Berkshire Theatre Group Inc

Organization Overview

Berkshire Theatre Group Inc is located in Pittsfield, MA. The organization was established in 1966. 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 12/2022, Berkshire Theatre Group Inc employed 147 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berkshire Theatre Group Inc 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, Berkshire Theatre Group Inc generated $5.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.6% per year over the past 7 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO SUSTAIN, PROMOTE AND PRODUCE THEATRE FOR THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FOUNDED IN 1928, THE BERKSHIRE THEATRE FESTIVAL (BTF) IS ONE OF THE OLDEST AND MOST PRESTIGIOUS THEATRES AND MIRRORS THE VERY HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN THEATRE MOVEMENT. LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE, MA BTF REMAINS DEDICATED TO PRODUCING THEATRE THAT RECOGNIZES ITS VENERABLE PAST AS WELL AS PROVIDING A HOME FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF THE AMERICAN THEATRES' ARTISTS. ITS MAIN STAGE (WHICH HOUSES A 400 SEAT PROSCENIUM THEATRE) IS A NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE AND WAS DESIGNED BY THE PRESTIGIOUS FIRM OF STANFORD WHITE. THE BARN, WHICH IS HOME TO THE 120 SET UNICORN THEATRE, WAS ONCE OWNED BY THE MELLON FAMILY. THE COMPANY IS DEDICATED TO THREE AREAS OF ACTIVITY: PERFORMANCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING. NOW IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COLONIAL THEATRE IN PITTSFIELD MA, THE BREADTH OF PROGRAMMING AND PERFORMANCES HAS EXPANDED.


ITS EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE CURRICULUM BASED WORK, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND A TOURING COMPONENT SERVING 1700 STUDENTS BOTH IN SCHOOLS AND AT THE THEATRES.


THE ACTORS AND INTERN TRAINING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO GIVE COLLEGE AGED STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITIES TO GAIN PROFESSIONAL LEVEL EXPERIENCE. ABOUT 80 STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE TRAINED ANNUALLY. PROGRAM WAS SUSPENDED IN 2020, 2021, AND 2022 DUE TO COVID.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kate Maguire
Artistic Dir
$182,627
David Auerbach
Vice-Preside
$0
Mel Barkan
Trustee
$0
Alan Bassman
Trustee
$0
Allison Rachele Bayles
Trustee
$0
Robert Becker
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,314,654
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,752,537
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $113,700
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,067,191
Total Program Service Revenue$1,037,082
Investment income $398
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 -$8,245
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,217,169

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