Form 990 for tax year 2023
Filed by DIVERSIONARY THEATRE PRODUCTIONS INC.
Totals
- Total revenue
- $1,509,878
- Total expenses
- $1,611,918
- Contributions and grants received
- $1,218,465
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $170,884
- Investment income
- $25
- Other revenue
- $120,504
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,053,433
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $235,084
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $3,818,349
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $1,152,438
- Management and general expenses
- $357,898
- Fundraising expenses
- $101,582
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $1,152,438
Program services were 71.5% 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.
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1c · Fundraising events
$170,875
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$181,522
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$866,068
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2a · Program service revenue: OTHER INCOME
total $21,920 · related or exempt $21,920
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2b · Program service revenue: TICKET SALES
total $148,964 · related or exempt $148,964
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3 · Investment income
total $25 · excluded $25
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4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0
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5 · Royalties
total $0
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6a · Gross rents
real property $38,400
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6c · Rental income or loss
real property $38,400
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6d · Net rental income or loss
total $38,400 · excluded $38,400
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7d · Net gain or loss
total $0
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8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$47,849
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8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$170,875
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8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$57,737
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total -$9,888 · excluded -$9,888
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9c · Net income from gaming
total $0
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10a · Gross sales of inventory
$154,698
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10b · Cost of goods sold
$62,706
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10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $91,992 · excluded $91,992
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11e · Other revenue, total
$0
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $0
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $0
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3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $0
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4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $162,694 · program services $104,757 · management and general $37,552 · fundraising $20,385
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6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $0
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $549,571 · program services $353,861 · management and general $126,848 · fundraising $68,862
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $10,057 · program services $7,183 · management and general $1,472 · fundraising $1,402
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $29,869 · program services $23,832 · management and general $3,092 · fundraising $2,945
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $70,105 · program services $47,403 · management and general $14,714 · fundraising $7,988
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11a · Fees: management
total $0
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11b · Fees: legal
total $0
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $0
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11d · Fees: lobbying
total $0
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11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $0
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11f · Fees: investment management
total $0
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11g · Fees: other
total $28,742 · management and general $28,742
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $51,111 · program services $51,111
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13 · Office expenses
total $15,829 · management and general $15,829
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14 · Information technology
total $0
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15 · Royalties
total $17,756 · program services $17,756
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16 · Occupancy
total $69,716 · program services $48,797 · management and general $20,919
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17 · Travel
total $78,969 · program services $78,969
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18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $0
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20 · Interest
total $0
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21 · Payments to affiliates
total $0
-
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $106,880 · program services $88,097 · management and general $18,783
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23 · Insurance
total $24,965 · program services $22,137 · management and general $2,828
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24a · Other expenses: PRODUCTION COSTS
total $255,596 · program services $255,596
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24b · Other expenses: MISCELLANEOUS
total $101,458 · program services $25,780 · management and general $75,678
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24c · Other expenses: EQUIPMENT RENTAL
total $19,626 · program services $9,436 · management and general $10,190
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24d · Other expenses: LICENSE & TAXES
total $14,350 · program services $14,350
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24e · All other expenses
total $4,624 · program services $3,373 · management and general $1,251
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $42,744 · end of year $150,744
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $268,356 · end of year $404,408
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $407,490 · end of year $172,578
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $48,098 · end of year $4,808
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5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
end of year $0
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6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
end of year $0
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7 · Other notes and loans receivable
end of year $0
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8 · Inventories for sale or use
end of year $0
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $37,920 · end of year $46,518
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$3,437,461
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$454,312
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $3,074,167 · end of year $2,983,149
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
end of year $0
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12 · Investments: other securities
end of year $0
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13 · Investments: program-related
end of year $0
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14 · Intangible assets
end of year $0
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $264,135 · end of year $291,228
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $53,862 · end of year $54,040
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19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $45,276 · end of year $34,232
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24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable
beginning of year $147,275 · end of year $143,612
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $3,200 · end of year $3,200
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $3,476,026 · end of year $3,390,336
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $417,271 · end of year $428,013
Mission and programs · 2023
Mission
The mission of Diversionary Theatre is to provide an inspiring and thought provoking theatrical platform to explore complex and diverse LGBTQIA+ stories, which influence the larger cultural discussion.
