THE BEST PRODUCTION COMPANY INC
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $634K · expenses $215K · assets $607K
- Also known as
- CHESTNUT STREET PLAYHOUSE
- EIN
- 06-1427059
- Address
- 24 CHESTNUT ST, NORWICH, CT 06360-4507
- Website
- CHESTNUTSTREETPLAYHOUSE.ORG
- NTEE code
- A65 Theater (Arts, Culture and Humanities) published (IRS Business Master File, as A650)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- July 1995 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exemption revoked May 15, 2018 for not filing a return three years in a row (automatic revocation; posted August 13, 2018) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES THAT ENTERTAIN AUDIENCES, EDUCATE STUDENTS, AND NURTURE AND DEVELOP THE LOCAL ARTS COMMUNITY. WE STRIVE TO BE A MAJOR CATALYST FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND REVITALIZATION THROUGH THE ARTS.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).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
2 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Bono | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 2022-2024 | $26,000 | $53,580 | 1 |
| Brett Bernardini (former) | Artistic Director/CEO | 2010-2014 | $39,388 | $175,838 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Rodney Green | BOARD MEMBER | 2021-2024 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Carroll Mailhot | SECRETARY | 2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Geralyn Frishman | BOARD MEMBER | 2021-2024 | 15 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Frank Calamaro | BOARD MEMBER | 2021-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Carol Lahan | BOARD MEMBER | 2021-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joseph Strafaci | BOARD PRESIDENT | 2021-2024 | 15 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Thomas Marley | TREASURER | 2023-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Carroll Mailhott (former) | SECRETARY | 2021-2023 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lisa Foss (former) | PRESIDENT | 2014-2021 | 25 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lisa Marien (former) | TRUSTEE | 2021 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Anne Halloran Tortora (former) | President | 2014 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ruth W Teft (former) | Secretary | 2013-2014 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Daniel Brandl (former) | Board Member | 2014 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Timothy Smith (former) | Board Member | 2014 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mary Jane Haddad (former) | President | 2013 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gregory W Johnson (former) | President | 2010-2012 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rebecca Atkins (former) | Vice-President | 2011-2012 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Janice M Hendrickson (former) | Secretary | 2010-2012 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rodney Green (former) | Director | 2011 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dr Leland Loose (former) | Director | 2011 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jane Shea (former) | Director | 2011 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Carol Curland (former) | Board Member | 2010 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Shiela Hayes (former) | Board Member | 2010 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $26K · 0 employees · 75 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA BONO | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 25 | $26,000 | $0 | $0 | $26,000 | 1 |
| LAUREN RODNEY GREEN | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CARROLL MAILHOT | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GERALYN FRISHMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRANK CALAMARO | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CAROL LAHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSEPH STRAFACI | BOARD PRESIDENT | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| THOMAS MARLEY | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $25K · 0 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA BONO | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 25 | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 | 1 |
| LAUREN RODNEY GREEN | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CARROLL MAILHOTT | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GERALYN FRISHMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRANK CALAMARO | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CAROL LAHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSEPH STRAFACI | BOARD PRESIDENT | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| THOMAS MARLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $3K · 0 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA BONO | PRESIDENT | 25 | $2,580 | $0 | $0 | $2,580 | 1 |
