FRIENDS OF THE BUENA PARK YOUTH THEATER
Reduce your risk when donating: see where the money actually goes.
Cite this
Plain text FRIENDS OF THE BUENA PARK YOUTH THEATER. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2013–2017. https://furp.org/org/friends-of-the-buena-park-youth-theater-330659617. Retrieved 2026-11-05.
APA furp.org. (n.d.). FRIENDS OF THE BUENA PARK YOUTH THEATER [Nonprofit organization profile; tax years 2013–2017]. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://furp.org/org/friends-of-the-buena-park-youth-theater-330659617
MLA “FRIENDS OF THE BUENA PARK YOUTH THEATER.” furp.org, tax years 2013–2017, https://furp.org/org/friends-of-the-buena-park-youth-theater-330659617. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.
Retrieved 2026-11-05; covers tax years 2013–2017. Data: furp.org, CC BY 4.0.
2017 · Form 990EZ · revenue $44K · expenses $38K · assets $14K
- EIN
- 33-0659617
- Address
- 5300 BEACH BLVD, BUENA PARK, CA 90621-1250
- Website
- www.bpytfriends.org
- NTEE code
- N32 Parks and Playgrounds (Recreation and Sports) published (IRS Business Master File)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- February 2014 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exemption revoked November 15, 2010 for not filing a return three years in a row (automatic revocation; posted July 13, 2011) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity, 509(a)(2)
- Principal officer
- Msrgaret Rodriguez - Treasurer (its 2022 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2022 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
To encourage and facilitate participation by young people in the community in the performing arts. Including but not limited to music, literary endeavors
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 23 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
23 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Book | PRESIDENT | 2013-2017 | 7 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jennifer Burton | TREASURER | 2015-2017 | 7 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Louise Sequiera | SECRETARY | 2015-2017 | 7 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Karen Labok | BOARD MEMBER | 2013-2017 | 6 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Margaret Rodriguez | BOARD MEMBE | 2013-2017 | 6 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ron Rodriguez | BOARD MEMBER | 2013-2017 | 6 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Devon Roseli | BOARD MEMBER | 2016-2017 | 6 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rick Roseli | BOARD MEMBER | 2016-2017 | 6 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lisa Salazar | BOARD MEMBER | 2013-2017 | 6 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Richard Scobee | BOARD MEMBER | 2013-2017 | 6 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ed White | BOARD MEMBER | 2015-2017 | 6 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Eric Hoeffken (former) | BOARD MEMBE | 2013-2016 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dave Labok (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2013-2016 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Pam Glasell (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2015 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Carol Kloepfer (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2013-2015 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jennifer Flaherty (former) | Director | 2013-2014 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ruth Walp (former) | Director | 2013-2014 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Keith Chustz (former) | Treasurer | 2013-2014 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Pam Glassell (former) | Director | 2013-2014 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Linda Mahaffey (former) | Secretary | 2013-2014 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Roger Mahaffey (former) | Director | 2013-2014 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Shannon Hernandez (former) | Director | 2013 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rochelle Smith (former) | Director | 2013 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2017 · 11 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JIM BOOK | PRESIDENT | 7 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER BURTON | TREASURER | 7 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LOUISE SEQUIERA | SECRETARY | 7 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KAREN LABOK | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARGARET RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBE | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| RON RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DEVON ROSELI | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| RICK ROSELI | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LISA SALAZAR | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD SCOBEE | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ED WHITE | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 13 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JIM BOOK | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER BURTON | TREASURER | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LOUISE SEQUIERA | SECRETARY | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ERIC HOEFFKEN | BOARD MEMBE | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DAVE LABOK | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KAREN LABOK | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| RON RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARGARET RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LISA SALAZAR | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD SCOBEE | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ED WHITE | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DEVON ROSELI | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| RICK ROSELI | BOARD MEMBEER | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 13 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JIM BOOK | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER BURTON | TREASURER | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LOUISE SEQUIERA | SECRETARY | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| PAM GLASELL | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ERIC HOEFFKEN | BOARD MEMBE | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CAROL KLOEPFER | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DAVE LABOK | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| KAREN LABOK | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| RON RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARGARET RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LISA SALAZAR | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD SCOBEE | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ED WHITE | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 15 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Flaherty | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Ron Rodriguez | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Margaret Rodriguez | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Ruth Walp | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Keith Chustz | Treasurer | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Carol Kloepfer | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Salazar | Secretary | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Pam Glassell | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Dave Labok | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Karen Labok | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Eric Hoeffken | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Linda Mahaffey | Secretary | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Roger