Northern Sky Theater Inc
- Assets
- $10.3m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $15.8k
- Employees
- 47
- Location
- Fish Creek, WI
- Founding
- 05/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 39-1666391
Organization Overview
Northern Sky Theater Inc is located in Fish Creek, WI. The organization was established in 1995. 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 12/2021, Northern Sky Theater Inc employed 47 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northern Sky Theater Inc 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 12/2020, Northern Sky Theater Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CREATE, DEVELOP AND PRESENT MUSIC AND DRAMA PRODUCTIONS FOR CULTURE AND HERITAGE APPRECIATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NORTHERN SKY DEVELOPS, PRODUCES, AND PERFORMS ORIGINAL MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS. IN 2021, 26,384 PEOPLE ATTENDED 183 LIVE PERFORMANCES AT OUR SUMMER AMPHITHEATER IN PENINSULA STATE PARK, FISH CREEK WI, AND AT OUR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED GOULD THEATER IN THE NORTHERN SKY FISH CREEK CREATIVE CAMPUS. ABOUT 7% OF THESE ATTENDEES WERE CHILDREN/YOUTH. AN ADDITIONAL 1,503 ATTENDED 9 VISUAL PERFORMANCES THROUGHOUT THE SEASON. THIS PROGRAMMING INVOLVED 46 ARTISTS. NORTHERN SKY PRODUCES ALL NEW WORK, AND THE COMPANY CONTINUED NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT IN 2021, HOLDING 12 READINGS AND WORKSHOPS FOR MUSICALS BEING READIED FOR LIVE PRODUCTION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dave Maier Managing Director | Officer | 45 | $90,069 |
Michael J Mccoy Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $13,514 |
Thomas A Moore Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cynthia Stiehl Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Heidi Ling Vice- Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mary Seeberg Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Mainstage Theatrical Supply Theater/stage Equipment | 12/30/19 | $521,977 |
Professional Audio Design Inc Audio Visual Design Services | 12/30/19 | $185,343 |
Carlson Erickson Builders Inc General Contractor | 12/30/19 | $2,953,303 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,825,625 |
| Investment income | $973 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,328 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $45,639 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$1,966 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,888,696 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $83,928 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $335,784 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $127,052 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,457 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,198 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $13,207 |
| Advertising and promotion | $47,094 |
| Office expenses | $125,467 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $159,441 |
| Travel | $4,189 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,018 |
| Interest | $99,534 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $210,008 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,333,664 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $327,990 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,128,658 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $823,014 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,500 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $27,134 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $23,144 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $15,814 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,290,318 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $71,570 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $134,386 |
| 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 | $1,268,043 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $158,000 |
| Total liabilities | $1,631,999 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,658,319 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Northern Sky Theater Inc has recieved totaling $20,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gebhardt Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $155,960 |
| Earnings | $19,747 |
| Net Contributions | $12,350 |
| Other Expense | $4,956 |
| Ending Balance | $183,101 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Temple Theatre Foundation Saginaw, MI | $0 | $1,856,811 |
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Inc Milwaukee, WI | $57,957,999 | $35,719,750 |
Chicago Theatre Group Inc Chicago, IL | $67,225,016 | $13,268,580 |
Childrens Theater Company And School Minneapolis, MN | $29,046,375 | $9,573,718 |
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Chicago, IL | $57,017,216 | $17,200,053 |
Steppenwolf Theater Co Chicago, IL | $121,972,303 | $10,370,800 |
American Players Theatre Of Wisconsin Inc Spring Green, WI | $23,897,771 | $10,669,807 |
Hennepin Theatre Tr Minneapolis, MN | $22,588,604 | $4,825,873 |
Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | $20,384,078 | $7,980,643 |
Lookingglass Theatre Company Chicago, IL | $2,356,485 | $3,866,114 |
Pabst Theater Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | $14,353,453 | $8,621,639 |
Writers Theatre Inc Glencoe, IL | $34,601,018 | $3,459,112 |