Playhouse Square Foundation

Organization Overview

Playhouse Square Foundation is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 1973. 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 06/2022, Playhouse Square Foundation employed 651 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Playhouse Square Foundation 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 06/2022, Playhouse Square Foundation generated $68.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $65.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 7 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 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO OPERATE AND SUSTAIN A PERFORMING ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER TO ENHANCE AND DEVELOP THE "PLAYHOUSE SQUARE" DISTRICT BY RESTORING, RENOVATING, AND OPERATING THEATERS AND OTHER RELATED PROPERTIES, AND TO PROVIDE ARTS EDUCATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO OPERATE AND SUSTAIN ON A FINANCIALLY VIABLE BASIS A PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PRESENTING AND PRODUCING WORKS OF ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL CITIZENS. THE FOUNDATION STARTED PRESENTING PERFORMANCES IN FISCAL YEAR 2022 AFTER THE STATE OF OHIO LIFTED THE PUBLIC GATHERING BAN IN JUNE OF 2021. THE FOUNDATION PRESENTED 980 PERFORMANCES WHICH WERE ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 661,000 GUESTS. OVER 17,000 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ATTENDED CHILDREN'S THEATER PERFORMANCES. THE FOUNDATION OPERATES OVER 11 PERFORMANCE SPACES WITH A CAPACITY OF NEARLY 10,000.


THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED IN ITS ACTIONS TO ENDHANCE AND DEVELOP THAT PORTION OF DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND KNOWN AS "PLAYHOUSE SQUARE" BY NOT ONLY OPERATING THE THEATERS AS DISCUSSED IN 4(A), BUT ALSO BY RENOVATING AND DEVELOPING COMPLIMENTARY COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL AND RETAIL PROPERTIES IN THE PLAYHOUSE SQUARE DISTRICT.


THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO OFFER A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT DEVELOP NEW AUDIENCES AND ENHANCE CONNECTIONS WITH EXISTING AUDIENCES WITHIN NORTHEAST OHIO REGION. OVER 200,000 STUDENTS AND ADULTS FROM OVER 26 OHIO COUNTIES WERE ENGAGED IN VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Gina Vernaci
President/ceo
$849,364
Amy G Brady
Chair
$0
Rick Buoncore
Vice Chair, Advancement
$0
Mark Ross
Vice Chair, Finance
$0
Margaret M Judd Vice Chair
Community Engagement & Education
$0
Paul J Dolan
Vice Chair, Government Affairs
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Turner Construction
General Contractor
$3,238,617
Brewer-garrett Company
Hvac Services
$856,279
Jani-king
Janitorial Services
$350,197
Benesch
Legal Services
$152,524
Bakerhostetler
Legal Services
$105,673
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$95,788
Related organizations$0
Government grants $11,914,443
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$11,095,364
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $330,491
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$23,105,595
Total Program Service Revenue$44,144,584
Investment income $23,566
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 $751,690
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $68,025,435

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Playhouse Square Foundation
Cleveland, OH
$68,025,435
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$20,610,976
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$4,740,455
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$1,886,035
Henry H Stambaugh Auditorium Association
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$1,939,461
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$3,723,292
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