THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE

EIN: 951509841 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

LAGUNA BEACH, CA

Total Revenue
$4,791,054
Total Expenses
$6,289,151
Total Assets
$6,471,918
Net Assets
$3,415,996
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1929
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
DAVID ELLENSTEIN
Phone
9494972787
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE, founded in 1929, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $4.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $6.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 31% operating deficit.

Mission

THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE'S MISSION IS TO ENRICH LIVES THROUGH THE MAGIC OF LIVE THEATRE, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AND TO CREATE EXPERIENCES THAT STIMULATE CULTURAL AND SOCIAL INTERACTION AND INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,590,767 Revenue: $2,822,208

MAIN STAGE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS: THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE IS THE OLDEST CONTINUALLY OPERATING THEATRE ON THE WEST COAST. IT IS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S PREMIER RESIDENT THEATRES, PERFORMING...

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MAIN STAGE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS: THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE IS THE OLDEST CONTINUALLY OPERATING THEATRE ON THE WEST COAST. IT IS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S PREMIER RESIDENT THEATRES, PERFORMING AWARD-WINNING LIVE THEATRE SINCE 1920. ITS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EIGHT MAIN STAGE PRODUCTIONS WITH OVER 300 PERFORMANCES YEAR ROUND FOR A DIVERSE AUDIENCE OF OVER 100,000 ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS. THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE, A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT, HAS RECEIVED NUMEROUS ARTISTIC AND EDUCATION AWARDS.

Program 2
Expenses: $441,248 Revenue: $91,329

YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS: -CONSERVATORY: OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE, AFTER SCHOOL, YEAR-LONG THEATRE TRAINING IN A PROFESSIONAL SETTING FOR TALENTED, ASPIRING YOUNG ACTORS, AGES 10-18. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE...

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YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS: -CONSERVATORY: OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE, AFTER SCHOOL, YEAR-LONG THEATRE TRAINING IN A PROFESSIONAL SETTING FOR TALENTED, ASPIRING YOUNG ACTORS, AGES 10-18. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR LOW-INCOME YOUTH.-YOUTH THEATRE: A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SERIES OF FULLY-STAGED PRODUCTIONS OF POPULAR STORIES FOR FAMILY AUDIENCES.-THEATRE FOR A NEW GENERATION: OFFERS PROVOCATIVE, ISSUE-ORIENTED DRAMAS AIMED AT TEENS, PARENTS AND EDUCATORS.-SPRING/SUMMER WORKSHOPS: OFFERS YOUTH HANDS-ON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING WITH THEATRE PROFESSIONALS.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,817

YOUTH EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAM:THEATREREACH BRINGING BOOKS TO LIFE IS AN EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS LITERACY BY PERFORMING PLAYS ADAPTED FROM REQUIRED BOOKS IN THE CALIFORNIA STATE...

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YOUTH EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAM:THEATREREACH BRINGING BOOKS TO LIFE IS AN EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS LITERACY BY PERFORMING PLAYS ADAPTED FROM REQUIRED BOOKS IN THE CALIFORNIA STATE CURRICULUM AND BUSSING THEM INTO THE PLAYHOUSE FOR A PROFESSIONAL THEATTRICAL EXPERIENCE. IT SERVES OVER 10,000 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EACH YEAR. THEATREREACH IS THE ONLY IN SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM THAT ADDRESSES CALIFORNIA STATE HISTORY AND LITERATURE CONTENT STANDARDS FOR GRADES K-6.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,752,605
Program Service Revenue $2,913,537
Investment Income $131,184
Other Revenue $-6,272
TOTAL REVENUE $4,791,054

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,729,113
Fundraising Expenses $569,676
Program Expenses $4,034,832
Other Expenses $3,560,038
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,289,151

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,791,054 $5,241,331 -0.1%
Expenses $6,289,151 $6,328,792 0.0%
Net Income $-1,498,097 $-1,087,461 +0.4%
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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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
125
Volunteers
145

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
8
$527,329
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LISA HALE CO-CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JARED MATHIS CO-CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF WINSTON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HARLEY BASSMAN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN MYERS BOARD NOMINATIONS & GOVERNANCE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER ANNE CHALMERS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TORIN CUNNINGHAM TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES HALE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE HANAUER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY JENKINS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA MACGILLIVRAY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEIDI MILLER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
XIAOHONG SHARON ROSE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN SMITH TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JORDY SPIEGEL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD THOMAS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ELLENSTEIN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$162,539 $0 $162,539
BILL KERLIN MANAGING DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$98,462 $1,942 $100,404
DENYS BAKER GENERAL MANAGER 40.00
Officer
$139,194 $8,237 $147,431
VELTRIA ROMAN CFO 40.00
Officer
$112,921 $4,034 $116,955
TERYLL SINDELL DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$131,178 $7,573 $138,751
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $4,791,054 $6,289,151 $6,471,918 $-1,498,097
2023 $5,241,331 $6,328,792 $7,613,717 $-1,087,461
2022 $7,097,197 $5,037,728 $8,542,598 $2,059,469
2021 $2,832,037 $2,638,846 $6,832,356 $193,191
2020 $5,463,774 $5,576,902 $6,987,298 $-113,128
2019 $6,930,111 $6,827,430 $6,844,982 $102,681
2018 $8,070,331 $6,414,002 $6,829,650 $1,656,329
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