Nonprofit · EIN 95-3847102
SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC
Tax-exempt · SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $11,930,941 | $9,728,191 | $2,202,750 | $133,095,629 | $8,631,648 | $124,463,981 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $17,899,375 | $8,786,448 | $9,112,927 | $123,151,341 | $10,218,515 | $112,932,826 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,629,960 | $7,337,665 | $2,292,295 | $113,048,556 | $11,400,640 | $101,647,916 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,109,364
- Program service revenue
- $3,162,562
- Investment income
- $4,245,385
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,574,932
- Net income from fundraising events
- $35,126
- Other revenue
- $413,630
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $669,682
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,146,860
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,313,761
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $42,175
- Accounting fees
- $22,000
- Occupancy
- $508,598
- Travel
- $77,390
- Depreciation
- $1,724,471
- Program services (functional)
- $5,991,455
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,924,437
- Fundraising (functional)
- $812,299
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $123,151,341
- Total assets, end of year
- $133,095,629
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,631,648
- Net assets, end of year
- $124,463,981
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $36,418,450
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $37,536,340
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $86,927,641
- Gross receipts
- $17,937,618
- Employees
- 199
- Volunteers
- 77
- Year formed
- 1983
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACKSON PALMER JR | EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $235,840 | $1,560 |
| RAGER CAREN | EXECUTIVE DIR. & PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $228,148 | $218 |
| SLATER DEBBIE | CONTROLLER Officer | 40 | $148,486 | $14,096 |
| SELTZER JILL | VP ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $158,136 | $0 |
| JOHNSON DAVID | VP OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,033 | $1,480 |
| BOSHERS STEPHANIE | DIRECTOR OF STAGE PROD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,441 | $7,347 |
| DAWSON ASHLEY | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,547 | $573 |
| FRANKLIN SHAWN | DIRECTOR OF HOUSE OPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,253 | $4,463 |
| BURNHAM DAN | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRIFFIN ROBERTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISMAN SARAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FIRESTONE BROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SNOW ZEGAR MERRYL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BAINS LESLIE E | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRAY CHARLES C | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILLER III F ROBERT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| FOGG RICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAGUIRE JAMIE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SCHMIDT MARIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARUFIS JANET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICKS STEPHANIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BERTLING DEBORAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PENCE BLAIR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WOOD WILLIAMS KAREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AKONI TARIQH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACKSON PALMER JR | EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $223,175 | $1,388 |
| RAGER CAREN | EXECUTIVE DIR. & PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $202,530 | $203 |
| SLATER DEBBIE | CONTROLLER Officer | 40 | $147,236 | $13,067 |
| SELTZER JILL | VP ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,237 | $0 |
| JOHNSON DAVID | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,281 | $1,303 |
| GONZALEZ CHRISTINA | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,281 | $4,454 |
| DAWSON ASHLEY | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,391 | $661 |
| BURNHAM DAN | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRIFFIN ROBERTA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SCHLINGER CHRISMAN SARAH | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FIRESTONE BROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SNOW ZEGAR MERRYL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GILLER YVETTE BIRCH | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRAY CHARLES C | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MILLER III F ROBERT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AKONI TARIQH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BAINS LESLIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FOGG RICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGUIRE JAMIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCHMIDT MARIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARUFIS JANET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICKS STEPHANIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BERTLING DEBORAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACKSON PALMER JR | EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAIN Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $223,585 | $0 |
| RAGER CAREN | EXECUTIVE DIR. & PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $202,726 | $186 |
| SLATER DEBBIE | CONTROLLER Officer | 40 | $139,623 | $12,114 |
| JOHNSON DAVID | VICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,730 | $1,146 |
| BURNHAM DAN | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRIFFIN ROBERTA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SCHLINGER CHRISMAN SARAH | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FIRESTONE BROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SNOW ZEGAR MERRYL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GILLER YVETTE BIRCH | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRAY CHARLES C | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MILLER III F ROBERT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AKONI TARIQH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BAINS LESLIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FOGG RICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGUIRE JAMIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCHMIDT MARIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1214 STATE STREET 6TH FLOOR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-2608
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PALMER JACKSON, 1214 STATE STREET 6TH FLOOR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
- Signed the 990
- PALMER JACKSON, CEO
- Phone
- (805) 899-3000
- Website
- WWW.GRANADASB.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PROSPERITY PARTNERS
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-3847102 or by the name SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 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
TO PROVIDE A VIBRANT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER THAT GENERATES AND PROMOTES EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS AND ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE REGION BY OFFERING OUTSTANDING AND DIVERSE ENTERTAINMENT, INCLUDING EVENTS OF CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL VALUE.
Program accomplishments
- PRESENTATIONS: THE SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS OWNS AND OPERATES THE GRANADA THEATRE, A 1,553-SEAT, FULLY-RENOVATED HISTORIC THEATRE LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN SANTA BARBARA. GRANADA THEATRE CONCERT SERIES PERFORMANCES FEATURE A WIDE VARIETY OF TOP-LEVEL PERFORMERS AND ATTRACTIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.Expenses $679,383 · revenue $296,483
- SEE SCHEDULE O.Expenses $72,188 · revenue $55,039
- RENTAL OPERATIONS: THE GRANADA HOSTS EIGHT OUTSTANDING RESIDENT COMPANIES, INCLUDING THE SANTA BARBARA SYMPHONY, OPERA SANTA BARBARA, STATE STREET BALLET, COMMUNITY ARTS MUSIC ASSOCIATION (CAMA), UCSB ARTS & LECTURES, SANTA BARBARA CHORAL SOCIETY, MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST AND BROADWAY SHOW PRESENTER, AMERICAN THEATRE GUILD. OTHER PRESENTERS, INCLUDING GOLDEN VOICE AND LIVE NATION BRING ADDITIONAL EXCITING PERFORMERS AND ACTS TO THE GRANADA STAGE. THE GRANADA STAGE ALSO FEATURES EVENTS PRESENTED BY MANY OF THE AREA'S LOCAL NONPROFITS AND THE MCCUNE FOUNDERS ROOM OFFERS A UNIQUE SETTING FOR PERFORMANCES, WEDDINGS, MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS.Expenses $5,239,884 · revenue $3,189,544
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 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-3847102
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A610)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $133,095,629
- Income (IRS master file)
- $17,937,618
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $11,930,941 | $9,728,191 | $133,095,629 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $17,899,375 | $8,786,448 | $123,151,341 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,629,960 | $7,337,665 | $113,048,556 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,656,099 | $6,377,988 | $116,815,749 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 95-3847102).
Questions about SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC
- What is the EIN of SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC is 95-3847102.
- Is SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 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 SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC 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 SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names PALMER JACKSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $235,840 (JACKSON PALMER JR, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN).
- How much revenue does SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,930,941, expenses of $9,728,191 and total assets of $133,095,629 at year end.
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