PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS INC

EIN: 651040048 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

WEST PALM BEACH, FL

Total Revenue
$3,592,300
Total Expenses
$3,574,612
Total Assets
$7,075,329
Net Assets
$6,629,513
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
RUDINA TORO
Phone
5615144042
Tax Period
2022-09-01 to 2023-08-31

PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS INC, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022.

Mission

PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED IN 2000 UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS MISSION AND VISION, THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IN THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF LIVE THEATRE AND IS COMMITTED TO PRESENTING OUTSTANDING PRODUCTIONS OF CLASSIC, CONTEMPORARY, AND WORLD PREMIERE PLAYS THAT ENTERTAIN, ENLIGHTEN, STIMULATE DISCUSSION, AND ILLUMINATE OUR SHARED HUMANITY. WE ARE EQUALLY DEDICATED TO CREATING NEW WORKS AND CULTIVATING NEW AUDIENCES, UPHOLDING THE ORIGINAL OBJECTIVES OF THE REGIONAL THEATRE MOVEMENT. WE RECOGNIZE AND VALUE THE POWER OF EDUCATION, OFFERING INSPIRING, LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS, AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING INITIATIVES FOR ADULTS. OUR PERFORMANCES ARE PRESENTED AT THE DON & ANN BROWN THEATRE, LOCATED IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN WEST PALM BEACH, AT 201 CLEMATIS STREET.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,639,604 Revenue: $1,193,175

THE FIVE MAIN-STAGE PRODUCTIONS WERE: 4000 MILES - 22 PERFORMANCES/ 3,037 ATTENDEES; TWELVE ANGRY MEN - 25 PERFORMANCES/4,825 ATTENDEES; THE SCIENCE OF LEAVING OMAHA - 21 PERFORMANCES/3,373...

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THE FIVE MAIN-STAGE PRODUCTIONS WERE: 4000 MILES - 22 PERFORMANCES/ 3,037 ATTENDEES; TWELVE ANGRY MEN - 25 PERFORMANCES/4,825 ATTENDEES; THE SCIENCE OF LEAVING OMAHA - 21 PERFORMANCES/3,373 ATTENDEES; AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY - 21 PERFORMANCES/3,371 ATTENDEES; AND TOPDOG/UNDERDOG - 17 PERFORMANCES/2,313 ATTENDEES. THE ADULT ENRICHMENT SERIES DRAMAWISE, WAS HELD PRIOR TO EACH SHOWS OPENING AND INCLUDED AN INTER-ACTIVE DISCUSSION OF THE PLAY, IT'S CHARACTERS, THEMES AND SOCIAL RELEVANCE AND A CONVERSATION WITH THE CAST AND CREW WHO PROVIDE AN INTIMATE LOOK AT PBD'S PRODUCTION. THESE FORUMS ALLOWED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT, DISCUSSION AND EDUCATION - 5 SESSIONS HELD/250 ATTENDEES.

Program 2
Expenses: $104,615 Revenue: $9,655

WE ARE EQUALLY COMMITTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PLAYS THROUGH OUR DRAMAWORKSHOP, ON WHICH WE SPEND APPROXIMATELY 15% OF OUR EFFORTS. PLAYWRIGHTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY SUBMIT...

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WE ARE EQUALLY COMMITTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PLAYS THROUGH OUR DRAMAWORKSHOP, ON WHICH WE SPEND APPROXIMATELY 15% OF OUR EFFORTS. PLAYWRIGHTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY SUBMIT THEIR UNPRODUCED PLAYS WHICH ARE READ AND ADJUDICATED BY A TEAM OF THEATRICAL ARTISTS. SOME ARE PRESENTED FOR AUDIENCE FEEDBACK, AND 5 FINALISTS ARE SELECTED TO RECEIVE STAGED READINGS AT OUR NEW YEAR/NEW PLAY FESTIVAL (SUBSEQUENTLY RENAMED THE PERLBERG FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS), OVER 3 DAYS IN JANUARY. FOLLOWING THE READINGS, THE PLAYWRIGHTS ARE ALSO OFFERED THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE REAL-TIME VALUABLE FEEDBACK FROM THE COMMUNITY - 5 PERFORMANCES/690 ATTENDEES.

