Forward Theater Company

Organization Overview

Forward Theater Company is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 2009. 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 06/2022, Forward Theater Company employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forward Theater Company 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, Forward Theater Company generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.3% 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 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL THEATER FOR AUDIENCES AND GIVE THEATER PROFESSIONALS AN ARTISTIC HOME.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

DURING THE 2021-2022 SEASON, FORWARD THEATER COMPANY PERFORMED FOUR PLAYS MOM, HOW DID YOU MEET THE BEATLES, THE AMATEURS, THE MYTILENEAN DEBATE, AND RUSSIAN TROLL FARM. THEY ALSO PRODUCED 4 READINGS FOR THE WISCONSIN WRIGHTS NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. TOTAL ATTENDANCE FOR EACH MAINSTAGE PLAY WAS 2,306, 3,590, 3,149, AND 3,854 RESPECTIVELY. THESE PROGRAMS HELP CREATE A HOME BASE FOR WISCONSIN THEATER PROFESSIONALS AND AUDIENCES THAT EXPANDS THE CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC LIFE OF THE GREATER MADISON AREA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jennifer Gray
Artistic Director
$80,250
Julie Swenson
Managing Director
$77,833
Rozan Anderson
Vice Chair
$0
Hallie Kuenning
Treasurer
$0
Steve Suleski
Chair
$0
Dave Chaimson
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$13,077
Related organizations$0
Government grants $295,627
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$630,749
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $12,587
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$939,453
Total Program Service Revenue$541,808
Investment income $48,574
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,311
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$1,729
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,526,795

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Forward Theater Company has recieved totaling $228,682.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Madison Community Foundation

Madison, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES

$75,250
John M Kohler Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$40,000
Shubert Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$35,000
Madison Community Foundation

Madison, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES

$22,225
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE

$15,000
Evjue Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OPERATIONS

$15,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$392,760
Earnings-$59,524
Admin Expense$11,669
Net Contributions$65,475
Ending Balance$387,042

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