Washington Improvisational Theater Co

Organization Overview

Washington Improvisational Theater Co is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1988. 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 06/2022, Washington Improvisational Theater Co employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Improvisational Theater Co 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 06/2022, Washington Improvisational Theater Co generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $721.0k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.2% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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OUR MISSION IS TO UNLEASH THE CREATIVE POWER OF IMPROV IN WASHINGTON, DC. WE ENGAGE AUDIENCES WITH PERFORMANCES THAT EXHILARATE AND INSPIRE. WE IGNITE THE SPIRIT OF PLAY IN WASHINGTON WITH A REVOLUTIONARY TRAINING PROGRAM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WIT PROVIDED IN PERSON AND ONLINE IMPROV CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS TO 567 STUDENTS FROM THROUGHOUT THE DC REGION. FREE IMPROV FOR ALL WORKSHOPS ENROLLED 414 ATTENDEES IN 38 WORKSHOPS. WIT CONTINUED AND BUILD NEW COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH MARIE REED ELEMENTARY, SITAR ARTS CENTER, ARMED SERVICES ARTS PARTNERSHIP, CALVARY WOMEN'S SERVICES, CAPITOL HILL VILLAGE, AND PROJECT CREATE.


WIT PROVIDED IN PERSON AND ONLINE IMPROV CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS TO 567 STUDENTS FROM THROUGHOUT THE DC REGION. FREE IMPROV FOR ALL WORKSHOPS ENROLLED 414 ATTENDEES IN 38 WORKSHOPS. WIT CONTINUED AND BUILD NEW COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH MARIE REED ELEMENTARY, SITAR ARTS CENTER, ARMED SERVICES ARTS PARTNERSHIP, CALVARY WOMEN'S SERVICES, CAPITOL HILL VILLAGE, AND PROJECT CREATE.


WIT PRESENTED 159 IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES, PRIMARILY ON THE STAGE AT SOURCE. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED FIESTA LATINA FEATURING LATINE IMPROVISERS FROM THROUGHOUT THE WIT COMMUNITY, THE IN-PERSON DEBUT OF AND, SCENE! (A SHOW THAT MIXES IMPROV WITH SCRIPTED PERFORMANCE), AND (Y)OUR TOWN (AN IMPROVISED HOMAGE TO THE WELL-LOVED THORNTON WILDER PLAY OUR TOWN). WIT COMPANY ENSEMBLES ALSO RETURNED TO IN-PERSON SHOWS, INCLUDING IMUSICAL, NOX!, MADELINE, LENA DUNHAM, UNCLE GORGEOUS, AND HELLCAT.


WIT PRESENTED 159 IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES, PRIMARILY ON THE STAGE AT SOURCE. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED FIESTA LATINA FEATURING LATINE IMPROVISERS FROM THROUGHOUT THE WIT COMMUNITY, THE IN-PERSON DEBUT OF AND, SCENE! (A SHOW THAT MIXES IMPROV WITH SCRIPTED PERFORMANCE), AND (Y)OUR TOWN (AN IMPROVISED HOMAGE TO THE WELL-LOVED THORNTON WILDER PLAY OUR TOWN). WIT COMPANY ENSEMBLES ALSO RETURNED TO IN-PERSON SHOWS, INCLUDING IMUSICAL, NOX!, MADELINE, LENA DUNHAM, UNCLE GORGEOUS, AND HELLCAT.


WIT PROVIDED 56 TRAINING WORKSHOPS, SOME ONLINE AND SOME IN PERSON, REACHING 2,803 PARTICIPANTS IN TOTAL.


WIT PROVIDED 56 TRAINING WORKSHOPS, SOME ONLINE AND SOME IN PERSON, REACHING 2,803 PARTICIPANTS IN TOTAL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mark Chalfant
Artistic & Executive Director
$54,142
Krystal Ramseur
Chair
$0
Graziella Jackson
Vice Chair
$0
Nikki Rogers
Treasurer
$0
Shane Sarver
Secretary
$0
Lura Barber
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$4,220
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $796,814
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$16,517
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$817,551
Total Program Service Revenue$366,444
Investment income $1,595
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 $1,185,590

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