Playwrights Center Inc

Organization Overview

Playwrights Center Inc is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1975. 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 06/2021, Playwrights Center Inc employed 170 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Playwrights Center 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, Playwrights Center Inc generated $3.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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PLAYWRIGHTS' CENTER SUSTAINS, DEVELOPS, AND ADVOCATES FOR PLAYWRIGHTS AND THEIR WORK TO REALIZE THEIR FULL ARTISTIC POTENTIAL. THROUGH THE PRACTICE OF INCLUSIVE THEATER-MAKING, PLAYWRIGHTS' CENTER FOSTERS ENGAGEMENT TOWARDS AN EQUITABLE, EMPATHETIC, AND BOUNDLESSLY IMAGINATIVE WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FELLOWSHIPSMADE POSSIBLE BY THE MCKNIGHT AND JEROME FOUNDATIONS, FELLOWSHIPS PROVIDE MORE THAN $320,000 EACH YEAR FOR RESIDENCIES, COMMISSIONS, AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDS. THROUGH THESE FELLOWSHIPS, THE PLAYWRIGHTS' CENTER FUNCTIONS AS A HOME FOR: TWO MINNESOTA-BASED MCKNIGHT FELLOWS IN PLAYWRITING; ONE NATIONALLY-BASED MCKNIGHT NATIONAL RESIDENCY AND COMMISSION FELLOW; THREE MCKNIGHT THEATER ARTIST FELLOWS; FOUR NATIONALLY-BASED JEROME FELLOWSHIPS FOR EMERGING PLAYWRIGHTS; TWO MANY VOICES FELLOWS OF COLOR (ONE MINNESOTA-BASED); AND TWO MINNESOTA-BASED MANY VOICES MENTEES OF COLOR.


CORE WRITER PROGRAMTHE CORE WRITER PROGRAM GIVES 25-30 PLAYWRIGHTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY THE TIME AND TOOLS TO DEVELOP NEW WORKS FOR THE STAGE. ALL CORE WRITERS RECEIVE PLAY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AT THE CENTER IN COLLABORATION WITH PROMINENT DIRECTORS, ACTORS, DRAMATURGS, AND DESIGNERS. SELECTED WORK BY CORE WRITERS MAKES UP THE FORMAL SEASON OF PUBLIC READINGS: THE ANNUAL PLAYLABS FESTIVAL AND RUTH EASTON NEW PLAY SERIES. THE CENTER ALSO PROMOTES CORE WRITERS AND GIVES THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH PRODUCING THEATERS, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES THROUGH THE REGULARS AND NEW PLAYS ON CAMPUS PROGRAMS.


MEMBERSHIPMEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL AND PROVIDES MORE THAN 1,500 PLAYWRIGHTS WORLDWIDE WITH TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT. BENEFITS INCLUDE A DATABASE OF PLAYWRITING OPPORTUNITIES, ONLINE AND IN-PERSON CLASSES AND SEMINARS, ACCESS TO READINGS WITH PROFESSIONAL ACTORS, DRAMATURGICAL SERVICES, AND MORE. IN ADDITION, THE PLAYWRIGHTS' CENTER'S NEW PLAYS ON CAMPUS PROGRAM SERVES DOZENS OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES NATIONWIDE, PROVIDING SCRIPT-MATCHING SERVICES, ARRANGING PLAYWRIGHT RESIDENCIES, AND OFFERING IMMERSIVE APPRENTICESHIPS TO STUDENT PLAYWRIGHTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jeremy Cohen-Elyanow
Production Artistic Direct
$125,578
Robert Chelimsky
Managing Direct
$103,450
Harrison David Rivers
Vice President
$1,700
Harry Waters Jr
Director
$475
Adam Rao
Treasurer
$0
Carla Paulson
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$154,031
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $394,448
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,606,184
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,154,663
Total Program Service Revenue$102,935
Investment income $69
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 $3,263,756

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 31 grants that Playwrights Center Inc has recieved totaling $2,206,158.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR A FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TO SUPPORT MINNESOTA-BASED THEATER ARTISTS

$157,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR A FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TO SUPPORT MINNESOTA-BASED THEATER ARTISTS

$157,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR A FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TO SUPPORT MINNESOTA-BASED THEATER ARTISTS

$157,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR A FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TO SUPPORT MINNESOTA-BASED THEATER ARTISTS

$157,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR A FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TO SUPPORT MINNESOTA-BASED THEATER ARTISTS

$157,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR A FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TO SUPPORT MINNESOTA-BASED THEATER ARTISTS

$157,000
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