BLUE WATER THEATRE COMPANY
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2023 · Form 990 · revenue $341K · expenses $365K · assets $659K
- EIN
- 26-0707663
- Address
- 605 RICE ST E, WAYZATA, MN 55391-1720
- Website
- WWW.BLUEWATERTHEATRE.COM
- NTEE code
- A600
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- April 2008 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) 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
TO BE AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS "KIDS FIRST AND FOCUSED ON CREATING THEATRE PRODUCTIONS THAT ARE DEVELOPED IN A SAFE, ACCEPTING, RESPONSIVE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY WHICH BUILDS IN YOUNG PEOPLE CONFIDENCE, CURIOSITY, EMPOWERMENT, AND SKILLS THAT LAST A LIFETIME.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).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
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maridee Slater | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 2022-2023 | $55,000 | $100,833 | 1 |
| Lela Olson | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 2022-2023 | $55,000 | $93,849 | 1 |
| Charlie Leanard (former) | Artistic Director | 2017-2021 | $49,500 | $261,932 | 1 |
| Charles Leonard (former) | Artistic Director/ Executive Director | 2011-2016 | $44,000 | $162,368 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Prottas | PRESIDENT | 2023 | 15 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Eli Aronson | TREASURER | 2023 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Linh Gilles | BOARD MEMBER | 2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Janessa Prawer | BOARD MEMBER | 2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Alli St John | BOARD MEMBER | 2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ann Johnson Stewart | BOARD MEMBER | 2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dana Carlson (former) | PRESIDENT | 2018-2022 | 15 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Drew Page (former) | VICE PRESIDENT | 2019-2022 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dave Hoover (former) | TREASURER | 2017-2022 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Armando Mojica (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2021-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Addie Gorlin-Han (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jolene Noelle (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2021-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jeff Prottas (former) | BOARD MEMBER | 2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jen Biggs (former) | Board Member | 2018-2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robyn Ruark (former) | Secretary | 2017-2020 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jodi Danovsky (former) | Board Member | 2018-2020 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Norah Bluvshtein (former) | Board Member | 2018-2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Brennen Ohlemann (former) | Board Member | 2019-2020 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rebecca Skelton (former) | Board Member | 2018-2020 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Liz Ward (former) | Board Member | 2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Katie Sale (former) | Board Member | 2015-2019 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Elizabeth Ward (former) | Board Member | 2015-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Wendy Olson (former) | Board Member | 2017-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ami Tix (former) | Board Member | 2017-2019 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kristen Rosenberger (former) | Board Member | 2015-2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jacey Gulden (former) | Vice President | 2015-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lisa Leland (former) | Board Member | 2015-2017 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Katie Halloran (former) | Board Member | 2016-2017 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Adam Thompson (former) | Board Member | 2016-2017 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Amy Braford Whittey (former) | Board Member | 2017 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jody Danovsky (former) | Board Member | 2017 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| David Hoover (former) | Treasurer | 2015-2016 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Amy Bradford Whittey (former) | Board Member, at large | 2016 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Elizabeth Schill (former) | CoPresident | 2015 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Brian Newman (former) | Board Member at Large | 2015 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Telly Rowbotham (former) | Board Member at Large | 2015 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2023 · 8 people listed · 2 paid, $110K · 4 employees · 150 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIDEE SLATER | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $55,000 | $0 | $0 | $55,000 | 1 |
| LELA OLSON | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $55,000 | $0 | $0 | $55,000 | 1 |
| JEFFREY PROTTAS | PRESIDENT | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELI ARONSON | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LINH GILLES | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JANESSA PRAWER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALLI ST JOHN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANN JOHNSON STEWART | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 9 people listed · 2 paid, $85K · 6 employees · 115 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIDEE SLATER | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $45,833 | $0 | $0 | $45,833 | 1 |
| LELA OLSON | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $38,849 | $0 | $0 | $38,849 | 1 |
