Very Merry Theatre
- Assets
- $149.8k
- Revenue
- $287.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 54
- Location
- Burlington, VT
- Founding
- 08/2002
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 04-3608726
Organization Overview
Very Merry Theatre is located in Burlington, VT. The organization was established in 2002. 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 12/2021, Very Merry Theatre employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Very Merry Theatre 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 08/2022, Very Merry Theatre generated $287.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $236.9k during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
BUILDING STRONG, INSPIRED YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH THEATRE ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS PROVIDE CHILDREN FROM THE AGES OF FIVE TO EIGHTEEN WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRODUCE AND PERFORM ORIGINAL PLAYS THROUGH THEIR SCHOOLS, INCLUDING ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS ALL OVER NORTHWESTERN, VERMONT.
20 ALLEN STREET STAGE PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO PROVIDES FOR SEASONS OF PRODUCTIONS FOR ALL AGE GROUPS AS WELL AS CABARETS, OPEN MICS, DRAMA CLUBS, HOMESHOOLER SPECIALS AND VACATION CAMPS.
SUMMER PROGRAMS. OUR TRAVELING THEATRE WAGON, BASED IN CHARLOTTE, VT SERVES AS OUR STATE AND INSPIRATION WHILE WE HOST SUMMER CAMPS AND COLLABORATE TO WRITE ORIGINAL PLAYS
SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS PROVIDE CHILDREN FROM THE AGES OF FIVE TO EIGHTEEN WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRODUCE AND PERFORM ORIGINAL PLAYS THROUGH THEIR SCHOOLS, INCLUDING ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS ALL OVER NORTHWESTERN, VERMONT.
20 ALLEN STREET STAGE PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO PROVIDES FOUR SEASONS OF PRODUCTIONS FOR ALL AGE GROUPS AS WELL AS CABARETS, OPEN MICS, DRAMA CLUBS, HOMESCHOOLER SPECIALS AND VACATION CAMPS.
SUMMER PROGRAMS. OUR TRAVELING THEATRE WAGON, BASED IN CHARLOTTE, VT SERVES AS OUR STATE AND INSPIRATION WHILE WE HOST SUMMER CAMPS AND COLLABORATE TO WRITE ORIGINAL PLAYS. WE ALSO HOST A ONE-WEEK CAMP IN VERGENNES, VT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Don Wright Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $0 |
David Conner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Chris Burns Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Colby Kervick President | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Emily Merrill Director | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Katrina Roen Director | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $147,120 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $147,120 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $141,423 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$863 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $287,680 |
| 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. | $27,619 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $690 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $111,851 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,482 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,220 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,175 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,944 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,198 |
| Travel | $4,190 |
| 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 | $1,785 |
| Insurance | $8,849 |
| All other expenses | $4,564 |
| Total functional expenses | $236,935 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $121,482 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,417 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $945 |
| Total assets | $149,844 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $961 |
| 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 | $540 |
| Total liabilities | $540 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $79,735 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $69,569 |
| 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 | $149,844 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Very Merry Theatre has recieved totaling $84,140.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Vermont Council On The Arts Inc Montpelier, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $33,100 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $31,000 |
Vermont Community Foundation Middlebury, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
Vermont Childrens Trust Foundation Burlington, VT PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $40 |
Endowment Analysis
| Net Contributions | $69,569 |
| Ending Balance | $69,569 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New York Shakespeare Festival New York, NY | $141,889,359 | $47,421,313 |
Fractured Atlas Inc New York, NY | $26,189,611 | $36,358,780 |
Roundabout Theatre Company Inc New York, NY | $173,392,210 | $30,369,133 |
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 |
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 |