Shakespeare Play On

Organization Overview

Shakespeare Play On, operating under the name Santa Cruz Shakespeare, is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Santa Cruz Shakespeare employed 66 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Santa Cruz Shakespeare 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 12/2021, Santa Cruz Shakespeare generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.0% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO BRING AUDIENCES AND THEATRE ARTISTS TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE STORIES ABOUT OUR COLLECTIVE HUMANITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

SANTA CRUZ SHAKESPEARE'S OUTDOOR THEATRE FESTIVAL IS A TREASURED 39-YEAR TRADITION IN THE COUNTY, ATTRACTING MULTI-GENERATIONAL LOCAL THEATERGOERS TO A SHARED EXPERIENCE OF EXCEPTIONAL CLASSICAL THEATRE THAT PROVIDES A CANVAS TO EXPLORE, QUESTION, AND CELEBRATE THE POLITICAL, SOCIAL, AND HUMAN CONDITION. IN 2021 SANTA CRUZ SHAKESPEARE PRODUCED A REDUCED SUMMER SEASON WHICH INCLUDED THE AGITATORS BY MAT SMART AND RII BY JESSICA KUBZANSKY. WITH CAPACITY LIMITED DUE TO COVID-19 TO LESS THAN 50% OF REGULAR CAPACITY, SCS ATTRACTED MORE THAN 7500 ATTENDEES TO THE SUMMER FESTIVAL. SCS ALSO PRODUCED THE UNDISCOVERED SHAKESPEARE READING SERIES WITH A THREE PART EXPLORATION OF TROILUS & CRESSIDA. THIS PROGRAM PRESENTED OVER ZOOM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UCSC, THE HUMANITIES INSTITUTE AND THE SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP, WAS FREE TO THE PUBLIC AS ALWAYS. AS A FREE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE, SCS ALSO DEVELOPED ONLINE STUDY GUIDES AND LESSON PLANS ON SEVERAL SHAKESPEARE PLAYS ACCESSIBLE TO EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION AND THE COUNTRY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Larry Mabrey
Managing Director
$90,000
Mike Ryan
Artistic Director
$80,243
Rick Wright
President
$0
Chris Frost
Vice-President
$0
Liz Sandoval
Treasurer
$0
Jean Shimoguchi
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $679,320
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,084,005
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,763,325
Total Program Service Revenue$316,944
Investment income $11,480
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 $2,982
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,096,481

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Shakespeare Play On has recieved totaling $197,997.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,636
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: Arts & Culture

$50,500
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County

Aptos, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, HISTORY, AND CULTURE

$29,211
Friends Fiduciary Corporation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED (DAF RECOMMENDATION)

$25,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$18,650
Arts Midwest

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: CARES Relief Funding

$11,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$94,974
Earnings$11,624
Admin Expense$1,366
Other Expense$3,199
Ending Balance$102,033

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