South Carolina Childrens Theatre is located in Greenville, SC. The organization was established in 1988. 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, South Carolina Childrens Theatre employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. South Carolina Childrens Theatre 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, South Carolina Childrens Theatre generated $1.6m 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 (10.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 08/2023. 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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TO EMPOWER AND INSPIRE A NEW GENERATION OF CHANGEMAKERS THROUGH THEATRE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PRODUCTIONS - SC CHILDREN'S THEATRE (SCCT) PRESENTED FIVE FULLY PRODUCED PLAYS AND MUSICALS IN THE 2022-2023 SEASON. WITH PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION VALUE, THE ORGANIZATION EMPLOYED LOCAL PROFESSIONAL ACTORS TO SHARE THE STAGE WITH STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. SCCT BELIEVES THAT DIVERSE PRODUCTION OFFERINGS OF HIGH ARTISTIC QUALITY, FROM BROADWAY MUSICALS TO IMMERSIVE LITERARY EXPERIENCES, FOSTER JOY AND CURIOSITY FOR WIDE-REACHING MULTIGENERATIONAL AUDIENCES, HELPING TO ACHIEVE THE VISION OF BRINGING TRANSFORMATIVE THEATRE EXPERIENCES TO EVERY YOUNG PERSON AND FAMILY IN THE UPSTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDUCATION - THE EDUCATION PROGRAM AT SCCT FOCUSES ON USING THEATRE TO ENHANCE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. THROUGH THEATRE EDUCATION, STUDENTS LEARN THEATRE TECHNIQUES ALONGSIDE COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM-SOLVING, LEADERSHIP, AND TEAMWORK SKILLS. THE CURRICULUM PROGRESSIVELY BUILDS COMPETENCE IN VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THEATRE, AIMING TO PROVIDE CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES THAT FOSTER STUDENT COLLABORATION, EXPRESSION, AND CONFIDENCE. THIS EXPERIENCE EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO BE CURIOUS, COURAGEOUS, AND ABLE TO EMPATHIZE WITH OTHERS IN PURSUIT OF MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. OVER 2,000 STUDENTS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN SCCT'S CLASSES AND CAMPS DURING THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - SCCT CONNECTS WITH THE UPSTATE COMMUNITY THROUGH A TAPESTRY OF MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES. CUSTOM-BUILT THEATRE EDUCATION EXPERIENCES, THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED FOR UNDERESTIMATED GROUPS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, CULTIVATE INCLUSIVITY AND EMPOWERMENT THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE ARTS. FREE STORYTELLING EVENTS ENCOURAGE YOUNG READERS TO DELVE INTO VIBRANT INTERPRETATIONS OF BELOVED CHILDREN'S LITERATURE, IGNITING THEIR IMAGINATIONS AND LOVE FOR BOOKS. SCCT COLLABORATES WITH ESTEEMED PARTNERS LIKE THE GREENVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO MERGE ART FORMS AND CREATE IMMERSIVE CULTURAL EVENTS THAT ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC. EVERY SCCT PRODUCTION OFFERS A "PAY WHAT YOU CAN" TICKET DAY, ENSURING THAT FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS NEVER HINDER FAMILIES FROM EXPERIENCING THE MAGIC OF THEATRE. SCCT STRIVES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO ITS PRODUCTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS BY EXTENDING FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS, ENRICHING LIVES, AND FOSTERING A VIBRANT, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY SPIRIT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Courtney Atkinson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristin Pressley Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charlene Jones Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pete Murray Past Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Katy Smith Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $534,404 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $534,404 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $702,787 |
Investment income | $19,163 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $49,392 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $65,432 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $24,935 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,611,388 |
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 | $725,507 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $66,307 |
Payroll taxes | $50,937 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,762 |
Advertising and promotion | $26,147 |
Office expenses | $29,092 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $154,325 |
Travel | $10,102 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $39,168 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $358,684 |
Insurance | $25,403 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,838,088 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $152,114 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,209,827 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $688,994 |
Accounts receivable, net | $35 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $2,956 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $47,347 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,710,220 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $235,317 |
Total assets | $15,046,810 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $146,678 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $100,271 |
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 | $1,005,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $116,292 |
Total liabilities | $1,368,241 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,576,687 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,101,882 |
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 | $15,046,810 |