Fort Lauderdale Childrens Theatre Inc, operating under the name Florida Children's Theatre, is located in Davie, FL. 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 05/2023, Florida Children's Theatre employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Florida Children's 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 05/2023, Florida Children's Theatre generated $755.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $977.3k during the year ending 05/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE GROWTH OF CULTURAL INTEREST AND ACTIVITY IN THE ARTS. TO EXTEND THE PARTICIPATION IN, AND APPRECIATION OF THE THEATRICAL ARTS AND CRAFTS BY MEANS OF DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING A CHILDREN'S THEATRE; ASSIST IN THE STIMULATION OF INTEREST IN THE THEATRE ARTS IN THE SCHOOLS; PROVIDING MEANS AND FACILITIES BY WHICH THE YOUTH OF THE AREA CAN LEARN ALL OF THE ELEMENTS OF THEATRICAL PRODUCTION INCLUDING WRITING, MUSICAL COMPOSITION, CHOREOGRAPHY, SET DESIGN, STAGING, LIGHTING, COSTUME, MAKEUP, PERFORMING, AND DIRECTING; AND PRODUCING PLAYS, MUSIC- DRAMA, AND OTHER PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS WHEREBY THE YOUNG PARTICIPANTS MAY EXERCISE, MEASURE, AND EXHIBIT THEIR ARTISTIC AND TECHNICAL SKILLS AND TALENTS PUBLICLY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE GROWTH OF CULTURAL INTEREST AND ACTIVITY IN THE ARTS. TO EXTEND THE PARTICIPATION IN, AND APPRECIATION OF THE THEATRICAL ARTS AND CRAFTS BY MEANS OF DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING A CHILDREN'S THEATRE; ASSIST IN THE STIMULATION OF INTEREST IN THE THEATRE ARTS IN THE SCHOOLS; PROVIDING MEANS AND FACILITIES BY WHICH THE YOUTH OF THE AREA CAN LEARN ALL OF THE ELEMENTS OF THEATRICAL PRODUCTION INCLUDING WRITING, MUSICAL COMPOSITION, CHOREOGRAPHY, SET DESIGN, STAGING, LIGHTING, COSTUME, MAKEUP, PERFORMING, AND DIRECTING; AND PRODUCE PLAYS, MUSIC-DRAMA, AND OTHER PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS WHEREBY THE YOUNG PARTICIPANTS MAY EXERCISE, MEASURE, AND EXHIBIT THEIR ARTISTIC AND TECHNICAL SKILLS AND TALENTS PUBLICLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Janet Erlick President, C | Officer | 40 | $80,279 |
Karen Ash Past Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joseph Brydon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Diedra Chatman Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christophor Douglas Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sasha Formica Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $249,011 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $28,959 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $277,970 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $422,753 |
Investment income | $328 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $54,788 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $755,839 |
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. | $53,256 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $85,682 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $242,970 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $26,750 |
Payroll taxes | $23,667 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,205 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $53,431 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,554 |
Office expenses | $15,139 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $14,887 |
Occupancy | $223,498 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $21,257 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $46,260 |
Insurance | $15,516 |
All other expenses | $21,790 |
Total functional expenses | $977,256 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $407,958 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $12,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,830 |
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 | $15,352 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $707,790 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,415,742 |
Total assets | $3,561,672 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,069 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $60,329 |
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 | $150,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $180,755 |
Other liabilities | $2,529,253 |
Total liabilities | $2,935,406 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $626,266 |
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 | $3,561,672 |