World Stage Theatre

Organization Overview

World Stage Theatre is located in Troutdale, OR. The organization was established in 2017. 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. World Stage Theatre 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, World Stage Theatre generated $289.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $275.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 24.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SEE SCHEDULE OWORLD STAGE THEATRE IS A MULTICULTURAL, MULTIDISCIPLINARY, INTERGENERATIONAL, AND INTERDISCIPLINARY, ARTS ORGANIZATION. THROUGH ARTS, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY, WORLD STAGE THEATRE CREATES PLATFORMS TO AMPLIFY DISREGARDED VOICES WHILE BUILDING BRIDGES OF UNITY TO DISBAND ISMS. WORLD STAGE THEATRE WORKS WITH THOUSANDS OF YOUTH THROUGH IMAGINATION EXPRESS ARTS EDUCATION; WORKSHOPS, LIVE PERFORMANCES, IN-SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, CAMPS AND CLASSROOM SETTINGS. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDES THE WHO I AM CELEBRATING ME PRODUCTION, BLACK HISTORY FESTIVAL NW, TRUE COLORS NEXT NARRATIVE MONOLOGUE COMPETITION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE AUGUST WILSON MONOLOGUE COMPETITION), VARIOUS PRODUCTIONS, COMMUNITY CLASSES, AND EVENTS HELD IN THE ORGANIZATIONS NEWLY ACQUIRED SPACE. WORLD STAGE THEATRE IS COMMITTED TO CREATING A COMMUNITY AND CULTURE WHERE IMAGINATION, EXPLORATION, CREATIVITY, AND GROWTH THRIVE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FOUNDED IN 2006, WORLD STAGE THEATRE WAS BIRTHED OUT OF A DESIRE FOR CHANGE IN STORYTELLING, THE NARRATIVE, AND ACCURATE AND DIVERSE REPRESENTATION IN THE ARTS, TEXTBOOKS, AND THE PORTLAND METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY. IN 2007, WHO I AM CELEBRATING ME PREMIERED IN COLLABORATION WITH NIKE INC. DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH. SINCE THEN, WHO I AM CELEBRATING ME HAS BEEN PERFORMED ANNUALLY THROUGHOUT OREGON EDUCATING ARTISTS, YOUTH, ADULTS, EDUCATORS, SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN GENERAL. WORLD STAGE THEATRE IS A MULTICULTURAL, MULTIDISCIPLINARY, INTERGENERATIONAL, AND INTERDISCIPLINARY, ARTS ORGANIZATION. THROUGH ARTS, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY, WORLD STAGE THEATRE CREATES PLATFORMS TO AMPLIFY DISREGARDED VOICES WHILE BUILDING BRIDGES OF UNITY TO DISBAND ISMS. WORLD STAGE THEATRE WORKS WITH THOUSANDS OF YOUTH THROUGH IMAGINATION EXPRESS ARTS EDUCATION; WORKSHOPS, LIVE PERFORMANCES, IN-SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, CAMPS AND CLASSROOM SETTINGS. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDES THE WHO I AM CELEBRATING ME PRODUCTION, BLACK HISTORY FESTIVAL NW, TRUE COLORS NEXT NARRATIVE MONOLOGUE COMPETITION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE AUGUST WILSON MONOLOGUE COMPETITION), VARIOUS PRODUCTIONS, COMMUNITY CLASSES, AND EVENTS HELD IN THE ORGANIZATIONS NEWLY ACQUIRED SPACE. WORLD STAGE THEATRE IS COMMITTED TO CREATING A COMMUNITY AND CULTURE WHERE IMAGINATION, EXPLORATION, CREATIVITY, AND GROWTH THRIVE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shalanda Sims
Founder And Executive Director
$77,932
Anna Leightman
Treasurer
$2,670
Shwante Sims
President
$2,375

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$215,118
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$215,118
Total Program Service Revenue$74,600
Investment income $0
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 $289,718

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that World Stage Theatre has recieved totaling $193,200.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Oregon Community Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: Performing Arts

$145,000
Regional Arts & Culture Council

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$22,000
Collins Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND CULTURALLY-SPECIFIC ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS FOR DIVERSE YOUTH AND ADULT AUDIENCES IN EAST MULTNOMAH COUNTY

$15,000
Collins Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

$10,000
Collins Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR EQUITABLE PARTICIPATION IN THE BEM ACTIVE SESSION ON AUGUST 24, 2021

$1,200
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