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Nonprofit · EIN 94-2778856

NEW CONSERVATORY

Also known as NEW CONSERVATORY THEATER CENTER

Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102

Financials

$1.8M$1.9M2022$1.9M$2.1M2023$1.9M$2.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NEW CONSERVATORY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$1,941,032$2,333,623-$392,591$2,440,249$1,121,477$1,318,772
August 31, 2024990$1,887,751$2,110,957-$223,206$2,881,866$1,189,513$1,692,353
August 31, 2023990$1,823,852$1,930,761-$106,909$3,119,792$1,257,463$1,862,329
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,083,248
of which government grants
$103,835
Program service revenue
$814,897
Investment income
$42,887
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$27,525
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$207,899
Other salaries and wages
$1,178,042
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,526,903
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$19,616
Occupancy
$144,597
Travel
$17,766
Depreciation
$49,467
Program services (functional)
$1,941,168
Management and general (functional)
$63,536
Fundraising (functional)
$328,919

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,881,866
Total assets, end of year
$2,440,249
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,121,477
Net assets, end of year
$1,318,772
Land, buildings and equipment
$88,730
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,239,157
Net assets with donor restrictions
$79,615
Gross receipts
$1,941,032
Employees
119
Year formed
1981
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ED DECKERArtistic Dir
Officer
40$104,940
Barbara HodgenExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$99,512
CEDRIC WILSONChair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
THEOPHILUS D LITTLEMember
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOHN CAVELLINITreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BARBARA LUKEMANSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
EVE LYNCHMember
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRISTOPHER MURRIELVice Chair
Trustee or director
2$0
MELANIE NATHANMember
Trustee or director
2$0
CHARLES RENFROEMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Adrienne CohenMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Phillip ChenMember
Trustee or director
2$0
DESIREE ROGERSMember
Trustee or director
2$0
NATHAN WILLIAMSMember
Trustee or director
2$0
JILL FELDMANMember
Trustee or director
2$0
5 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JIM MCLEANMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Bria DantzlerMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Andrew LevadMember
Trustee or director
2$0
ROOSEVELT CALLAHANMember
Trustee or director
2$0
Annie FisherMember
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 20 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ED DECKERArtistic Dir
Trustee or director, Officer
40$101,961
BARBARA HODGENExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$96,912
DESIREE ROGERSMember
Trustee or director
2$1,600
KUNAL KANODIAMember
Trustee or director
2$0
THEOPHILUS D LITTLEChair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOHN CAVELLINITreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ANNIE FISHERSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
EVE LYNCHMember
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRISTOPHER MURRIELMember
Trustee or director
2$0
MELANIE NATHANMember
Trustee or director
2$0
CHARLES RENFROEMember
Trustee or director
2$0
LEAH HOFKINMember
Trustee or director
2$0
RENEE ROUXMember
Trustee or director
2$0
NATHAN WILLIAMSMember
Trustee or director
2$0
JILL FELDMANMember
Trustee or director
2$0
JIM MCLEANMember
Trustee or director
2$0
SHARON WAYNEMember
Trustee or director
2$0
CEDRIC WILSONMember
Trustee or director
2$0
ROOSEVELT CALLAHANMember
Trustee or director
2$0
BARBARA LUKEMANMember
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ED DECKERARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$105,486
LARRY VALESCHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
EVE LYNCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRISTOPHER MURRIELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MELANIE NATHANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHARLES RENFROEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LEAH HOFKINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RENEE ROUXBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DESIREE ROGERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
NATHAN WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
THEOPHILUS D LITTLECHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOHN CAVELLINITRESASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ANNIE FISHERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JILL FELDMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KUNAL KANODIABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JIM MCLEANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SHARON WAYNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CEDRIC WILSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
25 VAN NESS AVE LOWER LV, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-6033
In care of
% BRAD PENCE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BARBARA HODGEN
Signed the 990
BARBARA HODGEN, Executive Director
Phone
(415) 861-4914
990-N for 2019 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Brad Pence, 560 Farallon Avenue, Pacifica CA 94044. Mailing address: 25 VAN NESS AVE LOWER LV, SAN FRANCISCO CA 941026033.
Return prepared by
REGALIA BERGER & BERGER CPAS

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2778856 or by the name NEW CONSERVATORY.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

To champion innovative, high-quality productions & educational theatre experiences for youth, artists, and the queer & allied communities to effect personal & societal growth, enlightenment and change.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Theatrical Productions - NCTC presents a season of plays and musicals, highlighting diverse stories and perspectives that align with its mission. Productions often include world premieres and regional debuts, showcasing emerging talent and celebrated playwrights. Feeding this work is a robust pipeline of new play commissions.
    Expenses $1,133,872 · revenue $617,826
  • Youth Education Programs - NCTC offers robust educational opportunities, including acting classes, playwriting workshops, and summer camps for young people. These programs aim to foster creativity, build confidence, and cultivate an appreciation for the arts.
    Expenses $647,980 · revenue $197,071
  • Community Engagement - NCTC works to build a more inclusive community through partnerships with local organizations, outreach programs for underserved populations, and events that address critical social issues.
    Expenses $159,316

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
94-2778856
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1981
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,440,249
Income (IRS master file)
$1,941,032

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$1,941,032$2,333,623$2,440,249XML
990August 2024$1,887,751$2,110,957$2,881,866XML
990August 2023$1,823,852$1,930,761$3,119,792XML
990August 2022$1,572,812$1,714,701$2,205,210IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: Brad Pence
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
August 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990August 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 94-2778856).

Questions about NEW CONSERVATORY

What is the EIN of NEW CONSERVATORY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW CONSERVATORY is 94-2778856.
Is NEW CONSERVATORY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
Are donations to NEW CONSERVATORY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NEW CONSERVATORY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of NEW CONSERVATORY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NEW CONSERVATORY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of NEW CONSERVATORY?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names BARBARA HODGEN.
Who are the officers and directors of NEW CONSERVATORY?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,940 (ED DECKER, Artistic Dir).
How much revenue does NEW CONSERVATORY have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,941,032, expenses of $2,333,623 and total assets of $2,440,249 at year end.

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