Stages is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (A61) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Centers, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Stages employed 182 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Stages 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 06/2022, Stages generated $5.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.7m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.1% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
STAGES MAKES PLAYS AND TELLS STORIES THAT INVITE EVERYONE TO LIVE MORE DEEPLY AND LOVE MORE BOLDLY. WE HOLD UP A MIRROR TO OUR COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO CRACK OPEN THE QUESTION: "WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE HUMAN?"
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STAGES' ACUTE FOCUS ON THE GROWTH OF ARTISTS CREATES A THEATER THAT LEADS IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTISTS AND PRACTITIONERS, FOSTERING THE DEVELOPMENT OF EMERGING TALENT AND NEW WORK. THE ORGANIZATION'S RESOURCES ARE DEDICATED TO LIFTING UP ARTISTS AND SUPPORTING A DIVERSE, THRIVING ARTS COMMUNITY FOR HOUSTON. BY PRODUCING A BROAD SCOPE OF PLAYS AND MUSICALS IN AN INTIMATE SETTING, STAGES NURTURES AN ENGAGED AND DIVERSE PATRON BASE WHOSE LOYALTY IS UNRIVALED. DURING THE 2022-23 SEASON, STAGES PRODUCED 9 PLAYS AND MUSICALS WITH OVER 27,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS AND PROVIDED MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT TO OVER 300 ARTISTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Steven Owsley Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Myrtle Jones President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kay Brazelton Bruce Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Omar Al-Aidroos Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
George Lancaster Chair Emeritus | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ralph Burch Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Forney Construction Construction | 6/29/20 | $14,519,249 |
Gensler Architect | 6/29/20 | $177,381 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $598,654 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,138,408 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,032,084 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $68,620 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,769,146 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,224,604 |
Investment income | $2,179 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $635 |
Net Rental Income | $53,768 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$100,628 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,949,704 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $800 |
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. | $333,416 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,110 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,440,460 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,862 |
Other employee benefits | $279,026 |
Payroll taxes | $219,149 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,276 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $151,770 |
Advertising and promotion | $174,311 |
Office expenses | $216,681 |
Information technology | $72,219 |
Royalties | $157,715 |
Occupancy | $206,925 |
Travel | $9,937 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $150,993 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $513,493 |
Insurance | $69,258 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $5,725,351 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,385,070 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $311,702 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $3,546,494 |
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 | $168,921 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $29,758,637 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $33,038 |
Total assets | $35,203,862 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $357,095 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $464,189 |
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 | $2,704,340 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,820,833 |
Total liabilities | $5,346,457 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $29,650,271 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $207,134 |
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 | $35,203,862 |