Taproot Theatre
- Assets
- $7.9m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $103.2k
- Employees
- 107
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 08/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-0971237
Organization Overview
Taproot Theatre, operating under the name Taproot Theatre Company, is located in Seattle, WA. 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. As of 12/2021, Taproot Theatre Company employed 107 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Taproot Theatre Company 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, Taproot Theatre Company generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TAPROOT THEATRE COMPANY TELLS STORIES OF HOPE, SERVING THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST THROUGH LIVE THEATRE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. TAPROOT THEATRE VALUES FAITH, RESPECTS PEOPLE, AND CELEBRATES THEATRE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
TAPROOT THEATRE TELLS STORIES OF HOPE, SERVING THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST THROUGH LIVE THEATRE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.AS A RESULT OF THE SHUTDOWN CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, TAPROOT THEATRE COMPANY WAS ONLY ABLE TO COMPLETE ONE PRODUCTION FOR ITS SUBSCRIPTION SEASON IN THE JEWELL AUDITORIUM AND ONE VIRTUAL PRODUCTION IN 2021; THE COMBINED ATTENDANCE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,168.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH:THE TAPROOT THEATRE'S ROAD COMPANY CONSISTS OF 5 ACTORS WHO PERFORM SOCIAL-ISSUE PLAYS AT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS. THESE PLAYS FOCUS ON BULLYING, CYBER-BULLYING PREVENTION, MAKING AND MAINTAINING FRIENDSHIPS, AND EMPATHY AND EMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT. IN 2021, THE ROAD COMPANY PERFORMED IN 130 PERFORMANCES TO APPROXIMATELY 41,738 STUDENTS. THE TAPROOT THEATRE ACTING STUDIO CREATES A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT TO HELP YOUTH AND ADULT STUDENTS DEVELOP THEIR UNIQUE THEATRICAL TALENTS AND GIFTS. DURING 2021, THE ACTING STUDIO OFFERED CLASSES AND RESIDENCY OPPORTUNITIES TO 537 STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karen Lund Producing Artistic Director | Officer | 40 | $89,063 |
Ariel Bradler Director Of Finance & Operations | Officer | 40 | $49,654 |
Brian Poel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jude Hubbell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kristen Thornton Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Peter Morrill Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $209,607 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $171,586 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,924,368 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,620 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,305,561 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $348,346 |
| Investment income | $53 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $2,040 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$9,937 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$37,353 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,609,460 |
| 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. | $158,741 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $74,809 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $705,908 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $111,458 |
| Payroll taxes | $86,730 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,236 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,649 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,545 |
| Office expenses | $107,838 |
| Information technology | $49,918 |
| Royalties | $32,354 |
| Occupancy | $94,689 |
| Travel | $15,451 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27,119 |
| Interest | $68,266 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $211,572 |
| Insurance | $1,853 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,763,697 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,489,001 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $456,235 |
| 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 | $71,594 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,767,303 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $103,216 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,261 |
| Total assets | $7,891,610 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $163,319 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $812,525 |
| 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 | $1,368,711 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $331,271 |
| Other liabilities | $36,831 |
| Total liabilities | $2,712,657 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,178,253 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $700 |
| 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 | $7,891,610 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Taproot Theatre has recieved totaling $130,059.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Margery Jones Tr Monroe, CT PURPOSE: THEATER PRESENTATION TO SCHOOL CHILDREN ON BULLYING | $42,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $24,400 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: CULTURE | $20,350 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,174 |
Sheri And Les Biller Family Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: BULLYING PREVENTION PLAYS AS VIRTUAL STUDENT ASSEMBLIES | $12,000 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT; TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT AS PROMPTED BY GIVEBIG | $8,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $10,698 |
| Net Contributions | $17,554 |
| Ending Balance | $28,252 |
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 |