Act Of Connecticut Inc is located in Ridgefield, CT. The organization was established in 2016. 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 07/2023, Act Of Connecticut Inc employed 106 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Act Of Connecticut Inc 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 07/2023, Act Of Connecticut Inc generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 07/2023. 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 ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO ELEVATE THE LEVEL OF ENTERTAINMENT IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY AND TO FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS - ACT OF CT'S MAINSTAGE INCLUDES FULLY PRODUCED PRODUCATIONS OF BROADWAY CALIBER MUSICALS. EACH PRODUCTION RUNS FOR A PERIOD OF 4-6 WEEKS, WITH 5-6 PERFORMANCES PER WEEK. ACT OF CT OFFERS A 'SENSORY-FRIENDLY' PERFORMANCE OF EACH PRODUCTION, AND ALSO THEIR ONE NIGHT ONLY BROADWAY UNPLUGGED SERIES. ACT OF CT ALSO PRODUCES A NEW WORKS SERIES.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS - ACT OF CT'S EDUCATION PROGRAMMING INCLUDES: MASTERCLASSES WITH BROADWAY PROFESSIONALS, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CLASSES IN ACTING, DANCING, AND SINGING AS WELL AS A SUMMER PERFORMANCE CAMP AND A TEEN CONSERVATORY PROGRAM THAT OPERATES YEAR ROUND.
FIRST ACT! - A.C.T. OF CT STRONGLY BELIEVES THAT THEATER FOSTERS EMPATHY AND INSPIRES CREATIVE THINKING WHILE PROVIDING A SAFE SPACE IN WHICH ALL CAN LISTEN AND LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER. FIRST ACT! WAS CREATED TO SUPPORT, ENCOURAGE AND NURTURE STUDENTS, PRE-PROFESSIONALS, AND WORKING ARTISTS OF ALL SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS, RACES, ETHNICITIES AND GENDERS SO THAT THEY MAY RECEIVE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF THEATRICAL TRAINING, THEATRICAL EDUCATION, AND OPPORTUNITY POSSIBLE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Katie Diamond President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel C Levine Artistic Director/vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $94,731 |
Tizzie Mantione Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Heather Hillman Director Of Education/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Bryan Perri Music Supervisor/member | Trustee | 10 | $28,200 |
Michael Seelbach Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $285,515 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,268,762 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,554,277 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $928,343 |
| Investment income | $6,278 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $226,263 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,715,161 |
| 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 | $1,365,686 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $221,491 |
| Fees for services: Management | $136,780 |
| 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 | $67,443 |
| Office expenses | $40,178 |
| Information technology | $29,782 |
| Royalties | $68,910 |
| Occupancy | $6,035 |
| Travel | $133,081 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $53,747 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $148,525 |
| Insurance | $28,642 |
| All other expenses | $45,676 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,958,857 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $403,804 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,435,278 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $33,824 |
| 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 | $37,887 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,332,474 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $33,904 |
| Total assets | $3,277,171 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $91,202 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $175,352 |
| 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 | $380,961 |
| Other liabilities | $19,084 |
| Total liabilities | $666,599 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,020,072 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $590,500 |
| 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 | $3,277,171 |