Ruston Community Theatre
- Assets
- $110.4k
- Revenue
- $47.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Ruston, LA
- Founding
- 06/1978
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 72-0835780
Organization Overview
Ruston Community Theatre is located in Ruston, LA. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ruston Community 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 08/2021, Ruston Community Theatre generated $47.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $33.4k during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.1%) per year over the past 5 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
USING LOCAL AMATEUR TALENT TO PROVIDE LIVE THEATER ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT TO THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FOR ITS PRODUCTION SEASON AND FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2021, RUSTON COMMUNITY THEATRE HAD TENTATIVELY PLANNED FOR SIX PRODUCTIONS HAVING A DIVERSITY OF THEMES AND CONTENT, INCLUDING COMEDY, DRAMA, AND MUSICAL, AND TWO PRDOUCTIONS STAGED ESPECIALLY FOR A YOUTH CAST RANGING IN AGE FROM 8 YEARS TO 18 YEARS. HOWEVER, AS WAS THE CASE FOR THE 2019-2020 PRODUCTION SEASON, THE COVID 19 VIRUS SHUTDOWN RESULTED IN THE POSTPONEMENT AND RESCHEDULING OF ALL BUT ONE OF THE PLANNED PRODUCTIONS. THE POSTPONED PLAYS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THE 2021-2022 PRODUCTION SEASON. THE ONE PRODUCTION PERFORMED DURING THE 2020-2021 SASON WAS SUESSICAL JR. THESE ONE OF THE 2 PLANNED PRODUCTIONS STAGED ESPECIALLY FOR A YOUTH CAST. THE PRODUCTION HAS 6 PERFORMANCES AND DREW A COMMUNITY AUDIENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 2,250. THE CAST OF THE PRODUCTION TOTALED APPROXIMSTELY 41 AMATEUR YOUTH PERFORMERS RANGING IN AGES FROM 9 TO 17 YEARS OLD, AND A PRODUCTION CREW OF 20 ADULTS. ADDITIONALLY, ON HALLOWEEN IN 2020, AS A COMMUNITY AND FINDRAISING EVEN FOR RCT THE MANAGEMENT OF A LOCAL CARWASH ASKED RCT TO TEAM WITH THE CARWASH FOR A HALLOWEEN CARWASH EVEN. FOR THIS EVENT RCT PROVIDED A HALLWOEEN SETTING AND DECORATIONS AT THE CARWASH, AND PERFORMERS, PRIMARILY YOUTH, DRESSED IN HALLOWEEN COSTUMES PROVIDING ENTERTAINMENT AND HANDING OUT HALLOWEEN TREATS. THE CARWASH MANAGEMENT SHARED A PORTION OF THE CARWASH REVENUES WITH RUSTON COMMUNITY THEATRE.
PLEASE REFER TO FIST EXEMPT PURPOSE ACCOMPLISHMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Graham President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Steele Moegle Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Jim Moore Treasurer | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Mary Watkins Vice Preside | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $11,731 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,197 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,928 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $34,274 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $47,302 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $14,145 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| 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 | $304 |
| Office expenses | $14,683 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,600 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,662 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $33,394 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $60,808 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $49,549 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $110,357 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $110,357 |
| 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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $110,357 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ruston Community Theatre has recieved totaling $105.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $105 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Austin Theatre Alliance Austin, TX | $11,051,816 | $12,251,946 |
Theatre Squared Inc Fayetteville, AR | $37,817,681 | $7,945,309 |
Dallas Theater Center Dallas, TX | $4,686,048 | $4,047,540 |
Theatre Under The Stars Inc Houston, TX | $18,210,122 | $4,859,811 |
Zachary Scott Theater Center Austin, TX | $13,760,280 | $6,657,993 |
A D Players Houston, TX | $31,582,319 | $3,073,769 |
Creative Action Austin, TX | $3,479,965 | $2,986,946 |
Plano Childrens Theatre Plano, TX | $1,873,883 | $3,548,642 |
Main Street Theater Houston Houston, TX | $3,176,471 | $2,765,553 |
International Alliance Theatrical Stage Employees & Moving Picture New Orleans, LA | $12,003,795 | $3,171,295 |
Casa Manana Inc Fort Worth, TX | $7,598,207 | $4,040,134 |
Dallas Childrens Theater Inc Dallas, TX | $9,896,550 | $3,399,325 |