Theater League Inc

Organization Overview

Theater League Inc is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Theater League Inc 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 12/2022, Theater League Inc generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (21.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.9m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Theater League Inc has awarded 104 individual grants totaling $1,972,021. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PERFORMING ARTS AS A CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PRODUCING AND PRESENTING BROADWAY MUSICALS, PLAYS AND NEW WORKS IN LOCAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTERS AND ENRICHING THE LIVES IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.


THEATER ROCKS REACH OUT TO KIDS IS THEATHER LEAGUES EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM. TARGETING STUDENTS IN TITLE I AND SIMILARLY DISADVANTAGE YOUNG PEOPLE, THE ORGANIZATION-- WORKING WITH LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION IN SOME CASES-- PROVIDES FREE OR SUBSIDIZED TICKETS TO PERFORMANCES OF ITS OWN PRESENTATIONS AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. STUDENTS ALSO ATTEND QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSIONS WITH THEATER PROFESSIONALS AND ENGAGE IN POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS AND CLASSROOM EFFORTS INCLUDING ARTS AND CRAFTS PROJECTS TO EXPAND THE IMPACT OF THEIR THEATERGOING EXPERIENCE.


THEATER LEAGUE COMMISSIONED THE PLAY FOUR CHILDREN, TO BE PRODUCED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TOURING EXHIBIT AUSCHWITZ.NOT LONG AGO. NOT FAR AWAY, WHICH WAS PRESENTED IN OCTOBER 2021 BY KANSAS CITY ACTORS THEATRE. THE PLAY TRACES THE LIVES OF FOUR TEENAGERS WHO LIVED IN POLAND DURING THE HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDES IN ARMENIA, CAMBODIA AND SARAJEVO, REMINDING AUDIENCES THAT WITHOUT VIGILANCE, THESE TRAGEDIES CAN HAPPEN ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. THE PLAY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE IN FUTURE YEARS TO SCHOOLS AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERS TO COMMEMORATE THE ANNIVERSARIES OF THESE TERRIBLE EVENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Edelman Mark Howard
President
$197,847
Carozza Phyllis PHD
Director
$0
Chapman Alan
Director
$0
Liechty Brian
Director
$0
Holland Jack
Director
$0
Johntz John
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Beautiful Tour Carole Company Lp
Touring Broadway Show
$1,074,518
Kinky Boots On Tour Llc
Touring Broadway Show
$954,000
Phantom Touring Llc
Touring Broadway Show
$794,000
Motown Touring Llc
Touring Broadway Show
$595,752
Jumanosi Tour Lp
Touring Broadway Show
$689,350
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,300
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,000
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,300
Total Program Service Revenue$6,308,127
Investment income $681,368
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$5,018,694
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,974,369

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Theater League Inc has awarded $517,000 in support to 21 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

KANSAS CITY ACTORS THEATRE INC

PURPOSE: ORGANIZATIONAL AND PRODUCTION SUPPORT

$45,000

COTERIE THEATRE

PURPOSE: ORGANIZATIONAL AND PRODUCTION SUPPORT

$52,500

KAUFFMAN CENTER

PURPOSE: SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT

$20,000

MUSICAL THEATER HERITAGE

PURPOSE: ORGANIZATIONAL AND PRODUCTION SUPPORT

$45,000

MESNER PUPPET THEATRE

PURPOSE: THEATER PRODUCTION SUPPORT AND THEATER ROCKS GRANT

$45,000

SPINNING TREE THEATRE

PURPOSE: ORGANIZATIONAL AND PRODUCTION SUPPORT

$45,000
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Steppenwolf Theater Co
Chicago, IL
$28,518,890
Auditorium Theatre Of Roosevelt University Inc
Chicago, IL
$11,614,342
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago, IL
$17,200,053
Repertory Theatre Of St Louis
Saint Louis, MO
$8,131,352
Stages St Louis
Chesterfield, MO
$5,932,455
Theatre Squared Inc
Fayetteville, AR
$5,729,500
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Inc
Kansas City, MO
$5,840,595
Theater League Inc
Kansas City, MO
$1,974,369
Writers Theatre Inc
Glencoe, IL
$4,762,382
Music Theatre Wichita
Wichita, KS
$5,599,669
Omaha Theater Company
Omaha, NE
$4,382,770
Actors Theatre Of Louisville Inc
Louisville, KY
$2,682,029
Northlight Theatre Inc
Skokie, IL
$9,718,846
Lyric Theatre Of Oklahoma Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
$5,615,430
Lookingglass Theatre Company
Chicago, IL
$3,866,114
Black Ensemble Theater Corporation
Chicago, IL
$2,004,758
Circuit Playhouse Inc
Memphis, TN
$2,713,843
Community Theatre Of Cedar Rapids Inc
Cedar Rapids, IA
$2,501,526
Stiefel Theatre For The Performing Arts Foundation
Salina, KS
$2,917,321
Performing Arts At Metropolis
Arlington Heights, IL
$2,909,835
Nashville Repertory Theatre Inc
Nashville, TN
$3,168,737
Porchlight Music Theatre Chicago
Chicago, IL
$2,648,091
Cumberland County Playhouse Inc
Crossville, TN
$3,063,105
Springfield Little Theatre Inc
Springfield, MO
$5,292,563
Englert Civic Theatre Inc Non Profit
Iowa City, IA
$2,564,898

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