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38 Years of Groundbreaking Theatre & Arts EducationThe Mission of Diversionary Theatre is to provide an inspiring, inclusive, and empowering space for community to celebrate and explore complex, provocative, and diverse LGBTQIA+ stories which contribute to the larger cultural discussion.Diversionary Theatre (Diversionary) is the third oldest LGBTQIA+ theatre in the country, founded in 1986 during the darkest days of the HIV/AIDS crisis in order to bring to light important social issues that impact the quality of life of LGBTQIA+ people. Diversionary has been a beacon for a community searching for a platform to be heard for over three decades. The rapidly evolving national debate over LGBTQIA+ rights, marriage equality, adoption rights, discrimination, and bullying all speak to the need for our mission, and indeed, Diversionary has been instrumental in fostering the conversation over these issues in San Diego.Diversionary is a rare, yet essential part of the American cultural landscape, and as the only LGBTQIA+ theatre in San Diego, a vital part of the communitys arts ecology. Since its inception, Diversionary has produced over 150 World, West Coast, and San Diego premieres and revivals, as well as a host of arts education programs sowing cultural tolerance and a theatre-going audience of the future.Our Arts Education Programs are focused on providing cross-cultural understanding around LGBTQIA+ themes, and providing resources for participants to gain a better understanding of themselves and the broader world in which they live. While we are a small theatre organization, we are proud of the diversity of what we are able to offer. Our education program provides arts education activities that are integrated throughout Diversionarys mainstage productions, and also provides stand-alone programming in our historic site in University Heights and in classrooms at participating schools across San Diego County.Awards and Accomplishments- WINNER of multiple San Diego Critics Circle Awards: - 2023 Outstanding Lead Performance in a musical for Gerilyn Brault in Head Over Heels - 2023 Outstanding Lead Performance in a play for Sara Porkalob in Dragon Mama - 2019 Outstanding Lead Performance in a play for The Hour of Great Mercy - 2019 Outstanding Lead Performance in a musical for Hedwig and The Angry Inch - 2019 Actor of the Year, Michael Louis Cusimano and Cashae Monya - 2018 Outstanding Lead Performance for Wrekless Watson for Cardboard Piano - 2017 Outstanding New Play for Ballast by Georgette Kelly - 2017 Outstanding Solo Performance for Shana Wride in 2.5 Minute Ride - 2017 Outstanding Featured Performance for Annie Hinton in Well - 2016 Outstanding Actor in a Musical for Justin Huertas in Lizard Boy The Musical - 2016 Outstanding Score for a Musical for The Boy Who Danced On Air - 2016 Recipient of the prestigious 2016 Don Braunagal Award for Outstanding Work- Named the #1 Reason San Diego Theatre Rocks by City Beat Magazine for 2017.- Diversionary is an economic anchor in University Heights and its resident businesses, attracting over 10,000 patrons annually to the neighborhood.- Diversionary reaches over 2,000 public school students annually, through its Student Matinee Series serving San Diego Middle High Schools, after-school program serving San Diego Elementary schools, Teen-Versionary program, and D-Tours free touring production which travels to school campuses and community centers across San Diego County- Diversionarys unique Teen-Versionary program brings together a diverse group of LGBTQIA+ students to work together to produce a new show featuring important social themes.- Diversionarys Stonewall Salon is San Diegos only performing arts program specifically serving the elderly LGBTQIA+ community, a segment of our population in need of social programs as they rarely have extended family or children.
Expenses $1,152,438 · Revenue $170,884
As filed on the 2023 return.
Listed in Part VII
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Jenny CaseJENNY CASE
Executive Dir.
- Total calculated
- $101,937
- From this org
- $98,632
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $3,305
- Hours/week
- 40
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Matt Morrow Exited 2023MATT MORROW EXITED 2023
Executive Dir.
- Total calculated
- $60,757
- From this org
- $60,757
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 40
-
Jay HensleeJAY HENSLEE
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Isaiah BellISAIAH BELL
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Daniel JaquezDANIEL JAQUEZ
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Melody CorvalanMELODY CORVALAN
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Dr Allison RossettDR ALLISON ROSSETT
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Lindsey DeatonLINDSEY DEATON
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Catherine Hanna SchrockCATHERINE HANNA SCHROCK
Vice President
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 3
-
Tom AbbasTOM ABBAS
Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 3
-
Karla MartinezKARLA MARTINEZ
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Richard TrujilloRICHARD TRUJILLO
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Alex VillafuerteALEX VILLAFUERTE
Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 3
-
Colleen KendallCOLLEEN KENDALL
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Glen SipesGLEN SIPES
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Russ SperlingRUSS SPERLING
President
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 5
-
Debbie MacDonaldDEBBIE MACDONALD
Member at Large
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 3
-
Paula TallalPAULA TALLAL
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Andy AcostaANDY ACOSTA
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2023
- Filed
- 14 May 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2023v6.0
- Source object
- 202531349349312718
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