Blue Barn Theatre is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 1991. 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 06/2023, Blue Barn Theatre employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Barn Theatre 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 06/2023, Blue Barn Theatre generated $627.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2023. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BLUE BARN THEATRE EXISTS TO ENHANCE THE CULTURAL LIFE OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES BY PRODUCING PROFESSIONALLY-EXECUTED LIVE THEATRE PERFORMANCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA AND SURROUNDING REGION WITH A QUALITY ENSEMBLE ACTING COMPANY. DURING THE YEAR WE PRODUCED 5 SHOWS AND 3 SPECIAL EVENTS WITH A TOTAL OF 94 PERFORMANCES. THE TOTAL ATTENDANCE FOR THE YEAR WAS 7331 PEOPLE WITH SOME VIRTUALLY FOR THE SPECIAL EVENTS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Jannette Davis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Mike Walenta Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Sara Foxley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Susan Clement Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Sara Mcclure Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Robert Peters Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $83,404 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $294,140 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,248 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $377,544 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $226,171 | 
| Investment income | $12,438 | 
| 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 | $627,077 | 
| 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. | $83,244 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,973 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $276,845 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,504 | 
| Other employee benefits | $18,582 | 
| Payroll taxes | $20,201 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,157 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $26,799 | 
| Office expenses | $3,289 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $1,200 | 
| Travel | $10,797 | 
| 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 | $158,177 | 
| Insurance | $20,561 | 
| All other expenses | $130,931 | 
| Total functional expenses | $1,063,793 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,618 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $499,808 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $101,400 | 
| 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 | $9,808 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,177,741 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $64,962 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $5,881,337 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,507 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| 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 | $2,473 | 
| Total liabilities | $14,980 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,825,457 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $40,900 | 
| 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 | $5,881,337 |