Nonprofit · EIN 95-1964772
FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF LAGUNA BEACH
Tax-exempt · LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,566,779 | $9,990,590 | -$423,811 | $12,556,285 | $686,456 | $11,869,829 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,165,446 | $9,740,035 | $425,411 | $13,174,595 | $880,955 | $12,293,640 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $10,411,645 | $9,613,525 | $798,120 | $12,714,523 | $846,294 | $11,868,229 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $972,105
- Membership dues
- $188,892
- Program service revenue
- $7,308,690
- Investment income
- $383,512
- Net rental income
- $443,526
- Net income from fundraising events
- $70,194
- Net income from gaming
- $36,735
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $352,017
- Other revenue
- $902,472
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $87,995
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $201,400
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,028,606
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,114,291
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $99,841
- Accounting fees
- $36,296
- Occupancy
- $826,176
- Travel
- $2,664
- Depreciation
- $117,468
- Program services (functional)
- $6,245,903
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,744,687
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,174,595
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,556,285
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $686,456
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,869,829
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,827,271
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,412,589
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,741,826
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,128,003
- Gross receipts
- $11,424,973
- Employees
- 387
- Volunteers
- 450
- Year formed
- 1932
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Challis | Pageant Director Officer | 40 | $192,500 | $8,900 |
| Gary Fowler | Director of Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,419 | $14,056 |
| Stephanie Higuchi | Director of Marketing Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,736 | $18,626 |
| Christine Georgantas | Director of Exhibits Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,500 | $13,796 |
| Richard Hill | Technical Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,000 | $17,388 |
| Michael Miller | Director of Security Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,000 | $13,118 |
| David Perry | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Waybe Baglin | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Fredric Sattler | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Pat Kollenda | Secretary (thru 11/01/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Lamb | Secretary (EFF 11/01/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| John Connolly | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Ed Hanke | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Anita Mangels | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Rovner | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Ridder | DIRECTOR (EFF 11/1/2024) Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Challis | PAGEANT DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $185,000 | $9,250 |
| Gary Fowler | Director of Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,420 | $16,934 |
| Stephanie Higuchi | Director of Marketing Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,000 | $6,450 |
| Michael Miller | Director of Security Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,000 | $14,674 |
| Christine Georgantas | Director of Exhibits Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,000 | $12,990 |
| Richard Hill | Technical Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,144 | $16,229 |
| David Perry | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Waybe Baglin | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Fredric Sattler | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Pat Kollenda | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Lamb | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| John Connolly | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Ed Hanke | director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Anita Mangels | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Rovner | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE CHALLIS | PAGEANT DIRECTOR | 40 | $175,000 | $8,750 |
| STEPHANIE HIGUCHI | MARKETING DIRECTOR | 40 | $125,000 | $6,250 |
| GARY FOWLER | MANAGER | 40 | $120,403 | $6,020 |
| FREDRIC SATTLER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PERRY | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN CONNOLLY | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT KOLLENDA | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| WAYNE BAGLIN | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM LAMB | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| ANITA MANGELS | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| ED HANKE | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF ROVNER | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 650 LAGUNA CANYON RD, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651-1837
- In care of
- % THE ORGANIZATION
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jeffrey Rovner, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
- Signed the 990
- Jeffrey Rovner, TREASURER
- Phone
- (949) 494-1145
- Website
- WWW.LAGUNAFESTIVALOFARTS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WITHUMSMITHBROWNPC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-1964772 or by the name FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF LAGUNA BEACH.
- 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
TO PROMOTE, PRODUCE, AND SPONSOR EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE THE APPRECIATION, STUDY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE ARTS.
Program accomplishments
- TO FOSTER, SUSTAIN, AND EXTEND THE FINE ART OF DESIGN, DRAMATIC ARTS, MUSIC AND ALL OTHER ARTS THROUGH CONCERT, EXHIBITS, FESTIVALS, AND PAGENTS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.Expenses $6,245,903 · grants $87,995 · revenue $7,660,707
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-1964772
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1940
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,556,285
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,424,973
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $9,566,779 | $9,990,590 | $12,556,285 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $10,165,446 | $9,740,035 | $13,174,595 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $10,411,645 | $9,613,525 | $12,714,523 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $10,814,120 | $8,366,599 | $11,626,110 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | 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 95-1964772).
Questions about FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF LAGUNA BEACH
- What is the EIN of FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF LAGUNA BEACH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF LAGUNA BEACH is 95-1964772.
- Is FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF LAGUNA BEACH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1940.
- Are donations to FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF LAGUNA BEACH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF LAGUNA BEACH 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 FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF LAGUNA BEACH due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF LAGUNA BEACH last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF LAGUNA BEACH?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Jeffrey Rovner.
- Who are the officers and directors of FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF LAGUNA BEACH?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $192,500 (Diane Challis, Pageant Director).
- How much revenue does FESTIVAL OF ARTS OF LAGUNA BEACH have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,566,779, expenses of $9,990,590 and total assets of $12,556,285 at year end.
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