| LAUREN RODNEY GREEN | VICE-PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CARROLL MAILHOTT | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GERALYN FRISHMAN | TRUSTEE | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRANK CALAMARO | TRUSTEE | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CAROL LAHAN | TRUSTEE | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSEPH STRAFACI | TRUSTEE | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 8 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA FOSS | PRESIDENT | 25 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LAUREN RODNEY GREEN | VICE-PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 15 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CARROLL MAILHOTT | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GERALYN FRISHMAN | TRUSTEE | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| FRANK CALAMARO | TRUSTEE | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CAROL LAHAN | TRUSTEE | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA MARIEN | TRUSTEE | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSEPH STRAFACI | TRUSTEE | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 6 people listed · 1 paid, $39K · 1 employee · 65 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Bernardini | Artistic Director/CEO | 40 | $30,525 | $0 | $8,863 | $39,388 | 1 |
| Anne Halloran Tortora | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ruth W Teft | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Foss | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Daniel Brandl | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Timothy Smith | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 3 people listed · 1 paid, $47K · 1 employee · 65 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Bernardini | Artistic Director/CEO | 40 | $35,041 | $0 | $11,605 | $46,646 | 1 |
| Mary Jane Haddad | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ruth W Teft | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $47K · 1 employee · 60 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Bernardini | Artistic Director/CEO | 40 | $37,971 | $0 | $8,836 | $46,807 | 1 |
| Gregory W Johnson | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Rebecca Atkins | Vice-President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Janice M Hendrickson | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2011 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $22K · 1 employee · 40 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Bernardini | Artistic Director/CEO | 40 | $13,683 | $0 | $8,098 | $21,781 | 1 |
| Rodney Green | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dr Leland Loose | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jane Shea | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Gregory W Johnson | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Rebecca Atkins | Vice-President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Janice M Hendrickson | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2010 · 5 people listed · 1 paid, $21K · 1 employee · 55 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Bernardini | Artistic Director/CEO | 40 | $12,145 | $0 | $9,071 | $21,216 | 1 |
| Carol Curland | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Shiela Hayes | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Gregory W Johnson | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Janice M Hendrickson | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $633,531 | $215,178 | $606,657 | $606,657 | $543,791 | $85,612 | $26,000 | 0 | 75 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $213,919 | $182,908 | $188,304 | $188,304 | $138,149 | $63,221 | $25,000 | 0 | 20 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $204,439 | $104,979 | $205,068 | $157,293 | $149,224 | $41,824 | $2,580 | 0 | 20 |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $132,042 | $87,245 | $121,948 | $35,048 | $108,807 | $12,540 | - | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $290,612 | $307,908 | $376,687 | $110,664 | $127,075 | $133,476 | $39,389 | 1 | 65 |
| 2013 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $335,704 | $402,953 | $420,764 | -$111,687 | $150,538 | $138,223 | $81,705 | 1 | 65 |
| 2012 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $264,208 | $298,092 | $465,304 | -$44,435 | $94,095 | $134,047 | $78,936 | 1 | 60 |
| 2011 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $260,598 | $358,769 | $444,283 | -$10,551 | $87,135 | $135,541 | $78,198 | 1 | 40 |
| 2010 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $236,223 | $339,574 | $462,225 | $87,620 | $58,011 | $153,000 | $21,216 | 1 | 55 |
Funders of this organization
2 grantors reported grants to this organization, $10,045 in all, tax years 2010 to 2023. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE INC | Public charity | Exact | 2010 | 1 | $10,000 | 2010 | $10,000 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BEST PRODUCTION COMPANY INC” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $45 | 2023 | $17 | show |
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2024 · Form 990 · $215,178 spent · pay $26,000 · grants $0 · events $4,063
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | SET CONSTRUCTION, COSTU | $77,793 | $77,793 | - | - | 36.2% |
| Occupancy | $43,496 | - | $43,496 | - | 20.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $31,809 | $30,668 | $1,141 | - | 14.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $26,000 | $2,000 | $24,000 | - | 12.1% | |
| Other (as described) | SCRIPTS, SCORES, & LICE | $25,968 | $25,968 | - | - | 12.1% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,316 | $3,453 | $863 | - | 2.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,200 | - | $3,200 | - | 1.5% | |
