Chesapeake Shakespeare Company

Organization Overview

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chesapeake Shakespeare 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 08/2023, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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CHESAPEAKE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY BRINGS ENERGETIC, JOYFUL, AND ACCESSIBLE CLASSIC THEATRE TO BALTIMORE, THE STATE OF MARYLAND, AND BEYOND, STRIVING TO REACH NEW AND NON-TRADITIONAL AUDIENCES THROUGH ENGAGING PERFORMANCES AND DYNAMIC, RELEVANT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CHESAPEAKE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY ANNUALLY OFFERS 5-7 PRODUCTIONS BY SHAKESPEARE AND OTHER PLAYWRIGHTS OF CLASSIC STATURE. THESE PERFORMANCES REACH MORE THAN 18,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY, WITH FREE ADMISSION FOR ROUGHLY 1,000 INDIVIDUALS, MOSTLY CHILDREN.


THE CHESAPEAKE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PROVIDES MANY ENTRY POINTS TO THE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE BY OFFERING A WIDE VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CAMPS AND CLASSES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR MILITARY VETERANS, A BLACK CLASSICAL ACTING ENSEMBLE, AND OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. WE ALSO PROVIDE SCHOOL MATINEE PERFORMANCES, IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCES, AND PRE-SHOW DISCUSSIONS. THESE PROGRAM ACTIVITES SERVE APPROXIMATELY 16,000 INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING 3,700 YOUTH FROM UNDER-RESOURCED SCHOOLS SERVED FOR FREE.


CHESAPEAKE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY'S NEW MULTI-YEAR INITIATIVE, "SHAKESPEARE BEYOND THE WALLS," WILL BRING TRAVELING ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING INTO NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS BALTIMORE AND MARYLAND IN THE FORM OF FREE THEATRE PERFORMACES, WORKSHOPS, AND COLLABORATIONS WITH LOCAL ARTISTS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS - WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON REACHING THOSE WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO THE ARTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ian Gallanar
Trustee & Artistic Director
$95,506
Lesley Malin
Secretary & Producing Exec Dir.
$8,093
Emily Rockefeller
President
$0
Robin Hough
Vice President
$0
Bill Henry
Treasurer
$0
Kevin Burke
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$73,259
Related organizations$0
Government grants $741,104
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$757,665
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $4,781
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,572,028
Total Program Service Revenue$905,525
Investment income $10,413
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $7,643
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$334
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$13,690
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,487,194

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