WILL GEERS THEATRICUM BOTANICUM

EIN: 237369475 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

TOPANGA, CA

Total Revenue
$1,793,394
Total Expenses
$1,237,853
Total Assets
$2,160,641
Net Assets
$1,979,349
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1973
Principal Officer
EARNESTINE PHILLIPS
Phone
3104552322
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

WILL GEERS THEATRICUM BOTANICUM, founded in 1973, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 93% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $556K, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION REPRESENTS A SUMMER REPERTORY SEASON OF LIVE THEATRE FEATURING BOTH CLASSICAL AND NEWER SOCIALLY-RELEVANT PLAYS IN AN OUTDOOR SETTING. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, IT PROVIDES CLASSES IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEATRE ARTS TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CLASSROOM ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEATRE TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN CALIFORNIA, AND OFFERS WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES ON SITE FOR FIELD TRIPS. THE GROUNDS INCLUDE TWO THEATRES, A SHAKESPEARE GARDEN AND A BUILDING HOUSING ARCHIVES PERTAINING TO FOLK SINGER WOODY GUTHRIE AND ACTOR WILL GEER.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,017,272
Program Service Revenue $665,006
Investment Income $13,738
Other Revenue $97,378
TOTAL REVENUE $1,793,394

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $627,762
Fundraising Expenses $97,228
Program Expenses $990,332
Other Expenses $610,091
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,237,853

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,793,394 $928,255 +0.9%
Expenses $1,237,853 $909,940 +0.4%
Net Income $555,541 $18,315 +29.3%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
8
Employees
125
Volunteers
50

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
4
$0
Total Directors
6
$81,447
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEPHANIE WILSON Director 40.00
Director
$51,277 $0 $51,277
ELLEN GEER Director 20.00
Director
$30,170 $0 $30,170
EARNESTINE PHILLIPS President 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKKO D SPERBER Vice President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH GEORGE Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMARA FRAME Secretary 5.00
Officer 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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,793,394 $1,237,853 $2,160,641 $555,541
2022 $928,255 $909,940 $2,134,135 $18,315
2021 $1,431,551 $770,656 $1,427,304 $660,895
2020 $659,796 $696,600 $980,620 $-36,804
2019 $972,658 $989,339 $799,588 $-16,681
2018 $938,957 $1,007,890 $886,466 $-68,933
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