The Nola Project Inc
- Assets
- $80.0k
- Revenue
- $107.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Founding
- 10/2011
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 20-2166597
Organization Overview
The Nola Project Inc is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 2011. 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, Nola Project Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nola Project 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, Nola Project Inc generated $107.3k 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 (19.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $102.9k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (19.2%) 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE NOLA PROJECT IS AN ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY STRIVING TO CHALLENGE, ENTERTAIN, AND ENGAGE DIVERSE NEW ORLEANS AUDIENCES THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY AND INNOVATIVE PERFORMANCES OF RELEVANT GREAT WORKS, THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF NEW PLAYS, AND COMPREHENSIVE THEATRE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE NOLA PROJECT'S 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR BEGAN IN JULY 2020. SADLY, THIS TIME WAS STILL VERY MUCH AT THE INITIAL HEIGHT OF PANDEMIC AND SO WE CONTINUED TO PRODUCE FREE ONLINE CONTENT SUCH AS VIRTUAL INTERVIEWS, ORIGINAL MONOLOGUES, AND AT-HOME ART CONTESTS FOR OUR PATRONS DELIVERED VIA OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS. STARTING IN SEPTEMBER AND CONTINUING THROUGH FEBRUARY 2021, TNP COMMISSIONED AND PRODUCED FIVE "PODPLAYS" FROM A DIVERSE ARRAY OF AUTHORS. THE PODPLAYS WERE AUDIO PLAYS RECORDED AND MIXED BY NOLA PROJECT ARTISTS AND DISTRIBUTED FOR DOWNLOAD VIA OUR WEBSITE. THE PODPLAYS PRESENTED WERE "ALIEN STATUS" BY JAMES BARTELLE, "NEOLA THE HERO" BY PETE MCELLIGOTT, "A RATED R CHRISTMAS CAROL" BY A.J. ALLEGRA, "HEMLOCK EXCHANGE" BY GABRIELLE REISMAN, AND "SPARE MISSION ONE" BY BRITTANY N. WILLIAMS. IN TOTAL, THE PODPLAYS PROVIDED PAID WORK FOR OVER 50 ARTISTS, THE MAJORITY OF WHICH WERE BLACK, INDIGINOUS, OR OTHER PERSONS OF COLOR. THE PODPLAYS WERE DOWNLOADED HUNDREDS OF TIMES BY PATRONS AND WERE THE PRIMARY PROGRAMMING OF OUR ORGANIZATION DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Emily Lippold Gummer President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Andy Braun Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lois Simpson Co Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Emond Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bryant York Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Araon Santos Company Liaison | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $84,233 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $84,233 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $22,873 |
| Investment income | $190 |
| 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 | $107,296 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $49,269 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $742 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,769 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $20,536 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,532 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| 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 | $360 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $102,856 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $62,822 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,789 |
| 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 | $9,663 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,327 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $400 |
| Total assets | $80,001 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $715 |
| 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 | $3,227 |
| Total liabilities | $3,942 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $76,059 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $80,001 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that The Nola Project Inc has recieved totaling $33,407.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: ARTS/CULTURE | $30,183 |
Shell Oil Company Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: MG | $2,000 |
Shlenker Family Foundation New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $1,000 |
Alex Berger Foundation New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: HELP TO THE AGED,NEEDY & UNDER-PRVL | $155 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $69 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Alley Theatre Houston, TX | $99,755,068 | $20,544,932 |
Austin Theatre Alliance Austin, TX | $11,051,816 | $12,251,946 |
Theatre Squared Inc Fayetteville, AR | $37,817,681 | $7,945,309 |
Dallas Theater Center Dallas, TX | $4,686,048 | $4,047,540 |
Theatre Under The Stars Inc Houston, TX | $18,210,122 | $4,859,811 |
Zachary Scott Theater Center Austin, TX | $13,760,280 | $6,657,993 |
A D Players Houston, TX | $31,582,319 | $3,073,769 |
Creative Action Austin, TX | $3,479,965 | $2,986,946 |
Plano Childrens Theatre Plano, TX | $1,873,883 | $3,548,642 |
Main Street Theater Houston Houston, TX | $3,176,471 | $2,765,553 |
International Alliance Theatrical Stage Employees & Moving Picture New Orleans, LA | $12,003,795 | $3,171,295 |
Casa Manana Inc Fort Worth, TX | $7,598,207 | $4,040,134 |