Sound Theatre is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2013. 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 12/2023, Sound Theatre employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sound 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 12/2023, Sound Theatre generated $473.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $623.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 33.5% per year over the past 5 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:
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SOUND THEATRE EMPOWERS ARTISTS TO GIVE VOICE TO THE DIGNITY AND DIVERSITY OF THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE - MOVING AUDIENCES TOWARD A MORE JUST AND COMPASSIONATE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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2023 MAINSTAGE SEASONWE LAUNCHED AN AMBITIOUS 2023 SEASON WITH THREE MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS. THIS WAS A LARGE UNDERTAKING TO BUILD UP AUDIENCES AFTER THE COVID-19 SHUTDOWN, AND FULFILLED OUR GOAL OF SHIFTING TOWARDS NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT, WORLD PREMIERES AND SEATTLE PREMIERE. THIS INCLUDED 11TH AND PINE, BY NIKKI YEBOAH, A WORLD PREMIERE DOCUMENTARY THEATRE PIECE BASED ON INTERVIEWS FROM LOCAL CITIZENS WITH DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES WHO PARTICIPATED IN SEATTLES CAPITOL HILL ORGANIZED PROTEST (CHOP) IN 2021. OUR OTHER WORLD PREMIERE MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION WAS A DEAF CENTERED COMEDY THRILLER BY DEAF TAIWANESE-AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHT AIMEE CHOU TITLED AUTOCORRECT THINKS IM DEAD. THIS MAINSTAGE SEASON ALSO INCLUDED THE SEATTLE PREMIERE OF THE PULITZER PRIZE WINNING PLAY COST OF LIVING, WITH AUTHENTIC CASTING AND REPRESENTATION
MAKING WAVES PROJECTSLIGHTENING FEST, ASL CABARET, WORKSHOP FOR AUTOCORRECT THINKS IM DEADWE CONTINUED TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMERGING DEAF AND DISABLED ARTISTS TO CREATE NEW WORK AND EXPLORE NEW MODES OF PERFORMANCE AND HUMAN EXPRESSION. OUR MAKING WAVES EXPERIMENTAL AND NEW WORKS PROGRAM PROVIDE SHORT PROJECTS WHICH INCLUDED A 10 MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL AND WEEK LONG WORKSHOP FOR EMERGING DISABLED PLAYWRIGHTS, A CABARET OF BROADWAY HITS PERFORMED IN ARTSTIC SIGN LANGUAGE WITH LIVE SINGERS AND MUSICIANS, AND A WEEK-LONG WORKSHOP FOR THE WORLD PREMIERE PLAY AUTOCORRECT THINKS IM DEAD WITH THE DIRECTOR, ACTORS, DRAMATURG AND CONSULTANTS IN ATTENDANCE.
OTHER PROGRAMS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Teresa Thuman Executive Dir. | Officer | 1 | $58,693 |
Andrea Kovich President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $1,250 |
Mario Gomez Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ana Maria Campoy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sydney Maltese Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Tierney Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $20,614 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $77,440 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $336,844 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $434,898 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $44,374 |
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 | -$6,082 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $473,210 |
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. | $59,943 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,994 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $246,177 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $39,025 |
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 | $200,359 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,788 |
Office expenses | $1,646 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,600 |
Travel | $2,950 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $2,562 |
All other expenses | $23,912 |
Total functional expenses | $623,918 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,426 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $41 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $10,260 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $27,727 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $66,642 |
Total liabilities | $66,642 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$38,915 |
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 | $27,727 |