American Cabaret Theatre Inc, operating under the name The Cabaret, is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 1988. 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 12/2023, Cabaret employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cabaret 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 12/2023, Cabaret generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.6% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FOUNDED IN 1988, AMERICAN CABARET THEATRE, INC. DBA THE CABARET, IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ELEVATING AND PROMOTING THE CABARET ART FORM BY ENTERTAINING, EDUCATING, AND ENGAGING AUDIENCES AND ARTISTS THROUGH WORLD-CLASS PERFORMANCE. AS THE CABARET ATTRACTS ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE, AUDIENCES TOO TRAVEL FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY TO SEE THESE WORLDCLASS ARTISTS IN THE VENUE'S AWARD-WINNING UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL SETTING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING:IN 2023, THE CABARET PRESENTED 45 PERFORMANCES THAT SERVED 8,449 IN PERSON AUDIENCES, PROVIDED VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING THRU ITS YOU TUBE CHANNEL RESULTING IN 1,906,240 VIEWS, AND 44 EVENTS OR ACTIVITIES AS PART OF ITS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMMING THAT SERVED 17,605 FOR A TOTAL AUDIENCE OF 1,932,294. THE ALLEY/"THE ALLEY SESSIONS" A ONCE RUN-DOWN HISTORIC ALLEY WAS TRANSFORMED INTO A VIBRANT ARTS CORRIDOR AND COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR A FREE, SIX CONCERT SERIES (ARTISTS WERE PAID MARKET RATE), SERVING 1,052. AUDIENCES WERE ABLE TO ORDER A VARIETY OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES FOR AN OUTDOOR, CASUAL EXPERIENCE. 2023 ARTISTIC SEASON THE CABARET'S FLAGSHIP INDOOR SEASON INCLUDED FIVE SERIES: GLICK PHILANTHROPIES BROADWAY AT THE CABARET, JAZZ AT THE CABARET, THE CHRISTEL DEHAAN INTERNATIONAL SERIES, THE UNIQUELY CABARET SERIES AND THE NEXT GENERATION SERIES. THE SEASON INCLUDED 45 PERFORMANCES AND SERVED AN AUDIENCE OF 8,449. VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING - THE CABARET REACHES AN ASTONISHINGLY DIVERSE AUDIENCE THROUGH ITS CAREFULLY CURATED PERFORMANCE OFFERINGS ON ITS YOUTUBE CHANNEL.THE CHANNEL PROVIDESFREE ACCESS TO MORE THAN 717 HIGH-QUALITY, ARCHIVAL PERFORMANCE AND CLASS VIDEOS.NEW VIDEOS ARE ADDED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. A KEY VIRTUAL OFFERING DURING THE PANDEMIC, THE CHANNEL HAS OVER 19,600 SUBSCRIBERS AND RECEIVED 1,906,240 VIEWS, IN 2023 FROM VIEWERS IN 68 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES WITH 7,227,403 TOTAL VIEWERS.SERVING AS AN ARTIST AND COMMUNITY HUB, THE CABARET OFFERS ITS VENUE, STAGE, AND SERVICES TO ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, NONPROFITS AND INDEPENDENT ARTISTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE HIGH-QUALITY, INTIMATE PERFORMANCE SPACE AND THE CABARET STAFF'S EXPERTISE IN BUSINESS AND PERFORMANCE. INDEPENDENT ARTISTS AND SMALL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS USE THE CABARET'S SPACE AT NO CHARGE FOR REHEARSALS, PERFORMANCES, RECORDINGS, AND PHOTO SHOOTS, EVENTS, ETC.
EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMMING:THE CABARET PROVIDES BURGEONING CABARET ARTISTSFROM STUDENTS TO PROFESSIONALSWITH A CONTINUUM OF EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMMING TO HONE THEIR PERFORMANCE/CAREER SKILLS AND PERFORM LIVE ON STAGE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE MASTERCLASSES AND CAREER WORKSHOPS WITH NATIONAL ARTISTS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS; PRE-SHOW PERFORMANCE SPOTLIGHTS; STUDENT TICKETS; AND PAID ARTS MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIPS.ALL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. 1273 STUDENTS WERE DIRECTLY SERVED BY THE CABARET'S EDUCATIONAL/ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Melanie Norton Chairmain | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Deborah Balogh Vice Chairmain | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe Vande Bosche Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles O Mccormick III Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tiffany Benedict Browne Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cathy Chapelle 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 | $127,391 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $895,698 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,023,089 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $614,181 |
Investment income | $47,350 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $21,323 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,705,943 |
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. | $109,840 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,799 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $314,447 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $32,551 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,165 |
Fees for services: Other | $68,167 |
Advertising and promotion | $28,875 |
Office expenses | $48,868 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $201,186 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,458 |
Interest | $4,337 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $143,215 |
Insurance | $13,817 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,696,984 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $24,007 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $394,071 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $26,692 |
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 | $1,535 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $584,269 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $648,276 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,103,443 |
Total assets | $2,782,293 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,006 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $151,098 |
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 | $150,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $447,519 |
Total liabilities | $788,623 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,082,937 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $910,733 |
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 | $2,782,293 |