DRAGON PRODUCTIONS THEATRE COMPANY Charity Report

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DRAGON PRODUCTIONS THEATRE COMPANY

EIN 20-4214083

What they do

Dragons Mission is to Serve As A Theatrical Hub That Fosters An Inclusive Artistic Community for The Creation of Experiences That Are Innovation, Intimate, Empathetic, Accessible and Bold.

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50.09%of revenue went to mission work26.5% of expenses · Program services

138.93%of revenue went to fundraising73.5% of expenses

$189.02spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$0.45in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

153.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $128,449 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2021

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$144,294

Mission workProgram services$72,27950.09% of revenue26.5% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$200,464138.93% of revenue73.5% of expenses

Total expenses$272,743189.02% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

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Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2021CurrentExpense mix: 26.5% mission · 0.0% management · 73.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 189.02% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 49.3% mission · 0.0% management · 50.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 111.76% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 71.7% mission · 28.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 95.49% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$144,294

Expenses$272,743

Annual shortfall $128,449 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$72,279 · 26.5% of expenses

Fundraising$200,464 · 73.5% of expenses

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Revenue$144,294

Expenses$272,743

Assets$123,745

Contributions$221,182

Mission work (program services)$72,279

Fundraising$200,464

Accounting fees$4,384

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2021

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

JUSTINE N LAUREN-BECHLERPROGRAM DIRECTOR · 20 hrs/week $40,950

ALIKA U SPENCER-KOKNARTHEATER DIRECTOR · 20 hrs/week $24,425

BORA KOKNARFUNDRISING DIRECTOR · 20 hrs/week $17,900

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (8)

JUSTINE N LAUREN-BECHLERPROGRAM DIRECTOR

ALIKA U SPENCER-KOKNARTHEATER DIRECTOR

BORA KOKNARFUNDRISING DIRECTOR

BRANDON LEWKETREASURER

CAMILLE WALKERSECRETARY

MICHELLE STRINGERBOARD MEMBERS

ROBYN GINSBURG BRAVERMANPRESIDENT

STEPHANIE CROWLEYBOARD MEMBERS

About this charity

Location: 1430 Koll Circle Suite 107, San Jose, CA 95112
County: Santa Clara
In care of: Justine Bechler
Primary officer: Justine Bechler, President

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(408) 828-4739

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2021
Tax period began: January 1, 2021
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: 1800ACCOUNTANT LLC
Revocation date: May 15, 2025