| DANA CARLSON | PRESIDENT | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DREW PAGE | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVE HOOVER | TREASURER | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ARMANDO MOJICA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ADDIE GORLIN-HAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOLENE NOELLE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEFF PROTTAS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $50K · 8 employees · 125 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Leanard | Artistic Director | 40 | $49,500 | $0 | $0 | $49,500 | 1 |
| Dana Carlson | President | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Drew Page | Vice President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dave Hoover | Treasurer | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Armando Mojica | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jen Biggs | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jolene Noelle | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $54K · 8 employees · 257 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Leanard | Artistic Director | 40 | $49,500 | $0 | $4,607 | $54,107 | 1 |
| Dana Carlson | President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jen Biggs | Vice President | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dave Hoover | Treasurer | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Robyn Ruark | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jodi Danovsky | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Norah Bluvshtein | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brennen Ohlemann | Board Member | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Drew Page | Board Member | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Rebecca Skelton | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Liz Ward | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 14 people listed · 1 paid, $63K · 9 employees · 80 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Leanard | Artistic Director | 40 | $58,000 | $0 | $4,825 | $62,825 | 1 |
| Dana Carlson | President | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jen Biggs | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dave Hoover | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Robyn Ruark | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jodi Danovsky | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Norah Olson Bluvshtein | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Katie Sale | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Ward | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Rebecca Skelton | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Wendy Olson | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ami Tix | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brennen Ohlemann | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Drew Page | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $46K · 5 employees · 160 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Leanard | Artistic Director | 40 | $46,500 | $0 | $0 | $46,500 | 1 |
| Dana Carlson | President | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jen Biggs | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dave Hoover | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Robyn Ruark | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jodi Danovsky | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Norah Olson Bluvshtein | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Katie Sale | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kristen Rosenberger | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Ward | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Rebecca Skelton | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Wendy Olson | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ami Tix | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 14 people listed · 1 paid, $49K · 2 employees · 53 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Leanard | Artistic Director | 40 | $49,000 | $0 | $0 | $49,000 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Ward | President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kristen Rosenberger | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jacey Gulden | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dave Hoover | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Leland | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Katie Halloran | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Katie Sale | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Adam Thompson | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Amy Braford Whittey | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jody Danovsky | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Wendy Olson | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ami Tix | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Robyn Ruark | Board Member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $44K · 2 employees · 100 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Leonard | Artistic Director/ Executive Director | 50 | $44,000 | $0 | $0 | $44,000 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Ward | President | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kristen Rosenberger | Vice President | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| David Hoover | Treasurer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jacey Gulden | Secretary | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Katie Halloran | Board Member, at large | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Leland | Board Member, at large | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Katie Sale | Board Member, at large | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Adam Thompson | Board Member, at large | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Amy Bradford Whittey | Board Member, at large | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $44K · 1 employee · 100 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES V LEONARD | Artistic Director | 50 | $44,000 | $0 | $0 | $44,000 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH SCHILL | CoPresident | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH WARD | CoPresident | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTEN ROSENBERGER | Vice President | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID HOOVER | Treasurer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA LELAND | Secretary | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JACEY GULDEN | Board Member at Large | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN NEWMAN | Board Member at Large | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TELLY ROWBOTHAM | Board Member at Large | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KATIE SALE | Board Member at Large | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 1 person listed · 1 paid, $27K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES V LEONARD | DIRECTOR | 40 | $26,667 | - | $0 | $26,667 | 1 |
