The Vanguard Theater Company

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

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