Mahaffey | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Book | President | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Richard Scobee | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 17 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Flaherty | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Ron Rodriguez | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Margaret Rodriguez | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Shannon Hernandez | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Ruth Walp | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Keith Chustz | Treasurer | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Carol Kloepfer | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Salazar | Secretary | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Pam Glassell | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Dave Labok | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Karen Labok | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Rochelle Smith | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Eric Hoeffken | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Linda Mahaffey | Secretary | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Roger Mahaffey | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Book | President | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Richard Scobee | Director | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $44,301 | $37,625 | $13,584 | $13,584 | $100 | $23,589 | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $44,432 | $47,089 | $10,660 | $10,660 | $0 | $28,547 | - | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $37,125 | $42,955 | $6,460 | $5,839 | $1,400 | $19,066 | - | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $62,842 | $58,434 | $18,162 | $11,592 | $8,165 | $37,165 | - | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $46,741 | $46,436 | $10,998 | $7,184 | - | $38,233 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
Nearby + Similar BETA
Organizations like this one: what they do and who they are linked to
Same category: NTEE code and revenue
Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only · More (100)
| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF WALLER PARK INC | CA | N32 | $27,422 | $9,803 | COORDINATOR/TREASURER | $4,050 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF CAMP SACRAMENTO | CA | N32 | $60,264 | $79,146 | Member | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF EAST SACRAMENTO | CA | N32 | $74,093 | $111,558 | CO-FOUNDER, SEC./TRES. | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF THE CARRIZO PLAIN A CALIFORNIA PUBLIC BENEFIT CORP | CA | N32 | $31,460 | $21,378 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FRIENDS OF SAN MARCOS PARKS AND RECREATION | CA | N32 | $73,308 | $56,176 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| WESTSIDE COMMUNITY PARK | CA | N32 | $25,364 | $17,049 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LODI SPORTS FOUNDATION | CA | N32 | $27,615 | $26,373 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| TENAYA ESTATES INCORPORATED | CA | N32 | $59,680 | $49,875 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| UNIVERSITY CITY PARKS COUNCIL | CA | N32 | $29,124 | $28,921 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MARIPOSA FRIENDS OF THE FAIRGROUNDS FOUNDATION | CA | N32 | $59,751 | $23,636 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SAN MATEO CITY PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION | CA | N32 | $37,209 | $42,794 | Chairman | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BALLONA DISCOVERY PARK PARTNERS | CA | N32 | $50,580 | $36,489 | TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CORONA PARTNERS FOR PARKS AND RECREATION | CA | N32 | $50,836 | $1,046 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| VOLUNTEERS FOR OUTDOOR CALIFORNIA | CA | N32 | $38,687 | $46,032 | Exec. Director | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LA JOLLA PARKS AND BEACHES INCORPORATED | CA | N32 | $32,631 | $7,045 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MOHAWK VALLEY STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL | CA | N32 | $76,138 | $36,894 | Director | $4,250 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BICYCLING ASSOCIATION | CA | N32 | $62,873 | $25,473 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MOUNTAIN RANCH COMMUNITY CLUB INC | CA | N32 | $37,447 | $41,667 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CALIFORNIA ENDURO | CA | N32 | $76,638 | $94,977 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| 1873 FUND | CA | N32 | $74,258 | $19,578 | Member | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| COLOMA RIVER RACES INC | CA | N32 | $53,490 | $55,514 | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS HERITAGEASSOCIATION | CA | N32 | $57,279 | $66,411 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SANTA MONICA MOUNTAIN TRAILS COUNCIL INC | CA | N32 | $69,036 | $77,501 | Treasurer | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| PLAY CONEJO | CA | N32 | $61,926 | $34,794 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
| COLTON PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION | CA | N32 | $82,867 | $57,850 | COMMUNITY SERV DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code N32, revenue within 2x, same state |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
The full list · all similar organizations
Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2017 · Form 990EZ · $37,625 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $5,573
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $21,291 | 56.6% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $8,300 | 22.1% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $6,150 | 16.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $1,884 | 5.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $5,573 | reported apart |
| Total | $37,625 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990EZ · $47,089 spent · pay $0 · grants $500 · events $5,327
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $36,603 | 77.7% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $5,405 | 11.5% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $4,581 | 9.7% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $500 | 1.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $5,327 | reported apart |
| Total | $47,089 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990EZ · $42,955 spent · pay $0 · grants $501 · events $7,440
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $27,921 | 65.0% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $12,265 | 28.6% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $2,268 | 5.3% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $501 | 1.2% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $7,440 | reported apart |
| Total | $42,955 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990EZ · $58,434 spent · pay $0 · grants $500 · events $3,740
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $49,570 | 84.8% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $4,920 | 8.4% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $3,444 | 5.9% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $500 | 0.9% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $3,740 | reported apart |
| Total | $58,434 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990EZ · $46,436 spent · pay $0 · grants $1,000 · events $4,312
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $39,063 | 84.1% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $4,338 | 9.3% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,035 | 4.4% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $1,000 | 2.2% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $4,312 | reported apart |
| Total | $46,436 | 100% |
Comments