Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by A NOISE WITHIN.

Totals

Total revenue: $5,052,913
Total expenses: $4,408,206
Contributions and grants received: $2,833,029
Grants paid: $0
Program service revenue: $2,027,320
Investment income: $77,392
Other revenue: $115,172
Total assets, end of year: $14,772,391
Total liabilities, end of year: $1,272,965
Net assets or fund balances, end of year: $13,499,426
Program services expenses (Part IX): $3,637,299
Management and general expenses: $461,446
Fundraising expenses: $309,461
Program service expenses (Part III): $3,637,299

Program services were 82.5% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

1c · Fundraising events

$258,700
1e · Government grants (contributions)

$100,000
1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

$2,474,329
1g · Noncash contributions included above

$169,114
2a · Program service revenue: Ticket Sales

total $1,849,168 · related or exempt $1,849,168
2b · Program service revenue: Educational Programs

total $178,152 · related or exempt $178,152
3 · Investment income

total $77,392 · excluded $77,392
6a · Gross rents

real property $30,289
6b · Less rental expenses

real property $0
6c · Rental income or loss

real property $30,289
6d · Net rental income or loss

total $30,289 · excluded $30,289
8a · Fundraising events: gross income

$11,600
8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

$258,700
8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

$30,059
8c · Net income from fundraising events

total -$18,459 · excluded -$18,459
10a · Gross sales of inventory

$118,276
10b · Cost of goods sold

$30,078
10c · Net income from sales of inventory

total $88,198 · excluded $88,198
11a · Other revenue: Other Income

total $15,144 · excluded $15,144
11e · Other revenue, total

$15,144

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

total $487,578 · program services $315,521 · management and general $141,993 · fundraising $30,064
7 · Other salaries and wages

total $1,469,424 · program services $1,270,476 · fundraising $198,948
8 · Pension plan contributions

total $18,082 · program services $18,082
9 · Other employee benefits

total $194,121 · program services $167,091 · management and general $15,900 · fundraising $11,130
10 · Payroll taxes

total $191,431 · program services $158,183 · management and general $14,445 · fundraising $18,803
11c · Fees: accounting

total $147,449 · management and general $147,449
11f · Fees: investment management

total $2,830 · management and general $2,830
11g · Fees: other

total $14,008 · program services $12,607 · management and general $1,401
12 · Advertising and promotion

total $306,982 · program services $296,073 · management and general $171 · fundraising $10,738
13 · Office expenses

total $75,662 · program services $46,136 · management and general $5,723 · fundraising $23,803
14 · Information technology

total $19,855 · program services $17,870 · management and general $1,985
16 · Occupancy

total $208,228 · program services $187,405 · management and general $20,823
20 · Interest

total $4,790 · program services $4,311 · management and general $479
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

total $354,189 · program services $318,770 · management and general $35,419
23 · Insurance

total $80,687 · program services $77,017 · management and general $3,670
24a · Other expenses: Artistic and Technical

total $271,317 · program services $271,231 · management and general $43 · fundraising $43
24b · Other expenses: Production Supplies

total $185,937 · program services $185,937
24c · Other expenses: Bank Charges

total $159,318 · program services $127,454 · management and general $15,932 · fundraising $15,932
24d · Other expenses: Royalties and Fees

total $87,404 · program services $87,404
24e · All other expenses

total $128,914 · program services $75,731 · management and general $53,183

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

beginning of year $558,063 · end of year $334,295
2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

end of year $104,126
3 · Pledges and grants receivable

beginning of year $50,268
4 · Accounts receivable

beginning of year $9,920 · end of year $3,558
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

beginning of year $98,016 · end of year $79,255
10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

$13,889,184
10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

$4,365,949
10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

beginning of year $9,714,279 · end of year $9,523,235
11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

beginning of year $3,416,275 · end of year $4,727,922
17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

beginning of year $130,920 · end of year $153,932
19 · Deferred revenue

beginning of year $372,942 · end of year $365,149
24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

beginning of year $87,978 · end of year $80,768
25 · Other liabilities

beginning of year $553,962 · end of year $673,116
27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

beginning of year $11,432,711 · end of year $12,184,265
28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

beginning of year $1,268,308 · end of year $1,315,161

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

A Noise Within produces classic theatre as an essential means to enrich our community by embracing universal human experiences, expanding personal awareness and challenging individual perspectives.

Activities or mission (Part I)

A Noise Within produces classic theatre as an essential means to enrich our community by embracing universal human experiences, expanding personal awareness, and challenging individual perspectives. Our company of resident and guest artists performing in rotating repertory immerses student and general audiences in timeless, epic stories in an intimate setting.

A Noise Within (ANW) is dedicated to engaging adult and student audiences throughout Southern California with classic theatre while serving as a creative home for its ensemble of resident artists. Each season, ANW produces more than 180 performances across six classical works, reaching approximately 51,000 audience members, including 18,000 students and educators. ANW has earned numerous honors from theatre, arts, and business organizations in recognition of its artistic excellence, innovative leadership, and meaningful contributions to the cultural and civic vitality of Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles region. Reflecting this legacy, the Los Angeles Times has described ANW as "an oasis for those who love classic theatre."