2013 · 1 person listed · 1 paid, $15K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES V LEONARD | DIRECTOR | 40 | $15,307 | - | $0 | $15,307 | 1 |
2012 · 1 person listed · 1 paid, $14K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES V LEONARD | DIRECTOR | 30 | $14,114 | - | $0 | $14,114 | 1 |
2011 · 1 person listed · 1 paid, $18K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES V LEONARD | DIRECTOR | 25 | $18,280 | - | $0 | $18,280 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| 2020 | $2,000 | $0 | 3 |
Largest awards · 1 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Small Business Administration | Grant or other assistance | ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN EMERGENCY ADVANCE 59.072 | ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER GRANT | $2,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $340,562 | $364,546 | $659,348 | $122,481 | $74,403 | $257,608 | $110,000 | 4 | 150 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $313,759 | $413,507 | $654,429 | $146,465 | $90,224 | $220,331 | $110,000 | 6 | 115 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $252,917 | $291,673 | $794,485 | $246,213 | $103,507 | $152,489 | $86,502 | 8 | 125 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $272,370 | $251,971 | $832,850 | $284,969 | $149,630 | $123,429 | $59,709 | 8 | 257 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $295,730 | $263,794 | $896,610 | $264,570 | $151,628 | $146,216 | $44,714 | 9 | 80 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $314,002 | $317,127 | $755,785 | $232,634 | $71,675 | $232,650 | $46,500 | 5 | 160 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $324,760 | $291,258 | $785,685 | $235,759 | $84,263 | $220,560 | $49,000 | 2 | 53 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $421,122 | $252,195 | $787,006 | $202,257 | $222,553 | $191,776 | $44,850 | 2 | 100 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $237,382 | $216,664 | $66,225 | $33,332 | $65,101 | $162,338 | $43,000 | 1 | 100 |
| 2014 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $182,415 | $177,438 | $43,680 | $11,950 | $25,783 | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $158,180 | $150,927 | $26,153 | $7,534 | $15,622 | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $118,870 | $128,208 | $12,670 | $281 | $5,633 | $44,290 | - | - | - |
| 2011 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $149,210 | $153,549 | $9,619 | $9,619 | $10,243 | $54,788 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
11 grantors reported grants to this organization, $148,357 in all, tax years 2015 to 2024. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIGHTYCAUSE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019-2020, 2023-2024 | 4 | $36,517 | 2024 | $5,340 | show |
| COMMUNITYGIVING | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2016-2021 | 6 | $31,250 | 2021 | $5,500 | show |
| NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TR | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2021, 2024 | 2 | $23,500 | 2024 | $6,000 | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2022-2023 | 2 | $19,000 | 2023 | $10,000 | show |
| OCORA FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BLUE WATER THEATRE COMPANY” | 2021 | 1 | $13,500 | 2021 | $13,500 | show |
| HALLORAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BLUE WATER THEATRE COMPANY” | 2015, 2020 | 2 | $11,000 | 2020 | $10,000 | show |
| WELSH FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BLUE WATERS THEATRE COMPANY”, “BLUE WATER THEATRE COMPANY” | 2023-2024 | 2 | $10,000 | 2024 | $5,000 | show |
| AETNA FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BLUE WATER THEATRE COMPANY” | 2020 | 1 | $1,267 | 2020 | $1,267 | show |
| MARGARET A CARGILL FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BLUE WATER THEATRE COMPANY” | 2023 | 1 | $1,250 | 2023 | $1,250 | show |
| RUSSELL T LUND CHARITABLE TRUST | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BLUE WATER THEATRE COMPANY” | 2023 | 1 | $1,000 | 2023 | $1,000 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “BLUE WATER THEATRE COMPANY” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $73 | 2023 | $16 | show |
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| SHOWTIME THEATRE COMPANY | SC | A60 | $193,024 | $187,585 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| CONGO SQUARE THEATRE COMPANY | IL | A60 | $237,626 | $346,636 | Executive Dir. | $0 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| LINK THEATRE COMPANY INC | AR | A60 | $187,417 | $116,009 | PresidentTreasurer | $0 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE SQUARE FOOT THEATER COMPANY INC | CT | A60 | $222,033 | $238,429 | EXCUTIVE DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER | $12,379 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x |
| IGNITE THEATRE COMPANY | MO | A60 | $317,252 | $332,437 | DIRECTOR | $48,661 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| MAIN STREET THEATRE COMPANY | PA | A60 | $355,384 | $326,564 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| NORTH BAY THEATRICS COMPANY INCORPORATED | CA | A60 | $351,159 | $300,718 | President | $65,720 | Same NTEE code A60, revenue within 2x |
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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.
