The Heart Of America Shakespeare Festival is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1992. 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 09/2023, Heart Of America Shakespeare Festival employed 81 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Heart Of America Shakespeare Festival 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 09/2023, Heart Of America Shakespeare Festival generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $977.8k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.0% 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:
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TO MAKE THE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE AND SHAKESPEARE-INSPIRED WORKS ACCESSIBLE TO A DIVERSE AUDIENCE THROUGH A FREE, PROFESSIONAL, OUTDOOR FESTIVAL, AND ADDITIONAL FREE AND PAID PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES FREE PROFESSIONAL (ACTORS EQUITY ASSOCIATION) THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES OF SHAKESPEARE PLAYS ANF PROMOTES THOSE THROUGH A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. FOR THE FESTIVAL'S 31ST SEASON (2022-2023) 31,863 ATTENDED PRODUCTIONS OR PARTICIPATED IN THESE PROGRAMS IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sidonie Garrett Executive Artistic Director | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $84,404 |
Beverly Elving Board Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christopher Gramling Board Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Scott Ashcraft MD Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Allan S Gray II Vice-President Of Community Engagement | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Wendelburg Vice-President Of Education | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $181,789 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $78,627 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $547,557 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,914 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $807,973 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $178,133 |
| Investment income | $28,888 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $12,251 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $13,538 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,042,644 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,549 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $103,297 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,220 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $344,678 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $32,853 |
| Payroll taxes | $32,762 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,807 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $25,659 |
| Office expenses | $5,281 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,112 |
| Travel | $6,818 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $126 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,372 |
| Insurance | $20,985 |
| All other expenses | $92,080 |
| Total functional expenses | $977,800 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $393,291 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $33,280 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $3,551 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,503 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $829,117 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $66,722 |
| Total assets | $1,339,464 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,812 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $13,076 |
| 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 | $67,900 |
| Total liabilities | $95,788 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $393,159 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $850,517 |
| 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 | $1,339,464 |