Center Stage Associates Inc, operating under the name Baltimore Center Stage, is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 1965. 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 06/2022, Baltimore Center Stage employed 154 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Baltimore Center Stage 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 06/2021, Baltimore Center Stage generated $10.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.3m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.3%) per year over the past 6 years. 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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INSPIRED BY OUR HOME CITY, BALTIMORE CENTER STAGE ACTS AS A CULTURAL CATALYST FOR ALL COMMUNITIES TO ACCESS THEATER IN EVERY FORM AND ENGAGE IN COMPELLING CONVERSATIONS. PROGRAMMING: CAPTURE THE COLLECTIVE IMAGINATION AND BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH JOY-FILLED THEATRICAL ACTIVITIES THAT LEAD TO A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF OUR OURSELVES AND EACH OTHER. CONSTITUENCY: BUILD INTERDEPENDENT RELATIONSHIPS AND EXPAND PARTICIPATION IN SERVICE TO ALL COMMUNITIES IN BALTIMORE AND EVERY COUNTY IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND. CULTURE: FOSTER AN ENVIRONMENT OF BELONGING AND RELENTLESS CURIOSITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN BE THEIR BEST SELVES. IMPACT: CONTRIBUTE TO THE STORY OF BALTIMORE BY SHOWING UP LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY AS LEADERS, THOUGHT PARTNERS, AMPLIFIERS, AND NEIGHBORS. INSTITUTION: DEVELOP A RESILIENT ORGANIZATION THAT DELIVERS ON ITS MISSION AND MAKES A DISTINCTIVE IMPACT RELATIVE TO ITS RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ARTISTIC: AS THE STATE THEATER OF MARYLAND AND BALTIMORE'S LARGEST THEATER, WE PRODUCE UP TO SIX FULL-LENGTH PLAYS PER SEASON IN OUR TWO MAINSTAGE THEATERS FOR OVER 50,000 VISITORS. THESE PLAYS REPRESENT A DIVERSE MIX OF CONTEMPORARY AND CLASSIC WORKS.
EDUCATION: OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS ANNUALLY BENEFIT 10,000 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO THE PERFORMING ARTS AND HELP BUILD THE NEXT GENERATION OF WELL-ROUNDED CITIZENS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE STUDENT MATINEES, YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL, TOGETHER AT THE TABLE, THEATER FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES, DRAMA CLUB, SCHOOL RESIDENCIES AND CAMP CENTER STAGE.
NEW ART DEVELOPMENT: CENTER STAGE SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW WORK THROUGH OUR MULTI-FACETED NEW ART PROGRAMMING. THIS WORK INCLUDES PLAY LABS, COMMISSIONS, DEVELOPMENTAL WORKSHOPS, AND IN-HOUSE READINGS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stephanie Ybarra Artistic Director | Officer | 40 | $195,901 |
Michael Ross Managing Director (former) | Officer | 40 | $124,489 |
Christopher Marshall Chief Resource Officer | Officer | 40 | $18,058 |
Brian M Eakes Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Edward C Bernard Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jesse Salazar Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Whiting Turner Contracting Construction Services | 6/29/19 | $170,898 |
Broadway Services Inc Janatorial Services | 6/29/19 | $140,130 |
The Classic Catering People Catering Services | 6/29/19 | $114,404 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $378,901 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,704,860 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,892,455 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,976,216 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $249,822 |
Investment income | $1,234,850 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $6,010 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $813,533 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$27,705 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $10,294,538 |
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. | $506,229 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $209,399 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,714,137 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $193,074 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $153,495 |
Advertising and promotion | $31,007 |
Office expenses | $59,543 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $15,000 |
Occupancy | $459,682 |
Travel | $39,562 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $59,273 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $76,300 |
All other expenses | $84,182 |
Total functional expenses | $6,256,478 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,086,140 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $60,819 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,507,010 |
Accounts receivable, net | $75,194 |
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 | $572,206 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,145,361 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $17,217,704 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $514,362 |
Total assets | $48,178,796 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $216,732 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $78,382 |
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 | $2,051,498 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $77,187 |
Total liabilities | $2,423,799 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $29,645,248 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,109,749 |
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 | $48,178,796 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Center Stage Associates Inc has recieved totaling $1,705,319.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Bessemer Giving Fund Woodbridge, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $525,000 |
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500,000 |
Madeline Foundation Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $210,040 |
Shubert Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $195,000 |
T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $102,000 |
Thalheimer-Eurich Charitable Fund Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: SECOND AND FINAL INSTALLMENT OF A $75,000 GRANT TO COMPLETE THE CAMPAIGN | $40,000 |
Beg. Balance | $16,857,382 |
Earnings | -$2,531,372 |
Admin Expense | $54,228 |
Net Contributions | $20,296 |
Other Expense | $797,196 |
Ending Balance | $13,494,882 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Shakespeare Theatre Washington, DC | $65,973,767 | $13,307,263 |
Ford S Theatre Society Washington, DC | $70,916,217 | $19,576,339 |
Olney Theatre Corporation Olney, MD | $19,570,202 | $9,983,104 |
Round House Theatre Inc Bethesda, MD | $10,592,034 | $5,829,495 |
Center Stage Associates Inc Baltimore, MD | $48,178,796 | $10,294,538 |
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Co Washington, DC | $10,084,762 | $5,303,229 |
Signature Theatre Inc Arlington, VA | $13,654,259 | $8,861,886 |
Pittsburgh Public Theater Corporation Pittsburgh, PA | $13,504,730 | $6,047,116 |
Walnut Street Theatre Corp Philadelphia, PA | $35,930,137 | $7,380,897 |
Studio Theatre Inc Washington, DC | $29,626,352 | $6,176,456 |
Arden Theatre Company Philadelphia, PA | $14,483,355 | $5,191,205 |
Peoples Light & Theatre Co Malvern, PA | $24,049,408 | $2,648,575 |