Hattiloo Theatre

Organization Overview

Hattiloo Theatre is located in Memphis, TN. The organization was established in 2006. 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, Hattiloo Theatre employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hattiloo 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 06/2022, Hattiloo Theatre generated $3.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.0% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

HATTILOO THEATRE IS DEDICATED TO CULTIVATION AND APPRECIATION OF THE BLACK DRAMA ARTS AND IS ESTABLISHED TO DEVELOP A BLACK THEATRE THAT IS ACCESSBLE, REFLECTIVE AND RELEVANT OF THE MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY FOR MEMPHIS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

HATTILOO THEATRE WAS FOUNDED IN 2006, IN MEMPHIS TN IN A STOREFRONT. HATTILOO THEATRE PRODUCES ANNUAL SEASONS OF SEVEN PLAYS/MUSICALS THAT PROVIDE AUDIENCES A CONTEXTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF BLACK LIFE. ROOTED IN BLACK STORYTELLING, HATTILOO'S ACTIVITIES ARE A DIAMETRICAL RESPONSE TO AMERICAN THEATRE THAT HAS LARGELY AND HISTORICALLY BEEN CONCEIVED AS A WHITE AMERICAN ART FORM DESIGNED TO TELL THE STORIES OF WHITE AMERICANS. HATTILOO'S PROGRAMS SHIFT INACCURACIES AROUND BLACK IDENTITY, WHILE SHOWCASING THE BEST THAT BLACK THEATRE HAS TO OFFER.HATTILOO IS ONE OF SEVEN FREE-STANDING BLACK THEATRES IN THE NATION, AND THE ONLY ONE IN THE MID SOUTH. AS SUCH, IT SERVES AS THE PREEMINENT SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR SOUTHERN BLACK ARTISTS TO HONE THEIR TALENTS AS THEY ARTICULATE THE STRUGGLE, TRIUMPH, AND BEAUTY OF BLACK LIFE THROUGH THEIR CRAFT. HATTILOO USES THE POWER OF UNAPOLOGETIC BLACK STORYTELLING TO EMPOWER RESIDENTS WHO LIVE IN "CULTURAL DESERTS", WHOSE VOICEES DEEPEN THE REGION'S CULTURAL NARRATIVE. HATTILOO ALSO SERVES AS A BEACON OF CULTURAL PROGRESS IN MEMPHIS, CHALLENGING SOME MISCONCEPTIONS OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE SOUTHERN AND BLACK.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ekundayo Bandele
Executive Director
$161,560
Jocelyn Henderson
Chairwoman
$0
Amy Simpson
Vice President
$0
Cecilia Sawyer
Secretary
$0
Mack Weaver
Treasurer
$0
Cynthia Collins
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $229,185
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,518,199
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,747,384
Total Program Service Revenue$212,724
Investment income $317
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 $2,960,425

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Hattiloo Theatre has recieved totaling $467,307.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community Foundation Of Greater Memphis Inc

Memphis, TN

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$331,480
Arts Memphis

Memphis, TN

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT & RECOVERY

$40,500
Shubert Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$30,000
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$25,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$20,000
Jkw Foundation Tr Ua 092597

New York, NY

PURPOSE: THE CRAFT INSTITUTE

$10,000
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