Kickstand Comedy is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2019. As of 06/2022, Kickstand Comedy employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kickstand Comedy 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 06/2022, Kickstand Comedy generated $228.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $228.4k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.0% per year over the past 3 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO TRANSFORM AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF PERFORMERS AND AUDIENCES THROUGH COMEDY. WE ADDRESS THE ONGOING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AND ITS DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES THROUGH DYNAMIC SHOWS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS-CREATING EQUITY ACROSS OUR ORGANIZATION AND BEYOND WHILE PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERFORMANCE, EDUCATION, AND LAUGHTER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMEDY PERFORMANCES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC: DURING THE FISCAL YEAR KICKSTAND COMEDY HELD 10 LIVE PERFORMANCES AND 4 VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES.
OTHER PROGRAMS: WEB DEVELOPMENT.
COMEDY CLASSES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC: DURING THE FISCAL YEAR KICKSTAND COMEDY HELD 35 COMEDY CLASSES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
COMEDY PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC: DURING THE FISCAL YEAR OUR COMEDY PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES WERE SCALED DOWN DUE TO THE PANDEMIC BUT WE WERE ABLE TO HOLD THESE IN PERSON. THIS PROGRAM HELPS COMEDIANS IN OUR COMMUNITY PRACTICE THEIR SKILLS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kara Moore Managing Director | Officer | 40 | $29,145 |
Dylan Reiff Artistic Director | Officer | 40 | $29,145 |
Michael Knackstedt Development Manager | Officer | 15 | $4,004 |
Samira Sahebi President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Matthew Douglas Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Brad Fortier Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $48,159 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $32,189 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $80,348 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $145,344 |
| Investment income | $133 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,013 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $228,190 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $807 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,293 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,211 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $37,965 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,093 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,536 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,026 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $47,499 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,822 |
| Office expenses | $10,988 |
| Information technology | $7,823 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $34,009 |
| Travel | $1,217 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $125 |
| Interest | $133 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,023 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $228,359 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $92,458 |
| 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 | $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 | $92,458 |
| 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 | $92,458 |
| 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 | $92,458 |