Civic Intelligence

Playwrights Project

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 33-0394250

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on May 08, 2024

Organization Profilewww.playwrightsproject.org
3675 Ruffin Road STE 330San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 384-2970

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

89th percentile

46%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$76,316

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.9% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

89%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

99%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets61st percentile

Assets

Up

$834,169

Up $393,689 (+89%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$787,915

Up $393,969 (+100%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$46,254

Down $280 (-0.6%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin89th percentile

Revenue

Up

$859,011

Up $426,610 (+99%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$464,978

Up $68,294 (+17%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$394,033

Up $358,316 (+1003%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2017: $334,373Liabilities 2017: $23,215Net Assets 2017: $311,1582017Assets 2018: $326,871Liabilities 2018: $23,900Net Assets 2018: $302,9712018Assets 2019: $289,116Liabilities 2019: $27,024Net Assets 2019: $262,0922019Assets 2020: $328,568Liabilities 2020: $35,226Net Assets 2020: $293,3422020Assets 2021: $393,531Liabilities 2021: $34,357Net Assets 2021: $359,1742021Assets 2022: $440,480Liabilities 2022: $46,534Net Assets 2022: $393,9462022Assets 2023: $834,169Liabilities 2023: $46,254Net Assets 2023: $787,9152023Assets 2024: $959,464Liabilities 2024: $86,715Net Assets 2024: $872,7492024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$834,169
Liabilities$46,254
Net Assets$787,915
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth90th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2017: $381,877Expenses 2017: $476,226Net Income 2017: -$94,3492017Revenue 2018: $495,587Expenses 2018: $503,774Net Income 2018: -$8,1872018Revenue 2019: $470,050Expenses 2019: $510,929Net Income 2019: -$40,8792019Revenue 2020: $459,896Expenses 2020: $428,646Net Income 2020: $31,2502020Revenue 2021: $485,457Expenses 2021: $419,172Net Income 2021: $66,2852021Revenue 2022: $432,401Expenses 2022: $396,684Net Income 2022: $35,7172022Revenue 2023: $859,011Expenses 2023: $464,978Net Income 2023: $394,0332023Revenue 2024: $859,995Expenses 2024: $775,161Net Income 2024: $84,8342024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$859,011
Expenses$464,978
Net Income$394,033
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
May 8, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$859,011
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Playwrights Projects mission is to advance literacy, creativity, and communication by empowering individuals to voice their stories through playwriting programs and theatre productions conducted through San Diego County. Programs serve individuals of all backgrounds, including underserved populations foster youth, seniors, immigrants, incarcerated.

Playwrights Projects mission is to empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds to voice stories through theatre, inspiring individual growth and creating meaningful community connections.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$123,061$534,096▲ $411,035
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$194,242$196,980▲ $2,738
Pledges and Grants Receivable$114,571$92,524▼ $22,047
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,606$10,569▲ $1,963
Total Assets$440,480$834,169▲ $393,689
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$46,534$46,254▼ $280
Total Liabilities$46,534$46,254▼ $280
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$187,267$559,429▲ $372,162
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$206,679$228,486▲ $21,807
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$393,946$787,915▲ $393,969
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$440,480$834,169▲ $393,689

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$33,983$33,983

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2022$33,031-▲ $134-$33,165
2021$33,013-▲ $18-$33,031
2020$32,996-▲ $17-$33,013
2019$32,932-▲ $64-$32,996
2018$32,811-▲ $121-$32,932
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Cecelia KoumaExecutive DirectorFT$76,316$76,316

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lisa KirazianPresident
Alison WhitelawVice President
Ahmed Kenyatta DentsDirector
Ishita DayalDirector
Jerry BuckleyDirector
Katie KellerDirector
Mary BaumDirector
Pete LanciaDirector
Vanoli ChanderDirector
Roy SekigahamaSecretary
Alisa HowryTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$809,888
Program Service Revenue
$45,641
Investment Income
$3,479
Other Revenue
$3
All Other Contributions
$179,682
Change in Net Assets
$394,033
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$365,337
Other Expenses$99,641
Total Fundraising Expense$33,495
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$221,223$5,209$20,106$246,538
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$75,632$2,270$5,020$82,922
Payroll Taxes$24,958$631$2,113$27,702
Occupancy$24,388$612$2,064$27,064
Travel$9,278$48$83$9,409
Other Employee Benefits$7,379$143$653$8,175
Office Expenses$5,676$143$480$6,299
Insurance$5,282$133$447$5,862
Fees for Services Other$4,665--$4,665
Advertising$3,341$12$863$4,216
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,100-$2,100
Other Expenses$29,451$199$982$199
Total Functional Expenses$419,374$12,109$33,495$464,978
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by the Board of Directors prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12

