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Celebration Productions Corporation

EIN 82-1111453 · Hollywood, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Presenting theatrical performances celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

Income
$507,739
Spending
$265,850
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
14.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
3
Volunteers
15

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 48% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 279% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $55,313 spent. In July-September 2024 Celebration Theatre engaged 3 playwrights of lived trans experience in a Writers Room supported by our project director volunteer writing consultant and three dramaturgical consultants to commission three new one-acts for TALES OF THE TRANSCESTORS: THE DIVINE the third installment of the theatres new works initiative uncovering and affirming gender-expansive histories across time and cultures. In December 2024 the theatre presented 4 World Premiere performances of TALES OF THE TRANSCESTORS: THE DIVINE co-produced with Greenway Arts Alliance at the Greenway Court Theatre. Written by Azad Namazie Blaire Battle and Kaila Tacazon directed by Nico Pang and produced by Petey Gibson the piece reimagined folklore mythologies and spiritual guides across time and cultures. Through three interwoven stories rooted in Native Hawaiian tradition Kapaemahu Islamic mysticism djinn and spiritual alchemy the Rebis the production unearthed personal and cultural histories to reclaim trans wisdom healing power and joy. Additional community offerings included a moderated talkback with cast and creative time plus an ASL-interpreted performance. The sold-out run enjoyed 367 attendees and engaged 23 creative workers and artists. This program was supported in part by a grant from the office of County of Los Angeles Third District Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath.
  2. $6,508 spent. In October 2024 Celebration Theatre returned to participate in One Institutes Circa: Queer Histories Festival with a reading of Boni Alvarez play STICKY RICE at festival venue partner Los Angeles LGBT Centers Renberg Theatre. Directed by former artistic director Michael Matthews and featuring television and stage actor Reggie Lee among others. The play centers on a group of San Francisco "gaysian" friends who confront their self-hatred and prejudices to unearth gay Asian beauty outside the White gaze the journey to self-love love for community and the love of your chosen family. The one-night-only event saw 67 attendees employed 12 theatre artists and included an audience talkback with moderator playwright director and cast.
  3. $8,134 spent. In November 2024 the theatres Celebrating New Works program presented a West Coast Premiere workshop reading presentation of FAUCI & KRAMER by Drew Fornarola a co-production with Los Angeles LGBT Center at its DavidsonValentini Theatre. Brought to life by film tv and stage veterans Sal Viscuso and Jack Plotnick with direction by Khanisha Foster the play dramatizes an imagined meeting between Americas Doctor" Anthony Fauci and playwright activist Larry Kramer who had an unlikely and complicated friendship. In the 90s both were fighting the AIDS crisis from opposite ends of the political spectrum. In this heartfelt serio-comic play after Kramers death during the Covid pandemic his spirit visits Fauci one last time. In the privacy of Faucis home office the duo discuss art power progress and where we go from here. The one-night-only sold-out event enjoyed attendance of 64 patrons and engaged 5 artists. Celebrating New Works CNW is the theatres long-running new play reading series designed to shine a light on new and emerging voices within the LGBTQ+ community and the stories about for them.
  4. $66,701 spent. In May 2025 Celebration Theatre produced a West Coast Premiere Reading Presentation of Rajendra Ramoon Maharajs SWEET LORRAINE directed by five-time Tony Award-nominated director choreographer Camille A. Brown. Inspired by the enduring friendship of Black queer literary icons Lorraine Hansberry and James Baldwin the play offers an intimate imagining of the final conversation between best friends in Lorraines New York City hospital room in January 1965. Set one week prior to Lorraines passing from pancreatic cancer the story explores the complex dynamic and often heated relationship between these two prolific creative giants and American artist-activists. Following a developmental workshop at Los Angeles LGBT Center audiences were invited to experience this new work as part of the City of West Hollywoods free 2025 WeHo Pride Arts Festival at the Renberg Theatre brought to life for a one-night-only staged reading with the luminous talents of LA Drama Critics Circle Award winner Ashley Romans* as Lorraine Hansberry Tony nominee Ato Blankson-Wood as James Baldwin two-time Obie Award winner and Tony Award nominee Charlayne Woodard stage and screen star Steven Weber and more. The project enjoyed over 150 attendees and engaged 12 creative workers and artists with support from the Edward F. Limato Foundation.
  5. $26,029 spent. In June 2025 Celebration presented the West Coast Premiere of ascendant stage and screen artist Vico Ortiz solo show RISE OF A KING at Greenway Court Theatre. A cosmic gender-bending joyride this burlesque extravaganza blended drag astrology and raw storytelling to untangle the mess and magic of growing upwhile rewriting the rules of who gets to wear the crown. Directed by Ismanuel Rodrguez written by Vico Ortiz and developed with Nikki Levy the piece was produced in association with BoriQueer Productions and Puerto Rico-based Tantai Teatro and presented at the 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival during Pride Month. The sold-out run garnered 267 attendees and engaged 6 creative workers and artists over 3 performances including an ASL-interpretated performance and post-show talkback with creator Ortiz and producer Nikki Levy.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2018.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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