Lower Bottom Playaz Inc

EIN: 453745370 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Oakland, CA

Total Revenue
$273,901
Total Expenses
$568,250
Total Assets
$150,300
Net Assets
$148,700
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Ayodele Nzinga
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Lower Bottom Playaz Inc, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $274K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 54% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $568K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 107% operating deficit.

Mission

MISSION- CREATING COMMUNITY ONE STORY AT A TIME.MOTTO- TO CREATE WHAT WE NEED FROM WHAT WE HAVE BEEN GIFTED.Invested in the equitable representation of Black people in the Arts and the world since creation.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $397,508 Revenue: $19,896

The primary purpose of the Lower Bottom Playaz, Inc is to foster the creation, production, and presentation of quality theater in the tradition of the Black Arts continuum.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $254,005
Program Service Revenue $19,896
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $273,901

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $458,653
Fundraising Expenses $25,500
Program Expenses $397,508
Other Expenses $109,597
TOTAL EXPENSES $568,250

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $273,901 $597,019 -0.5%
Expenses $568,250 $319,432 +0.8%
Net Income $-294,349 $277,587 -2.1%
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
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
3

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
3
$111,275
Total Directors
4
$111,275
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ayodele Nzinga Executive Director 0.00
Officer Director
$111,275 $0 $111,275
Marvin X Jackmon Board member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charlie Levin Secretary 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michale Shabaka Treasuer 0.00
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $273,901 $568,250 $150,300 $-294,349
2022 $597,019 $319,432 $454,595 $277,587
2021 $245,654 $250,838 $167,677 $-5,184
2021 $378,154 $255,336 $167,726 $122,818
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