Detroit Public Theatre
- Assets
- $6.5m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $2.2m
- Employees
- 72
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 06/2015
- Data as of
- 07/2023
- 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 07/2023, Detroit Public Theatre employed 72 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 07/2023, Detroit Public Theatre generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 07/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.9% per year over the past 8 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
2023
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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DURING THE YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 2023, THE DETROIT PUBLIC THEATRE MOVED INTO ITS NEW HOME AT 3960 THIRD AVENUE. THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED FOUR SHOWS IN ITS NEW SPACE, PRODUCED A TOUR OF "DETROIT '67", WHICH TRAVELED AROUND MICHIGAN AND THROUGHOUT THE DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, LAUNCHED A SUBSIDIZED ARTISTS RESIDENCY PROGRAM, CONTINUED TO RUN ITS "SHAKESPEARE IN PRISON" PROGRAM, AND INITIATED RENTALS IN ITS SPACE. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PROGRAMMING IS ITS PRODUCTIONS, OF WHICH THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMED FIVE IN THIS PAST SEASON AND SERVED OVER 9,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS.
AFTER A PRISON-WIDE PAUSE IN LIVE PROGRAMMING DUE TO COVID-19, SHAKESPEARE IN PRISON ("SIP") WAS ABLE TO RESUME ITS IN-PERSON WORK AT THE WOMEN'S HURON VALLEY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN JANUARY 2023. SIP'S RE-ENTRY PROGRAM, "SHAKESPEARE RECLAIMED", ENGAGES ALUMNI OF THE PROGRAM AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING WORK OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE DETROIT PUBLIC THEATRE AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS.
THE DETROIT PUBLIC THEATRE COLLABORATED WITH THE DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY DISTRICT TO BRING "DETROIT '67" TO FOUR DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS. STUDENTS FROM CASS TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL, RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL, CODY HIGH SCHOOL, AND THE DETROIT SCHOOL OF THE ARTS WERE BROUGHT THE PRODUCTION OF "DETROIT '67" DIRECTLY TO THEIR SCHOOLS, ALONG WITH IN-CLASS LESSONS AND A TALKBACK AFTER THE PERFORMANCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah Clare Corporandy Co-Producing Artistic Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $75,000 |
Courtney Burkett Co-Producing Artistic Director | Trustee | 40 | $75,000 |
Sarah Winkler Co-Producing Artistic Director | Trustee | 40 | $75,000 |
David Jaffe Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Gordon Vice-Chair And Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Van Dyke Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $125,038 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $205,257 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,462,418 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,792,713 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $434,077 |
| Investment income | $90 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$18,243 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $7,420 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,216,057 |
| 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. | $225,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,005 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $518,391 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $76,268 |
| Payroll taxes | $61,315 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,355 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $34,373 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $154,520 |
| Advertising and promotion | $120,212 |
| Office expenses | $77,836 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $58,535 |
| Occupancy | $293,124 |
| Travel | $25,912 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $57,663 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,813 |
| Insurance | $37,376 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,936,898 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $444,298 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $807,818 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $98,996 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $19,841 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $17,880 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $245,323 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,180,992 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $56,105 |
| Other assets | $2,609,151 |
| Total assets | $6,480,404 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $102,192 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $48,510 |
| 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 | $938,183 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,624,065 |
| Total liabilities | $3,712,950 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,277,098 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $490,356 |
| 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 | $6,480,404 |