Northern Sky Theater Inc is located in Fish Creek, WI. The organization was established in 1995. 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 12/2022, Northern Sky Theater Inc employed 68 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northern Sky Theater 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 12/2022, Northern Sky Theater Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CREATE, DEVELOP AND PRESENT MUSIC AND DRAMA PRODUCTIONS FOR CULTURE AND HERITAGE APPRECIATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
NORTHERN SKY DEVELOPS, PRODUCES, AND PERFORMS ORIGINAL MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS. IN 2022, 31,977 PEOPLE ATTENDED 175 LIVE PERFORMANCES AT OUR SUMMER AMPHITHEATER IN PENINSULA STATE PARK, FISH CREEK WI, AND AT OUR INDOOR GOULD THEATER IN THE NORTHERN SKY FISH CREEK CREATIVE CAMPUS. ABOUT 12% OF THESE ATTENDEES WERE CHILDREN/YOUTH. THIS PROGRAMMING INVOLVED 53 ARTISTS. NORTHERN SKY PRODUCES ALL NEW WORKS, AND NORTHERN SKY CONTINUED NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT IN 2022, HOLDING 8 READINGS AND 2 WORKSHOPS FOR MUSICALS BEING READIED FOR LIVE PRODUCTION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Heidi Ling Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Susan Caldwell Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Thomas A Moore Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Dejardine Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Breseman Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Michael J Mccoy Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Mainstage Theatrical Supply Theater/stage Equipment | 12/30/19 | $521,977 |
Professional Audio Design Inc Audio Visual Design Services | 12/30/19 | $185,343 |
Carlson Erickson Builders Inc General Contractor | 12/30/19 | $2,953,303 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $66,965 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $333,211 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,554,704 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $90,508 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,954,880 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $899,374 |
Investment income | $5,631 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$488 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,206 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $17,575 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,881,655 |
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. | $109,628 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $74,101 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,002,465 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $148,708 |
Payroll taxes | $85,533 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,664 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $51,433 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $194,624 |
Advertising and promotion | $73,908 |
Office expenses | $227,768 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $465,491 |
Travel | $33,048 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,119 |
Interest | $43,276 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $241,987 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $15,592 |
Total functional expenses | $2,808,540 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $409,144 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $617,475 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $901,275 |
Accounts receivable, net | $61,429 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $30,099 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $31,625 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,162,366 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $173,698 |
Total assets | $10,387,111 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $59,421 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $97,912 |
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 | $898,294 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,055,627 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,531,304 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $800,180 |
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 | $10,387,111 |