Ensemble Studio Theatre Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1972. 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 06/2023, Ensemble Studio Theatre Inc employed 125 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ensemble Studio 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 06/2023, Ensemble Studio Theatre Inc generated $834.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 06/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO DEVELOP AND PRODUCE ORIGINAL, PROVOCATIVE, AND AUTHENTIC NEW PLAYS THAT ENGAGE AND CHALLENGE AUDIENCES IN NEW YORK CITY AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EST OPERATES THE YEAR ROUND EST/ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION PROJECT TO COMMISSION, DEVELOP AND PRODUCE NEW PLAYS THAT ILLUMINATE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WORKING IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. PROJECT OUTCOMES INCLUDE A MONTH LONG FESTIVAL OF READINGS AND NEW COMMISSIONED WORKS CALLED FIRST LIGHT AND ALSO FEATURES A MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION OF A NEW SCIENCE THEMED PLAY. YOUNGBLOOD - EST'S OBIE AWARD WINNING PROGRAM FOR EMERGING PLAYWRIGHTS MEETS WEEKLY FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH JUNE, OFFERING ARTISTIC GUIDANCE, PEER SUPPORT, REGULAR FEEDBACK AND A FERTILE PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT FOR PLAYWRIGHTS TO HONE THEIR SKILLS AND EXPLORE THEIR CRAFT. INCLUDES THE MONTHLY SUNDAY BRUNCH ONE ACT PLAY SERIES THAT TAKES PLACE NOVEMBER THRU JUNE; A WEEK-LONG SUMMER GROUP RETREAT; THE READ/WRITE/READ WORKSHOP SERIES (5-8 YEAR ROUND); AND THE BLOODWORKS READING SERIES (ONE FULL-LENGTH PLAY READING OPPORTUNITY FOR EACH OF THE 30 YOUNGBLOOD PLAYWRIGHTS) IN MAY/JUNE. EST ALSO SPONSORS A TUESDAY NIGHT READING SERIES CALLED MEMBERFEST FOR ITS ARTIST MEMBERS; A PLAYWRIGHTS UNIT FOR PLAYWRIGHT MEMBERS FROM SEPTEMBER THRU JUNE, A WEEKLY OPPORTUNITY FOR THEM TO MEET AND DEVELOP WORK, THROUGH GROUP SUPPORT AND FEEDBACK; AND HAS BEGUN A PODCAST SERIES INTERVIEWING DIFFERENT EST MEMBERS ABOUT THEIR ARTISTIC LIVES AND CAREERS, AND EST AND BEYOND.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Shawn Randall Director | Trustee | 1 | $300 |
Lynette R Freeman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lou Liberatore Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Donna R Ward Interim Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Russell G Jones Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eddie Boroevich Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $86,238 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $93,853 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $602,093 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $782,184 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $37,246 |
Investment income | $6,605 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $341 |
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 | $834,605 |
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. | $143,138 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,211 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $540,219 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,013 |
Other employee benefits | $88,258 |
Payroll taxes | $66,730 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $567,282 |
Advertising and promotion | $34,380 |
Office expenses | $39,130 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $83,516 |
Travel | $21,633 |
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 | $9,362 |
Insurance | $11,521 |
All other expenses | $36,977 |
Total functional expenses | $2,124,756 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $137,870 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,998,058 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,369,890 |
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 | $8,285 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $180,855 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $62,865 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $22,782 |
Total assets | $3,780,605 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $90,331 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $90,331 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $587,914 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,102,360 |
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 | $3,780,605 |