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DEAF WEST THEATRE COMPANY INC

EIN: 95-4315054 · STUDIO CITY, CA 91602-2618 · United States · FY 2024 Data
3 out of 5 59 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 88/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 90/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2024 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

Founded in 1991, Deaf West Theatre engages artists and audiences in unparalleled theater experiences inspired by Deaf culture and the expressive power of sign language. Committed to innovation, collaboration and training, Deaf West Theatre is the artistic bridge between the Deaf and hearing worlds.

Financial Overview — FY 2024
$628K
Total Revenue
$623K
Total Expenses
$714K
Net Assets
4
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 82.0%
Fundraising Efficiency N/A
Operating Reserve 13.76x
Liability-to-Asset 4.0%
Revenue Diversification 99.5%
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 12,711 similar organizations (United States, Arts, Culture & Humanities, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
82.0% 82.0%
P10P90
Above median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
10.0% 14.1%
P10P90
Above median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
8.0% 0.0%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
13.8 mo 9.8 mo
P10P90
Above median
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
4.0% 1.8%
P10P90
Below median
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
99.5% 79.8%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
-12.4% 8.1%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
-24.0% 8.8%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
0.9% 1.5%
P10P90
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 $628K $623K $714K 82.0% 4
2023 $717K $819K $709K 87.5% 5
2022 $1.2M $940K $811K 87.5% 38
2021 $1.2M $264K N/A 4
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Organization Details
EIN
95-4315054
State
CA
City
STUDIO CITY
ZIP
91602-2618
Classification
A65Z
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Rating
3★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
1991
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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