The Vanguard Theater Company is located in Montclair, NJ. 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 06/2023, Vanguard Theater Company employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vanguard Theater Company 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 09/2023, Vanguard Theater Company generated $393.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $429.7k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 26.2% 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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VANGUARD THEATER COMPANY (VTC), FOUNDED BY TWO BLACK ARTISTS, PROVIDES EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY, TRAINING, AND ACCESS TO THEATER ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES. VTC IS CHANGING THE NARRATIVE THROUGH THEATER DEDICATED TO DREAM: DIVERSITY, RECIPROCITY, EDUCATION, ACTIVISM AND MENTORSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VTC CHALLENGES CONVENTIONAL SOCIAL AND CULTURAL NARRATIVES THROUGH THEATER DEDICATED TO DREAM: DIVERSITY, RECIPROCITY, EDUCATION, ACTIVISM, & MENTORSHIP. THE VISION OF VTC IS TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A MODEL FOR PURPOSEFUL INCLUSION OF DIVERSE VOICES AND STORIES; CASTING AND LEADERSHIP THAT REFLECTS OUR COMMUNITY AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT PROPEL CROSS COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WITH NON-ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND HIGHER EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AND ADVOCACY GROUPS. ULTIMATELY, VTC ENSURES THAT STORIES GET TOLD IN WAYS THAT SPARK NEW THOUGHT AND CONVERSATION ABOUT BIAS AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.
SUMMERSTOCK, A 3-WEEK RESIDENTIAL CAMP IS AN INTENSIVE PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCE FOR SERIOUS MUSICAL THEATER STUDENTS, AGES 12-19, IN RESIDENCE AT CAMP IN NJ. STUDENTS LEARN CRITICAL THEATER SKILLS AND LIFE LESSONS. FOR MANY IT IS THEIR FIRST EXPERIENCE LIVING AND WORKING OUTSIDE OF THEIR SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC BUBBLES. FOR SOME, IT IS THEIR FIRST OPPORTUNITY LIVING IN NATURE AND ENGAGING IN TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES. THE STAFF IS LED BY PROFESSIONAL ACTORS AND DIRECTORS, AND APPROXIMATELY 60 CAMPERS PERFORM THREE FULLY PRODUCED SHOWS IN THREE WEEKS TIME. IN ADDITION TO SHOW REHEARSALS, CAMPERS TAKE WORKSHOPS IN A VARIETY OF AREAS INCLUDING: SONGWRITING, SHAKESPEARE, MUSICAL THEATER DANCE, MUSIC THEORY, SIGHT READING AND CHARACTER ANALYSIS. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS: SWIMMING, BOATING, ARCHERY, HIKING, AND NIGHTLY CAMPFIRES, PERFECTLY ROUND OUT THE CAMP EXPERIENCE.
SUMMERSTOCK, A 3-WEEK RESIDENTIAL CAMP IS AN INTENSIVE, BY-AUDITION, PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCE FOR SERIOUS MUSICAL THEATER STUDENTS, AGES 12-19, IN RESIDENCE AT CAMP IN NJ. STUDENTS LEARN CRITICAL THEATER SKILLS AND LIFE LESSONS. FOR MANY IT IS THEIR FIRST EXPERIENCE LIVING AND WORKING OUTSIDE OF THEIR SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC BUBBLES. FOR SOME, IT IS THEIR FIRST OPPORTUNITY LIVING IN NATURE AND ENGAGING IN TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES. THE STAFF IS LED BY PROFESSIONAL ACTORS AND DIRECTORS, AND APPROXIMATELY 60 CAMPERS PERFORM THREE FULLY PRODUCED SHOWS IN THREE WEEKS TIME. IN ADDITION TO SHOW REHEARSALS, CAMPERS TAKE WORKSHOPS IN A VARIETY OF AREAS INCLUDING: SONGWRITING, SHAKESPEARE, MUSICAL THEATER DANCE, MUSIC THEORY, SIGHT READING AND CHARACTER ANALYSIS. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS: SWIMMING, BOATING, ARCHERY, HIKING, AND NIGHTLY CAMPFIRES, PERFECTLY ROUND OUT THE CAMP EXPERIENCE.
VTC CHALLENGES CONVENTIONAL SOCIAL AND CULTURAL NARRATIVES THROUGH THEATER DEDICATED TO DREAM: DIVERSITY, RECIPROCITY, EDUCATION, ACTIVISM, & MENTORSHIP. THE VISION OF VTC IS TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A MODEL FOR PURPOSEFUL INCLUSION OF DIVERSE VOICES AND STORIES; CASTING AND LEADERSHIP THAT REFLECTS OUR COMMUNITY AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT PROPEL CROSS COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WITH NON-ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND HIGHER EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AND ADVOCACY GROUPS. ULTIMATELY, VTC ENSURES THAT STORIES GET TOLD IN WAYS THAT SPARK NEW THOUGHT AND CONVERSATION ABOUT BIAS AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.
VTC IDENTIFIES AND HELPS DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF PLAYWRIGHTS, COMPOSERS, LYRICISTS, PERFORMERS, AND STAGECRAFT ARTISTS FROM RACES AND COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE HISTORICALLY FACED INSTITUTIONAL AND STRUCTURAL BARRIERS TO MAINSTREAM MUSICAL THEATER. VTCS ONGOING EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAMMING, WHICH REACHES MORE THAN 300 STUDENTS ANNUALLY, INCLUDES DREAM VTC, A BY AUDITION EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE PROGRAM FOR AGES 12-18 THAT TOURS TO SITES SERVING POPULATIONS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS; AND VTC KIDS, WHICH HAS EDUCATION, SUMMER CAMP, AND PERFORMANCE COMPONENTS FOR AGES 6-12. ALL OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE USING THE ARTS TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. THE VTC SIGNATURE MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS ARE OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE IN THE EFFORTS TO CHALLENGE NARRATIVES.
VTC IDENTIFIES AND HELPS DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF PLAYWRIGHTS, COMPOSERS, LYRICISTS, PERFORMERS, AND STAGECRAFT ARTISTS FROM RACES AND COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE HISTORICALLY FACED INSTITUTIONAL AND STRUCTURAL BARRIERS TO MAINSTREAM MUSICAL THEATER. VTCS ONGOING EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAMMING, WHICH REACHES MORE THAN 300 STUDENTS ANNUALLY, INCLUDES DREAM VTC, AN EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE PROGRAM FOR AGES 12-18 THAT TOURS TO SITES SERVING POPULATIONS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS; AND VTC KIDS, WHICH HAS EDUCATION, SUMMER CAMP, AND PERFORMANCE COMPONENTS FOR AGES 6-12. ALL OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE USING THE ARTS TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. THE VTC SIGNATURE MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS ARE OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE IN THE EFFORTS TO CHALLENGE NARRATIVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Janeece Freeman-Clark Artistic Director | 40 | $38,000 | |
Jessica Sporn Executive Director | 40 | $18,667 | |
Anuraj Bismal Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Hilary Hoover Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stacey Kilkenney Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Meryl Budnick Trustee | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $50,377 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $21,364 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $68,131 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $89,495 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $277,253 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $393,281 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $12,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $14,436 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,323 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,420 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,625 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,132 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,641 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $23,049 |
Insurance | $1,213 |
All other expenses | $37,307 |
Total functional expenses | $429,657 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $24,618 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $93,137 |
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 | $15,497 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $190,370 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $125,949 |
Total assets | $449,571 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $102,801 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $53,855 |
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 | $120,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $170,896 |
Other liabilities | $127,584 |
Total liabilities | $455,136 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$5,565 |
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 | $449,571 |