Soho Repertory Theatre Inc
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 50
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 04/1991
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 13-2885288
Organization Overview
Soho Repertory Theatre Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1991. 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 06/2021, Soho Repertory Theatre Inc employed 50 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Soho Repertory Theatre 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 06/2021, Soho Repertory Theatre Inc generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.1% per year over the past 5 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SOHO REPERTORY PROVIDES RADICAL THEATER MAKERS WITH PRODUCTIONS OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER AND TAILOR-MADE DEVELOPMENT AT KEY JUNCTURES IN THEIR ARTISTIC PRACTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SOHO REPERTORY LAUNCHED PROJECT NUMBER ONE IN FY21 AS A JOB CREATION PROGRAM IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND RECORD UNEMPLOYMENT IN OUR FIELD, BRINGING A COHORT OF EIGHT THEATRE ARTISTS ONTO STAFF FOR THE SEASON. EACH ARTIST RECEIVED A FULL-TIME SALARY COMPARABLE TO THAT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFER ($1,250 PER WEEK) AND HEALTH INUSRANCE. PROJECT NUMBER ONE ARTISTS MET WITH THE STAFF BI-WEEKLY AND CREATED A NEW PIECE OF ART TO SHARE WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
SOHO REPERTORY COMMISSIONS AND DEVELOPS NEW WORK THROUGH THE STUDIO PROGRAM. HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIO WORKSHOPS BRING NEW PLAYS PALPABLY CLOSER TO PRODUCTION-READINESS OVER A ONE-WEEK REHEARSAL PERIOD. UP TO FOUR STUDIO WORKSHOPS TAKE PLACE AT SOHO REPERTORY ANNUALLY, AND EACH WORKSHOP CULMINATES IN A FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCE.
THE SOHO REPERTORY WRITER/DIRECTOR LAB FOSTERS MEANINGFUL COLLABORATION BETWEEN EARLY CAREER WRITERS AND DIRECTORS THAT OTHERWISE MAY NOT HAVE AN ARTISTIC HOME. FIVE WRITER/DIRECTOR PAIRS CREATE A NEW PLAY FROM INCEPTION UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF ESTABLISHED CO-CHAIRS. THE PLAYS ARE THEN PRESENTED IN A WELL ATTENDED, FREE PUBLIC READING SERIES.
SOHO REPERTORY PRODUCES THREE PRODUCTIONS EACH YEAR. WHEN PROGRAMMING THEIR SEASON, THE COMPANY SEEKS OUT ARTISTS WIHT THEIR OWN CLEAR AND INHERENT VISIONS AND LOOK FOR PROJECTS THAT ARE DISTINCTLY THEATRICAL.SOHO REPERTORY VALUES EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH PRODUCTION TYPICALLY RUNS FOR THIRTY FOUR PERFORMANCES, WITH EXPENSIONS LASTING AS LONG AS FOURTEEN WEEKS. ALL PERFORMANCES ARE OPEN TO CRITICAL REVIEW. TICKETS ARE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC AT REASONABLE PRICES, GENERALLY TWENTY TO THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS TO MAKE THEM AVAILABLE TO THE WIDEST POSSIBLE AUDIANCE.
SOHO REPERTORY LAUNCHED PROJECT NUMBER ONE IN FY21 AS A JOB CREATION PROGRAM IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND RECORD UNEMPLOYMENT IN OUR FIELD, BRINGING A COHORT OF EIGHT THEATRE ARTISTS ONTO STAFF FOR THE SEASON. EACH ARTIST RECEIVED A FULL-TIME SALARY COMPARABLE TO THAT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFER ($1,250 PER WEEK) AND HEALTH INUSRANCE. PROJECT NUMBER ONE ARTISTS MET WITH THE STAFF BI-WEEKLY AND CREATED A NEW PIECE OF ART TO SHARE WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
SOHO REPERTORY COMMISSIONS AND DEVELOPS NEW WORK THROUGH THE STUDIO PROGRAM. HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIO WORKSHOPS BRING NEW PLAYS PALPABLY CLOSER TO PRODUCTION-READINESS OVER A ONE-WEEK REHEARSAL PERIOD. UP TO FOUR STUDIO WORKSHOPS TAKE PLACE AT SOHO REPERTORY ANNUALLY, AND EACH WORKSHOP CULMINATES IN A FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCE.
