Segerstrom Center For the Arts
74% goes to programs $41 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Segerstrom Center For the Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Costa Mesa, California, registered in 1974, with $105,979,936 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 74% of spending to programs.
600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626 EIN 23-7287150 Since 1974
Revenue (FY2024)
$106.0M
▼ 14.1% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$91.4M
Net assets
$375.2M
Employees
768
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating74% to programs · $41 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Segerstrom Center For the Arts: 74% to programs · $41 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating49 mo reserves · +14% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Segerstrom Center For the Arts: 49 mo reserves · +14% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Segerstrom Center For the Arts: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Segerstrom Center For the Arts: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Enriches and transforms lives by entertaining, educating, engaging our community through exceptional programs for our stages, for the classroom, and for our community.
What they do
Hall rental operations segerstrom center for the arts is also the home of three resident companies: pacific symphony, the philharmonic society of orange county, and pacific chorale. together the resident companies have over 100 performances a year at the center. in addition to the resident companies, the center also rents to other users.
Community engagement and education programs the center has one of the nation's most respected education and community engagement departments to serve orange county's diverse communities. their programs reach more than 360,000 students in elementary through university levels, educators and families with programs and events at the center and in schools and community events throughout southern california. many performances in family oriented productions are sensory friendly and asl interpreted. the center is also home to the american ballet theatre william j. gillespie school for young dancers 3-18 and studio d: arts school for all abilities.
Contact & location
- Address
- 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
- City
- Costa Mesa
- State
- California
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $54.3M (FY2013) to $106.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $183.0MNet assets $375.2M
Operating margin
13.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$558.2M
Total liabilities
$183.0M
Net assets
$375.2M
Salaries & benefits
$16.9M
19% of expenses
Board members
42
41 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,979,936▼14.1% | $91,412,190▲2.0% | $375,223,617▲7.4% | $558,175,328▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $123,405,978▼0.5% | $89,585,433▲4.8% | $349,421,002▲7.9% | $533,633,708▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $124,069,073▲46.8% | $85,517,661▲37.2% | $323,831,398▲7.5% | $511,911,797▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $84,488,930▲38.1% | $62,344,120▲116% | $301,223,003▼10.3% | $493,213,588▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $61,182,781▲41.4% | $28,919,629▼48.1% | $335,648,327▲31.7% | $524,446,610▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $43,264,544▼44.1% | $55,670,302▼26.1% | $254,858,098▼1.9% | $446,490,306▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $77,342,004▼2.1% | $75,371,113▲0.6% | $259,698,727▲1.3% | $457,561,547▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $78,991,713▲16.9% | $74,939,901▲8.1% | $256,290,192▲1.4% | $460,251,293▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $67,584,587▼3.5% | $69,295,404▼7.3% | $252,856,586▲3.0% | $457,865,321▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $70,054,172▼16.6% | $74,765,524▲23.3% | $245,464,573▼5.2% | $452,496,937▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $83,971,097▲54.6% | $60,649,777▲12.0% | $258,882,481▲6.6% | $471,297,055▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $54,303,209 | $54,153,562▼0.9% | $242,882,350▲3.9% | $453,265,181▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $54,638,693▲0.3% | $233,821,358▼2.4% | $444,155,000▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $54,464,322▲4.1% | $239,600,385▼1.4% | $451,201,008▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $52,319,901 | $242,882,035 | $491,621,113 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Casey Reitz — $625,687 (0.68% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Reitz | President/ceo | 40 | $625,687 |
| Brian Finck | Evp Cfo | 40 | $427,366 |
| Lisa Middleton | Vp Marketing/comm | 40 | $290,826 |
| John Oliphant | Senior Head Carpenter | 40 | $277,495 |
| William Pate | Head Carpenter | 40 | $228,330 |
| Aaron Egigian | Interim Vp Programming | 40 | $203,528 |
| Dean Yarborough | Cio | 40 | $197,395 |
| Andra G Ellingson | Director | 1 | — |
| Bart Asner | Director | 1 | — |
| Betty Huang | Director | 1 | — |
| Carole Haes Landon | Director | 1 | — |
| Connie Spenuzza | Director | 1 | — |
| Deborah Bridges | Director | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Segerstrom | Director | 1 | — |
| Ethan F Morgan | Director | 1 | — |
| Gaddi Vasquez | Director | 1 | — |
| Harmon Kong | Director | 1 | — |
| Holly Breaux Schwartz | Director | 1 | — |
| Jackie Glass | Director | 1 | — |
| James Driscoll | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Theatrical Group Ltd | Broadway Production | $5,582,078 |
| J Bondi Inc | Performer | $4,000,000 |
| Broadway Across America Inc | Broadway Presenter | $3,011,844 |
| I Love Cotton Candy LLC | Broadway Production | $2,566,524 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation Inc | Broadway Production | $2,164,495 |
Grants received · $9.8M total
108 grants to Segerstrom Center For the Arts totaling $9.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Segerstrom Center For the Arts a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Segerstrom Center For the Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7287150, based in Costa Mesa, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Segerstrom Center For the Arts's EIN?
- Segerstrom Center For the Arts's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7287150.
- How much revenue does Segerstrom Center For the Arts report?
- Segerstrom Center For the Arts reported $105,979,936 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Segerstrom Center For the Arts's spending goes to programs?
- Segerstrom Center For the Arts spends about 74% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Segerstrom Center For the Arts have?
- CharityIndex grades Segerstrom Center For the Arts A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Segerstrom Center For the Arts's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Segerstrom Center For the Arts's latest Form 990 is $625,687, paid to Casey Reitz (President/ceo).
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Data for Segerstrom Center For the Arts (EIN 23-7287150) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.