Detroit Public Theatre
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 06/2015
- Data as of
- 07/2021
- EIN
- 47-3449342
Organization Overview
Detroit Public Theatre is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 2015. 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 07/2021, Detroit Public Theatre employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Detroit Public 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 07/2021, Detroit Public Theatre generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $538.5k during the year ending 07/2021. 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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THE DETROIT PUBLIC THEATRE PRODUCES NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PLAYS AND PROGRAMS WITH WORLD-CLASS WRITERS, DIRECTORS, ACTORS, AND DESIGNERS IN THE HEART OF DETROIT'S CULTURAL DISTRICT. THE ORGANIZATION CREATES BOLD, RELEVANT WORK THAT ILLUMINATES THE THRILLS, JOYS, AND CHALLENGES OF THE SHARED HUMAN EXPERIENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WHILE LIVE THEATRE WAS PAUSED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE DETROIT PUBLIC THEATRE PIVOTED TO VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE 2020-2021 SEASON. THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATED WITH CHAUTAUQUA THEATER COMPANY, DETROIT PUBLIC TELEVISION, AND WNED BUFFALO TO REACH OVER 10,000 VIEWERS WITH TWO FILMED SOLO PIECES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO COLLABORATED ON TWO NATIONAL FESTIVALS: THE BLACK MOTHERHOOD AND PARENTING NEW PLAY FESTIVAL AND THE BREATH PROJECT.
SHAKESPEARE IN PRISON PAUSED ITS IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING WHEN PRISON FACILITIES CLOSED TO VISITORS DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE PROGRAM SHIFTED AND BEGAN MAKING ACTIVITY PACKETS TO SEND TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND HAS CONTINUED TO DO SO ALL YEAR. THE PROGRAM HAS CONTINUED ITS VIRTUAL WORK WITH ALUMNI OF THE PROGRAM WHO HAVE SINCE BEEN RELEASED.
THE DETROIT PUBLIC THEATRE'S COLLABORATION WITH THE DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS WAS PAUSED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF AND LEADERSHIP USED THIS TIME TO PLAN AN EXPANSION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR WHEN IN-PERSON EDUCATION RESUMED.
WHILE LIVE THEATRE WAS PAUSED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE DETROIT PUBLIC THEATRE PIVOTED TO VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE 2020-2021 SEASON. THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATED WITH CHAUTAUQUA THEATER COMPANY, DETROIT PUBLIC TELEVISION, AND WNED BUFFALO TO REACH OVER 10,000 VIEWERS WITH TWO FILMED SOLO PIECES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO COLLABORATED ON TWO NATIONAL FESTIVALS: THE BLACK MOTHERHOOD AND PARENTING NEW PLAY FESTIVAL AND THE BREATH PROJECT.
SHAKESPEARE IN PRISON PAUSED ITS IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING WHEN PRISON FACILITIES CLOSED TO VISITORS DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE PROGRAM SHIFTED AND BEGAN MAKING ACTIVITY PACKETS TO SEND TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND HAS CONTINUED TO DO SO ALL YEAR. THE PROGRAM HAS CONTINUED ITS VIRTUAL WORK WITH ALUMNI OF THE PROGRAM WHO HAVE SINCE BEEN RELEASED.
THE DETROIT PUBLIC THEATRE'S COLLABORATION WITH THE DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS WAS PAUSED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF AND LEADERSHIP USED THIS TIME TO PLAN AN EXPANSION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR WHEN IN-PERSON EDUCATION RESUMED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah Clare Corporandy Co-Producing Artistic Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $47,456 |
Courtney Burkett Co-Producing Artistic Director | Trustee | 40 | $47,456 |
Sarah Winkler Co-Producing Artistic Director | Trustee | 40 | $41,500 |
Sarah Prues-Hecker Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Gordon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Jaffe Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $66,545 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,224,898 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,291,443 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,937 |
| 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 | $1,249 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,298,629 |
| 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. | $136,411 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,033 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $138,633 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,179 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,285 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,839 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,317 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $25,450 |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,120 |
| Office expenses | $40,178 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $19,212 |
| Occupancy | $15,498 |
| Travel | $4,148 |
| 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 | $16,437 |
| Insurance | $5,808 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $538,454 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $825,246 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $919,705 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $5,500 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $226,022 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $52,500 |
| Other assets | $51,800 |
| Total assets | $2,080,773 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,142 |
| 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 | $51,300 |
| Total liabilities | $96,442 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $538,743 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,445,588 |
| 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 | $2,080,773 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Detroit Public Theatre has recieved totaling $100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
James And Cleo Hamilton Family Charitable Trust Detroit, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL | $100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Temple Theatre Foundation Saginaw, MI | $0 | $1,856,811 |
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Inc Milwaukee, WI | $57,957,999 | $35,719,750 |
Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park Cincinnati, OH | $58,282,641 | $17,194,907 |
American Players Theatre Of Wisconsin Inc Spring Green, WI | $23,897,771 | $10,669,807 |
Cleveland Play House Cleveland, OH | $14,846,065 | $7,810,747 |
Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc Indianapolis, IN | $37,888,080 | $6,579,183 |
Childrens Theatre Of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | $17,028,934 | $8,914,508 |
Pabst Theater Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | $14,353,453 | $8,621,639 |
Great Lakes Theater Festival Inc Cleveland, OH | $6,916,721 | $4,972,488 |
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Cincinnati, OH | $14,840,812 | $4,731,587 |
First Stage Milwaukee Inc Performing Arts Center Milwaukee, WI | $6,621,805 | $4,479,947 |
Shadoart Productions Inc Columbus, OH | $8,163,963 | $3,721,440 |