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Launch Productions
EIN 27-2633707 • 501(c)3 • Los Angeles, CA
Profile
We produce, manage and direct events, programs and exhibitions for the purpose of developing artist - audience relationships throughout important Los Angeles communities. Passionate about promoting all contemporary art-forms and their hybrids, LAUNCH recognizes the need for exemplary productions that create important cultural happenings. With the assistance of commercial partners, cultural institutions and like-minded individuals and organizations, LAUNCH strives to engage a broad cross section of Angelenos in cultural events that foster mutual understanding and creative expression.
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Liabilities / Revenue
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Net Margin
32nd percentile
Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
81st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
26th percentile
Faster asset growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
40th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$31,839
Down $14,214 (-31%) from 2023
Liabilities
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
Down$31,839
Down $14,214 (-31%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$162,570
Down $23,189 (-12%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$176,784
Up $18,531 (+12%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$14,214
Down $41,720 (-152%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $31,839
- Liabilities
- -
- Net assets
- $31,839
- Revenue
- $162,570
- Expenses
- $176,784
- Net income
- -$14,214
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Sep 20, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
- Gross Receipts
- $162,570
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
We produce, manage and direct events, programs and exhibitions for the purpose of developing artist - audience relationships throughout important Los Angeles communities. Passionate about promoting all contemporary art-forms and their hybrids, LAUNCH recognizes the need for exemplary productions that create important cultural happenings. With the assistance of commercial partners, cultural institutions and like-minded individuals and organizations, LAUNCH strives to engage a broad cross section of Angelenos in cultural events that foster mutual understanding and creative expression.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| TarFest, produced and managed by LAUNCH, provides important performance and exhibition opportunities to some of the regions finest emerging artists, performers, and cultural innovators on the historic Miracle Mile of Los Angeles. | - | $142,560 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES PANOZZO | Executive Direc | FT | $0 | - | - |
| STEVEN KRAMER | Chairman | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Launch Productions
- EIN
- 27-2633707
- Phone
- 3238991363
- Address
- 170 S LA BREA AVENUE 202, LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
Signing Officer
- Name
- James Panozzo
- Title
- Executive Director
- Signed
- 2025-09-20
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Excel Tax Service
- Address
- 1125 E BROADWAY PMB 257, GLENDALE, CA 91205
- Preparer
- Kenneth J Peyton
- Phone
- 3237918852
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Other Expenses.1001
“Advertising and Promotion $14461”
Other Expenses.1002
“Office Expenses $1326”
Other Expenses.1005
“Travel $1989”
Other Expenses.1012
“Insurance $795”
Other Expenses.1
“ART $23508”
Other Expenses.2
“ARTISTS $15835”
Other Expenses.3
“OPERATIONS $7189”
Other Expenses.4
“SOUND & TECH $6000”
Other Expenses.5
“Outside contract services $4743”
Other Expenses.6
“PRODUCTION COSTS $3263”
Other Expenses.7
“RENTAL-SITE PERMIT $617”
Other Expenses.8
“SUPPLIES F & B $453”
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