The Great Passion Play is located in Eureka Springs, AR. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Great Passion Play employed 327 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great Passion Play 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 12/2023, Great Passion Play generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.0% per year over the past 9 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE A HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF THE FOUNDING OF CHRISTIANITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GREAT PASSION PLAY, MUSEUM AND NEW HOLY LAND
GREAT PASSION PLAY, MUSEUM AND NEW HOLY LAND
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tom Bush Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Keith Butler Chaiman Of T | Trustee | $0 | |
Randall Christy Director | Trustee | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,246,649 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,251,649 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,262,563 |
| Investment income | $33 |
| 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 | $568,412 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,082,657 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,127,740 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $111,804 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,249 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $122,956 |
| Office expenses | $8,638 |
| Information technology | $6,364 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $181,630 |
| Travel | $18,079 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $16,987 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $102,006 |
| Insurance | $85,085 |
| All other expenses | $149,639 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,238,097 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $106,405 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $254,056 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,189,775 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $565,000 |
| Total assets | $3,115,236 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,483 |
| 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 | $7,000 |
| Other liabilities | $26,810 |
| Total liabilities | $60,293 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,489,943 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $565,000 |
| 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 | $3,115,236 |