THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS THEATRE COMPANY

EIN: 954661312 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Pasadena, CA

Total Revenue
$1,404,235
Total Expenses
$1,705,599
Total Assets
$2,514,534
Net Assets
$2,207,550
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
CA
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS THEATRE COMPANY, founded in 1992, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 20% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 21% operating deficit.

Mission

The mission of The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company is to mentor, educate, and enrich youth in under-resourced communities through the creation of collaborative, original theatre.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,334,197
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $70,038
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,404,235

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,258,043
Fundraising Expenses $403,656
Program Expenses $1,147,462
Other Expenses $447,556
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,705,599

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,404,235 $1,749,492 -0.2%
Expenses $1,705,599 $1,267,796 +0.3%
Net Income $-301,364 $481,696 -1.6%
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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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
43
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
4
$115,260
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ABIRAM BRIZUELA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Highest
$115,260 $0 $115,260
JULISA ARCE BOARD MEMBER 0.67
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGORY CARUSO BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESUS RODRIGUEZ BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLOS LOPEZ ESTRADA BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIO QUIJADA BOARD MEMBER 0.67
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN FREELAND BOARD MEMBER 0.67
Director
$0 $0 $0
DECKER SADOWSKI TREASURER 0.67
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN JONES SECRETARY 0.67
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA SCOTT BOARD CHAIR 0.67
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
2023 $1,453,235 $1,705,599 $2,514,534 $-252,364
2023 $1,404,235 $1,705,599 $2,514,534 $-301,364
2022 $1,749,492 $1,267,796 $2,836,669 $481,696
2021 $1,732,342 $1,141,949 $2,285,568 $590,393
2020 $1,791,991 $1,051,020 $1,793,403 $740,971
2019 $1,290,777 $1,031,692 $927,422 $259,085
2018 $953,982 $868,363 $595,529 $85,619
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