Program 3
Expenses: $175,039 Revenue: $14,895

WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING STRONG, VIBRANT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO NURTURE CREATIVITY, INSPIRE ARTISTIC POTENTIAL, BUILD CONFIDENCE AND ENCOURAGE SELF-EXPRESSION. APPROXIMATELY...

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WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING STRONG, VIBRANT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO NURTURE CREATIVITY, INSPIRE ARTISTIC POTENTIAL, BUILD CONFIDENCE AND ENCOURAGE SELF-EXPRESSION. APPROXIMATELY 25% OF OUR EFFORTS INCLUDE: IN-SCHOOL MASTER CLASSES IN ACTING AND PLAYWRITING; SPECIAL STUDENT MATINEE PERFORMANCES OF OUR PRODUCTIONS HELD AT NO CHARGE FOR STUDENTS FROM LOCAL AREA SCHOOLS WITH TRANSPORTATION ALSO PROVIDED; AND FREE OR REDUCED PRICED TICKETS TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED PERFORMANCES FOR STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS. STUDENTS ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO AUDITION AND RECEIVE GUIDANCE FROM THEATRE PROFESSIONALS TO POLISH AUDITION TECHNIQUES. OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS 10-MINUTE & 1- MINUTE PLAY CONTESTS GIVING MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS A CREATIVE VOICE IN EXPRESSING THEIR THOUGHTS AND IDEAS; THE LEGACY PROJECT CREATING AN ANNUAL LGBTQ INTERGENERATIONAL DIGITAL STORYTELLING PROJECT; AND THE ONE HUMANITY TOUR, A SCHOOL TOURING PROGRAM FOR 6TH AND 7TH GRADERS USING DRAMA TO DEVELOP INFORMED, THOUGHTFUL, AND COMPASSIONATE CITIZENS. FOR THE YOUNG PLAYWRIGHT'S 10-MINUTE CONTEST, PLAYS WERE SOLICITED FROM STUDENTS AT ALL PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOLS. 62 PLAYS WERE SUBMITTED, AND 10 WERE SELECTED AS "WINNERS" TO RECEIVE A STAGED READING OF THEIR PLAY WITH PROFESSIONAL ACTORS AND DIRECTORS ALONG WITH A 250 AWARD AND A PUBLISHED COPY OF THEIR SCRIPT. IT WAS PRESENTED FREE OF CHARGE AT THE THEATRE AND HAD 210 ATTENDEES.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,177,765
Program Service Revenue $1,217,725
Investment Income $84,945
Other Revenue $111,865
TOTAL REVENUE $3,592,300

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,911,370
Fundraising Expenses $208,246
Program Expenses $2,919,258
Other Expenses $1,663,242
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,574,612

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $3,592,300 $3,429,884 +0.0%
Expenses $3,574,612 $3,148,965 +0.1%
Net Income $17,688 $280,919 -0.9%
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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
21
Independent Members
19
Employees
76
Volunteers
117

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
7
$56,268
Total Directors
21
$327,645
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CARLTON MOODY CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HON ANN BROWN VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN BROWN VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY GOLDFEIN VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEW KRAMER TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PENNY BANK SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE ELLEN BERYL MANAGING DIR 40.00
Director
$134,307 $26,529 $160,836
WILLIAM HAYES PROD. ART. D 40.00
Director
$140,106 $26,703 $166,809
BETH ALCALDE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TINA BOLTON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HERMINE DREZNER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN ELLERIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDITH HALL FRIEDHEIM DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA KOZA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA NALLEY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK PERLBERG DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BERNARD PERRY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IKE POWELL III DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN RABB DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ED RICCI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARLENE SILVER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUDINA TORO CFO & COO 24.00
Officer
$56,268 $0 $56,268
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 $3,592,300 $3,574,612 $7,075,329 $17,688
2022 $3,429,884 $3,148,965 $6,985,664 $280,919
2021 $2,797,685 $1,626,036 $7,020,701 $1,171,649
2020 $2,501,433 $2,910,102 $5,698,862 $-408,669
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