H B Playwrights Foundation Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. H B Playwrights Foundation 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 08/2021, H B Playwrights Foundation Inc generated $38.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $92.8k during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.0%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE H B PLAYWRIGHTS FOUNDATION, INC. IS DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PLAYS AND PLAYWRIGHTS AND TO THE PERFORMANCE OF NON-COMMERCIAL THEATRE PROVIDED ONLY FOR ITS ONGOING ARTISTIC MERIT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DEVELOPING AND PRODUCING NEW PLAYS AND WORK-IN-PROGRESS:THE HB PLAYWRIGHTS FOUNDATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT THEATER COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING AND PRODUCING NEW PLAYS AND PLAYWRIGHTS AND TO THE PERFORMANCE OF NON-COMMERCIAL THEATER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ARTISTS INVOLVED. DURING AN ORDINARY YEAR, HBPF WILL PRODUCE WORKS-IN-PROGRESS PRODUCTIONS IN COLLABORATION WITH HB STUDIO. IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 8/31/2021, THE HB PLAYWRIGHTS FOUNDATION THEATRE WAS SHUTTERED DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS AND HB STUDIO PRODUCED A SERIES OF ONLINE READINGS AND PUBLIC PERFORMANCES VIA LIVE-STREAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marie-Louise Stegall President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Duncan Hazard Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David C Rich Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Wallace Johnson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Theodore S Berger Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Edith Meeks Executive/ Artistic Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $500 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $500 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $25,000 |
Investment income | $12,762 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $34 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $38,877 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $180 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $239 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,285 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $62,427 |
Insurance | $7,362 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $92,750 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,317 |
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 | $138 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,262,120 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $436,637 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,701,212 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $57,486 |
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 | $57,486 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,311,154 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $332,572 |
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 | $1,701,212 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that H B Playwrights Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $12,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Frederick Loewe Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $7,500 |
Bernstein Family Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Beg. Balance | $280,979 |
Earnings | $64,890 |
Other Expense | $13,297 |
Ending Balance | $332,572 |
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