NonprofitsArts & Learning Corporation

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Arts & Learning Corporation

COSTA MESA, CA

Total revenue

$4.4M

Total expenses

$2.2M

Net assets

$6.5M

Grants received

$908K

18 grants

EIN

731724164

Tax year

2024

Mission

To deliver world-class performing arts education to students of every age and background, ensuring high quality and opportunities for all.

Programs

2 programs

Gospel voices of oc is a culturally grounded performing-arts initiative that celebrates african american history and artistry through a multidisciplinary production featuring gospel, jazz, spoken word, dance and theatrical storytelling. The program's distinctive value lies in its intergenerational model, where students rehearse and perform alongside professional artists, gaining real-world performance experience while contributing authentically to the narrative and musical framework of the production. Through curated rehearsals, mentorship, and collaborative creative processes,gospel voices of oc strengthens community connectivity, expands arts access, and elevates heritage preservation, all while developing emerging talent within a professionally supported environment.

Expenses: $58K

Our youth mainstage theatre shows are full-scale, professionally supported productions that provide students with immersive, end-to-end training in the performing arts. These shows mirror industry-standard theatrical processes, giving young performers the opportunity to work with experienced directors, choreographers, designers, and technical specialists from early rehearsals through final curtain. Participants engage in character development, vocal and movement training, ensemble collaboration, and production discipline, all within a structured environment that prioritizes artistic growth, accountability, and performance excellence. The youth mainstage theatre program delivers both high-quality public productions and meaningful developmental experiences that prepare young artists for advance training and future opportunities in the performing arts.

Expenses: $2K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$1.2M
Program service revenue$3.1M
Investment income$38K
Other revenue$5K
Total revenue$4.4M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$1.5M
Fundraising$80K
Other expenses$702K
Total expenses$2.2M
Total assets$6.6M
Net assets$6.5M

People

9 listed

NameRoleCompensation

DEBORA WONDERCHECK

CEO/FOUNDER

Board

$144K

40 hrs/wk

PAULA OROGALAS

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

JOY GILMER

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

BOBBY BLOOM

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

RAM RAO

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

DIANE KIM

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

LORI JOHNSTONE

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

ANDY ROBLES

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

TIESHA HUTCHINS

COO

Staff

$112K

40 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

MAR-VISTA CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION

$218K

Grants received

Showing 18 of 18

FromAmountPurposeYear
$28K
ARTS
2023
$5K
AFTER SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAM (ASAP)
2023
$10K
R2G Cohort Grants
2022
$10K
FOR GENERAL USE
2022
$10K
CAPACITY BUILDING EFFORTS, GOS
2022
$9K
ARTS AND CULTURE
2022
$6K
OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE ARTS EDUCATION EQUITABLEAND ACCESSIBLE TO DISADVANTAGED AND VULNERABLECHILDREN AND EQUIP THEM TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE.FOUNDED TO CHAMPION DIVERSITY OF ALL KINDS, ARTS &LEARNING CONSERVATORY'S (ALC) VISION IS TOPROMOTE THE ARTS TO YOUTH REGARDLESS OF RACE,INCOME, OR EXPERIENCE AND INSTILLS A LOVE OF THEARTS THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES.
2022
$8K
GENERAL OPERATING
2021
$10K
General Support
2020

Funded by

$908K from 11 funders · 18 grants · 2017–2024

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing

$700K · 2 grants · 2022–2024

Orange County Community Foundation

$95K · 7 grants · 2017–2023

Samueli Foundation

$28K · 1 grant · 2023

The Annenberg Foundation

$10K · 1 grant · 2022

Warne Family Charitable Foundation

$10K · 1 grant · 2022

Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

$10K · 1 grant · 2020

Details

EIN731724164
NTEE codeA25
Subsection03
Ruling date2005-10
Formed2005
Employees75
Volunteers38
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