Open Eye Theatre
- Assets
- $485.1k
- Revenue
- $494.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 08/2000
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 41-1966806
Organization Overview
Open Eye Theatre is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A61) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Centers, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Open Eye Theatre employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Open Eye 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 08/2022, Open Eye Theatre generated $494.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $384.1k during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OPEN EYE FIGURE THEATRE SERVES ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES BY ADVANCING ADVENTUROUS AND IMAGINATIVE ARTS PROGRAMMING IN THEATRE, PUPPETRY, LIVE MUSIC, DANCE, AND STORYTELLING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPEN EYE CREATES GRAND THEATRICAL EVENTS ON AN INTIMATE SCALE AND HAS GROWN TO BE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR BRINGING A VISUAL FEAST OF EVOCATIVE THEATRE, PUPPETRY, LIVE MUSIC, AND STORYTELLING TO THE STAGE. PRODUCED IN ITS HISTORIC JEWEL-BOX HOME IN MINNEAPOLIS AND THROUGHOUT THE TWIN CITIES WITH THE AWARD-WINNING DRIVEWAY TOUR, THE COMPANY'S WHIMSICAL YET PROFOUND WORK DELIGHTS AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES AND SUPPORTS ARTISTS AT EVERY STAGE OF THEIR DEVELOPMENT. OPEN EYE IS COMMITTED TO ECONOMIC ACCESSIBILITY, KEEPING TICKET PRICES AFFORDABLE AND OFFERING PROGRAMS THAT REMOVE REAL AND PERCEIVED ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joel Sass Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $60,360 |
John Buttolph Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dan Pinkerton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Libby Lincoln President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Haas Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Haney Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $205,462 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $104,216 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $309,678 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $149,354 |
| Investment income | $11 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $18,734 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $494,913 |
| 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. | $60,360 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $50,412 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,100 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,031 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,781 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $121,377 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,709 |
| Office expenses | $2,457 |
| Information technology | $9,630 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $61,514 |
| Travel | $201 |
| 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 | $10,381 |
| Insurance | $7,807 |
| All other expenses | $1,689 |
| Total functional expenses | $384,132 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $339,702 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,248 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $142,193 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $485,143 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,866 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $33,755 |
| Total liabilities | $43,621 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $441,522 |
| 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 | $485,143 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Open Eye Theatre has recieved totaling $210,677.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $35,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $35,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $35,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $35,000 |
Jerome Foundation Inc Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THEATER ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH EARLY CAREER THEATER ARTISTS | $25,000 |
Jerome Foundation Inc Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THEATER ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH EARLY CAREER THEATER ARTISTS | $17,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ordway Center For The Performing Arts Saint Paul, MN | $66,666,400 | $23,193,100 |
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Inc Appleton, WI | $82,069,378 | $12,172,619 |
Confluence Council Inc Eau Claire, WI | $3,541,289 | $9,499,634 |
The Cowles Center Minneapolis, MN | $25,707,590 | $3,628,768 |
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center For The Arts Inc Brookfield, WI | $7,745,348 | $1,495,819 |
Professional Dairy Producers Of Wisconsin Inc Juneau, WI | $950,871 | $1,809,722 |
Firehouse Performing Arts Center Minneapolis, MN | $427,034 | $1,162,536 |
Pangea World Theater Minneapolis, MN | $3,888,394 | $2,394,735 |
Fairmont Opera House Inc Fairmont, MN | $1,946,448 | $510,715 |
The Grand Oshkosh Inc Oshkosh, WI | $717,158 | $1,144,310 |
Meyer Theater Corporation Green Bay, WI | $9,446,664 | $707,494 |
La Crosse Performing Arts Center Inc La Crosse, WI | $7,113,704 | $500,767 |