Expenses $2,397,072 · Revenue $1,848,608
In a typical season, ANW's Education Program serves approximately 18,000 students and educators from nearly 200 schools across more than 40 school districts. The Education Program is made up of a carefully developed range of impactful theatre-based learning experiences, including:a. Student Matinees & Evening PerformancesWeekday matinees for student audiences are performed by the same professional cast seen in evening productions. Each experience includes a pre-show orientation, a full-length performance, and a post-show conversation with the artists, facilitated by ANW's Director of Education. Based on need and availability, participating schools may receive flexible scholarships that support ticket costs, transportation, and/or program fees.b. Study GuidesANW provides free, in-depth study guides to educators through its website. These resources help teachers animate classic texts and plays in the classroom by combining thematic and contextual analysis with activities tied to music, visual arts, and history, all aligned with California State standards.c. Professional DevelopmentEach year, ANW offers two no-cost professional development opportunities for educators. The late-summer Educator Extravaganza introduces teachers to the upcoming season and features workshops led by professional teaching artists. A second seminar is held in the spring and typically focuses on ANW's annual Shakespeare production. d. Workshops & ResidenciesANW's teaching artists lead experiential workshops that pair interactive exercises with close exploration of a play's language and themes. Workshops are typically one-day intensives, while residencies often span eight weeks, with artists teaching one or two classes per week. Programs are customized to meet the specific needs of each school or classroom and may be delivered in person, virtually, or through hybrid models.e. Summer With ShakespeareSummer With Shakespeare is a five-week theatre camp for students ages 6-18, offering hands-on experience with professional actors and technicians. Participants deepen their understanding of Shakespeare's verse while engaging with a range of classic plays. The program encourages young artists to grow as both scholars and performers, strengthening acting and public speaking skills, building confidence, and providing meaningful exposure to theatre-making.f. Relaxed PerformancesANW's sensory-friendly Relaxed Performances are designed to welcome patrons with Autism and other social communication and sensory processing differences. These performances feature the same professional cast and artistic quality as standard productions, while incorporating adjusted lighting, sound, and a more flexible audience environment. ANW is committed to making live theatre accessible to all and has been invited to advise organizations such as the Natural History Museum, the California Science Center, and The Huntington Library and Gardens on best practices for creating sensory-friendly experiences.

Expenses $1,238,909 · Revenue $178,152
ANW's community-centered initiative, Noise Now, brings together readings, adaptations, multi-disciplinary performances, dance, visual art installations, and nontraditional theatre through partnerships with forward-thinking organizations across Los Angeles. These collaborations often focus on developing or presenting work that uplifts communities of color, including projects that reinterpret traditionally white or Western narratives through a BIPOC perspective, explore global mythologies, or highlight cultures that have been displaced or historically marginalized.Audience data shows that Noise Now attracts a more diverse group than ANW's mainstage subscriber season, with higher participation from people of color, younger audiences under 30, and individuals from lower-income backgrounds.

Expenses $1,318 · Revenue $560

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

William Kennedy

President

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Denise Jay

Vice President

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Molly Bachmann

Secretary

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Armando Gonzalez

Treasurer

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Julia Rodriguez-Elliott

Co-Artistic Director

Total calculated

$181,716

From this org

$136,216

From related orgs

$0

Other

$45,500

Hours/week

40

Schedule J breakdown matched by us

Base

$136,216

Bonus

$0

Other

$0

Deferred

$45,500

Nontaxable benefits

$0

Filer's total

$181,716
Geoff Elliott

Co-Artistic Director

Total calculated

$182,923

From this org

$137,423

From related orgs

$0

Other

$45,500

Hours/week

40

Schedule J breakdown matched by us

Base

$137,423

Bonus

$0

Other

$0

Deferred

$45,500

Nontaxable benefits

$0

Filer's total

$182,923
Julie Blackshaw

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Bill Bogaard

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Susan Toler Carr

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Malik B El-Amin

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Robert Israel

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Jay Lesiger

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Rick Madden

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Kasey Mahaffy

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Trisha Miller

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Terri Murray

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Cynthia Nunes

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Richard Roberts

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Jane Schlegel

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Randi Tahara

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Shivani Thakkar

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Joyce White

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Leilani Jones Wilmore

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Douglas Love

Manager Director

Total calculated

$140,705

From this org

$140,705

From related orgs

$0

Other

$0

Hours/week

40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan

Answered no

4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
7 · Other non-fixed payments
8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

Part I, Line 4b: The individuals listed below participate in the Organization's section 457(b) supplemental non-qualifed retirement plans, and received employer contributions during calendar year 2024 to those plans as follows: Julia Rodriguez-Elliott: $23,000 Geoff Elliott: $23,000

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type: form_990
Tax year: 2024
Filed: 6 April 2026
IRS schema version: 2024v5.5
Source object: 202600989349300115

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