2023 · Form 990 · $364,546 spent · pay $195,532 · grants $0 · events $4,888
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $110,000 | $77,000 | $33,000 | - | 30.2% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $76,532 | $68,878 | $3,827 | $3,827 | 21.0% | |
| Other (as described) | PRODUCTION | $63,483 | $63,483 | - | - | 17.4% |
| Interest | $26,007 | $24,707 | $649 | $651 | 7.1% | |
| Occupancy | $20,097 | $19,550 | $273 | $274 | 5.5% | |
| Insurance | $15,704 | $15,704 | - | - | 4.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $12,385 | $11,766 | $309 | $310 | 3.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $9,000 | $8,100 | $450 | $450 | 2.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $8,936 | - | $8,936 | - | 2.5% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $8,800 | $813 | $7,987 | - | 2.4% |
| Other (as described) | CONCESSIONS | $4,291 | $4,291 | - | - | 1.2% |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,034 | - | $4,034 | - | 1.1% | |
| Information technology | $3,094 | $1,754 | $1,294 | $46 | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK CHARGES | $890 | - | $890 | - | 0.2% |
| Fees: other services | $678 | - | $678 | - | 0.2% | |
| Office expenses | $615 | - | $615 | - | 0.2% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $8,496 | $4,888 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $364,546 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $413,507 spent · pay $230,026 · grants $173 · events $2,592
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $110,000 | $77,000 | $33,000 | - | 26.6% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $109,265 | $98,339 | $5,463 | $5,463 | 26.4% | |
| Other (as described) | PRODUCTION | $74,857 | $74,857 | - | - | 18.1% |
| Occupancy | $38,617 | $37,566 | $525 | $526 | 9.3% | |
| Interest | $14,662 | $13,929 | $366 | $367 | 3.5% | |
| Insurance | $14,299 | $14,299 | - | - | 3.5% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $12,385 | $11,766 | $309 | $310 | 3.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $10,761 | $9,685 | $538 | $538 | 2.6% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $9,701 | $896 | $8,805 | - | 2.3% |
| Fees: accounting | $6,107 | - | $6,107 | - | 1.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,229 | - | $3,229 | - | 0.8% | |
| Information technology | $2,771 | $1,571 | $1,159 | $41 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: other services | $1,825 | - | $1,825 | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK CHARGES | $1,536 | - | $1,536 | - | 0.4% |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $1,236 | - | - | $1,236 | 0.3% | |
| Office expenses | $1,111 | - | $1,111 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | CONCESSIONS | $972 | $972 | - | - | 0.2% |
| Grants to US individuals | $173 | $173 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $4,181 | $2,592 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $413,507 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $291,673 spent · pay $159,593 · grants $720 · events $16,519
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $86,502 | $60,551 | $25,951 | - | 29.7% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $65,753 | $59,169 | $3,292 | $3,292 | 22.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Production expense | $40,827 | $40,827 | - | - | 14.0% |
| Occupancy | $23,733 | $22,547 | $593 | $593 | 8.1% | |
| Interest | $15,605 | $14,825 | $390 | $390 | 5.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $12,386 | $11,766 | $310 | $310 | 4.2% | |
| Insurance | $9,918 | $9,890 | $28 | - | 3.4% | |
| Fees: other services | $9,087 | - | $9,087 | - | 3.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $7,338 | $6,017 | $1,321 | - | 2.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $4,543 | - | $4,543 | - | 1.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,475 | - | $3,475 | - | 1.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,891 | - | $2,891 | - | 1.0% | |
| Information technology | $2,707 | $2,437 | $188 | $82 | 0.9% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $1,716 | - | - | $1,716 | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Miscellaneous | $1,493 | $280 | $1,213 | - | 0.5% |
| Other (as described) | Bank Charges | $1,127 | - | $1,127 | - | 0.4% |
| Other (as described) | Concessions | $1,112 | $1,112 | - | - | 0.4% |
| Grants to US individuals | $720 | $720 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Office expenses | $690 | - | $690 | - | 0.2% | |
| All other expenses | $50 | $50 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $12,217 | $16,519 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $291,673 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $251,971 spent · pay $119,796 · grants $1,765 · events $1,288
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $59,709 | $41,796 | $17,913 | - | 23.7% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $54,750 | $52,011 | $2,739 | - | 21.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Production expense | $44,266 | $44,266 | - | - | 17.6% |
| Occupancy | $20,727 | $19,689 | $519 | $519 | 8.2% | |
| Interest | $19,803 | $18,813 | $495 | $495 | 7.9% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $12,386 | $11,766 | $310 | $310 | 4.9% | |
| Insurance | $9,763 | $9,596 | $167 | - | 3.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Repairs and Maintenance | $5,583 | $5,583 | - | - | 2.2% |
| Payroll taxes | $5,337 | $4,376 | $961 | - | 2.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,929 | - | $3,929 | - | 1.6% | |
| Information technology | $3,344 | $3,010 | $263 | $71 | 1.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank Charges | $3,012 | - | $3,012 | - | 1.2% |
| Other (as described) | Miscellaneous | $2,020 | $516 | $1,504 | - | 0.8% |
| Office expenses | $1,805 | $154 | $1,651 | - | 0.7% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $1,765 | $1,765 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Fees: other services | $1,403 | - | $1,403 | - | 0.6% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $898 | - | - | $898 | 0.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $810 | - | $810 | - | 0.3% | |
| All other expenses | $593 | $593 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $68 | - | $68 | - | 0.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $75 | $1,288 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $251,971 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $263,794 spent · pay $112,737 · grants $0 · events $10,993
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Production expense | $62,897 | $62,897 | - | - | 23.8% |
| Other salaries and wages | $62,471 | $12,495 | $24,988 | $24,988 | 23.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $44,714 | $40,242 | $2,236 | $2,236 | 17.0% | |
| Interest | $22,653 | $21,520 | $567 | $566 | 8.6% | |
| Occupancy | $20,891 | $19,846 | $523 | $522 | 7.9% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $16,135 | $15,328 | $404 | $403 | 6.1% | |
| Insurance | $10,794 | $10,627 | $167 | - | 4.1% | |
| All other expenses | $6,521 | $4,563 | $1,389 | $569 | 2.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $5,552 | $5,165 | $278 | $109 | 2.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,108 | - | $3,108 | - | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Field trips | $2,790 | $2,790 | - | - | 1.1% |
| Other (as described) | Software and Equipment | $2,004 | $1,803 | $201 | - | 0.8% |
| Other (as described) | Miscellaneous | $1,674 | $1,182 | $492 | - | 0.6% |
| Office expenses | $1,440 | - | $1,440 | - | 0.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $150 | - | $150 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $8,190 | $10,993 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $263,794 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $317,127 spent · pay $82,904 · grants $0 · events $11,575
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Production expense | $131,814 | $131,814 | - | - | 41.6% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $46,500 | $44,175 | $2,325 | - | 14.7% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $32,870 | $31,227 | $1,643 | - | 10.4% | |
| Interest | $25,738 | - | $25,738 | - | 8.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $20,863 | $20,863 | - | - | 6.6% | |
| Occupancy | $20,612 | $20,612 | - | - | 6.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Field trips | $10,606 | $10,606 | - | - | 3.3% |
| Insurance | $9,817 | $9,817 | - | - | 3.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,542 | - | $3,542 | - | 1.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $3,534 | $3,358 | $176 | - | 1.1% | |
| All other expenses | $3,467 | $3,393 | $74 | - | 1.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Grant Writing | $2,377 | - | - | $2,377 | 0.7% |
| Other (as described) | Concessions | $2,345 | $2,345 | - | - | 0.7% |
| Office expenses | $1,817 | - | $1,817 | - | 0.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,225 | - | $1,225 | - | 0.4% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $16,965 | $11,575 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $317,127 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $291,258 spent · pay $57,196 · grants $0 · events $10,955
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Production expense | $127,573 | $127,573 | - | - | 43.8% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $49,000 | $46,550 | $2,450 | - | 16.8% | |
| Occupancy | $29,819 | $29,819 | - | - | 10.2% | |
| Interest | $25,755 | - | $25,755 | - | 8.8% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $19,543 | $19,543 | - | - | 6.7% | |
| Insurance | $8,346 | - | $8,346 | - | 2.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Field trips | $4,583 | $4,583 | - | - | 1.6% |
| Payroll taxes | $4,141 | $3,934 | $207 | - | 1.4% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,055 | $3,852 | $203 | - | 1.4% | |
| All other expenses | $3,895 | $1,464 | $153 | $2,278 | 1.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Miscellaneous expenses | $3,870 | $1,426 | $2,444 | - | 1.3% |
| Office expenses | $2,942 | - | $2,942 | - | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank Charges | $2,586 | $2,055 | $531 | - | 0.9% |
| Fees: accounting | $2,402 | - | $2,402 | - | 0.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,580 | - | $1,580 | - | 0.5% | |
| Fees: other services | $869 | - | $869 | - | 0.3% | |
| Information technology | $299 | - | $299 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $24,069 | $10,955 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $291,258 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $252,195 spent · pay $51,885 · grants $0 · events $12,652
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Production expense | $109,871 | $109,871 | - | - | 43.6% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $44,850 | $42,607 | $2,243 | - | 17.8% | |
| Occupancy | $34,502 | $34,122 | $380 | - | 13.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Miscellaneous expenses | $20,604 | $11,546 | $9,058 | - | 8.2% |
| Interest | $14,673 | $14,512 | $161 | - | 5.8% | |
| Insurance | $6,765 | $6,691 | $74 | - | 2.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $6,495 | - | $6,495 | - | 2.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $3,943 | $3,626 | $317 | - | 1.6% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,092 | - | $3,092 | - | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Fundraising | $2,890 | - | - | $2,890 | 1.1% |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,074 | $2,074 | - | - | 0.8% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,258 | $1,258 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,178 | - | $1,178 | - | 0.5% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $7,385 | $12,652 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $252,195 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $216,664 spent · pay $46,309 · grants $0 · events $13,396
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Production Expenses | $74,556 | $74,556 | - | - | 34.4% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $43,000 | $40,850 | $2,150 | - | 19.8% | |
| Occupancy | $32,967 | $31,319 | $1,648 | - | 15.2% | |
| Fees: other services | $26,100 | $26,100 | - | - | 12.0% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Gala and Special Events | $13,396 | - | - | $13,396 | 6.2% |
| Other (as described) | General and Administrative | $5,918 | - | $5,918 | - | 2.7% |
| Insurance | $4,594 | $4,594 | - | - | 2.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $3,729 | $3,729 | - | - | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Fund Raising | $3,529 | - | - | $3,529 | 1.6% |
| Payroll taxes | $3,309 | $3,309 | - | - | 1.5% | |
| Information technology | $1,660 | $1,660 | - | - | 0.8% | |
| All other expenses | $1,387 | - | $1,387 | - | 0.6% | |
| Office expenses | $941 | $941 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $795 | $795 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $783 | - | $783 | - | 0.4% | |
| Total | $216,664 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990EZ · $177,438 spent · pay $26,667 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $83,778 | 47.2% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $39,795 | 22.4% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $26,667 | 15.0% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $24,955 | 14.1% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $2,243 | 1.3% | |
| Total | $177,438 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990EZ · $150,927 spent · pay $15,307 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $85,742 | 56.8% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $31,636 | 21.0% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $17,200 | 11.4% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $15,307 | 10.1% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,042 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $150,927 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990EZ · $128,208 spent · pay $14,114 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $63,889 | 49.8% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $27,940 | 21.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $21,050 | 16.4% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $14,114 | 11.0% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,215 | 0.9% | |
| Total | $128,208 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990EZ · $153,549 spent · pay $20,000 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $82,670 | 53.8% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $28,657 | 18.7% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $20,000 | 13.0% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $19,526 | 12.7% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $2,696 | 1.8% | |
| Total | $153,549 | 100% |