“The ByLaws require that the Board disclose information that could be considered a conflict of interest as any such conflicts arise. Each Board member upon joining the Board signs a document verifying their agreement to the terms and conditions. Conflict of Interest Certification form is signed annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The Executive Committee reviews the Executive Directors performance and considers pay scales of comparably sized nonprofits in determining salary recommendations to the Board for approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request at Playwrights Projects office.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Playwrights Project
EIN
33-0394250
Phone
8583842970
Address
3675 Ruffin Road STE 330, San Diego, CA 92123

Signing Officer

Name
Cecelia Kouma
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8583842970
Signed
2024-05-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Cecelia Kouma
Formed
1985
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
91
Volunteers
76

Preparer

Firm
Sonnenberg & Company CPAs
Address
5190 Governor Dr 201, San Diego, CA 92122
Preparer
Leonard C Sonnenberg
Phone
8584575252
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Program Service Expenses 69,109, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 11,580 COMMUNITY STORYTELLING Programs for the community involve writing workshops or one-on-one story collections interviews and play commissions dramatizing moments from the lives of community members. Resulting scripts are performed by actors at community centers and theatres. Participants exercise creativity, advance critical thinking, and honor the wisdom gained from personal experience.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Program Service Expenses 18,047, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 CALIFORNIA YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS CONTEST 290 youth under age 19 entered our statewide playwriting contest, submitting a total of 249 scripts some students wrote in pairs or groups. Student writers competed for a professional production of their script in PBYW and those who requested feedback received script critiques. Four winners from the prior years contest had plays professionally produced in Plays by Young Writers.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Production Play Festival Our professional production of the 38th season of the Plays by Young Writers Festival presented winning scripts from our California Young Playwrights Contest. Four plays by writers age 17 to 18 were fully produced, and one play by writers age 13 was a staged reading. 2 performances were conducted for school groups 579 youth and 65 adults attended 1 public at the Salvation Armys Kroc Theatre 27 youth and 119 adults attended, and 1 Lights Up event 44 participants.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Program Service Expenses 69,109, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 11,580 COMMUNITY STORYTELLING Programs for the community involve writing workshops or one-on-one story collections interviews and play commissions dramatizing moments from the lives of community members. Resulting scripts are performed by actors at community centers and theatres. Participants exercise creativity, advance critical thinking, and honor the wisdom gained from personal experience.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Program Service Expenses 18,047, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 CALIFORNIA YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS CONTEST 290 youth under age 19 entered our statewide playwriting contest, submitting a total of 249 scripts some students wrote in pairs or groups. Student writers competed for a professional production of their script in PBYW and those who requested feedback received script critiques. Four winners from the prior years contest had plays professionally produced in Plays by Young Writers.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Form 990 is reviewed by the Board of Directors prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The ByLaws require that the Board disclose information that could be considered a conflict of interest as any such conflicts arise. Each Board member upon joining the Board signs a document verifying their agreement to the terms and conditions. Conflict of Interest Certification form is signed annually.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Executive Committee reviews the Executive Directors performance and considers pay scales of comparably sized nonprofits in determining salary recommendations to the Board for approval.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request at Playwrights Projects office.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$834,169
Liabilities
$46,254
Net assets
$787,915
Revenue
$859,011
Expenses
$464,978
Net income
$394,033
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.59$0.87$8.73$8.60$7.75$0.85
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.34$0.46$7.88$8.59$4.65$3.94
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.40$0.47$3.94$4.32$3.97$0.36
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.94$0.34$3.59$4.85$4.19$0.66
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.29$0.35$2.93$4.60$4.29$0.31
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.89$0.27$2.62$4.70$5.11$0.41
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.27$0.24$3.03$4.96$5.04$0.08
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.34$0.23$3.11$3.82$4.76$0.94