Nonprofit · EIN 77-0400314
PERFORMANCES TO GROW ON
Tax-exempt · OJAI, CA 93023
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $88,472 | $103,469 | -$14,997 | $0 | $23,633 | -$23,633 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $77,660 | $126,078 | -$48,418 | $0 | $8,636 | -$8,636 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $39,403
- Program service revenue
- $49,069
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,485
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $56,134
- Occupancy
- $12,636
- Printing, publications and postage
- $13,149
- Other expenses
- $15,065
- Program services (functional)
- $72,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $0
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $23,633
- Net assets, end of year
- -$23,633
- Gross receipts
- $88,472
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Lakes | Executive Director | 20 | $0 |
| Cassandra Cotham | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Spiller | Board President | 2 | $0 |
| Donald Campbell | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Amador | Board Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Andrew Gilman | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Gianna Cagliano | Board Secretary | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Lakes | Executive Director | 20 | $20,000 |
| Cassandra Cotham | Treasurer | 5 | $5,220 |
| Elizabeth Spiller | Board President | 2 | $0 |
| Donald Campbell | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Amador | Board Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Andrew Gilman | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Gianna Cagliano | Board Secretary | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 705 GRANDVIEW AVE, OJAI, CA 93023-2916
- In care of
- % KARA LAKES
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- PO BOX 212, OJAI CA 93024
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- BRIAN J BEMEL, PO BOX 212, OJAI CA 93024
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Elizabeth Spiller, Treasurer
Mission
Since 1995 Performances to Grow On has presented audiences of all ages with educational imaginative and engaging performances that encompass a variety of artistic and cultural traditions through renowned national and international artists and touring companies. PTGO has a strong commitment to arts education as evidenced by its programs assemblies workshops and field trips in Ventura County and beyond. PTGOs eclectic programming provides enrichment to a very diverse audience from a variety of incomes and cultural backgrounds by offering multi-cultural events that celebrate the history and diversity of the community. We believe in the power of live performance to expand our boundaries to connect with others and to foster self-discovery.
Program accomplishments
- Performances to Grow On presents world-class touring performances from the disciplines of theater dance music storytelling puppetry and more.Some of our productions are geared for adults some for families and some specifically for children and students. In our 2022-23 fiscal year Performances to Grow On successfully produced The Ojai Storytelling Festival. In addition we produced a variety of school outreach performances at theaters and schools and presented a variety of public performances.All the events we present relate directly to our tax exempt status in that each activity is designed to further our mission of presenting quality performances from a variety of artistic disciplines that educate as well as entertain a diverse audience. We have started a community event called Second Sunday Story Swap which takes place once per month and has a different theme each time. The event is free to the community and people can either come to tell or just listen.Expenses $72,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0400314
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1
- Income (IRS master file)
- $106,119
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $132,960 | $147,177 | $41,072 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: BRIAN J BEMEL | June 30, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about PERFORMANCES TO GROW ON
- What is the EIN of PERFORMANCES TO GROW ON?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PERFORMANCES TO GROW ON is 77-0400314.
- Is PERFORMANCES TO GROW ON tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to PERFORMANCES TO GROW ON tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PERFORMANCES TO GROW ON file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PERFORMANCES TO GROW ON due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PERFORMANCES TO GROW ON last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PERFORMANCES TO GROW ON?
- The 990-N for 2020 names BRIAN J BEMEL.
- Who are the officers and directors of PERFORMANCES TO GROW ON?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PERFORMANCES TO GROW ON have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $88,472, expenses of $103,469 and total assets of $0 at year end.
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