Play On Shakespeare
- Assets
- $4.4m
- Revenue
- $4.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Ashland, OR
- Founding
- 05/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 83-1161065
Organization Overview
Play On Shakespeare is located in Ashland, OR. The organization was established in 2019. 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 12/2021, Play On Shakespeare employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Play On Shakespeare 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 12/2021, Play On Shakespeare generated $4.3m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 183.0% per year over the past 4 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.
Since 2021, Play On Shakespeare has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $327,593. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE HAS BEEN ORGANIZED TO ENHANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS IN PERFORMANCE FOR THEATRE PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS, AND AUDIENCES BY ENGAGING WITH CONTEMPORARY TRANSLATIONS AND ADAPTATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADVOCATING FOR THE TRANSLATIONS CREATED TO BE USED BY OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN CONSIDERATION FOR FUTURE PRODUCTIONS.
ADVANCING THE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE THROUGH SCRIPT AND EDUCATIONAL CONTENT DEVELOPMENT.
COLLABORATING WITH ARTISTS, EDUCATORS, AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS TO CONNECT WITH THE NEXT GENERATION OF SHAKESPEARE SCHOLARS AND PERFORMERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lue Douthit Ex Officio / Pres. & Co-Founder | Officer | 40 | $157,366 |
Kamilah Long Managing Dir. / Exec. Dir. | Officer | 40 | $115,390 |
Amrita Ramanan Secretary & Senior Strategist | Officer | 35 | $62,492 |
Kenneth Hitz Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sandra Weingart Treasurer & Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Ayanna Thompson Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,285,527 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,285,527 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $73 |
| 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 | $4,285,600 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $395,643 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $33,830 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $408,323 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $162,740 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $316,670 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,334 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,649 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $151,322 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $3,100 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $31,474 |
| Travel | $51,910 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $59,889 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,519,394 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,378,944 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,591 |
| 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 | $1,677 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,433 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,384,645 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,820 |
| 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 | $9,228 |
| Total liabilities | $39,048 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,850,000 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $495,597 |
| 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 | $4,384,645 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Play On Shakespeare has awarded $327,593 in support to 16 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: 43.5K GIFT | $43,500 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: 40K SEASON SPONSORSHIP | $40,000 |
Charlestown, MA PURPOSE: 25K PRODUCTION SPONSORSHIP, 3K ANNUAL GIFT | $28,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: 25K ANNUAL GIFT, 1,027 SPONSORSHIP | $26,027 |
Dallas, TX PURPOSE: 20K PRODUCTION SPONSORSHIP, 3K ANNUAL GIFT | $23,000 |
Pasadena, CA PURPOSE: 20K PRODUCTION SPONSORSHIP, 2.5K ANNUAL GIFT | $22,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Play On Shakespeare has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Beveridge Family Foundation Inc West Newbury, MA PURPOSE: 2021 QUALIFIED DISCRETIONARY DISTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association Ashland, OR | $57,188,884 | $18,740,778 |
Old Globe Theatre San Diego, CA | $79,168,056 | $16,473,770 |
Geffen Playhouse Inc Los Angeles, CA | $33,029,635 | $21,063,113 |
Center Theatre Group Of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $93,308,392 | $15,777,431 |
Theatre & Arts Foundation Of San Diego County La Jolla, CA | $96,134,792 | $15,790,250 |
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Berkeley, CA | $78,284,133 | $11,370,014 |
Theatreworks Silicon Valley Redwood City, CA | $8,373,819 | $8,187,041 |
South Coast Repertory Inc Costa Mesa, CA | $83,774,342 | $5,710,509 |
Seattle Repertory Theatre Seattle, WA | $11,018,492 | $11,241,562 |
Village Theatre Issaquah, WA | $23,494,101 | $8,767,180 |
A Contemporary Theatre Inc Seattle, WA | $4,152,223 | $6,596,754 |
Theatre For Children Inc Sacramento, CA | $27,810,781 | $2,930,921 |