Penumbra Theatre Company Inc

Organization Overview

Penumbra Theatre Company Inc is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1991. 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 06/2023, Penumbra Theatre Company Inc employed 126 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Penumbra Theatre Company 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 06/2023, Penumbra Theatre Company Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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PENUMBRA THEATRE COMPANY CREATES PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS THAT ARE ARTISTICALLY EXCELLENT, THOUGHT PROVOKING, RELEVANT AND THAT ILLUMINATE THE HUMAN CONDITION THROUGH THE PRISM OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE. TODAY, PENUMBRA IS EVOLVING INTO A CENTER FOR RACIAL HEALING. THE PENUMBRA OF THE FUTURE IS A DYNAMIC PERFORMING ARTS, RETREAT, AND LEARNING CENTER DEVELOPING NEW WORK, IDEAS, AND SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES FOR SOCIAL CHANGE. BUILDING UPON ITS HISTORY, PENUMBRA WILL OFFER NEW ARTISTIC PROGRAMS, ROBUST EQUITY TRAINING, AND WELLNESS SERVICES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PENUMBRA CONTINUED TO RETURN BACK TO A MORE NORMAL MAINSTAGE SEASON AFTER HAVING SCALED BACK IN THE PRIOR YEARS DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS. PROGRAMS INCLUDED: BLACK NATIVITY, SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS, WEATHERING, AND WHAT I LEARNED IN PARIS.


DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, IN ADDITION TO PENUMBRA ENGAGING IN SIGNIFICANT BRANDING AND IDENTITY WORK, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PARTICIPATED IN A PROCESS TO EVALUATE ITS USE AND NEED FOR FACILITIES. COSTS RELATED TO THIS WORK IS ALLOCATED TO THE PROGRAM SERVICES ABOVE.


PENUMBRA CONTINUED TO OFFER ITS EQUITY TRAINING SERVICES TO CLIENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. PENUMBRA'S EQUITY TRAINING COMBINES EXPERT FACILITATION, A POWERFUL EXPLORATION OF RACE IN AMERICA, MONOLOGUES FROM ARTISTS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO USE THEATRE AS A WAY TO PROBLEM SOLVE AND MODEL. PENUMBRA ALSO EMBARKED UPON A CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS TO EXPAND ITS EQUITY TRAINING OFFERINGS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS.


PENUMBRA BEGAN EARLY R&D TO INFORM PILOT WELLNESS SERVICES LAUNCHED IN FY24. WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE DESIGNED FOR PRIMARILY BLACK COMMUNITIES. AFINITY SPACES FOR WHITE AND INDIGENOUS POC IDENTIFYING INDIVIDUALS ARE OFFERED AS WELL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sarah Bellamy
Ex Officio,
$120,056
Amy Thomas
COO
$119,216
Lou Bellamy
Founder, Art
$97,291
Melanie Douglas
Board Chair
$0
Carson Funderburk
First Vice C
$0
Jeannine Befidi
Second Vice
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $201,535
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,284,519
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,486,054
Total Program Service Revenue$439,358
Investment income $12,339
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $225
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,944,062

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Penumbra Theatre Company Inc has awarded $200,000 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NEW NATIVE THEATRE

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$50,000

PANGEA WORLD THEATER

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$50,000

TEATRO DEL PUEBLO

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$50,000

THEATRE MU

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$50,000
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