PLAYWRIGHTS FOUNDATION INC

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1978

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JESSICA BIRD BEZA

Phone

4156262176

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

PLAYWRIGHTS FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1978, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $410K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 83% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $107K, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

PF IMAGINES A FUTURE WHERE PLAYWRIGHTS ARE RADICALLY CENTERED AS VISIONARY LEADERS CHANGING THE WORLD THROUGH STORYTELLING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $127,562 Revenue: $15,085

THE BIENNIAL BAY AREA PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL IS PF'S LONGEST RUNNING PROGRAM SINCE 1976. BAPF OFFERS WRITERS AN INTENSIVE LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW WORK OVER THE COURSE OF A...

THE BIENNIAL BAY AREA PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL IS PF'S LONGEST RUNNING PROGRAM SINCE 1976. BAPF OFFERS WRITERS AN INTENSIVE LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW WORK OVER THE COURSE OF A 12-MONTH PROGRAM CULMINATING IN A HYBRID FESTIVAL WITH MULTIPLE STAGES OF CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING THREE DEVELOPMENT PHASES: 3 DAY ARTIST RETREAT, A VIRTUAL TABLE READ, AND A 2 WEEK INTENSIVE PROCESS THAT CULMINATES IN 2 PUBLIC READINGS WITH THE OPTION TO RELEASE THEIR READINGS ON DEMAND TO A NATIONAL AUDIENCE.

Program 2

Expenses: $58,463

THE RESIDENT PLAYWRIGHTS PROGRAM PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR A SELECT NUMBER OF BAY AREA PLAYWRIGHTS IN A MULTI-YEAR RESIDENCY AS THEY INDIVIDUALLY PURSUE THEIR PROFESSIONAL...

THE RESIDENT PLAYWRIGHTS PROGRAM PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR A SELECT NUMBER OF BAY AREA PLAYWRIGHTS IN A MULTI-YEAR RESIDENCY AS THEY INDIVIDUALLY PURSUE THEIR PROFESSIONAL PLAYWRITING CAREERS.

Program 3

Expenses: $38,457

THE PRODUCING PARTNERS INITIATIVE LEVERAGES RELATIONSHIPS AND FORM ONGOING PARTNERSHIPS WITH PRODUCERS, PLAY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND OTHER ENTITIES TO ADVANCE THE CAREERS OF ALUMNI...

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Trantor Score

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $394,824

Program Service Revenue $15,085

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $-79

TOTAL REVENUE $409,830

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $205,767

Fundraising Expenses $19,261

Program Expenses $224,482

Other Expenses $96,572

TOTAL EXPENSES $302,339

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$409,830	$224,209	+0.8%
Expenses	$302,339	$256,941	+0.2%
Net Income	$107,491	$-32,732	-4.3%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

146

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

$57,051

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARCY STRAW	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALI DUERR	VICE PRESIDE	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EVREN ODCIKIN	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAWN MONIQUE WILLIAMS	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREN GUNDERSON	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
OCTAVIO SOLIS	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAYNE WENGER	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA BREWER	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GABRIELA SCHNEIDER	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN WOLF	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSICA BIRD BEZA	EXEC ARTISTI	40.00	Officer	$57,051	$0	$57,051

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	$409,830	$302,339	$240,484	$107,491
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$224,209	$256,941	$94,673	$-32,732
2022	$367,556	$342,567	$169,120	$24,989
2021	$396,025	$366,599	$150,484	$29,426
2020	$329,906	$277,512	$117,244	$52,394
2019	$378,351	$365,850	$67,703	$12,501
2018	$295,147	$389,034	$59,787	$-93,887
2017	$399,974	$326,373	$141,797	$73,601