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Groundworks Theatre

EIN 87-4036592 • 501(c)3 • San Diego, CA

990-N Coverage

Profile

To train artists for a solid foundation in theatre by developing core skills, enriching drama education, and encouraging exploration of stories.

11068 Pinzon WaySan Diego, CA 92127

groundworkstheatrearts.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Net Margin

6th percentile

-210%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$9,275

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 61.4% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-100%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

9th percentile

-80%

Faster revenue growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Down

$0

Down $31,715 (-100%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$0

Down $31,715 (-100%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$15,100

Down $61,090 (-80%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$46,815

Down $30,087 (-39%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$31,715

Down $31,003 (-4354%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2022: $19,348Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $19,3482022Assets 2023: $32,427Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $32,4272023Assets 2024: $31,715Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $31,7152024Assets 2025: $0Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $02025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$0
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$0

Operations Trend

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $55,976Expenses 2022: $36,628Net Income 2022: $19,3482022Revenue 2023: $69,736Expenses 2023: $56,657Net Income 2023: $13,0792023Revenue 2024: $76,190Expenses 2024: $76,902Net Income 2024: -$7122024Revenue 2025: $15,100Expenses 2025: $46,815Net Income 2025: -$31,7152025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$15,100
Expenses$46,815
Net Income-$31,715

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 21, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$15,100
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To train artists for a solid foundation in theatre by developing core skills, enriching drama education, and encouraging exploration of stories.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
GROUNDWORKS THEATRE IS AN ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THIS PROGRAM ARE THEATRE INTENSIVES; CORE SKILL CLASSES IN ACTING, DIRECTING, AND TECHNICAL ARTS; INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS FOR DESIGN AND TECHNICAL ARTS; AND FULL PRODUCTIONS. WE OFFER THESE EDUCATIONAL AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL THROUGH YOUNG ADULTHOOD AND HOLD CLASSES AND PERFORMANCES IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT SAN DIEGO COUNTY.$0$46,815
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
HEATHER LAFORGEPresident/CEOPT$9,275-$9,275
KATRINA DEROCHETreasurer/CFOPT$9,275-$9,275
GREGORY ASHCRAFTSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Groundworks Theatre
EIN
87-4036592
Phone
6197435667
Address
11068 PINZON WAY, SAN DIEGO, CA 92127

Signing Officer

Name
Katrina Deroche
Title
Chief Financial Officer
Phone
6197435667
Signed
2026-02-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Duffy Kruspodin Llp
Address
4365 EXECUTIVE DR SUITE 1500, SAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Preparer
Freda Fiedler CPA
Phone
8586425050
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: office expense. Amount: 2,834. Description: insurance. Amount: 1,093. Description: auto expenses. Amount: 146. Description: production costs. Amount: 12,147. Description: state and fed fees and taxes. Amount: 75. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 16,295.

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