THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE (EIN 951509841) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1929

Legal Domicile

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

TO PRODUCE THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

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

$527,329

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

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

THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE