $3,879,407 $671,411
2020 $3,675,286 $2,422,653 $2,947,070 $1,252,633
2019 $2,778,716 $2,851,862 $1,346,371 $-73,146
2018 $2,868,324 $2,809,714 $1,478,018 $58,610
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