Civic Intelligence

Synergy Theater

EIN 38-4116407 • 501(c)3 • Martinez, CA

Profile

Our mission is to build a better world through improvisational theater. We strive to do this in three different ways. First, by performing our shows. With each performance, we invite our community to come together and celebrate its common humanity through laughter, insight and understanding. Second, by teaching improvisation to others. In our renowned School of Improvisation, we foster the collaborative philosophy unique to our form of art. And finally, by reaching out to the next generation. Our ongoing theater enrichment programs in schools and libraries offer our kids the invaluable life skills, such as teamwork, acceptance, and cooperation, that are inherent to the practice of all live theater and especially to improvisation.

311 Lake Meadow CourtMartinez, CA 94553

synergytheater.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

64th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$77,161

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 49.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

89th percentile

71%

Faster asset growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

68th percentile

15%

Faster revenue growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Up

$40,884

Up $17,004 (+71%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$2,282

Up $375 (+20%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$38,602

Up $16,629 (+76%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue71st percentileNet Margin64th percentile

Revenue

Up

$156,778

Up $19,919 (+15%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$140,149

Up $4,707 (+3.5%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$16,629

Up $15,212 (+1074%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth89th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2020: $2,807Liabilities 2020: $581Net Assets 2020: $2,2262020Assets 2021: $4,699Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $4,6992021Assets 2022: $39,946Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $39,9462022Assets 2023: $31,348Liabilities 2023: $10,792Net Assets 2023: $20,5562023Assets 2024: $23,880Liabilities 2024: $1,907Net Assets 2024: $21,9732024Assets 2025: $40,884Liabilities 2025: $2,282Net Assets 2025: $38,6022025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$40,884
Liabilities$2,282
Net Assets$38,602
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth68th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2020: $98,740Expenses 2020: $101,309Net Income 2020: -$2,5692020Revenue 2021: $86,006Expenses 2021: $83,885Net Income 2021: $2,1212021Revenue 2022: $169,055Expenses 2022: $133,808Net Income 2022: $35,2472022Revenue 2023: $156,110Expenses 2023: $174,300Net Income 2023: -$18,1902023Revenue 2024: $136,859Expenses 2024: $135,442Net Income 2024: $1,4172024Revenue 2025: $156,778Expenses 2025: $140,149Net Income 2025: $16,6292025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$156,778
Expenses$140,149
Net Income$16,629
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$40,884
Liabilities
$2,282
Net assets
$38,602
Revenue
$156,778
Expenses
$140,149
Net income
$16,629
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.02$0.39$1.57$1.40$0.17
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.24$0.02$0.22$1.37$1.35$0.01
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.31$0.11$0.21$1.56$1.74$0.18
2022Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$0.40$0.00$0.40$1.69$1.34$0.35
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.86$0.84$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.01$0.02$0.99$1.01$0.03
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 9, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$156,778
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to build a better world through improvisational theater. We strive to do this in three different ways. First, by performing our shows. With each performance, we invite our community to come together and celebrate its common humanity through laughter, insight and understanding. Second, by teaching improvisation to others. In our renowned School of Improvisation, we foster the collaborative philosophy unique to our form of art. And finally, by reaching out to the next generation. Our ongoing theater enrichment programs in schools and libraries offer our kids the invaluable life skills, such as teamwork, acceptance, and cooperation, that are inherent to the practice of all live theater and especially to improvisation.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
To provide the general public with high-quality, low-cost, professional improvisational theater and to improve its community by promoting the collaborative and cooperative tenets of improvisational theater. It will achieve this by producing professional improvisational theater, teaching improvisational theater classes, and maintaining an active youth outreach program including performances and classes for children.-$136,410
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kenn AdamsPresidentFT$77,161-$77,161
Nikki VilasTreasurer-$0--
Karen AdamsSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Synergy Theater
EIN
38-4116407
Phone
9254088540
Address
311 Lake Meadow Court, Martinez, CA 94553

Signing Officer

Name
Kenn Adams
Title
President
Signed
2026-03-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Regalia Berger & Berger Cpas
Address
103 TOWN COUNTRY DR STE K, DANVILLE, CA 94526
Preparer
Valerie Regalia
Phone
9253140390
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Revenue.1

“Other Income $103”

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $6370”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $2380”

Other Expenses.1

“Production expenses $5831”

Other Expenses.2

“Miscellaneous expenses $4065”

Other Expenses.3

“School and Youth $1920”

Other Expenses.4

“Transport for Production $1268”

Other Expenses.5

“Meals and entertainment $304”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $907 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $2282”

Total Liabilities.1006

“Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Beginning $1000 Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Ending $0”

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