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 06/2021, Penumbra Theatre Company Inc employed 108 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 06/2021, Penumbra Theatre Company Inc generated $11.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PENUMBRA THEATRE CREATES PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS THAT ARE ARTISTICALLY EXCELLENT, THOUGHT PROVOKING, AND RELEVANT WHICH ILLUMINATES THE HUMAN CONDITION THROUGH THE PRISM OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE. PENUMBRA'S GOALS ARE AS FOLLOWS:* INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN CREATING A DIVERSIFIED AMERICAN THEATRICAL TRADITION.* ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE A CULTURALLY DIVERSE AND ALL-INCLUSIVE AMERICA BY USING THEATRE TO TEACH, CRITICIZE, COMMENT, AND MODEL.* USE THEATRE TO CREATE AN AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY THAT INCLUDES AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER PEOPLES OF COLOR IN EVERY THREAD OF THE FABRIC OF OUR SOCIETY.* CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND STABILIZE A BLACK PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PENUMBRA SUSPENDED ALL LIVE AND IN-PERSON EVENTS DUE TO COVID-19. IT PRODUCED THREE MAJOR ONLINE ENGAGEMENTS, INCLUDING CELEBRATION OF THE SOUL, WE ARE LOVED, AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GRAYWOLF PRESS ESSENTIAL CONVERSATIONS. PENUMBRA EXPANDED ITS NEW PLAY COMMISSIONING PROGRAM, AND ENGAGED ITS ASHE LAB ARTISTS THROUGH VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS AND RETREATS.
PENUMBRA SUSPENDED ITS SUMMER INSTITUTE YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTPROGRAM FOR TEENS DUE TO COVID 19. ITS IN-PERSON EQUITY TRAININGSERVICES WERE OFFERED AS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP ENGAGEMENTS. IN WINTER 2021,PENUMBRA LAUNCHED A VIRTUAL RACIAL HEALING RESEARCH INSTITUTE FORARTISTS, ACTIVISTS, AND HEALERS TO SUPPORT EARLY PLANNING FOR THEPENUMBRA CENTER FOR RACIAL HEALING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sarah Bellamy Ex Officio, Voting | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $76,912 |
Amy Thomas Managing Director | Officer | 40 | $76,255 |
Lou Bellamy Founder, Artistic Dir. Eme | Officer | 10 | $64,654 |
Carson Funderburk First Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Welliver Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Sullivan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $465,835 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,122,034 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $300 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,587,869 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $174,385 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $11,767,246 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $200,000 |
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. | $298,521 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,235 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $348,441 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $43,651 |
Payroll taxes | $46,344 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $48,515 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $78,013 |
Advertising and promotion | $50,551 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $12,887 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $170,151 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,998 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,275 |
Insurance | $10,013 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,737,930 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,066,570 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,795,209 |
Accounts receivable, net | $53,918 |
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 | $43,801 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $48,592 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $64,523 |
Total assets | $11,072,613 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $107,108 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $24,267 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $131,375 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,038,432 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,902,806 |
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 | $11,072,613 |
Over the last fiscal year, Penumbra Theatre Company Inc has awarded $200,000 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
NEW NATIVE THEATRE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 29 grants that Penumbra Theatre Company Inc has recieved totaling $2,459,781.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT AND FOR CORE SUPPORT FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | $800,000 |
Andrew W Mellon Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE FOR PLAYS BY EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED ARTISTS OF COLOR FOR MULTIGENERATIONAL AUDIENCES | $232,500 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, AND TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR PROGRAM PILOTING AND BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT FOR PENUMBRA'S NEXT LIFECYCLE AS A CENTER FOR RACIAL HEALING AND PERFORMING ARTS CAMPUS | $150,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, AND TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR PROGRAM PILOTING AND BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT FOR PENUMBRA'S NEXT LIFECYCLE AS A CENTER FOR RACIAL HEALING AND PERFORMING ARTS CAMPUS | $150,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, AND TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR PROGRAM PILOTING AND BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT FOR PENUMBRA'S NEXT LIFECYCLE AS A CENTER FOR RACIAL HEALING AND PERFORMING ARTS CAMPUS | $150,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, AND TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR PROGRAM PILOTING AND BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT FOR PENUMBRA'S NEXT LIFECYCLE AS A CENTER FOR RACIAL HEALING AND PERFORMING ARTS CAMPUS | $150,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Springboard For The Arts Saint Paul, MN | $11,189,893 | $6,226,382 |
Irish Festivals Inc Wauwatosa, WI | $3,948,548 | $3,527,102 |
Penumbra Theatre Company Inc St Paul, MN | $11,072,613 | $11,767,246 |
Vermillion Development Company Vermillion, SD | $13,347,571 | $1,278,713 |
Great River Educational Arts Theatre Waite Park, MN | $2,124,043 | $1,298,564 |
Thelma Sadoff Center For The Arts Inc Fond Du Lac, WI | $5,501,310 | $863,155 |
The Cedar Cultural Center Inc Minneapolis, MN | $2,037,241 | $1,717,061 |
The Fitzgerald Theater Company St Paul, MN | $560 | $643,988 |
Echo Ministries Inc St Paul, MN | $978,838 | $1,341,066 |
Schauer Arts And Activities Center Inc Hartford, WI | $3,085,961 | $949,170 |
Fargo Theatre Management Corporation Fargo, ND | $1,892,050 | $869,304 |
Gatherings On The Green Inc Thiensville, WI | $404,938 | $799,351 |