Great River Educational Arts Theatre
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Waite Park, MN
- Founding
- 12/2000
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 41-1909918
Organization Overview
Great River Educational Arts Theatre is located in Waite Park, MN. The organization was established in 2000. 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 08/2021, Great River Educational Arts Theatre employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great River Educational Arts Theatre 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 08/2021, Great River Educational Arts Theatre generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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GREAT RIVER EDUCATIONAL ARTS THEATRE (GREAT) BRINGS THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER THROUGH SHARED THEATRE EXPERIENCES. WE ENSURE EVERYONE IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GREAT THEATRE HAS A 25 YEAR HISTORY OF CREATING WORK THAT BRINGS OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER AND ENSURES THAT CENTRAL MINNESOTANS HAVE ACCESS TO THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE ARTS. EACH YEAR WE SERVE MORE THAN 68,000 PEOPLE! GREAT IMPACTS OUR COMMUNITY VIA A MYRIAD OF PROGRAMMING INCLUDING OUR BROADWAY SERIES - FOUR MUSICALS PERFORMED AT THE 800-SEAT HISTORIC PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS IN DOWNTOWN ST. CLOUD AND ONE MUSICAL AT THE 4,000 SEAT LEDGE AMPHITHEATRE IN WAITE PARK PRODUCED BY OUR PROFESSIONAL ARTISTIC STAFF FEATURING ALL LOCAL VOLUNTEER ACTORS.
GREAT'S LEARNING LAB SERIES - SHOWS AT OUR INTIMATE AND ADAPTABLE 150-SEAT HELGESON LEARNING LAB THEATRE THAT BRING AUDIENCES CLOSER TO THE STORIES BEING TOLD THROUGH A WIDE RANGE OF THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS THROUGH LESSER KNOWN TITLES, COLLABORATIONS, AND WORK THAT CHALLENGES US TO GROW AND LEARN.
GREAT EDUCATION & COMMUNITY BUILDING - GREAT LIVES OUT OUR DEDICATION TO THE POWER OF ARTS EDUCATION TO DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS AND FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRONG SENSE OF SELF IN YOUTH THROUGH ONE OF THE LARGEST SUMMER THEATRE CAMP PROGRAMS IN THE STATE, AN ANNUAL YOUTH ARTIST MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, WEEKDAY STUDENT MATINEE PERFORMANCES, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET YOUTH WHERE THEY ARE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dennis Whipple Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $75,365 |
Lacey Schirmers Managing Director | Officer | 40 | $56,240 |
Chad O'brien Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Cassie Miles President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Chris Kudrna Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kimberly Foster Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $88,183 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $893,638 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,104 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $981,821 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $341,494 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $3,500 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$28,120 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$131 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,298,564 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $175,174 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,560 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $309,059 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,621 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,845 |
| Payroll taxes | $40,771 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,068 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $44,237 |
| Advertising and promotion | $52,699 |
| Office expenses | $62,528 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $37,538 |
| Occupancy | $25,072 |
| Travel | $12,768 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $33,159 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $91,934 |
| Insurance | $13,572 |
| All other expenses | $106,633 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,333,217 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $271,671 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $242,599 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $8,159 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $76,089 |
| 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 | $144,101 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,365,633 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $15,791 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,124,043 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $108,443 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $491,411 |
| 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 | $629,801 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $270,515 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,500,170 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $623,873 |
| 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 | $2,124,043 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Great River Educational Arts Theatre has recieved totaling $332,261.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Communitygiving St Cloud, MN PURPOSE: GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $306,605 |
Central Minnesota Arts Board Foley, MN PURPOSE: PROJECT GRANTS | $16,000 |
Morgan Family Foundation Yellow Springs, OH PURPOSE: (MATCHING) UNRESTRICTED USE | $7,500 |
Rick And Helga Bauerly Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Morgan Family Foundation Yellow Springs, OH PURPOSE: (MATCHING) UNRESTRICTED USE | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $156 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |