Rehearsal For Life Inc
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Jamaica Plain, MA
- Founding
- 05/1983
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 04-2786576
Organization Overview
Rehearsal For Life Inc, operating under the name The Freelance Players Inc And Urban Improv, is located in Jamaica Plain, MA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Freelance Players Inc And Urban Improv employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freelance Players Inc And Urban Improv is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Freelance Players Inc And Urban Improv generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CREATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
URBAN IMPROV'S STRUCTURED IMPROVISATIONAL THEATER WORKSHOPS ARE DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) SKILLS AND HELP STUDENTS DEAL CREATIVELY WITH REAL-LIFE CHALLENGES THROUGH DIALOGUE AND PERFORMANCE. THROUGH CULTURALLY ACCESSIBLE TOOLS OF MUSIC, IMPROVISATION, HUMOR AND ROLE-PLAY, STUDENTS CONFRONT ISSUES LIKE STEREOTYPING, CYBERBULLYING AND PEER PRESSURE. THEY ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN THE SEL SKILLS NECESSARY TO RECOGNIZE AND MANAGE THEIR EMOTIONS; DEMONSTRATE CARING AND CONCERN FOR OTHERS; ESTABLISH POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS; MAKE RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS; AND CONSTRUCTIVELY HANDLE CHALLENGING SOCIAL SITUATIONS. URBAN IMPROV PROGRAMS INCLUDE:- SCHOOL WORKSHOP SERIES, A NINE-WEEK PROGRAM BY CLASSROOM WITH BOSTON PARTNER SCHOOLS HELD AT HYDE SQUARE TASK FORCE;- YOUTH UNSCRIPTED, A HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM; - RE:ACTION ASSEMBLIES, INTERACTIVE ASSEMBLIES ON SOCIAL-ISSUES TOPICS;AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, RFL PIVOTED ITS OFFICE AND PROGRAMMING TO A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT.
THE FREELANCE PLAYERS ENGAGES YOUTH IN THE CREATION AND PERFORMANCE OF ORIGINAL MUSICAL THEATER FOR AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS IMAGINATION, SELF-EXPRESSION, EMPATHY, AND CONFIDENCE IN YOUNG PEOPLE. THROUGH SIX PERFORMANCE TROUPES ACROSS GREATER BOSTON AND STORY THEATER CLASSES FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN, THE FREELANCE PLAYERS PROMOTES COMMUNITY BY BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS ETHNIC, GEOGRAPHIC AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC BOUNDARIES. EACH TROUPE PRODUCES TWO ORIGINAL MUSICALS A YEAR, WHICH ARE PERFORMED AROUND THE COMMUNITY, MANY FREE OF CHARGE AND AS A PUBLIC SERVICE. AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, RFL PIVOTED ITS OFFICE AND PROGRAMMING TO A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kristen Sherman Head Of Development And Finance | Officer | 35 | $97,440 |
George Bennett Co-Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Levin Campbell Jr Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Schmid Alvord Co-Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Benenson Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Katie Kulikoski Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $439,394 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $512,688 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $222,292 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,565 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,174,374 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $189,998 |
| Investment income | $20,141 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,999 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$36,232 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,351,454 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $114,876 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,677 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $627,069 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,895 |
| Other employee benefits | $32,274 |
| Payroll taxes | $59,968 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,815 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $209,992 |
| Advertising and promotion | $18,149 |
| Office expenses | $67,269 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $55,019 |
| Travel | $1,691 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,956 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,266,982 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $266,488 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $485,862 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $66,550 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $258,673 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $13,192 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $247,021 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,337,786 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $50,155 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $50,155 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,018,648 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $268,983 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,337,786 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Rehearsal For Life Inc has recieved totaling $230,578.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Vesper Foundation Brecksville, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL | $62,500 |
Mabel Louise Riley Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
Alvord Family Foundation Tr Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $35,000 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
George Harrington Trust Uw Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,000 |
Edwin S Webster Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $302,807 |
| Earnings | -$53,062 |
| Other Expense | $10,250 |
| Ending Balance | $239,495 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc New York, NY | $199,499,593 | $19,952,200 |
American Repertory Theatre Cambridge, MA | $28,732,151 | $12,990,237 |
Signature Theatre Company New York, NY | $62,849,854 | $11,675,589 |
Playwrights Horizons Inc New York, NY | $27,151,743 | $13,749,281 |
Huntington Theatre Company Inc Boston, MA | $85,399,357 | $14,500,477 |
Manhattan Theatre Club Inc New York, NY | $95,784,807 | $15,978,594 |
Hartford Stage Company Hartford, CT | $23,293,519 | $12,254,112 |
Stella Adler Studio Of Acting New York, NY | $5,616,573 | $9,953,377 |
Storyville Center For The Spoken Word Inc New York, NY | $12,362,100 | $12,256,751 |
Second Stage Theatre New York, NY | $62,708,833 | $8,654,071 |
Atlantic Theater Company New York, NY | $26,591,945 | $8,396,675 |
Geva Theatre Center Inc Rochester, NY | $17,333,733 | $8,117,861 |