Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2004. 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 06/2023, Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble 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 06/2023, Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble generated $311.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $349.9k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.5% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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EXPERIMENTAL THEATER DEDICATED TO CREATING CONTEMPORARY WORKS OF PERFORMANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PRODUCTIONPETE PRODUCES UP TO TWO FULL THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS A SEASON AS WELL AS AT LEAST ONE WORKSHOP IN PORTLAND, OR. WE CREATE EACH WORK THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS UTILIZING PERFORMANCE COMPOSITION TECHNIQUES. WHILE EVERY PRODUCTION DEFINES ITS OWN AESTHETIC NEEDS, OUR WORK IS MARKED BY AN INTEREST IN RIGOR, PHYSICAL STORYTELLING AND NOTIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SURREALISM. ALL PERFORMANCES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND OUR AUDIENCES RANGE FROM 100 FOR A WEEKEND WORKSHOP TO 600-850 FOR A THREE-WEEK RUN. OUR WORK IS SUPPORTED BY GRANTS, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS, COMMISSIONS AND TICKET SALES. SINCE 2011, PETE HAS PRODUCED 18 FULL PRODUCTIONS (R3: AFTER SHAKESPEARE, SONG OF THE DODO, THE THREE SISTERS, ENTER THE NIGHT, DROWNED HORSE TAVERN, ALL WELL, OR THE WHALE, PROCEDURES FOR SAYING NO, DECEPTION UNIT, UNCLE VANYA, HOW TO LEARN, OUR RUINED HOUSE, BECKETT WOMEN, WEATHER ROOM, FRONTERIZA, THE CHERRY ORCHARD, THE AMERICANS, CARDIAC ORGAN).
TRAININGPETE RUNS A TRAINING CENTER IN CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE (INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE/ICP). WE TEACH MULTIPLE COMMUNITY CLASSES IN PERFORMANCE TRAINING AND TWO INTENSIVES PER YEAR COVERING THE VIEWPOINTS, SUZUKI, AS WELL AS LINKLATER VOICE, COMPOSITION TECHNIQUES AND ENSEMBLE BUILDING. IN THE FALL OF 2015, WE STARTED A YEAR-LONG TRAINING PROGRAM IN CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE GEARED TOWARDS TRAINING YOUNG ARTISTS IN MAKING NEW WORK FOR THE THEATER. 2023 MARKS OUR EIGHTH YEAR OF ENROLLMENT WITH 12 STUDENTS. PETE ALSO RUNS A HIGH-SCHOOL DEVISED THEATRE PROGRAM, BRINGING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM DEMOGRAPHICALLY DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS TOGETHER TO CREATE PERFORMANCE THAT GENERATES DIALOGUE ACROSS DIFFERENCE, IMPACTING 125-200 STUDENTS PER YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amber Whitehall Board Member | Trustee | 40 | $32,782 |
Jacob Coleman Board Member | Trustee | 25 | $20,997 |
Cristi Miles Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $18,864 |
Rebecca Lingafelter Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $14,472 |
Pancho Savery President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ellen Walkley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $66,394 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $149,154 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $215,548 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $95,644 |
Investment income | $198 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $311,390 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $111,206 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,594 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $33,546 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $13,812 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,367 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $117,543 |
Advertising and promotion | $19,050 |
Office expenses | $2,258 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,000 |
Travel | $5,028 |
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 | $1,758 |
All other expenses | $50 |
Total functional expenses | $349,904 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $97,639 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $81,779 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $179,418 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,787 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,533 |
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 | $48,320 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $131,098 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $179,418 |