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Long Beach Community Players Inc

EIN 95-1890738 · Long Beach, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CELEBRATE THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE WHILE ENCOURAGING THE PARTICIPATION OF ARTIST AND AUDIENCE IN THEATRE PRODUCTIONS.

Income
$721,516
Spending
$785,063
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 73%
Employees
14
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$68,248, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 46% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 34 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $661,297 spent. THE LONG BEACH PLAYHOUSE WAS THE CITY OF LONG BEACH'S FIRST PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION, HAVING BEEN ORGANIZED IN 1929. THE PLAYHOUSE PRODUCES 13 PLAYS EACH YEAR WITH PERFORMANCES HELD 50 WEEKS OUT OF THE YEAR. THE PLAYS ARE TRADITIONAL, CLASSIC, CONTEMPORARY, AND NEW SCRIPTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONDUCTS THEATRE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, NEW WORKS PROJECTS, VISUAL ART EXHIBITIONS, STUDENT INTERNSHIPS, AND BENEFIT PERFORMANCES. THE PLAYHOUSE PROVIDES NUMBEROUS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, IN PLAYS, EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS,AND THEATRE OPERATIONS. HIGHLIGHTS ARE AS FOLLOWS- QUALITY PRODUCTIONS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES TWO BEUATIFUL AIR CONDITIONED THEATRES COMFORTABLE INTIMATE SEATING CLOSE TO THE STAGE REFRESHMENTS BEFORE CURTAIN CALL AND DURING INTERMISSION MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT BEFORE CURTAIN CALL AND DURING INTERMISSION ART AND SCULPTURE EXHIBITS CONVENIENT & EASY TO REACH NEAR THE JUNCTION OF THE 405 & 605 FREEWAYS OPEN 50 WEEKS A YEAR ADULT ACTING WORKSHOPS SUMMER YOUTH WORKSHOPS IN MUSIC, SONG, AND DANCE STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INTERNSHIPS IN COSTUMES, SCENERY, GRAPHIC DESIGN, AND THEATRE MGMT ADMISSION FREE STAGED READINGS OF ORIGINAL PLAYS SPECIAL FUNDRAISING PERFORMANCES ENTERTAINMENT EXCELLENCE-THE PLAYHOUSE'S PRODUCTIONS ARE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR EXCELLENT QUALITY THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. WE CONSISTENTLY RECEIVE AWARDS AND CRITICAL ACCLAIM. AS A RESULT, WE DRAW 35,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY TO OUR PERFORMANCES. THE LONG BEACH PLAYHOUSE WAS THE CITY OF LONG BEACH'S FIRST PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION, HAVING BEEN ORGANIZED IN 1929. THE PLAYHOUSE PRODUCES 13 PLAYS EACH YEAR WITH PERFORMANCES HELD 50 WEEKS OUT OF THE YEAR. THE PLAYS ARE TRADITIONAL, CLASSIC, CONTEMPORARY, AND NEW SCRIPTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONDUCTS THEATRE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, NEW WORKS PROJECTS, VISUAL ART EXHIBITIONS, STUDENT INTERNSHIPS, AND BENEFIT PERFORMANCES. THE PLAYHOUSE PROVIDES NUMBEROUS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, IN PLAYS, EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS,AND THEATRE OPERATIONS. HIGHLIGHTS ARE AS FOLLOWS- QUALITY PRODUCTIONS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES TWO BEUATIFUL AIR CONDITIONED THEATRES COMFORTABLE INTIMATE SEATING CLOSE TO THE STAGE REFRESHMENTS BEFORE CURTAIN CALL AND DURING INTERMISSION MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT BEFORE CURTAIN CALL AND DURING INTERMISSION ART AND SCULPTURE EXHIBITS CONVENIENT & EASY TO REACH NEAR THE JUNCTION OF THE 405 & 605 FREEWAYS OPEN 50 WEEKS A YEAR ADULT ACTING WORKSHOPS SUMMER YOUTH WORKSHOPS IN MUSIC, SONG, AND DANCE STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INTERNSHIPS IN COSTUMES, SCENERY, GRAPHIC DESIGN, AND THEATRE MGMT ADMISSION FREE STAGED READINGS OF ORIGINAL PLAYS SPECIAL FUNDRAISING PERFORMANCES ENTERTAINMENT EXCELLENCE-THE PLAYHOUSE'S PRODUCTIONS ARE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR EXCELLENT QUALITY THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. WE CONSISTENTLY RECEIVE AWARDS AND CRITICAL ACCLAIM. AS A RESULT, WE DRAW 35,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY TO OUR PERFORMANCES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1938.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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