Adventure Theatre Inc is located in Glen Echo, MD. The organization was established in 1964. 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 08/2023, Adventure Theatre Inc employed 80 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Adventure Theatre 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 08/2023, Adventure Theatre Inc generated $1.2m 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 (8.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.2%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ADVENTURE THEATRE EDUCATES AND INSPIRES NEW GENERATIONS OF THEATER ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES WITH EXCEPTIONAL THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES. IT IS THE PRE- EMINENT MUSICAL THEATER ACADEMY FOR YOUTH IN THE DC REGION WITH AN INTEGRATED AND NATIONALLY RENOWNED PROFESSIONAL THEATER FOR FAMILY AUDIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THEATRICAL - PRODUCING 5 PROFESSIONAL THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS IN THE THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCE CANNON WITH OVER 40,000 ATTENDEES ANNUALLY. PRODUCING 2 STUDENT PRODUCTIONS ANNUALLY ALLOWING STUDENTS TO GAIN TECHNICAL TRAINING IN OUR ACADEMY AND THEN PUT IT TO USE IN PRODUCTION.
EDUCATIONAL PROVIDE THEATRICAL EDUCATIONAL CLASSES IN MUSIC, DANCE, ACTING, AND CREATIVE DRAMA AS WELL AS WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES FOR OVER 40,000 STUDENTS AND SPECTATORS ANNUALLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sherry Beamer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Teresa Giral Board Vice C | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mitchell Herman Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Iris Houston Board Treasu | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joshua Mindlin Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chelle Parsky Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $686,502 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $24,271 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $710,773 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $441,565 |
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 | $1,152,338 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $653,115 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $20,511 |
Payroll taxes | $56,506 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,540 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $56,069 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $114,699 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $88,364 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,062 |
Interest | $5,495 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $131,581 |
Insurance | $42,684 |
All other expenses | $11,450 |
Total functional expenses | $1,648,067 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $685,176 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $14,852 |
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 | $19,615 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $174,378 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $897,881 |
Total assets | $1,791,902 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,846 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $45,836 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $199,800 |
Other liabilities | $911,491 |
Total liabilities | $1,188,973 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $602,929 |
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 | $1,791,902 |