| Office expenses | $2,487 | - | $2,487 | - | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK CHARGES | $109 | - | $109 | - | 0.1% |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $8,064 | $4,063 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $215,178 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $182,908 spent · pay $25,000 · grants $0 · events $4,908
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | SET CONSTRUCTION, COSTU | $62,670 | $62,670 | - | - | 34.3% |
| Occupancy | $41,783 | - | $41,783 | - | 22.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $25,000 | - | $25,000 | - | 13.7% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,482 | $20,508 | $974 | - | 11.7% | |
| Other (as described) | SCRIPTS, SCORES, & LICE | $20,548 | $20,548 | - | - | 11.2% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $5,719 | $4,597 | $1,122 | - | 3.1% | |
| Office expenses | $3,687 | - | $3,687 | - | 2.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $800 | - | $800 | - | 0.4% | |
| Interest | $650 | - | $650 | - | 0.4% | |
| Travel | $425 | $425 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK CHARGES | $144 | - | $144 | - | 0.1% |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $17,370 | $4,908 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $182,908 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $104,979 spent · pay $2,580 · grants $0 · events $5,208
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $38,233 | - | $38,233 | - | 36.4% | |
| Other (as described) | SET CONSTRUCTION, COSTU | $37,527 | $37,527 | - | - | 35.7% |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,561 | $11,876 | $685 | - | 12.0% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $6,783 | $5,661 | $1,122 | - | 6.5% | |
| Other (as described) | IRS PENALTY | $2,724 | - | $2,724 | - | 2.6% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $2,580 | $2,580 | - | - | 2.5% | |
| Office expenses | $2,224 | - | $2,224 | - | 2.1% | |
| Interest | $1,347 | - | $1,347 | - | 1.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - | 1.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $18,525 | $5,208 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $104,979 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $87,245 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $3,240
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $59,654 | 68.4% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $19,810 | 22.7% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $4,411 | 5.1% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $3,370 | 3.9% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $3,240 | reported apart |
| Total | $87,245 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990 · $307,908 spent · pay $46,252 · grants $0 · events $21,064
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $122,972 | $122,972 | - | - | 39.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Production Costs | $49,001 | $49,001 | - | - | 15.9% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $39,389 | $39,389 | - | - | 12.8% | |
| Occupancy | $18,376 | $18,376 | - | - | 6.0% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $15,060 | $15,060 | - | - | 4.9% | |
| Office expenses | $13,744 | $5,266 | $8,478 | - | 4.5% | |
| Royalties | $11,821 | $11,821 | - | - | 3.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Equipment Rental & Main | $9,091 | $9,091 | - | - | 3.0% |
| Payroll taxes | $6,863 | $6,863 | - | - | 2.2% | |
| Insurance | $5,593 | $5,593 | - | - | 1.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Supplies | $5,584 | $5,584 | - | - | 1.8% |
| Travel | $4,848 | $4,588 | $260 | - | 1.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,611 | $3,611 | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | License & Fees | $1,495 | $1,495 | - | - | 0.5% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $460 | - | $460 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $48,817 | $20,604 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $307,908 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990 · $402,953 spent · pay $90,006 · grants $0 · events $25,187
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $162,785 | $162,785 | - | - | 40.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $81,705 | $81,705 | - | - | 20.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Production Costs | $57,057 | $57,057 | - | - | 14.2% |
| Occupancy | $22,559 | $22,559 | - | - | 5.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $14,937 | $14,937 | - | - | 3.7% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,294 | $9,294 | - | - | 2.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Food Expense | $8,944 | $8,944 | - | - | 2.2% |
| Other (as described) | Equipment Rental & Main | $8,022 | $8,022 | - | - | 2.0% |
| Office expenses | $7,904 | $5,364 | $2,540 | - | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Miscellaneous | $7,479 | $1,447 | $6,032 | - | 1.9% |
| All other expenses | $6,094 | $5,653 | - | $441 | 1.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $5,674 | $5,674 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Insurance | $4,660 | $4,660 | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Travel | $3,082 | $2,834 | $248 | - | 0.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $2,627 | $2,627 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $130 | - | $130 | - | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $71,993 | $25,057 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $402,953 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990 · $298,092 spent · pay $88,556 · grants $0 · events $42,188
