Forward Theater Company is located in Madison, WI. 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 06/2023, Forward Theater Company employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forward Theater Company 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, Forward Theater Company generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.9% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL THEATER FOR AUDIENCES AND GIVE THEATER PROFESSIONALS AN ARTISTIC HOME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING THE 2022-2023 SEASON, FORWARD THEATER COMPANY PERFORMED FOUR PLAYS, THE WANDERERS, FEEDING BEATRICE: A GOTHIC TALE, AIRNESS, AND ARTEMISIA. TOTAL ATTENDANCE FOR EACH PERFORMANCE WAS 3,144, 3,668, 3,684, AND 4,337, RESPECTIVELY. THESE PROGRAMS HELP CREATE A HOME BASE FOR WISCONSIN THEATER PROFESSIONALS AND AUDIENCES THAT EXPANDS THE CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC LIFE OF THE GREATER MADISON AREA.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Rozan Anderson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| David Chaimson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Hallie Kuenning Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Marci Henderson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Gwen Jones Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Roth Judd Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $53,515 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $12,786 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $740,760 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $14,398 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $807,061 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $637,203 | 
| Investment income | $40,480 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,544 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$19,654 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $1,466,846 | 
| 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. | $189,017 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $74,529 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $332,348 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,238 | 
| Other employee benefits | $58,480 | 
| Payroll taxes | $38,454 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $46,491 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,744 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $241,162 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $104,991 | 
| Office expenses | $27,667 | 
| Information technology | $4,881 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $296,849 | 
| Travel | $2,164 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,959 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,468 | 
| Insurance | $16,742 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $1,579,893 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $586,964 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $974,900 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $274,667 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $35,286 | 
| 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 | $28,456 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,799 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $177,761 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $456,189 | 
| Total assets | $2,548,022 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,444 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $408,716 | 
| 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 | $31,675 | 
| Total liabilities | $458,835 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,684,519 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $404,668 | 
| 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 | $2,548,022 |