2014-06-13T09:47:38-05:00 2013-07-31 420714325 MCGLADREY LLP 1 S WACKER DRIVE STE 800 CHICAGO IL 60606 990 2012-08-01 363847280 WRITERS THEATRE INC WRIT 8472426008 321 PARK AVENUE GLENCOE IL 60022 Kathryn M Lipuma 8472426008 2014-06-12 1 Zack Fortsch P00052725 3126343400 2012 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z X Kathryn M Lipuma 321 PARK AVENUE GLENCOE IL 60022 13112582 0 X www.writerstheatre.org X 1992 IL To present world-class productions of classic, adapted, and original plays, and to provide a wide array of education and enrichment programming for area students and theatre-goers. 32 30 165 40 0 0 5529246 10741195 1994251 2126553 5538 3397 33868 37448 7562903 12908593 0 0 0 0 2439160 2734214 63000 63000 552318 1676865 1818123 4179025 4615337 3383878 8293256 6667044 15049523 1738988 1828211 4928056 13221312 X Writers Theatre (WT) is a literary organization which operates not-for-profit theatres in Glencoe, Illinois. WT exists to explore productions in which the word on the page and the artists who bring that word to life hold primary importance. Central to this mission are three core objectives: valuing text, whether classic, adapted, or original, as the fundamental source of inspiration; creating deliberately intimate performances where audiences are face to face with powerful stories; and honoring the time and commitment of our artists by offering industry-leading compensation. Writers Theatre has earned a reputation for consistent artistic excellence, innovative educational programming, and service to our community. 0 0 3222161 2096828 Artistic Programming:During the 2012/13 Season, Writers Theatre staged five productions in its two intimate performance spaces, playing to approximately 5,500 subscribers and more than 40,000 total audience members from across metropolitan Chicago and the country. The Season's productions sold to an average 91% capacity, and included Hamlet by William Shakespeare, The Letters by John W. Lowell, Sweet Charity by Neil Simon and Cy Coleman, Yellow Moon by David Greig, and The Liar adapted by David Ives from the original by Pierre Corneille. 123044 29725 Educational Programming:The MLK Project: The Fight for Civil Rights is a touring solo performance that follows a Chicago student's search for identity and self-discovery as she examines the American Civil Rights Movement, weaving together poetry, hip-hop and history as it encourages students to explore the themes of civil and human rights. In 2013, The MLK Project performed 38 times during January and February, reaching 43 different schools (90% of which were in underserved communities of Chicago, including three in juvenile correctional facilities), five community organizations, and a total of 8,137 students. Nearly 45,000 students have been served since the tour's inception in 2007. The Novel Series Study Plan, an in-school residency program, was co-designed by WT's Director of Education and the Literature and Writing Magnet Cluster of Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Teaching Artists partner with classroom teachers in grades 4 8 to create student-driven literature residencies, consisting of four "corners," each delving into different aspects of the novel's characters, plot, and themes: Writing, Vocabulary, Discussion, and Theatre exercises. During the 2012-13 school year, Writers Theatre conducted Novel Series residencies in 27 classrooms at nine different schools, reaching approximately 720 students. Approximately 92% of participating students came from low-income backgrounds. 64011 178 Literary Development Initiative:In addition to its mainstage productions, WT supports the creation of new work through its innovative Literary Development Initiative (LDI), which was launched in 2004 with the goal of developing the next generation of classic plays and creating an "artistic home" to support and nurture the master playwrights of the future. Through this initiative, WT has previously debuted five world-premiere productions. The LDI also supports further development of already-premiered works by giving them a crucial second or third production, including the 2012/13 Season's The Letters, which received additional time and resource to refine the script. WT has four projects currently under commission through the LDI. 3409216 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 94 0 1 165 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 32 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 IL X Geoff Barr 8472426001 321 Park Ave Glencoe IL 60022 Amy Pope Brock 1.00 X 0 0 0 Arthur Anderson Jr 1.00 X 0 0 0 Avril Klaff 1.00 X 0 0 0 Barbara Melcher 1.00 X 0 0 0 Beth L Kronfeld 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Christine Pompizzi 1.00 X 0 0 0 Christopher N Knight 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Christopher S Pfaff 1.00 X X 0 0 0 David McGranahan 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dick Lipton joined during yr 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Nelson L Levy 1.00 X 0 0 0 Elaine Tinberg 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Gillian Goodman 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Howard Conant Jr 1.00 X 0 0 0 Janice Beck 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Litowitz 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jeremy Farmer 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joseph G Dillon 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Julie Bernstein 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kathryn M Lipuma 40.00 X X 136899 0 4200 Linda Havlin 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lorel McMillan 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Pat Studdert 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Halberstam 40.00 X X 137300 0 4200 Mike Petersen 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy Kehoe 1.00 X 0 0 0 Pam Phillips Weston 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sara Cohan 1.