Ensemble Theater
- Assets
- $4.6m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $360.2k
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 01/1978
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 74-1941943
Organization Overview
Ensemble Theater is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1978. 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 08/2021, Ensemble Theater employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ensemble Theater 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 08/2021, Ensemble Theater generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.6%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE WAS ORGANIZED TO PRESERVE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPRESSION AND TO ENLIGHTEN, ENTERTAIN, AND ENRICH A DIVERSE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE THEATRE STRIVES TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARTISTIC EXPRESSION
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jesse Tyson President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alaina King Benford Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Castel Hibbert Asst Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Campbell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Muriel Funches Vice President Of Programs | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sharon Samuel Managing Director | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $500 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $162,790 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,528,417 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $40,474 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,691,707 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $114,480 |
| Investment income | $3,945 |
| 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 | $1,821,789 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $438,374 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $46,146 |
| Payroll taxes | $33,749 |
| 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 | $288,782 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,573 |
| Office expenses | $39,954 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $5,355 |
| Occupancy | $150,646 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,102 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $146,921 |
| Insurance | $28,579 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,323,571 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,159,542 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $158,754 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,200 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $231,309 |
| 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 | $17,287 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,639,324 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $360,158 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,568,574 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $322,914 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $332,200 |
| 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 | $13,989 |
| Total liabilities | $669,103 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,740,717 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $158,754 |
| 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 | $4,568,574 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Ensemble Theater has recieved totaling $1,340,650.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Northern Stage Company White River Junction, VT PURPOSE: WOMEN ARTISTIC DIREC | $505,000 |
Houston Endowment Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: RESOURCES FOR CHANGE, RISK, RECOVERY, BUILDING AND RESERVES | $500,000 |
Houston Endowment Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Houston Arts Alliance Houston, TX PURPOSE: General support | $84,022 |
Brown Foundation Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
Cullen Trust For The Performing Arts Houston, TX PURPOSE: Production support | $30,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $158,754 |
| Earnings | $3,945 |
| Ending Balance | $162,699 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Alley Theatre Houston, TX | $99,755,068 | $20,544,932 |
Austin Theatre Alliance Austin, TX | $11,051,816 | $12,251,946 |
Theatre Squared Inc Fayetteville, AR | $37,817,681 | $7,945,309 |
Dallas Theater Center Dallas, TX | $4,686,048 | $4,047,540 |
Theatre Under The Stars Inc Houston, TX | $18,210,122 | $4,859,811 |
Zachary Scott Theater Center Austin, TX | $13,760,280 | $6,657,993 |
A D Players Houston, TX | $31,582,319 | $3,073,769 |
Creative Action Austin, TX | $3,479,965 | $2,986,946 |
Plano Childrens Theatre Plano, TX | $1,873,883 | $3,548,642 |
Main Street Theater Houston Houston, TX | $3,176,471 | $2,765,553 |
Lyric Theatre Of Oklahoma Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $13,499,880 | $4,030,124 |
International Alliance Theatrical Stage Employees & Moving Picture New Orleans, LA | $12,003,795 | $3,171,295 |