Ashland Productions Inc is located in Maplewood, MN. The organization was established in 2005. 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 08/2023, Ashland Productions Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ashland Productions 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 08/2023, Ashland Productions Inc generated $673.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $842.5k during the year ending 08/2023. 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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ASHLAND IS A YOUTH-CENTERED, MULTIGENERATIONAL THEATER COMPANY THAT FOSTERS SELF-ESTEEM AND A SENSE OF BELONGING. THROUGH A CULTURE OF WELCOMING ACCEPTANCE, ASHLAND'S UNIQUE PROCESS CREATES EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCES ENJOYED BY THE MANY COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROGRAMS- FEATURED SHOWSASHLAND PRODUCED SEVEN FULLY STAGED MUSICALS, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PAID ADMISSION. THESE PRODUCTIONS FEATURED 300 PERFORMERS FROM AGES 7 TO 70 AND PLAY TO THOUSANDS OF AUDIENCE MEMBERS. ALL OF OUR ASHLAND'S FEATURE SHOWS INCLUDE YOUTH PERFORMERS. IN THE 2022/2023 SEASON ASHLAND PRODUCED 1.) A HIGH SCHOOL/ADULT CAST OF ""LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS,""2.) AN ALL AGES CAST OF ""THE WIZARD OF OZ,"" 3.) A MIDDLE SCHOOL CAST OF ""DESCENDANTS,"" 4.) A HIGH SCHOOL/ADULT CAST OF ""LEGALLY BLOND,"" 5.) AN ELEMENTARY CAST OF ""FROZEN JR,"" 6.) A COLLEGE/ADULT CAST OF ""SPELLING BEE, AND 7.) A HIGH SCHOOL CAST OF ""HEAD OVER HEELS."" ASHLAND ALSO PRODUCED A ""HOLIDAY REVUE '' WITH AN ALL AGES CAST."
"PROGRAMS- SUMMER CAMPSASHLAND OFFERS A ROBUST SLATE OF CAMP OPTIONS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS. ELEMENTARY STUDENTS TYPICALLY ARE OFFERED 3 ONE-WEEK CAMPS FOCUSING ON THE MUSIC OF A POPULAR MOVIE, MUSICAL, OR SINGER. MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE OFFERED 2-3 ONE-WEEK SHOWCASE CAMPS AND A TWO-WEEK PRODUCTION CAMP. OLDER ASHLAND PARTICIPANTS ACT AS PAID COUNSELORS OR JUNIOR COUNSELORS, MODELING BEHAVIOR THROUGHOUT CAMP.THIS YEAR ASHLAND SAW MORE THAN 300 CAMPERS. "
"PROGRAM- ASHLAND COLLABORATIVE THEATER (ACT!) THIS PROGRAM ENABLES ELEMENTARY-AGED CHILDREN FROM EAST METRO PARTNER SCHOOLS TO EXPERIENCE THEATER FOR WHAT IS OFTEN THE VERY FIRST TIME. STUDENTS REHEARSE TWICE A WEEK FOR THREE MONTHS AT THE HOST SCHOOL BEFORE TRANSFERRING TO THE ASHLAND STAGE FOR TECH WEEK AND PERFORMANCES. THE ACT PROGRAM TYPICALLY WORKS WITH 8-12 PARTNER SCHOOLS AND IMPACTS MORE THAN 700 CHILDREN ANNUALLY. IN 2023, ASHLAND WORKED WITH 7 SCHOOLS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Craig Nielsen Vice Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Laura Fenstermaker Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Marci Freundschuh Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Jo Lewis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Lucy Payne Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Armitage Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $179,716 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $179,716 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $482,801 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $2 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $2,500 |
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 | $7,932 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $672,951 |
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. | $188,276 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,331 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $11,656 |
Other salaries and wages | $116,062 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $9,936 |
Payroll taxes | $23,299 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $182,675 |
Advertising and promotion | $45,540 |
Office expenses | $1,876 |
Information technology | $8,108 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $54,628 |
Travel | $1,474 |
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 | $6,656 |
Insurance | $5,440 |
All other expenses | $1,283 |
Total functional expenses | $842,482 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $150,931 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $43,016 |
Accounts receivable, net | $80 |
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 | $6,241 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $53,274 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $100,000 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $146,810 |
Total assets | $500,352 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $48,431 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $14,309 |
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 | $144,476 |
Total liabilities | $207,216 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $293,136 |
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 | $500,352 |