A Contemporary Theatre Inc
- Assets
- $4.2m
- Revenue
- $6.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 143
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 12/1965
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 91-0787792
Organization Overview
A Contemporary Theatre Inc, operating under the name Act Theatre, is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1965. 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 06/2022, Act Theatre employed 143 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Act 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 06/2022, Act Theatre generated $6.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.7%) per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MISSION: ACT IS A CONTEMPORARY THEATRE WHERE ARTISTIC AMBITION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT UNITE. VISION: ACT ENVISIONS A WORLD WHERE THE POWER OF THEATRE EXPANDS OUR COLLECTIVE UNDERSTANDING OF COMMUNITY AND OUR OWN HUMANITY. ACT IS A SEATTLE LANDMARK. SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1965, THE THEATRE HAS MADE AND CONTINUES TO MAKE A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE VITALITY OF SEATTLES DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD AND ARTS COMMUNITY; IT HAS VALUED AND ELEVATED THE WORK OF LOCAL ARTISTS FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS; AND IT HAS TRANSFORMED INDIVIDUAL LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF STORYTELLING. ACT IS COMMITTED TO CONNECTING AUTHENTICALLY WITH NEW AUDIENCES, PARTNERS AND PEOPLE, BRINGING THEM INSIGHT INTO OUR SHARED CONTEMPORARY CULTURE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING THEATRE AS AN ACT OF CITIZENSHIP TO ENGAGE AUDIENCES IN UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUES OF OUR TIME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ACT CONTINUED LIVE PERFORMANCES IN 2022 WITH A THREE-PLAY SEASON AS A TESTAMENT TO ACTS COMMITMENT TO PLAYS WITH CONTEMPORARY THEMES, NEW WORKS, AND DIVERSE STORIES. BEGINNING WITH ACTS 46TH WORLD PREMIERE, "HOTTER THAN EGYPT" IS THE CAPTIVATING TALE OF AN AMERICAN COUPLES OWN PERSONAL REVOLUTIONS. THIS PERSONAL AND POLITICAL NEW PLAY BY ACT CORE COMPANY MEMBER YUSSEF EL GUINDI, SUBSEQUENTLY ENJOYED SUCCESSFUL RUNS AT MARIN THEATRE IN CALIFORNIA, DENVER CENTER THEATRE, AND IS NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION BY OTHER THEATRES. THE SEASON CONTINUED WITH "THE THIN PLACE," A COMPELLING AND DELICIOUS GHOST STORY BY LUCAS HNATH. BOTH PLAYS WERE STREAMED FOR REMOTE VIEWING TO GREAT SUCCESS. LYNN NOTTAGES PULITZER-PRIZE WINNING PLAY, "SWEAT," A POWERFUL STORY ABOUT BLUE COLLAR WORKERS STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE IN A FRAYING ECONOMY FINALLY MADE ITS DEBUT ON STAGE HAVING BEEN CANCELLED JUST DAYS BEFORE THE OPENING OF ACTS 2020 SEASON. ACTS 57TH MAINSTAGE SEASON HAD 84 PERFORMANCES SERVING 6,930 SUBSCRIBERS AND 7,599 SINGLE TICKET BUYERS FOR 542,647 IN TICKET REVENUE.
AFTER A 20-MONTH COVID CLOSURE, A CONTEMPORARY THEATRE RETURNED TO LIVE PERFORMANCE IN NOVEMBER 2021 WITH A THREE-WEEK RUN OF THE 47TH ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE OF "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" WHICH SERVED 9,366 TICKET BUYERS FOR 566,065 IN TICKET REVENUE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Langs Artistic Dir | Officer | 40 | $148,400 |
Sheila Smith Finance Dire | Officer | 40 | $80,552 |
Anita Shah Managing Dir | Officer | 40 | $75,267 |
Mary Cadera Interim Mana | Officer | 40 | $53,897 |
Skyler Brown Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tim Mulligan Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $234,768 |
| Related organizations | $100,000 |
| Government grants | $2,938,981 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,726,560 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $500 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,000,309 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,378,533 |
| Investment income | $241 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,389 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,596,754 |
| 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. | $358,116 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $209,716 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,108,693 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $294,327 |
| Payroll taxes | $330,705 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $51,912 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $297,967 |
| Advertising and promotion | $246,293 |
| Office expenses | $81,739 |
| Information technology | $20,407 |
| Royalties | $62,445 |
| Occupancy | $403,238 |
| Travel | $642 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,791 |
| Interest | $14,029 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $106,299 |
| Insurance | $58,358 |
| All other expenses | $100,927 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,017,371 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,709,487 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $53,016 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $939,214 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $612,392 |
| 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 | $47,700 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $790,414 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,152,223 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $320,223 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $542,448 |
| 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 | $866,563 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,729,234 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,019,464 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $403,525 |
| 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 | $4,152,223 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that A Contemporary Theatre Inc has recieved totaling $318,264.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT; TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT AS PROMPTED BY THE 2021 GALA | $100,500 |
Lawrence True And Linda Brown Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $50,000 |
Shubert Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $46,500 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $39,984 |
Treeline Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association Ashland, OR | $57,188,884 | $18,740,778 |
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 |
Portland Center Stage Portland, OR | $4,466,227 | $5,640,293 |
Tacoma Arts Live Tacoma, WA | $3,194,540 | $3,456,801 |
Artists Repertory Theatre Portland, OR | $14,727,144 | $2,680,665 |
Idaho Shakespeare Festival Inc Boise, ID | $8,329,786 | $2,964,259 |
Music For Life Institute Bellingham, WA | $1,486,118 | $1,674,576 |
Tower Theatre Foundation Inc Bend, OR | $3,447,410 | $2,473,687 |
Lakewood Theatre Company Lake Oswego, OR | $5,470,972 | $2,767,462 |
Taproot Theatre Seattle, WA | $7,891,610 | $2,609,460 |