First Stage Inc is located in Mclean, VA. The organization was established in 2008. 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, First Stage Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Stage 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 06/2021, First Stage Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $582.4k during the year ending 06/2021. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THEATER PRODUCTIONS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SUBSTANTIAL TEXTS. IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021, 1ST STAGE PRODUCED LIVE PERFORMANCES AND NUMEROUS ONLINE CLASSES, READINGS, AND RECORDINGS. IN 2016 1ST STAGE WAS HONORED BY THE WALL STREET JOURNAL AS "ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST IMPRESSIVE SMALL REGIONAL COMPANIES", AND TWO OF ITS SHOWS WERE CHOSEN AS THE BEST REGIONAL PRODUCTIONS IN AMERICA. 1ST STAGE HAS ALSO BEEN THE RECIPIENT OF MULTIPLE HELEN HAYES AND BROADWAY WORLD AWARDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THEATER PRODUCTIONS AND TRAINING FOR ACTORS AND TECHNICIANS. IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021, 1ST STAGE PRODUCED LIVE PERFORMANCES AND NUMEROURS ONLINE CLASSES, READINGS AND RECORDINGS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Alex Levy Managing Dir | Officer | 40 | $67,277 |
Jack Wilbern President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Raymond Saulino Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jacqueline Cookstone Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Howard J Forman Director | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Elizabeth Benson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $253,180 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $804,348 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $37,044 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,057,528 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $15,798 |
Investment income | $1,192 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $4,764 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $61,147 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,140,429 |
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. | $67,277 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,727 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $207,298 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $10,539 |
Payroll taxes | $20,186 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,883 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $77,956 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,340 |
Office expenses | $14,676 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $72,542 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $18,490 |
Insurance | $20,061 |
All other expenses | $8,678 |
Total functional expenses | $582,372 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $443,589 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,573 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $691,459 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $45,986 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $363,130 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,553,737 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,755 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $16,443 |
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 | $35,198 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $632,618 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $885,921 |
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 | $1,553,737 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that First Stage Inc has recieved totaling $138,111.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Arts Council Of Fairfax County Inc Fairfax, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND PANDEMIC RECOVERY | $49,933 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $35,200 |
Greater Washington Community Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT PER THE 2021 GRANT PROPOSAL | $8,000 |
Mclean Community Foundation Mclean, VA PURPOSE: GRANT TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION | $6,795 |
Morningstar Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $3,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Washington Drama Society Inc Washington, DC | $146,547,458 | $18,030,478 |
Shakespeare Theatre Washington, DC | $65,973,767 | $13,307,263 |
Ford S Theatre Society Washington, DC | $70,916,217 | $19,576,339 |
Olney Theatre Corporation Olney, MD | $19,570,202 | $9,983,104 |
Round House Theatre Inc Bethesda, MD | $10,592,034 | $5,829,495 |
Center Stage Associates Inc Baltimore, MD | $48,178,796 | $10,294,538 |
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Co Washington, DC | $10,084,762 | $5,303,229 |
Signature Theatre Inc Arlington, VA | $13,654,259 | $8,861,886 |
Actors Theatre Of Louisville Inc Louisville, KY | $21,191,144 | $5,821,422 |
Studio Theatre Inc Washington, DC | $29,626,352 | $6,176,456 |
Barter Foundation Incorporated State Theatre Of Virginia Abingdon, VA | $10,953,876 | $6,208,012 |
The Everyman Theatre Incorporated Baltimore, MD | $14,728,446 | $4,835,696 |