Berkshire Theatre Group Inc
- Assets
- $17.8m
- Revenue
- $5.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 117
- Location
- Pittsfield, MA
- Founding
- 04/1966
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 04-6134497
Organization Overview
Berkshire Theatre Group Inc is located in Pittsfield, MA. The organization was established in 1966. 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, Berkshire Theatre Group Inc employed 117 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berkshire Theatre Group Inc 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 12/2021, Berkshire Theatre Group Inc generated $5.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.6% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO SUSTAIN, PROMOTE AND PRODUCE THEATRE FOR THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
FOUNDED IN 1928, THE BERKSHIRE THEATRE FESTIVAL (BTF) IS ONE OF THE OLDEST AND MOST PRESTIGIOUS THEATRES AND MIRRORS THE VERY HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN THEATRE MOVEMENT. LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE, MA BTF REMAINS DEDICATED TO PRODUCING THEATRE THAT RECOGNIZES ITS VENERABLE PAST AS WELL AS PROVIDING A HOME FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF THE AMERICAN THEATRES' ARTISTS. ITS MAIN STAGE (WHICH HOUSES A 400 SEAT PROSCENIUM THEATRE) IS A NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE AND WAS DESIGNED BY THE PRESTIGIOUS FIRM OF STANFORD WHITE. THE BARN, WHICH IS HOME TO THE 120 SET UNICORN THEATRE, WAS ONCE OWNED BY THE MELLON FAMILY. THE COMPANY IS DEDICATED TO THREE AREAS OF ACTIVITY: PERFORMANCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING. NOW IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COLONIAL THEATRE IN PITTSFIELD MA, THE BREADTH OF PROGRAMMING AND PERFORMANCES HAS EXPANDED.
ITS EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE CURRICULUM BASED WORK, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND A TOURING COMPONENT SERVING 1700 STUDENTS BOTH IN SCHOOLS AND AT THE THEATRES.
THE ACTORS AND INTERN TRAINING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO GIVE COLLEGE AGED STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITIES TO GAIN PROFESSIONAL LEVEL EXPERIENCE. ABOUT 80 STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE TRAINED ANNUALLY. PROGRAM WAS SUSPENDED IN 2020 AND 2021 DUE TO COVID.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kate Maquire Artistic Dir | Officer | 60 | $165,003 |
Robert Berzok Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lee Perlman President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David Auberbach Vice-Preside | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David Lloyd Jr Executive VP | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Bruce Birenboim Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,314,654 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,752,537 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $113,700 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,067,191 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,037,082 |
| Investment income | $398 |
| 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 | -$8,245 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,217,169 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,177,497 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,824 |
| Other employee benefits | $137,653 |
| Payroll taxes | $172,739 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,080 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,515 |
| Advertising and promotion | $100,522 |
| Office expenses | $12,209 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $135,862 |
| Travel | $52,690 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $82,764 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $487,220 |
| Insurance | $74,778 |
| All other expenses | $107,248 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,415,550 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $997,704 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,369,515 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $569,337 |
| 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 | $41,880 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,781,258 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $12,922 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $17,772,616 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $291,358 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $107,179 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $44,003 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,376,525 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,819,065 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,460,099 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,493,452 |
| 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 | $17,772,616 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Berkshire Theatre Group Inc has recieved totaling $146,321.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,500 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Berkshire United Way Inc Pittsfield, MA PURPOSE: CAREER READINESS PROGRAM | $12,000 |
Jodi And Paul Tartell Family Foundation Golden Beach, FL PURPOSE: TO ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO PERFORM ITS CHARITABLE FUNCTION | $10,750 |
John C & Katherine M Morris Foundation Inc Stockbridge, MA PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE ARTS | $10,000 |
Albert Parvin Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIVING AND SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $675,844 |
| Ending Balance | $675,844 |
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 |