St Louis Shakespeare Festival
- Assets
- $909.3k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 39
- Location
- St Louis, MO
- Founding
- 12/1999
- Data as of
- 09/2020
- EIN
- 43-1815139
Organization Overview
St Louis Shakespeare Festival is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1999. 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 09/2021, St Louis Shakespeare Festival employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. St Louis 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 09/2020, St Louis Shakespeare Festival generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 09/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.5%) per year over the past 6 years. 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:
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FOSTERING COMMUNITY AND JOY ACROSS THE ST. LOUIS REGION THROUGH THE SHAKESPEAREAN TRADITION OF ART FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: 50,000+ GATHER IN FOREST PARK EACH SUMMER TO WATCH SOME OF THE NATION'S FINEST ARTISTS PERFORM IN SHAKESPEARE'S ORIGINAL LANGUAGE. PERFORMANCES ARE COMPLETELY FREE TO ATTEND - A SUMMER TRADITION ACCESSIBLE TO ALL. IN JUNE, 2021 THE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL STAGED KING LEAR.
SHAKESPEARE IN THE STREETS: ST. LOUISANS SHARE THEIR STORIES THROUGH AN IMMERSIVE, YEAR-LONG COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THEATER RESIDENCY. THOSE STORIES ARE INCORPORATED INTO A NEW PLAY BASED ON THE COMMUNITY, INSPIRED BY SHAKESPEARE, AND PERFORMED FOR FREE IN THE CITY STREETS. IN SEPTEMBER 2021, THE FESTIVAL PREMIERED AN ORIGINAL WORK IN THE VILLE NEIGHBORHOOD OF NORTH ST. LOUIS, TITLED: "THE VILLE: AVENGEANCE!" LOOSELY INSPIRED BY SHAKESPEARE'S HAMLET.
EDUCATION: TOURCO PRESENTED FREE SHAKESPEARE IN 20+ PUBLIC PARKS ACROSS MISSOURI AND ILLINOIS.THIS TOUR IS THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN OUR AREA: NO OTHER ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FREE SHAKESPEARE FOR ENTIRE NEIGHBORHOODS RIGHT IN THEIR OWN BACKYARD. IN AUGUST 2021, A 90-MINUTE PERFORMANCE OF OTHELLO WAS STAGED IN 24 PARKS THROUGHOUT THE REGION.IN COLLABORATION WITH 4THEVILLE AND ST. LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THE FESTIVAL LEADS AN INNOVATIVE IN-SCHOOL ARTS RESIDENCY AT SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL. FOURTEEN ARTS AND CULTURE INSTITUTIONS DELIVER ARTS AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS AT NORTH ST. LOUIS' HISTORIC HIGH SCHOOL. SUMNER WAS RECOMMENDED FOR CLOSURE IN FALL 2020 A MOVE THAT WOULD FURTHER DISINVESTMENT IN ONE OF THE NATION'S MOST HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT BLACK COMMUNITIES. THE FESTIVAL AND ITS PARTNERS HAVE DEVELOPED A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY RECOVERY PLAN TO INCREASE STUDENT ENROLLMENT AT SUMNER HIGH. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT THE PROGRAM AND KEEP THE SCHOOL OPEN; THE PILOT YEAR BEGAN AUGUST 23RD, 2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Ridgely Producing Artistic Director | Officer | 40 | $114,199 |
Ed Macias Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Julie Thomas Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Pam Trapp Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Brian Hayden Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Alison Ferring Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,089,387 |
| Investment income | $326 |
| 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 | $672 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,148,329 |
| 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. | $120,424 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $585,192 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,922 |
| Other employee benefits | $43,090 |
| Payroll taxes | $54,373 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,645 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,191 |
| Advertising and promotion | $82,425 |
| Office expenses | $34,279 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $59,171 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,981 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $44,796 |
| Insurance | $22,701 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,194,632 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $221,017 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $56,648 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $189,324 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,269 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $12,784 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $35,624 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $909,280 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,631 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,525 |
| 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 | $76,200 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $105,356 |
| 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 | $803,924 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that St Louis Shakespeare Festival has recieved totaling $557,877.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $135,350 |
Regional Cultural & Performing Arts Development Commission St Louis, MO PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS | $120,152 |
Edward D Jones & Company Foundation St Louis, MO PURPOSE: ARTS | $105,000 |
Trio Foundation St Louis, MO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Arts Midwest Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: Shakepeare in American Communities: Schools | $25,000 |
Pershing Charitable Trust St Louis, MO PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $25,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,841 |
| Ending Balance | $1,841 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Municipal Theatre Association Of St Louis St Louis, MO | $124,521,689 | $24,643,540 |
Chicago Theatre Group Inc Chicago, IL | $67,225,016 | $13,268,580 |
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Chicago, IL | $57,017,216 | $17,200,053 |
Steppenwolf Theater Co Chicago, IL | $121,972,303 | $10,370,800 |
Repertory Theatre Of St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $11,243,335 | $8,131,352 |
Theatre Squared Inc Fayetteville, AR | $37,817,681 | $7,945,309 |
Theater League Inc Kansas City, MO | $27,534,408 | $1,974,369 |
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Inc Kansas City, MO | $16,549,534 | $6,035,764 |
Actors Theatre Of Louisville Inc Louisville, KY | $21,191,144 | $5,821,422 |
Omaha Theater Company Omaha, NE | $9,432,355 | $7,494,980 |
Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | $20,384,078 | $7,980,643 |
Lookingglass Theatre Company Chicago, IL | $2,356,485 | $3,866,114 |