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Artist and Professional | $81,611 | $81,611 | - | - | 27.4% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $78,936 | $78,936 | - | - | 26.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Production Costs | $42,872 | $42,872 | - | - | 14.4% |
| All other expenses | $23,219 | $20,640 | $1,909 | $670 | 7.8% | |
| Occupancy | $20,254 | $20,254 | - | - | 6.8% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $14,618 | $14,618 | - | - | 4.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Equipment Rental & Main | $10,563 | $10,563 | - | - | 3.5% |
| Payroll taxes | $6,254 | $6,254 | - | - | 2.1% | |
| Insurance | $6,054 | $6,054 | - | - | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Misc | $5,484 | - | $5,484 | - | 1.8% |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,460 | $2,460 | - | - | 0.8% | |
| Interest | $2,100 | $2,100 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Travel | $1,613 | $971 | $642 | - | 0.5% | |
| Other employee benefits | $906 | $906 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $772 | - | $772 | - | 0.3% | |
| Office expenses | $376 | - | $376 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $41,416 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $298,092 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990 · $358,769 spent · pay $89,502 · grants $0 · events $25,204
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Artist and Professional | $121,005 | $121,005 | - | - | 33.7% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $78,198 | $78,198 | - | - | 21.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Production Costs | $55,459 | $55,459 | - | - | 15.5% |
| All other expenses | $22,798 | $14,815 | $7,983 | - | 6.4% | |
| Occupancy | $22,513 | $22,513 | - | - | 6.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $21,582 | $21,582 | - | - | 6.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Equipment Rental & Main | $9,119 | $9,119 | - | - | 2.5% |
| Other (as described) | Food Expense | $8,908 | $8,908 | - | - | 2.5% |
| Payroll taxes | $5,783 | $5,783 | - | - | 1.6% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,810 | $4,810 | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Travel | $3,994 | $3,676 | $318 | - | 1.1% | |
| Insurance | $3,298 | $3,298 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Other employee benefits | $711 | $711 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Office expenses | $438 | - | $438 | - | 0.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $153 | - | $153 | - | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $25,051 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $358,769 | 100% |
2010 · Form 990 · $339,574 spent · pay $31,471 · grants $0 · events $30,047
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Artist and Professional | $108,379 | $108,379 | - | - | 31.9% |
| Other (as described) | Accrued AD/CEO Salary | $57,954 | $57,954 | - | - | 17.1% |
| Other (as described) | Production Costs | $42,767 | $42,767 | - | - | 12.6% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $27,654 | $27,141 | $513 | - | 8.1% | |
| All other expenses | $26,427 | $24,456 | $1,912 | $59 | 7.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $21,216 | $21,216 | - | - | 6.2% | |
| Occupancy | $19,589 | $19,589 | - | - | 5.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Equipment Rental & Main | $8,591 | $8,591 | - | - | 2.5% |
| Other (as described) | Misc | $7,859 | - | $7,859 | - | 2.3% |
| Insurance | $5,969 | $5,969 | - | - | 1.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $5,752 | $5,752 | - | - | 1.7% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,440 | $2,440 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Travel | $2,238 | $1,110 | $1,128 | - | 0.7% | |
| Other employee benefits | $2,063 | $2,063 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Office expenses | $478 | - | $478 | - | 0.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $198 | - | $198 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $29,849 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $339,574 | 100% |
Federal grants and contracts
Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.
| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,842 | $0 | 2 |
Largest awards · 2 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Small Business Administration | Grant or other assistance | SHUTTERED VENUE OPERATORS GRANT PROGRAM 59.075 | AWARDTYPE: DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: SUPPORT THE ONGOING OPERATIONS OF ELIGIBLE ENTITIES DELIVERABLES: GRANTS EXPECTED OUTCOM | $42,561 |
| 2022 | Small Business Administration | Grant or other assistance | SHUTTERED VENUE OPERATORS GRANT PROGRAM 59.075 | AWARDTYPE: DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: SUPPORT THE ONGOING OPERATIONS OF ELIGIBLE ENTITIES DELIVERABLES: GRANTS EXPECTED OUTCOM | $21,280 |
State business registration
- THE BEST PRODUCTION COMPANY, INC. CT, Non-Stock, Active, formed 1995-06-05
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
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