SPOTLIGHT YOUTH THEATRE

EIN: 861115452 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

GLENDALE, AZ

Total Revenue
$368,952
Total Expenses
$390,302
Total Assets
$111,540
Net Assets
$97,494
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
ROBERT WALLER
Phone
6028438318
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

SPOTLIGHT YOUTH THEATRE, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $369K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES A SAFE, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT WHERE INDIVIDUALS ARE SUPPORTED, TEAMWORK IS EMBRACED, AND CREATIVITY IS ENCOURAGED THROUGH HIGH QUALITY PERFORMING ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WHICH ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $283,476 Revenue: $179,432

YOUTH THEATRE BUILDS CONFIDENCE, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND RESPONSIBILITY IN THE PERFORMERS AND CREW, WHICH IN TURN ENRICHES CULTURE, ARTS, AND CREATIVITY IN OUR COMMUNITY. SPOTLIGHT PRODUCED ELEVEN HIGH...

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YOUTH THEATRE BUILDS CONFIDENCE, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND RESPONSIBILITY IN THE PERFORMERS AND CREW, WHICH IN TURN ENRICHES CULTURE, ARTS, AND CREATIVITY IN OUR COMMUNITY. SPOTLIGHT PRODUCED ELEVEN HIGH QUALITY, BIG-STAGE PRODUCTIONS WHILE OFFERING A SAFE, FAMILY-ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT WHERE KIDS CAN LEARN, GROW, AND PERFORM. EVERY CHILD HAS A CHANCE TO SHINE, A PLACE THAT IS SAFE AND FREE FROM NEGATIVITY AND AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE FUN AND HARD WORK COMBINE INTO AMAZING GROWTH EXPERIENCES, BOTH ON AND OFF STAGE. OUR THEATRE PROGRAM IS AS DIVERSE AS THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE AND WHERE ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY CAN JOIN IN THE ENDEAVOR TO PRODUCE HIGH QUALITY THEATRE PRODUCTIONS THAT AMAZE AND ENTERTAIN.

Program 2
Expenses: $39,149 Revenue: $12,504

IN AN EFFORT TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS, SPOTLIGHT HELD ITS THIRD ANNUAL PLAYWRIGHTS CONTEST. THREE ORIGINAL PLAYS WERE CHOSEN, AND MENTORS WORKED WITH THE PLAYWRIGHTS TO ASSIST DURING THE...

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IN AN EFFORT TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS, SPOTLIGHT HELD ITS THIRD ANNUAL PLAYWRIGHTS CONTEST. THREE ORIGINAL PLAYS WERE CHOSEN, AND MENTORS WORKED WITH THE PLAYWRIGHTS TO ASSIST DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS. A HIGH QUALITY THREE ACT PLAY WAS PRODUCED AND INCLUDED IN OUR SEASON USING ALL YOUTH DIRECTORS, DESIGNERS AND ACTORS.

Program 3
Expenses: $8,936

SPOTLIGHT CONTINUED PROVIDING ACCESS TO REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SPACE TO A LOCAL COMMUNITY THEATRE GROUP WITHOUT FACILITIES. IMAGINE THEATRE COMPANY PROVIDES PERFORMING ARTS OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE...

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SPOTLIGHT CONTINUED PROVIDING ACCESS TO REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SPACE TO A LOCAL COMMUNITY THEATRE GROUP WITHOUT FACILITIES. IMAGINE THEATRE COMPANY PROVIDES PERFORMING ARTS OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $179,011
Program Service Revenue $189,702
Investment Income $47
Other Revenue $192
TOTAL REVENUE $368,952

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $101,547
Fundraising Expenses $10,841
Program Expenses $331,561
Other Expenses $288,755
TOTAL EXPENSES $390,302

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $368,952 $343,450 +0.1%
Expenses $390,302 $313,569 +0.2%
Net Income $-21,350 $29,881 -1.7%
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
6
Employees
3
Volunteers
175

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
$52,135
Total Directors
16
$90,185
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KENNY GROSSMAN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 60.00
Officer Director
$48,335 $0 $48,335
DEBRA CZAJKOWSKI MANAGING DIRECTOR 8.00
Director
$11,050 $0 $11,050
HEATHER WALKER DIRECTOR 8.00
Director
$10,200 $0 $10,200
ROBERT WALLER DIRECTOR 15.00
Director
$8,450 $0 $8,450
KELLY SWOPE DIRECTOR 13.00
Director
$3,850 $0 $3,850
JOSH HONTZ VICE PRESIDENT 20.00
Officer Director
$3,800 $0 $3,800
BOBBY SAMPLE DIRECTOR UNTIL 8-2022 20.00
Director
$2,500 $0 $2,500
CHANEL BRAGG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$2,000 $0 $2,000
VICKI GROSSMAN DIRECTOR 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA NEWTON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN SCHNEIDER DIRECTOR FROM 12-2022 TO 4-2023 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SABRINA HURLEY DIRECTOR 18.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE ZELL PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN DOLYNIUK SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY WOLFE TREASURER UNTIL 3-2023 14.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN PARKER TREASURER SINCE 3-2023 10.00
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 $368,952 $390,302 $111,540 $-21,350
2022 $343,450 $313,569 $89,038 $29,881
2021 $204,257 $196,284 $70,580 $7,973
2020 $257,847 $234,146 $61,119 $23,701
2019 $284,813 $311,131 $23,484 $-26,318
2018 $329,598 $325,537 $49,488 $4,061
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