Paper Mill Playhouse
- Assets
- $20.0m
- Revenue
- $8.8m
- Investments
- $4.1m
- Employees
- 476
- Location
- Millburn, NJ
- Founding
- 03/1936
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 22-1550515
Organization Overview
Paper Mill Playhouse is located in Millburn, NJ. The organization was established in 1936. 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, Paper Mill Playhouse employed 476 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Paper Mill Playhouse 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, Paper Mill Playhouse generated $8.8m 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 (13.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.8m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.8%) 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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PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE BRINGS ITS AUDIENCES THE BEST IN MUSICAL THEATRE, FROM CELEBRATED REVIVALS TO GROUNDBREAKING NEW WORKS. SEE ATTACHMENT 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE HAS A MORE THAN 80-YEAR HISTORY OF PRODUCING LIVE THEATER FOR PATRONS ACROSS NEW JERSEY. PAPER MILL COLLABORATES WITH OTHER REGIONAL THEATERS AND INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS TO BRING AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES THE BEST IN MUSICAL THEATER. FROM REVIVALS TO NEW WORKS, PAPER MILL PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR EMERGING ARTISTS, DESIGNERS, WRITERS, AND MUSICIANS. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ARE VITAL TO PAPER MILL'S MISSION, ESPECIALLY TO REACH CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND STUDENTS IN CHALLENGED URBAN CENTERS. PAPER MILL IS A LEADER IN AUTISM-FRIENDLY THEATER PROGRAMMING AND A NATIONAL MODEL FOR OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS. PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE RECEIVED THE 2016 REGIONAL THEATRE TONY AWARD IN RECOGNITION OF ITS CONTRIBUTION TO THE NATIONAL FIELD. DUE TO THE COVID PANDEMIC, PAPER MILL WAS CLOSED TO AUDIENCES IN 2020-2021, HOWEVER THE THEATER OFFERED A REIMAGINED VIRTUAL SEASON, INCLUDING A SERIES OF LIVE STREAMED CONCERTS FEATURING PATTI LUPONE, LAURA BENANTI AND VANESSA WILLIAMS; AND PRODUCTIONS FILMED AND STREAMED FROM THE PAPER MILL STAGE: "SING IN A NEW YEAR", "SOME ENCHANTED EVENING: THE SONGS OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN", "PETE 'N' KEELY", AND "BEEHIVE: THE '60S MUSICAL." OUTDOOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND FINE DINING AT THE BROOKSIDE CABARET BROUGHT AUDIENCES TO PAPER MILL AS THE THEATER PREPARED TO RE-OPEN FOR THE 2021-2022 SEASON.
PAPER MILLS EDUCATION PROGRAMS ENGAGE YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE JOY OF LIVE THEATRE THROUGH THE ADOPT-A-SCHOOL PROJECT, CHILDRENS SHOWS, PAPER MILL THEATRE SCHOOL, RISING STAR AWARDS, AND THE SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE CONSERVATORY AND ITS NEW VOICES CONCERTS. PAPER MILL HAS DECADES OF LEADERSHIP IN BREAKING BARRIERS TO THE ARTS, INCLUDING ACCESSIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND CULTURAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH NEW JERSEY'S SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS. AS THE FIRST THEATER IN THE COUNTRY TO PRESENT A COMPREHENSIVE AUTISM-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE, PAPER MILL EXPANDED ITS OFFERINGS OF WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE SHOWS, THEATER CLASSES AND OUTREACH FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark S Hoebee Producing Artistic Director | Officer | 40 | $316,196 |
Michael Stotts Managing Director | Officer | 40 | $263,700 |
Hawley B Abelow Director Of Marketing | 40 | $120,684 | |
David Topchik Director Of Finance | 40 | $117,973 | |
Beatrice H Daggett Director Of Strategic Affairs | 40 | $115,728 | |
Laura Green Director Of Production | 40 | $115,368 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Music Theatre International Music Licensing | 6/29/20 | $408,185 |
Global Scenic Services Set Construction | 6/29/20 | $343,240 |
R H Theatricals Music Licensing | 6/29/20 | $442,850 |
Magna Maintenance Facility Maintenance | 6/29/20 | $286,523 |
Brushfire Inc Marketing | 6/29/20 | $236,435 |
R H Theatricals Music Licensing | 6/29/20 | $442,850 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $714,017 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,215,263 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,325,541 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $63,089 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,254,821 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,996,134 |
| Investment income | $143,833 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $9,223 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $350,198 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,770,993 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $9,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $540,703 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $90,475 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,649,542 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $106,304 |
| Other employee benefits | $454,600 |
| Payroll taxes | $321,555 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $20,735 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $75,252 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $29,561 |
| Fees for services: Other | $36,686 |
| Advertising and promotion | $169,238 |
| Office expenses | $362,037 |
| Information technology | $133,308 |
| Royalties | $41,641 |
| Occupancy | $314,958 |
| Travel | $54,047 |
| 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 | $392,120 |
| Insurance | $341,563 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,806,559 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,602 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,398,067 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $907,446 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,212,070 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $105,016 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $516,169 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,661,590 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $4,130,418 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $68,438 |
| Total assets | $20,009,816 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $288,057 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $4,699,964 |
| 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 | $49,055 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $3,129,007 |
| Other liabilities | $397,773 |
| Total liabilities | $8,563,856 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,238,244 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,207,716 |
| 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 | $20,009,816 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Paper Mill Playhouse has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Welsh Family Foundation Inc Vero Beach, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,110,293 |
| Earnings | $43,790 |
| Net Contributions | $55,000 |
| Ending Balance | $1,209,083 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc New York, NY | $199,499,593 | $19,952,200 |
Signature Theatre Company New York, NY | $62,849,854 | $11,675,589 |
Playwrights Horizons Inc New York, NY | $27,151,743 | $13,749,281 |
Manhattan Theatre Club Inc New York, NY | $95,784,807 | $15,978,594 |
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 |
George Street Playhouse Inc New Brunswick, NJ | $6,896,308 | $6,837,551 |
International Alliance Theatrical Stage Employees & Moving Picture New York, NY | $13,015,937 | $8,762,543 |
Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn, NJ | $20,009,816 | $8,770,993 |