Curious Comedy Productions is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Curious Comedy Productions employed 40 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Curious Comedy Productions 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 12/2022, Curious Comedy Productions generated $610.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $593.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.3% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, ADULTS AND SENIORS THROUGH THE ART OF COMEDY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE PROGRAM A VARIETY OF PRODUCTIONS, YEAR-ROUND. THIS INCLUDES A MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION THAT RUNS EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, WHICH CHANGES EVERY SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS, IN ADDITION TO MONTHLY ONGOING SHOWS. MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS STAR THE RESIDENT PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE AND PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF COMEDY THEATER BY ADAPTING GENRES TO INNOVATE THE FORM. THE MONTHLY ONGOING SHOWS ARE A VARIETY OF FORMATS THAT NURTURE NEW TALENT AND ENCOURAGES NEW ARTISTS TO WORK WITH OUR ENSEMBLE.
WE OFFER CLASSES YEAR-ROUND THROUGH THE CURIOUS COMEDY TRAINING CENTER. OUR TRAINING CENTER INCLUDES THREE LEVELS OF IMPROV, STAND UP, AND SKETCH WRITING, AS WELL AS WORKSHOPS LED BY GUEST ARTISTS. THE TRAINING CENTER IS INTENDED AS A TRAINING GROUND FOR THE MAINSTAGE, AND WE DRAW ON STUDENT TALENT TO CONTINUE TO GROW OUR PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE AND COMMUNITY.
OUTREACH, TRAINING AND DIGITAL MEDIA: WE HAVE DEVELOPED DIGITAL MEDIA THAT IS AVAILABLE FOR BROADCAST HIGHLIGHTING CORE PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nathan Loveless President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gretchen Schackle Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Waghalter Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stacey Hallal Artistic Director | Officer | 50 | $58,492 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $255,621 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,816 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $267,437 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $338,298 |
Investment income | $244 |
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 | $4,689 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $610,668 |
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. | $58,492 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,548 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $204,649 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $57,650 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,852 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $25,810 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,281 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $15,084 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $113,669 |
Travel | $10,534 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $4,255 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $55,933 |
Insurance | $7,885 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $593,806 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $67,710 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $181,438 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $2,339 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $28,961 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $227,364 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $507,812 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,249 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $174,277 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $177,526 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $330,286 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $507,812 |