THE SOHO REPERTORY WRITER/DIRECTOR LAB FOSTERS MEANINGFUL COLLABORATION BETWEEN EARLY CAREER WRITERS AND DIRECTORS THAT OTHERWISE MAY NOT HAVE AN ARTISTIC HOME. FIVE WRITER/DIRECTOR PAIRS CREATE A NEW PLAY FROM INCEPTION UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF ESTABLISHED CO-CHAIRS. THE PLAYS ARE THEN PRESENTED IN A WELL ATTENDED, FREE PUBLIC READING SERIES.
SOHO REPERTORY PRODUCES THREE PRODUCTIONS EACH YEAR. WHEN PROGRAMMING THEIR SEASON, THE COMPANY SEEKS OUT ARTISTS WIHT THEIR OWN CLEAR AND INHERENT VISIONS AND LOOK FOR PROJECTS THAT ARE DISTINCTLY THEATRICAL.SOHO REPERTORY VALUES EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH PRODUCTION TYPICALLY RUNS FOR THIRTY FOUR PERFORMANCES, WITH EXPENSIONS LASTING AS LONG AS FOURTEEN WEEKS. ALL PERFORMANCES ARE OPEN TO CRITICAL REVIEW. TICKETS ARE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC AT REASONABLE PRICES, GENERALLY TWENTY TO THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS TO MAKE THEM AVAILABLE TO THE WIDEST POSSIBLE AUDIANCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cynthia Flowers Trustee/executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $113,620 |
Sarah Benson Trustee/artistic Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $109,398 |
Meropi Peponides Trustee/artistic Development And Producing | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $109,398 |
Susan Dunn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Victoria Meakin Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Daniel C Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $201,639 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $593,093 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,901,129 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,695,861 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $433 |
| Investment income | $71 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,698,309 |
| 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. | $223,017 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,043 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $822,596 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $580 |
| Other employee benefits | $126,999 |
| Payroll taxes | $97,456 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $460 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,563 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $28,375 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $161,429 |
| Advertising and promotion | $34,602 |
| Office expenses | $6,942 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $141,976 |
| Travel | $6,936 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,354 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $114,782 |
| Insurance | $8,788 |
| All other expenses | $43,116 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,929,766 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,086,565 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $434,219 |
| 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 | $24,440 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $159,027 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $191,601 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $234,593 |
| Total assets | $2,130,445 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $120,090 |
| 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 | $181,182 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $301,272 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $154,573 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,674,600 |
| 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 | $2,130,445 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 25 grants that Soho Repertory Theatre Inc has recieved totaling $1,335,168.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Andrew W Mellon Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PROJECT NUMBER ONE, A JOB CREATION PROGRAM FOR ARTISTS | $750,000 |
Howard Gilman Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOUNDATION GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Shubert Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $120,000 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Arts & Culture | $50,925 |
Howard Gilman Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOUNDATION GRANT - SPECIAL PROJECTS | $50,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc New York, NY | $199,499,593 | $19,952,200 |
American Repertory Theatre Cambridge, MA | $28,732,151 | $12,990,237 |
Signature Theatre Company New York, NY | $62,849,854 | $11,675,589 |
Playwrights Horizons Inc New York, NY | $27,151,743 | $13,749,281 |
Huntington Theatre Company Inc Boston, MA | $85,399,357 | $14,500,477 |
Manhattan Theatre Club Inc New York, NY | $95,784,807 | $15,978,594 |
Hartford Stage Company Hartford, CT | $23,293,519 | $12,254,112 |
Stella Adler Studio Of Acting New York, NY | $5,616,573 | $9,953,377 |
Storyville Center For The Spoken Word Inc New York, NY | $12,362,100 | $12,256,751 |
Second Stage Theatre New York, NY | $62,708,833 | $8,654,071 |
Atlantic Theater Company New York, NY | $26,591,945 | $8,396,675 |
Geva Theatre Center Inc Rochester, NY | $17,333,733 | $8,117,861 |