Great Lakes Theater Festival Inc
- Assets
- $6.9m
- Revenue
- $5.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 108
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Founding
- 04/1964
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 34-0901212
Organization Overview
Great Lakes Theater Festival Inc, operating under the name Great Lakes Theater, is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 1964. 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, Great Lakes Theater employed 108 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great Lakes 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 06/2022, Great Lakes Theater generated $5.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 06/2022. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BRING THE PLEASURE, POWER AND RELEVANCE OF CLASSIC THEATER TO THE WIDEST POSSIBLE AUDIENCE THROUGH ITS MAIN STAGE AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PRODUCTIONS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GREAT LAKES THEATER (GLT) PRODUCES PLAYS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE AND OTHER CLASSICAL PLAYWRIGHTS. DURING THE 2021-2022 SEASON, FOUR PLAYS WERE PRESENTED TO THE COMMUNITY, TWO FEWER THAN IN A NORMAL FISCAL YEAR DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. PLAYS PRESENTED INCLUDED "THE TEMPEST", "A CHRISTMAS CAROL", "MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING", AND "THE 39 STEPS". A PRODUCTION OF "AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'" WAS SCHEDULED BUT CANCELLED DUE TO COVID. RECEIPT OF A SHUTTERED VENUE OPERATORS GRANT AND PRIOR YEARS' PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM FUNDS ENABLED GLT TO CONTINUE TO EXPEND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT. A TOTAL OF 22,532 ATTENDED THE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES. STUDENT MATINEE SERIES PERFORMANCES OF MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS SERVED AN ADDITIONAL 2,457 STUDENTS AT THE HANNA AND MIMI OHIO THEATERS, PLAYHOUSE SQUARE.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS: SCHOOL RESIDENCY PROGRAMMING (SPECIALLY TRAINED ACTOR-TEACHERS PROVIDE PERFORMANCES, DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF CURRICULA-SUPPORTING PLAYS/LITERATURE) VISITED 64 SCHOOLS AND ENGAGED 10,378 STUDENTS IN NINE OHIO COUNTIES. THE THEATER'S 33RD ANNUAL CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" WRITING CONTEST ENGAGED AN ADDITIONAL 300 STUDENTS FROM 11 SCHOOLS. ALL 2021-2022 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING WAS DELIVERED AMIDST PANDEMIC-DISRUPTION CHALLENGES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles Fee Prod Artistic Director | Officer | 20 | $117,721 |
Robert Taylor Executive Director | Officer | 30 | $95,117 |
Samuel Hartwell Chair/trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Grove Secretary/trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathleen Kennedy Treasurer/trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
William Caster President/trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,180,441 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,118,218 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,593 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,298,659 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,459,232 |
| Investment income | $108,484 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $83,741 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,972,488 |
| 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. | $212,836 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $78,353 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,542,456 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $33,291 |
| Other employee benefits | $280,197 |
| Payroll taxes | $216,946 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $43,835 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $345,909 |
| Advertising and promotion | $109,707 |
| Office expenses | $51,217 |
| Information technology | $32,431 |
| Royalties | $36,577 |
| Occupancy | $285,416 |
| Travel | $313,059 |
| 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 | $60,501 |
| Insurance | $26,851 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,809,960 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,005,537 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,639,340 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $331,328 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $119,224 |
| 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 | $192,126 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $215,476 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,413,690 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,916,721 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,059 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $503,821 |
| 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 | $534,880 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,868,237 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,513,604 |
| 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 | $6,916,721 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Great Lakes Theater Festival Inc has recieved totaling $512,962.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
John P Murphy Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $121,000 |
George Gund Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: EDUCATION PROGRAMS. | $90,000 |
Kulas Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $60,000 |
David And Inez Myers Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: SCHOOL RESIDENCY PROGRAMMING | $50,000 |
Community Foundation Of Lorain County Elyria, OH PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $35,000 |
Arts Midwest Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: Shakepeare in American Communities: Schools | $25,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,782,531 |
| Earnings | -$209,337 |
| Net Contributions | $12,000 |
| Ending Balance | $2,585,194 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Temple Theatre Foundation Saginaw, MI | $0 | $1,856,811 |
Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park Cincinnati, OH | $58,282,641 | $17,194,907 |
Cleveland Play House Cleveland, OH | $14,846,065 | $7,810,747 |
Pittsburgh Public Theater Corporation Pittsburgh, PA | $13,504,730 | $6,047,116 |
Actors Theatre Of Louisville Inc Louisville, KY | $21,191,144 | $5,821,422 |
Walnut Street Theatre Corp Philadelphia, PA | $35,930,137 | $7,380,897 |
Arden Theatre Company Philadelphia, PA | $14,483,355 | $5,191,205 |
Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc Indianapolis, IN | $37,888,080 | $6,579,183 |
Childrens Theatre Of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | $17,028,934 | $8,914,508 |
Peoples Light & Theatre Co Malvern, PA | $24,049,408 | $2,648,575 |
Great Lakes Theater Festival Inc Cleveland, OH | $6,916,721 | $4,972,488 |
Society Hill Playhouse Center For The Performing Arts Inc Philadelphia, PA | $0 | -$3,636 |