CENTER FOR THE LIVING ARTS

EIN: 953073718 501(c)(3)

BERKELEY, CA

Total Revenue
$51,545
Total Expenses
$58,761
Total Assets
$119,967
Net Assets
$119,561
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ARMAND VOLKAS
Phone
5105955500
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

CENTER FOR THE LIVING ARTS, founded in 1976, is a micro nonprofit that reported $52K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $59K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

THE CENTER FOR THE LIVING ARTS IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL WELLNESS THROUGH THE THERAPEUTIC USE OF DRAMA THERAPY AND THE CREATIVE ARTS. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FULL STATEMENT)

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $35,461

THE LIVING ARTS COUNSELING COLLECTIVE PROVIDES QUALITY INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES, AND GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES PROVIDED BY LICENSED THERAPISTS. ALL OF OUR PRACTITIONERS USE TALK THERAPY, AND IF DESIRED...

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THE LIVING ARTS COUNSELING COLLECTIVE PROVIDES QUALITY INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES, AND GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES PROVIDED BY LICENSED THERAPISTS. ALL OF OUR PRACTITIONERS USE TALK THERAPY, AND IF DESIRED AND USEFUL, MAY INCORPORATE THE HEALING POWERS OF CREATIVE ARTS AND/OR DRAMA THERAPY. ----------------------------------- LIVING ARTS DRAMA THERAPY INSTITUTE OFFERS INNOVATIVE AND TRANSFORMATIVE WORKSHOPS, GROUPS AND TRAINING FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH, THEY PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN HOW TO FACILITATE ACTION-ORIENTED PROCESSES WITH INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, FAMILIES AND GROUPS.

Program 2

HEALING THE WOUNDS OF HISTORY IS A PROCESS IN WHICH EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES ARE USED TO WORK WITH A GROUP OF PARTICIPANTS WHO SHARE A COMMON LEGACY OF HISTORICAL TRAUMA. WE CONDUCT PUBLIC EVENTS...

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HEALING THE WOUNDS OF HISTORY IS A PROCESS IN WHICH EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES ARE USED TO WORK WITH A GROUP OF PARTICIPANTS WHO SHARE A COMMON LEGACY OF HISTORICAL TRAUMA. WE CONDUCT PUBLIC EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, AND TRAINING TO PROMOTE INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION, MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING, AND CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION USING DRAMA AND THE EXPRESSIVE ARTS. BY HUMANIZING EACH OTHER THROUGH SHARING OUR PERSONAL STORIES WE TAKE STEPS TOWARDS HEALING PERSONAL AND COLLECTIVE WOUNDS USING CREATIVE AND EXPERIMENTAL METHODS.

Program 3

THE LIVING ARTS PLAYBACK THEATRE ENSEMBLE IS AN INTERACTIVE, IMPROVISATIONAL THEATRE COMPANY WHO "PLAY BACK" PERSONAL STORIES SHARED BY AUDIENCE MEMBERS IN WAYS THAT BOTH HONOR AND ILLUMINATE THE...

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THE LIVING ARTS PLAYBACK THEATRE ENSEMBLE IS AN INTERACTIVE, IMPROVISATIONAL THEATRE COMPANY WHO "PLAY BACK" PERSONAL STORIES SHARED BY AUDIENCE MEMBERS IN WAYS THAT BOTH HONOR AND ILLUMINATE THE ORIGINAL EXPERIENCE. FOR OVER 35 YEARS, THE ENSEMBLE HAS CREATED PERFORMANCES AND WORKSHOPS THAT TRANSFORM, EMPOWER, AND VALIDATE THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,007
Program Service Revenue $41,530
Investment Income $8
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $51,545

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,891
Fundraising Expenses $189
Program Expenses $35,461
Other Expenses $55,870
TOTAL EXPENSES $58,761

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $51,545 $53,890 0.0%
Expenses $58,761 $60,548 0.0%
Net Income $-7,216 $-6,658 +0.1%
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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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$2,756
Total Directors
3
$2,756
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ARMAND VOLKAS CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE KALB TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$2,756 $0 $2,756
MERRY ROSS SECRETARY 4.00
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 $51,545 $58,761 $119,967 $-7,216
2024 $53,890 $60,548 $127,200 $-6,658
2023 $171,504 $161,416 $134,312 $10,088
2022 $320,582 $301,322 $124,067 $19,260
2021 $305,127 $350,767 $89,415 $-45,640
2020 $284,835 $266,600 $135,360 $18,235
2019 $267,351 $238,650 $93,801 $28,701
2018 $208,039 $215,838 $65,499 $-7,799
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