ARTS & LEARNING CORPORATION

EIN: 731724164 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

COSTA MESA, CA

Total Revenue
$4,360,129
Total Expenses
$2,179,666
Total Assets
$6,561,097
Net Assets
$6,484,829
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
DEBORA WONDERCHECK
Phone
7147287100
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ARTS & LEARNING CORPORATION, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $4.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 66% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.2M, a strong 50% operating margin.

Mission

TO DELIVER WORLD-CLASS PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION TO STUDENTS OF EVERY AGE AND BACKGROUND, ENSURING HIGH QUALITY AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,073,845 Revenue: $3,095,098

THE ALC AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS REPRESENT A STRUCTURED SUITE OF ARTS-ENRICHMENT OFFERINGS DESIGNED TO EXTEND OUR EDUCATIONAL MISSION BEYOND REGULAR CLASSROOM HOURS, DELIVERING CONSISTENT...

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THE ALC AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS REPRESENT A STRUCTURED SUITE OF ARTS-ENRICHMENT OFFERINGS DESIGNED TO EXTEND OUR EDUCATIONAL MISSION BEYOND REGULAR CLASSROOM HOURS, DELIVERING CONSISTENT, STANDARDS-ALIGNED INSTRUCTION ACROSS MULTIPLE CREATIVE DISCIPLINES. THE PORTFOLIO INCLUDES MUSICAL THEATRE (INTEGRATING ACTING, VOCAL PERFORMANCE, AND STAGED PRODUCTION WORK), TECHNICAL THEATRE (COVERING STAGE MANAGEMENT, LIGHTING AND SOUND DESIGN, AND PROP/BACKDROP DESIGN WITH EMPHASIS ON SAFETY, PROJECT EXECUTION, AND PRODUCTION SUPPORT), DANCE (PROVIDING TECHNIQUE-BASED TRAINING ACROSS STYLES WITH CHOREOGRAPHY AND PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT), AND INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION (INCLUDING BAND, STRING, AND DRUMMING CURRICULA FOCUSED ON MUSIC LITERACY, TECHNIQUE, ENSEMBLE SKILLS, AND RECITAL PREPARATION). ALL PROGRAM AREAS OPERATE WITH SEASONED INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF, EQUIPMENT/RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP, WITH CONSISTENT SERVICE DELIVERY.

Program 2
Expenses: $58,412 Revenue: $51,430

GOSPEL VOICES OF OC IS A CULTURALLY GROUNDED PERFORMING-ARTS INITIATIVE THAT CELEBRATES AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND ARTISTRY THROUGH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PRODUCTION FEATURING GOSPEL, JAZZ, SPOKEN...

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GOSPEL VOICES OF OC IS A CULTURALLY GROUNDED PERFORMING-ARTS INITIATIVE THAT CELEBRATES AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND ARTISTRY THROUGH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PRODUCTION FEATURING GOSPEL, JAZZ, SPOKEN WORD, DANCE AND THEATRICAL STORYTELLING. THE PROGRAM'S DISTINCTIVE VALUE LIES IN ITS INTERGENERATIONAL MODEL, WHERE STUDENTS REHEARSE AND PERFORM ALONGSIDE PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS, GAINING REAL-WORLD PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE WHILE CONTRIBUTING AUTHENTICALLY TO THE NARRATIVE AND MUSICAL FRAMEWORK OF THE PRODUCTION. THROUGH CURATED REHEARSALS, MENTORSHIP, AND COLLABORATIVE CREATIVE PROCESSES,GOSPEL VOICES OF OC STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY, EXPANDS ARTS ACCESS, AND ELEVATES HERITAGE PRESERVATION, ALL WHILE DEVELOPING EMERGING TALENT WITHIN A PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED ENVIRONMENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,186 Revenue: $6,299

OUR YOUTH MAINSTAGE THEATRE SHOWS ARE FULL-SCALE, PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED PRODUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH IMMERSIVE, END-TO-END TRAINING IN THE PERFORMING ARTS. THESE SHOWS MIRROR...

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OUR YOUTH MAINSTAGE THEATRE SHOWS ARE FULL-SCALE, PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED PRODUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH IMMERSIVE, END-TO-END TRAINING IN THE PERFORMING ARTS. THESE SHOWS MIRROR INDUSTRY-STANDARD THEATRICAL PROCESSES, GIVING YOUNG PERFORMERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH EXPERIENCED DIRECTORS, CHOREOGRAPHERS, DESIGNERS, AND TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS FROM EARLY REHEARSALS THROUGH FINAL CURTAIN. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, VOCAL AND MOVEMENT TRAINING, ENSEMBLE COLLABORATION, AND PRODUCTION DISCIPLINE, ALL WITHIN A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT THAT PRIORITIZES ARTISTIC GROWTH, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE. THE YOUTH MAINSTAGE THEATRE PROGRAM DELIVERS BOTH HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC PRODUCTIONS AND MEANINGFUL DEVELOPMENTAL EXPERIENCES THAT PREPARE YOUNG ARTISTS FOR ADVANCE TRAINING AND FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE 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 $1,169,405
Program Service Revenue $3,147,841
Investment Income $37,897
Other Revenue $4,986
TOTAL REVENUE $4,360,129

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,478,117
Fundraising Expenses $79,893
Program Expenses $1,134,443
Other Expenses $701,549
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,179,666

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,360,129 $2,629,588 +0.7%
Expenses $2,179,666 $1,798,588 +0.2%
Net Income $2,180,463 $831,000 +1.6%
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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
6
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
75
Volunteers
38

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
1
$166,127
Total Directors
8
$166,127
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DEBORA WONDERCHECK CEO/FOUNDER 40.00
Officer Director
$144,000 $22,127 $166,127
ANDY ROBLES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULA OROGALAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOY GILMER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOBBY BLOOM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAM RAO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE KIM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI JOHNSTONE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIESHA HUTCHINS COO 40.00
Highest
$112,067 $4,684 $116,751
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 $4,360,129 $2,179,666 $6,561,097 $2,180,463
2024 $2,629,588 $1,798,588 $4,591,982 $831,000
2023 $2,021,203 $1,364,740 $3,605,758 $656,463
2022 $1,093,997 $876,674 $2,852,566 $217,323
2021 $675,520 $499,832 $2,681,357 $175,688
2020 $638,085 $696,710 $2,485,877 $-58,625
2019 $647,234 $570,029 $2,536,633 $77,205
2018 $603,108 $594,392 $2,440,616 $8,716
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