Penumbra Theatre Company Inc

Organization Overview

Penumbra Theatre Company Inc is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Penumbra Theatre Company Inc employed 108 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Penumbra Theatre Company 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 06/2021, Penumbra Theatre Company Inc generated $11.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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PENUMBRA THEATRE CREATES PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS THAT ARE ARTISTICALLY EXCELLENT, THOUGHT PROVOKING, AND RELEVANT WHICH ILLUMINATES THE HUMAN CONDITION THROUGH THE PRISM OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE. PENUMBRA'S GOALS ARE AS FOLLOWS:* INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN CREATING A DIVERSIFIED AMERICAN THEATRICAL TRADITION.* ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE A CULTURALLY DIVERSE AND ALL-INCLUSIVE AMERICA BY USING THEATRE TO TEACH, CRITICIZE, COMMENT, AND MODEL.* USE THEATRE TO CREATE AN AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY THAT INCLUDES AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER PEOPLES OF COLOR IN EVERY THREAD OF THE FABRIC OF OUR SOCIETY.* CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND STABILIZE A BLACK PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PENUMBRA SUSPENDED ALL LIVE AND IN-PERSON EVENTS DUE TO COVID-19. IT PRODUCED THREE MAJOR ONLINE ENGAGEMENTS, INCLUDING CELEBRATION OF THE SOUL, WE ARE LOVED, AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GRAYWOLF PRESS ESSENTIAL CONVERSATIONS. PENUMBRA EXPANDED ITS NEW PLAY COMMISSIONING PROGRAM, AND ENGAGED ITS ASHE LAB ARTISTS THROUGH VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS AND RETREATS.


PENUMBRA SUSPENDED ITS SUMMER INSTITUTE YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTPROGRAM FOR TEENS DUE TO COVID 19. ITS IN-PERSON EQUITY TRAININGSERVICES WERE OFFERED AS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP ENGAGEMENTS. IN WINTER 2021,PENUMBRA LAUNCHED A VIRTUAL RACIAL HEALING RESEARCH INSTITUTE FORARTISTS, ACTIVISTS, AND HEALERS TO SUPPORT EARLY PLANNING FOR THEPENUMBRA CENTER FOR RACIAL HEALING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sarah Bellamy
Ex Officio, Voting
$76,912
Amy Thomas
Managing Director
$76,255
Lou Bellamy
Founder, Artistic Dir. Eme
$64,654
Carson Funderburk
First Vice Chair
$0
David Welliver
Treasurer
$0
Tim Sullivan
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $465,835
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$11,122,034
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $300
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$11,587,869
Total Program Service Revenue$174,385
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $11,767,246

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Penumbra Theatre Company Inc has awarded $200,000 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Saint Paul, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$50,000

NEW NATIVE THEATRE

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$50,000

TEATRO DEL PUEBLO

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Saint Paul, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$50,000

PANGEA WORLD THEATER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$50,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 29 grants that Penumbra Theatre Company Inc has recieved totaling $2,459,781.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Ford Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT AND FOR CORE SUPPORT FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

$800,000
Andrew W Mellon Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE FOR PLAYS BY EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED ARTISTS OF COLOR FOR MULTIGENERATIONAL AUDIENCES

$232,500
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, AND TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR PROGRAM PILOTING AND BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT FOR PENUMBRA'S NEXT LIFECYCLE AS A CENTER FOR RACIAL HEALING AND PERFORMING ARTS CAMPUS

$150,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, AND TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR PROGRAM PILOTING AND BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT FOR PENUMBRA'S NEXT LIFECYCLE AS A CENTER FOR RACIAL HEALING AND PERFORMING ARTS CAMPUS

$150,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, AND TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR PROGRAM PILOTING AND BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT FOR PENUMBRA'S NEXT LIFECYCLE AS A CENTER FOR RACIAL HEALING AND PERFORMING ARTS CAMPUS

$150,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, AND TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR PROGRAM PILOTING AND BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT FOR PENUMBRA'S NEXT LIFECYCLE AS A CENTER FOR RACIAL HEALING AND PERFORMING ARTS CAMPUS

$150,000
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