Nonprofit · EIN 94-2565759
PLAYWRIGHTS FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $409,830 | $302,339 | $107,491 | $240,484 | $38,932 | $201,552 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $224,209 | $256,941 | -$32,732 | $94,673 | $612 | $94,061 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $394,824
- of which government grants
- $112,737
- Program service revenue
- $15,085
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$79
- Other revenue
- -$79
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $57,021
- Other salaries and wages
- $119,523
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $205,767
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,121
- Occupancy
- $3,350
- Travel
- $9,064
- Program services (functional)
- $224,482
- Management and general (functional)
- $58,596
- Fundraising (functional)
- $19,261
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $94,673
- Total assets, end of year
- $240,484
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $38,932
- Net assets, end of year
- $201,552
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $201,552
- Gross receipts
- $410,717
- Employees
- 54
- Volunteers
- 146
- Year formed
- 1978
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA BIRD BEZA | EXEC ARTISTI Officer | 40 | $57,051 |
| MARCY STRAW | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ALI DUERR | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| EVREN ODCIKIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DAWN MONIQUE WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LAUREN GUNDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| OCTAVIO SOLIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JAYNE WENGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LINDA BREWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| GABRIELA SCHNEIDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DAN WOLF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA BIRD BEZA | EXEC ARTISTI Officer | 40 | $68,289 |
| MARCY STRAW | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ALI DUERR | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| EVREN ODCIKIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DAWN MONIQUE WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LAUREN GUNDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| OCTAVIO SOLIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JAYNE WENGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LINDA BREWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| GABRIELA SCHNEIDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DAN WOLF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1616 16TH ST STE 350, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103-5164
- In care of
- % AMY MUELLER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JESSICA BIRD BEZA, 1616 16TH STREET SUITE 350, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103
- Signed the 990
- JESSICA BIRD BEZA, EXEC ARTISTIC DIRCTR
- Phone
- (415) 626-2176
- Return prepared by
- MARJTAX INCORPORATED
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2565759 or by the name PLAYWRIGHTS FOUNDATION INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
PF IMAGINES A FUTURE WHERE PLAYWRIGHTS ARE RADICALLY CENTERED AS VISIONARY LEADERS CHANGING THE WORLD THROUGH STORYTELLING.
Program accomplishments
- THE BIENNIAL BAY AREA PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL IS PF'S LONGEST RUNNING PROGRAM SINCE 1976. BAPF OFFERS WRITERS AN INTENSIVE LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW WORK OVER THE COURSE OF A 12-MONTH PROGRAM CULMINATING IN A HYBRID FESTIVAL WITH MULTIPLE STAGES OF CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING THREE DEVELOPMENT PHASES: 3 DAY ARTIST RETREAT, A VIRTUAL TABLE READ, AND A 2 WEEK INTENSIVE PROCESS THAT CULMINATES IN 2 PUBLIC READINGS WITH THE OPTION TO RELEASE THEIR READINGS ON DEMAND TO A NATIONAL AUDIENCE.Expenses $127,562 · revenue $15,085
- THE RESIDENT PLAYWRIGHTS PROGRAM PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR A SELECT NUMBER OF BAY AREA PLAYWRIGHTS IN A MULTI-YEAR RESIDENCY AS THEY INDIVIDUALLY PURSUE THEIR PROFESSIONAL PLAYWRITING CAREERS.Expenses $58,463
- THE PRODUCING PARTNERS INITIATIVE LEVERAGES RELATIONSHIPS AND FORM ONGOING PARTNERSHIPS WITH PRODUCERS, PLAY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND OTHER ENTITIES TO ADVANCE THE CAREERS OF ALUMNI PLAYWRIGHTS.Expenses $38,457
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2565759
- 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
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A650)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $240,484
- Income (IRS master file)
- $410,717
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $409,830 | $302,339 | $240,484 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $224,209 | $256,941 | $94,673 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $367,556 | $342,567 | $169,120 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 94-2565759).
Questions about PLAYWRIGHTS FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of PLAYWRIGHTS FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PLAYWRIGHTS FOUNDATION INC is 94-2565759.
- Is PLAYWRIGHTS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to PLAYWRIGHTS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PLAYWRIGHTS FOUNDATION INC 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 PLAYWRIGHTS FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PLAYWRIGHTS FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of PLAYWRIGHTS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JESSICA BIRD BEZA.
- Who are the officers and directors of PLAYWRIGHTS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,051 (JESSICA BIRD BEZA, EXEC ARTISTI).
- How much revenue does PLAYWRIGHTS FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $409,830, expenses of $302,339 and total assets of $240,484 at year end.
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