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Belgrad 1.00 X 0 0 0 Thomas Hodges 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Thomas Mann 1.00 X 0 0 0 William F Mahoney 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kim M Swinton 40.00 X 105600 0 4200 379799 0 12600 3 0 0 0 Studio Gang Architects LTD 1212 N Ashland Ave Ste 212 Chicago IL 60622 Architectural Design 400264 1 491993 29135 10220067 10741195 Admissions 900099 2045798 2045798 Ticket Handling 900099 51030 51030 Educational Handling 900099 29725 29725 2126553 3397 3397 178 178 168507 491993 168507 0 36000 26485 9515 9515 21261 8997 12264 12264 15491 15491 15491 12908593 2126731 0 40667 X 282599 203131 41024 38444 1900247 1365889 275853 258505 286463 238975 20476 27012 264905 208228 26483 30194 5359 5359 33600 33600 63000 63000 500371 287315 173126 39930 266982 255172 982 10828 179630 127515 30358 21757 126077 126077 234325 211440 10897 11988 105929 43854 19026 43049 24626 15392 5542 3692 103817 98601 5216 13080 8318 2703 2059 Props and Scenery 110417 109152 1265 Costumes 69581 69581 Electrical Equipment 19425 19425 24904 21151 3158 595 4615337 3409216 653803 552318 87385 63409 2005233 3741298 2764628 9211379 9167 22819 148331 183141 3126805 1299328 1652300 1827477 6667044 15049523 67143 180547 1263176 1247505 408669 400159 1738988 1828211 X 2110514 2245122 2817542 10976190 4928056 13221312 6667044 15049523 8293256 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1691018 1971105 1968559 5529246 10741195 21901123 1691018 1971105 1968559 5529246 10741195 21901123 21901123 68385 55768 25178 10372 3575 163278 7370 35722 26061 22754 36752 128659 22193060 10006402 0.98680 0.94060 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 96000 96000 431670 103392 328278 825536 45185 780351 530193 409502 120691 1243406 741249 502157 1827477 X 12944075 35482 35482 12908593 0 12908593 4650819 35482 35482 4615337 0 4615337 Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48: Part X, Line 2: The Theatre, an Illinois nonprofit corporation, is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state law, except for taxes pertaining to unrelated business income, if any. The accounting standard on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under this guidance, the Theatre may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. Examples of tax positions include the tax-exempt status of the Theatre and various positions related to the potential sources of unrelated business taxable income. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. There were no unrecognized tax benefits identified or recorded as liabilities during the year. The Theatre files Forms 990 in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and the State of Illinois. The Theatre is generally no longer subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for years before fiscal 2010. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Cost of Goods Sold 8,997. Gaming Expense 26,485. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Cost of Goods Sold 8,997. Gaming Expense 26,485. 1 Hurley & Associates 2130 N Lincoln Park West Suite 15 Chicago IL 60614 Fundraising Consultant 0 0 63000 -63000 63000 -63000 IL WordPlay Gala 660500 491993 168507 15752 56759 95996 660500 491993 168507 15752 56759 95996 168507 0 36000 9025 15752 1708 0 36000 9025 15752 1708 26485 9515 IL 0 In Illinois, raffles are governed at the local level. 0 0 0 0.55000 0.45000 Geoff Barr 321 Park Avenue Glencoe IL 60022 0 Carly Magill Special events manager X 0 Writers Theatre has an agreement with Hurley & Associates to serve as a consultant and provide advice and guidance on fundraising matters. At no time did Hurley & Associates solicit funds on behalf of Writers Theatre. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The 990 was prepared by an independent outside accounting firm based on input from various Writers Theatre staff members. The prepared return was then reviewed by the Director of Finance, and presented to the Finance Committee of the Board for discussion and review. After review by the Finance Committee, the Form 990 was made available to the Board of Trustees prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Trustees are annually provided with and asked to complete a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form which requires them to disclose any relationships or transactions in which they or their family members are involved that could lead to a conflict of interest with their position as Trustees of Writers Theatre. Outside of the annual disclosure process, trustees are expected to promptly disclose any potential conflicts; the Board shall consider the facts and act accordingly. The Executive Director and Artistic Director are expected to report at least annually concerning conflicts, and potential conflicts should be promptly disclosed when discovered. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Reasonable Compensation: It is the policy of Writers Theatre to pay no more than reasonable compensation for personal services rendered to Writers Theatre by Trustees or employees. The Trustees of Writers Theatre shall not receive compensation for fulfilling their duties as Trustees, although Trustees may be reimbursed for actual out-of-pocket expenses which they incur in order to fulfill their duties as Trustees. Expenses of spouses will not be reimbursed by Writers Theatre unless the expenses are necessary to achieve a specific, pre-approved purpose. Approval of Compensation: The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees must approve in advance the amount of all compensation for the Executive Director, Artistic Director, and any Trustee entering into an agreement to provide personal services for payment to Writers Theatre subject to the terms of the Writers Theatre Conflict of Interest Policy. Before approving such compensation, the Compensation Committee shall determine that the total compensation to be provided by Writers Theatre is reasonable in amount in light of the position, responsibility and qualification for the position held, including the result of an evaluation of prior performance for Writers Theatre, if applicable. In making the determination, the Compensation Committee shall consider total compensation to include the salary and the value of all benefits provided by Writers Theatre to the individual in payment for services. At the time of the discussion and decision concerning compensation, the Executive Director, Artistic Director or Trustee should not be present in the meeting. The Compensation Committee will obtain and consider appropriate data concerning comparable compensation paid to similar positions in like circumstances. Once the Compensation Committee has met and reached an agreement, it will make a recommendation to the Executive Committee for approval. The Executive Committee shall set forth the basis for its decisions with respect to compensation in the minutes of the meeting at which the decisions are made, including the conclusions of the evaluation and the basis for determining that the individual's compensation was reasonable in light of the evaluation and the comparability data. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Writers Theatre provides copies of its governance policies, conflict of interest policy and financial statements upon request. Other Fees Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Architect Fees: Program service expenses 242,671. Management and general expenses 146,225. Fundraising expenses 33,726. Total expenses 422,622. Consulting Fees: Program service expenses 44,644. Management and general expenses 26,901. Fundraising expenses 6,204. Total expenses 77,749.