Celebrity Series Of Boston is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (A61) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Centers, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Celebrity Series Of Boston employed 74 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Celebrity Series Of Boston 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 06/2024, Celebrity Series Of Boston generated $8.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.5m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CELEBRITY SERIES IS A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY, NON-PROFIT, PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTER. OUR MISSION IS TO ENRICH AND INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL LIVE PERFORMANCES. WE ENVISION A COMMUNITY OF GREATER BOSTON WHERE THE PERFORMING ARTS ARE A VALUED, LIFE-LONG, SHARED EXPERIENCE ON STAGES, ON STREETS, IN NEIGHBORHOODS EVERYWHERE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE SHOWCASE THE WORLD'S FINEST ORCHESTRAS, CHAMBER ENSEMBLES, SOLOISTS, AND LEADING ARTISTS IN CONTEMPORARY DANCE, JAZZ, WORLD AND FOLK MUSIC, AND SPOKEN WORD. OUR ARTS FOR ALL! COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS ANNUALLY REACH THOUSANDS OF PARTICIPANTS THROUGH INTERACTIVE YOUTH WORKSHOPS, FREE CONCERTS FEATURING BOSTON AFFILIATED ARTISTS IN UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS, COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH TOURING ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE, AND LARGE-SCALE, OUTDOOR PARTICIPATORY ART PROJECTS SUCH AS STREET PIANOS, LET'S DANCE BOSTON, AND JAZZ ALONG THE CHARLES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Gary Dunning Pres. & Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $319,476 |
Emily Borababy Cao/clerk | Officer | 40 | $194,600 |
Nicole Taney Artistic Director | 40 | $185,430 | |
Karen Brown Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $172,014 | |
Courtney Burke Chief Marketing Officer | 40 | $153,796 | |
Heather Clark Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $135,996 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Meta Platforms Inc Advertising/marketing | 6/29/24 | $303,511 |
Wgbh Educational Foundation Radio And Advertising | 6/29/24 | $205,393 |
Rafanelli Events Management Inc Gala Event Planning | 6/29/24 | $280,327 |
Capacity Interactive Inc Marketing Consulting | 6/29/24 | $122,954 |
Tessitura Network Inc Donor And Ticketing Software | 6/29/24 | $160,597 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $254,100 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $313,300 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,190,330 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $32,900 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,757,730 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,987,313 |
Investment income | $344,699 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $664,559 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $32,047 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,792,799 |
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. | $712,984 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $332,574 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,287,187 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $69,489 |
Other employee benefits | $254,762 |
Payroll taxes | $210,569 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,409 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $40,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $49,053 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,441,275 |
Advertising and promotion | $203,838 |
Office expenses | $315,807 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $263,360 |
Travel | $126,245 |
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 | $58,062 |
Insurance | $30,211 |
All other expenses | $26,259 |
Total functional expenses | $9,533,787 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $426,666 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $155,721 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,540,584 |
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 | $279,414 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $192,611 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $19,113,719 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $447,191 |
Total assets | $22,155,906 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $697,333 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,450,542 |
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 | $460,118 |
Total liabilities | $2,607,993 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $348,424 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $19,199,489 |
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 | $22,155,906 |