Washington Performing Arts Society
- Assets
- $12.5m
- Revenue
- $4.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 12/1965
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 52-6062439
Organization Overview
Washington Performing Arts Society, operating under the name Washington Performing Arts, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (A61) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Centers, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Washington Performing Arts employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Performing Arts 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 08/2021, Washington Performing Arts generated $4.9m 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 (8.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.7%) 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRODUCTION:FOUNDED IN 1966 BY ARTS IMPRESARIO PATRICK HAYES, WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS IS ONE OF THE NATION'S LEADING PRODUCERS AND PRESENTERS OF PERFORMING ARTS, ARTS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES. TRUE TO ITS FOUNDER'S ETHOS OF "EVERYBODY IN, NOBODY OUT," WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS NIMBLY PRESENTS PERFORMANCES IN VENUES THROUGHOUT DC AND MARYLAND, RANGING FROM INTIMATE SPACES FOR 200, TO PROMINENT VENUES OF 2,400, AS WELL AS AN ARRAY OF OUTDOOR LOCATIONS. COMMITTED TO SUSTAINING ITS ROLE AS THE PREMIER PRESENTER FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC IN THE REGION, WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS IS ALSO KNOWN FOR ITS DISTINCTIVE AND ENDURING COMMITMENT TO GOSPEL MUSIC, JAZZ, CULTURALLY-SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING, AND DANCE, AS WELL AS COMMISSIONING OF WORKS ACROSS ALL GENRES. SPECIAL PROJECTS, DEVELOPED BY AND UNIQUE TO WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS ARE DISTINGUISHED BY A MIX OF COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS, AND A TANDEM FOCUS ON AMERICAN NARRATIVES - SPOTLIGHTING ARTISTS AND ART FORMS THAT MARK IMPORTANT MOMENTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE. A PIONEER IN ARTS DEVELOPMENT AND ARTS EDUCATION IN THE DC AREA, IT ANNUALLY SERVES MORE THAN 100,000 RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES ACROSS THE DISTRICT AND METRO VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND WITH LIVE ARTS EXPERIENCES OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER, AS WELL AS INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES. WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CONSISTENTLY DEMONSTRATES EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS THROUGH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY EFFORTS THAT BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT AND BEYOND WITH A FOCUS ON ARTS EDUCATION, MUSIC AND DANCE. A CONVENER
EDUCATION:WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS IS A NATIONAL LEADER IN COLLABORATIVE ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS, ANNUALLY SERVING NEARLY 50,000 PARTICIPANTS IN GREATER D.C. OVER THE COURSE OF 800+ EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS EMBEDDED IN BOTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS, AND CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCED MUSIC STUDENTS TO DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL SKILLS VIA COMPETITIONS, PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE CITY-WIDE DC HONORS ENSEMBLES, AND CREATES LIFELONG ARTS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE ROOTED IN A BELIEF THAT THE ARTS ARE UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO CULTIVATE COMMUNITY AND CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY. THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AMONG WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS' SIGNATURE ARTS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES:
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Bilfield-Friedman President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $306,891 |
Elizabeth Racheva Chief Advancement Officer | Officer | 40 | $172,969 |
Cornie Lorenzo Evans III COO (until 07/2021) | Officer | 40 | $155,325 |
Matthew Campbell Dir, Comm & Creative Media | 40 | $117,714 | |
Samantha Pollack Director Of Programming | 40 | $112,269 | |
Michelle Hoffmann Dir, Education & Engagement | 40 | $101,202 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ridgewells Holding Inc Catering | 8/30/20 | $122,863 |
Ridgewells Holding Inc Catering | 8/30/20 | $122,863 |
San Francisco Symphony Artist Fees | 8/30/20 | $115,000 |
Srathmore Hall Foundation Venue Rental Fees | 8/30/20 | $120,512 |
The Kennedy Center Venue Rental Fees | 8/30/20 | $197,570 |
Srathmore Hall Foundation Venue Rental Fees | 8/30/20 | $120,512 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $332,189 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,500,181 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,270,855 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $264,022 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,103,225 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $239,702 |
| Investment income | $136,630 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $474,807 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$94,490 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,886,462 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $26,090 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $762,563 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $196,812 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,179,727 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $38,986 |
| Other employee benefits | $85,131 |
| Payroll taxes | $138,581 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,555 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $6,455 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $57,292 |
| Fees for services: Other | $383,412 |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,089 |
| Office expenses | $126,586 |
| Information technology | $73,147 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $366,439 |
| Travel | $19,891 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22,734 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $80,091 |
| Insurance | $30,101 |
| All other expenses | $50,280 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,285,176 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $700 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,877,877 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,199,586 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $116,919 |
| 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 | $112,975 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $323,792 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,819,946 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $2,000 |
| Other assets | $95,352 |
| Total assets | $12,549,147 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $149,571 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $67,005 |
| 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 | $374,170 |
| Other liabilities | $712,976 |
| Total liabilities | $1,303,722 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,190,714 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,054,711 |
| 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 | $12,549,147 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 23 grants that Washington Performing Arts Society has recieved totaling $650,935.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Morris And Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: ARTS & HUMANITIES | $150,000 |
Dallas Morse Coors Foundation For The Performing Arts Tr Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $95,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $60,870 |
Beech Street Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION | $57,500 |
Galena-Yorktown Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | $50,000 |
Park Foundation Inc Ithaca, NY PURPOSE: ARTS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS | $50,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $6,686,641 |
| Earnings | $1,474,173 |
| Net Contributions | $136,600 |
| Other Expense | $338,204 |
| Ending Balance | $7,959,210 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Strathmore Hall Foundation Inc North Bethesda, MD | $27,256,314 | $8,322,288 |
Washington Performing Arts Society Washington, DC | $12,549,147 | $4,886,462 |
Lyric Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | $19,508,427 | $4,826,860 |
Hippodrome Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | $13,272,762 | $8,345,176 |
Maryland Hall For The Creative Arts Inc Annapolis, MD | $14,959,941 | $1,722,678 |
Zeiders American Dream Theater Virginia Beach, VA | $9,355,099 | $2,062,957 |
Atlas Performing Arts Center Washington, DC | $17,353,205 | $2,355,130 |
Maryland Theatre Association Inc Hagerstown, MD | $20,853,735 | $2,408,622 |
The National Theatre Foundation Washington, DC | $6,261,563 | $1,353,760 |
Academy Center Of The Arts Inc Lynchburg, VA | $41,266,969 | $2,992,535 |
Richmond Performing Arts Alliance Richmond, VA | $133,538,095 | $2,679,969 |
Avalon Theatre Project Inc Washington, DC | $5,281,918 | $2,173,735 |