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EIN 95-4539887

Playwrights Arena

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Los Angeles
State
California
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A65: Theater
Description
Playwrights Arena is dedicated to discovering,nurturing and producing bold new works for the stage written exclusively by los angeles playwrights.the Arena developes new materials through several series of readings, workshops and round-table discussions. Local Playwrights are encouraged to create original, adventurous, daring materials with the intent of challenging the mind, touching the heart and provoking the spirit. Playwright'Playwrights's Arena is dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and producing bold new works for the stage written exclusively by los angeles Playwrights.
Total revenues
$198,869
2023
20182019202020212023$0$0.1m$0.2m
Total expenses
$124,429
2023
20182019202020212023$0$0.1m$0.2m
Total assets
$164,717
2023
20182019202020212023$0$0.1m$0.2m
Num. employees
0
2012
2018201920202021202300.51

Who funds Playwrights Arena

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Tides FoundationHealthy Individuals and Communities$25,000
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$7,500
Caplin FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Playwrights Arena

NameTitleCompensation
Jon RiveraDirector$40,500

Financials for Playwrights Arena

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$176,820
Program services$22,049
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$198,869

Form 990s for Playwrights Arena

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-24990EZView PDF
2021-122022-11-01990EZView PDF
2020-122021-11-01990EZView PDF
2019-122021-05-18990EZView PDF
2018-122020-01-24990EZView PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2023
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Tides Foundation
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Caplin Foundation
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $24,500 from California Community Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
514 S Spring St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
playwrightsarena.org/ 
Phone
(213) 627-4473
IRS details
EIN
95-4539887
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
1995
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A65: Theater
NAICS code, primary
711110: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Reporting Incomplete
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
088757
FTB Entity ID
1718621
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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