Huge Improv Theater
- Assets
- $347.6k
- Revenue
- $450.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 29
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 09/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 26-3326882
Organization Overview
Huge Improv Theater is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2009. 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 12/2022, Huge Improv Theater employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Huge Improv Theater 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 12/2022, Huge Improv Theater generated $450.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $634.7k during the year ending 12/2022. 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:
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HUGE IMPROV THEATER IS AN ARTIST-LED NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE TWIN CITIES IMPROV COMMUNITY THROUGH PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION: WE HAD 417 STUDENT ENROLLMENTS IN OUR CORE CURRICULUM IN 2022, 17% OF WHOM APPLIED FOR AND RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS. HUGE'S CORE CURRICULUM OF FOUR 8-WEEK CLASSES IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WORKING TO BECOME ARTISTS/PERFORMERS. WE ALSO HELD SEVERAL MASTER CLASSES TO TEACH ADVANCED, SPECIALIZED SKILLS. AND WE HELD A MONTHLY ONE HOUR CLASS THAT ATTRACTED 96 ADMISSIONS BY STUDENTS WHOLLY NEW TO IMPROV.
PERFORMANCE: WE PRODUCED OR PRESENTED 346 PERFORMANCES AT HUGE IN 2021, PROVIDING 145 ARTISTS AND DIRECTORS WITH PAID OPPORTUNITIES TO PRESENT THEIR WORK. BY KEEPING OUR TICKET PRICES ACCESSIBLE ($10-15 PER SHOW) AND PRESENTING ORIGINAL, NEW WORKS OF A HIGH ARTISTIC STANDARD, WE SUCCESSFULLY ATTRACTED APPROXIMATELY 9670 AUDIENCE MEMBERS OF DIVERSE AGES, BACKGROUNDS AND LEVELS OF INCOME. THROUGH OUR WEEKLY SHOW, IMPROV A GO GO, WE ENCOURAGED EXPERIMENTATION AND PROVIDED VALUABLE STAGE TIME TO 167 GROUPS WHO MIGHT NOT HAVE HAD ACCESS OTHERWISE. IN ADDITION, OUR DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION OVERSAW NEW AND CONTINUED PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING MONTHLY PERFORMANCE "JAMS" FOR BIPOC, WOMEN-TRANS-NONBINARY PERFORMERS, PERFORMERS WITH DISABILITIES, AND PERFORMERS OVER 40. IMPROV IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE ARTS ECOSYSTEM IN MINNESOTA, AND WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE HOSTED THE 2022 BLACK & FUNNY IMPROV FESTIVAL AND QUEER & FUNNY IMPROV FESTIVAL.
TWIN CITIES IMPROV FESTIVAL (TCIF): HUGE PRESENTED THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL TCIF IN JUNE. THE FESTIVAL LINE-UP INCLUDED NATIONALLY RENOWNED VISITING GROUPS PAIRED WITH EXCEPTIONAL LOCAL GROUPS. TCIF ALSO INCLUDED TWO DAYS OF WORKSHOPS FROM THE SAME NATIONALLY-RENOWNED ARTISTS WHO PERFORMED AT THE FESTIVAL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Butch Roy Executive Director/board Secretary | Officer | 40 | $48,538 |
Jill Bernard Education Director/board Member | Officer | 40 | $36,434 |
Robin Gillette Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nels Lennes Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Adia Morris Swanger Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Derwinski Board President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $108,113 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $134,032 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $242,145 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $194,717 |
| 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 | $13,409 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $450,271 |
| 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. | $81,023 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,307 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $142,807 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $586 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,447 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,982 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $113,716 |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,693 |
| Office expenses | $3,713 |
| Information technology | $44,384 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $179,574 |
| Travel | $698 |
| 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 | $114 |
| Insurance | $2,540 |
| All other expenses | $439 |
| Total functional expenses | $634,692 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $272,897 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $28,140 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,239 |
| 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 | $10,697 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,541 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $23,086 |
| Total assets | $347,600 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,289 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $19,386 |
| 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 | $80,892 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $213 |
| Total liabilities | $110,780 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $236,820 |
| 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 | $347,600 |