Playwrights Horizons Inc
- Assets
- $27.2m
- Revenue
- $13.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 295
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 03/1989
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 13-2805131
Organization Overview
Playwrights Horizons Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1989. 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, Playwrights Horizons Inc employed 295 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Playwrights Horizons 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 06/2022, Playwrights Horizons Inc generated $13.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.3m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.9%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
SEE SCHEDULE "O"PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS DEVELOPS AND PRODUCES THE NEW WORK OF EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED PLAYWRIGHTS AND MUSICAL THEATER ARTISTS THROUGH A SERIES OF DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS AND FIVE OR SIX FULL PRODUCTIONS ANNUALLY. WE ALSO HAVE INITIATIVES TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE CURRENT AND FUTURE AUDIENCES, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AIMED AT ASPIRING THEATER ARTISTS THROUGH OUR THEATER SCHOOL AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS. OUR BOX OFFICE CONDUCTS OUR TICKETING ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDES EMAIL MARKETING RESOURCES FOR OTHER PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRODUCTION AND PLAY DEVELOPMENT:THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION OF NEW WORKS BY U.S. PLAYWRIGHTS, COMPOSERS AND LYRICISTS, INCLUDING PRODUCTIONS, WORKSHOPS AND READINGS. THERE WERE 5 FULL THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS,AND 9 READINGS.
THEATER SCHOOL:OPERATED IN ASSOCIATION WITH NEW YORK UNIVERSITY'S TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, THIS UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM OFFERS TRAINING IN PLAYWRITING, DIRECTING, ACTING, VOICE AND THEATER MANAGEMENT. THE THEATER SCHOOL HAD 170 STUDENTS IN THE YEAR ENDING JUNE, 2022.
TICKET CENTRAL:TICKET CENTRAL HAD BEEN A CENTRALIZED AND LOW-COST BOX OFFICE FOR PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS UNTIL 2020. CURRENTLY, IT MAINLY PROVIDES EMAIL MARKETING RESOURCES FOR OTHER PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND SELLS TICKETS FOR PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS, INC.
PLAYWRIGHT REHEARSAL STUDIOS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tim Sanford Artistic Director (through 6/2021) | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $283,740 |
Leslie Marcus Managing Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $196,973 |
Adam Greenfield Artistic Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $158,069 |
Carol Fishman General Manager | Officer | 40 | $152,662 |
Tomi Tsunoda Theater School Director | 40 | $137,442 | |
Benjamin Weisman Development Director | 40 | $126,802 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Harbour Mechanical Corporation Construction Services | 6/29/21 | $446,379 |
Marvel Architects Pllc Architectural Services | 6/29/21 | $129,852 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $304,102 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,279,525 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,182,969 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $25,518 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,766,596 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,919,022 |
| Investment income | $34,121 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $24,827 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,715 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $13,749,281 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $22,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $20,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $731,508 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $264,354 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,325,990 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $47,303 |
| Other employee benefits | $396,138 |
| Payroll taxes | $480,070 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $16,200 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $59,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $328,229 |
| Advertising and promotion | $180,882 |
| Office expenses | $266,375 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,934,341 |
| Travel | $69,636 |
| 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 | $914,127 |
| Insurance | $132,743 |
| All other expenses | $221,433 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,270,210 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,105,864 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $554,203 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $582,736 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $149,756 |
| 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 | $467,793 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,449,822 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,757,968 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $83,601 |
| Total assets | $27,151,743 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $767,624 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $215,896 |
| 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 | $172,519 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,156,039 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $23,080,778 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,914,926 |
| 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 | $27,151,743 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 61 grants that Playwrights Horizons Inc has recieved totaling $1,207,739.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Shubert Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $310,000 |
Howard Gilman Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOUNDATION GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Laurents Hatcher Foundation Inc Riverhead, NY PURPOSE: NON-PROFIT THEATER - EMERGENCY COVID SUPPORT | $60,000 |
Sir Peter Shaffer Charitable Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: FIRST YEAR GRANT PAYMENT | $55,000 |
Howard Gilman Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOUNDATION GRANT - CAPITAL/EQUIPMENT | $50,000 |
The Shs Foundation Plainview, NY PURPOSE: THE ARTS | $50,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $55,858 |
| Earnings | $485 |
| Ending Balance | $56,343 |
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 |
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 |