Traveling Players Ensemble Inc
- Assets
- $318.0k
- Revenue
- $716.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 44
- Location
- Great Falls, VA
- Founding
- 03/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 56-2362426
Organization Overview
Traveling Players Ensemble Inc is located in Great Falls, VA. The organization was established in 2005. 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 12/2021, Traveling Players Ensemble Inc employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Traveling Players Ensemble 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 12/2021, Traveling Players Ensemble Inc generated $716.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $677.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.1% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TRAVELING PLAYERS ENSEMBLE'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE SELF-EXPRESSION, SELF-KNOWLEDGE, SELF-RELIANCE, PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS, AND AN APPRECIATION OF CHALLENGES AND BEAUTY BY BRINGING GREAT THEATRE INTO THE GREAT OUTDOORS. OUR EDUCATIONAL THEATRE PROGRAMS TRAIN PRE-TEENS & TEENS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021, OUR HALLMARK NATIONALLY-AWARDED SUMMER ACTING CAMPS TRANSITIONED FROM DAY CAMP TO SLEEP-AWAY (RESIDENTIAL) CAMP A SAFER ALTERNATIVE DURING COVID. IN RESIDENCE AT CAMP HIGHROAD (LEESBURG, VA), WE SERVED 93 CAMPERS, WHO ATTENDED 2-WEEK, 3-WEEK, OR 6-WEEK SESSIONS. CAMPERS LIVED TOGETHER IN SMALL CABINS IN THE WOODS & REHEARSED OUTDOORS IN ENSEMBLES OF 12-15 STUDENTS. ALL STUDENTS PERFORMED IN PROFESSIONALLY DIRECTED & DESIGNED PLAYS. ALL ENSEMBLES PERFORMED OUTDOORS FOR FREE ON TYSONS CORNER CENTER PLAZA. SHAKESPEARE TROUPE TOOK THE SHOW ON THE ROAD WITH A PERFORMANCE TOUR TO SHILOH QUAKER CAMP, RING HOUSE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY & LIME KILN THEATER. WE GRANTED 20 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR A TOTAL OF $51,494 TO 16 CAMPERS BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED AND DEDICATION.
IN OUR STUDIO IN TYSONS CORNER CENTER, WE OFFER YEAR-ROUND CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND PERFORMANCES TAUGHT BY PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS/EDUCATORS. WINTER PERFORMANCE CLASSES (JAN-MAR), FEATURING PLAYS BY CONTEMPORARY PLAYWRIGHTS, WERE VIRTUAL WITH 3 LIVESTREAMED PERFORMANCES AS THE PANDEMIC CONTINUED. FALL MULTI-SESSION CLASSES WERE IN-PERSON AND INCLUDED MONOLOGUES AND AUDITIONS (HIGH SCHOOL), SCENE STUDY & ACTING TECHNIQUE, ACTING & IMPROV (FOR OUR YOUNGEST STUDENTS). SINGLE SESSION CLASSES INCLUDED AUDITION WORKSHOPS. OUR FIRST LIVE IN-DOOR PERFORMANCE WAS AT THE RESTON MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL. OUR D&D IMPROV CLASSES CONTINUED VIRTUALLY BY POPULAR DEMAND. WE SERVED 373 STUDENTS AND GRANTED 6 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR A TOTAL OF $2,800 TO 6 STUDENTS.
TRAVELING PLAYERS OTHER PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE FIELD TRIPS TO PROFESSIONAL CLASSICAL PERFORMANCES, IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCIES, PRIVATE COACHING, THE ANNUAL OPEN MIC, OUR CUSTOMIZABLE GIRLS SCOUT THEATRE BADGE PROGRAMS, & HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS AND PRIVATE PARTIES WITH THEATRICAL & IMPROV GAMES. PROGRAMS AND PARTICIPATION VARY GREATLY FROM YEAR TO YEAR BASED ON INTEREST. IN 2021, OUR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WERE PRIVILEGED TO READ JOE CALARCOS LATEST PLAYS FOR HIM BEFORE THEY WENT TO PUBLICATION. IN TOTAL, WE SERVED 475 STUDENTS IN 7 FIELD TRIPS, 2 GIRL SCOUT EVENTS, 2 PRIVATE PARTIES, 6 PRIVATE LESSONS AND 301 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN 24 FREE COMMUNITY BUILDING SESSIONS, OVER HALF OF WHICH WERE IN-PERSON.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeanne E Harrison Executive Dir. | Trustee | 60 | $0 |
Robin Carroll Ex-Officio/trea | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Virginia Barry Actingpres/secr | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Carolyn Mollen Past President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kelly Sprissler Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jamie Abrams Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $106,313 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $64,592 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $170,905 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $544,390 |
| 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 | $804 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $716,099 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $54,294 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $118,555 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,065 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $186,054 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,307 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,519 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,145 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,505 |
| Advertising and promotion | $32,225 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $7,753 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $87,339 |
| Travel | $4,751 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,625 |
| Insurance | $16,770 |
| All other expenses | $22,064 |
| Total functional expenses | $677,175 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $160,071 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $22,723 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $6,533 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $48,937 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $79,707 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $317,971 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,036 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $73,583 |
| 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 | $149,448 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $245,067 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $57,248 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,656 |
| 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 | $317,971 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Traveling Players Ensemble Inc has recieved totaling $48,954.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Arts Council Of Fairfax County Inc Fairfax, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $35,811 |
Mclean Community Foundation Mclean, VA PURPOSE: GRANT TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION | $6,440 |
Robert Schwan-Anne Kriescher Charitable Foundation Corpus Christi, TX PURPOSE: FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN FROM THEIR NEEDIEST HOUSEHOLDS TO ATTEND THEATER CAMP. | $4,000 |
Dimick Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $203 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Washington Drama Society Inc Washington, DC | $146,547,458 | $18,030,478 |
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 |
Actors Theatre Of Louisville Inc Louisville, KY | $21,191,144 | $5,821,422 |
Studio Theatre Inc Washington, DC | $29,626,352 | $6,176,456 |
Barter Foundation Incorporated State Theatre Of Virginia Abingdon, VA | $10,953,876 | $6,208,012 |
The Everyman Theatre Incorporated Baltimore, MD | $14,728,446 | $4,835,696 |