Dallas Childrens Theater Inc
- Assets
- $10.3m
- Revenue
- $4.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 143
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Founding
- 12/1989
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 75-1967052
Organization Overview
Dallas Childrens Theater Inc is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 1989. 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, Dallas Childrens Theater Inc employed 143 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dallas Childrens Theater Inc 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, Dallas Childrens Theater Inc generated $4.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.9%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEDICATED TO PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL QUALITY THEATER TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY TO THOSE WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE LIVE THEATER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
DCT'S THEATER PRODUCTION SEASON OFFERS PLAYS FOR FAMILY AUDIENCES ON A WIDE ARRAY OF TOPICS AND THEMES, FROM FAVORITE CLASSICS TO WORKS BASED ON POPULAR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE TO RELEVANT, EDGY TEEN ISSUES AND CURRENT CONVERSATIONS RELATING TO SOCIAL ISSUES. DCT OFFERS MUSICALS, DRAMAS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN TO DELIGHT AND INSPIRE ALL AGES. DCT ANNUALLY REACHES AN AVERAGE OF OVER 60,000 PERSONS THROUGH THIS OFFERING; MOST SIGNIFICANT ARE STUDENT MATINEE PERFORMANCES WHEREBY STUDENT SPONSORS (DISTRICTS OR PTAS) RECEIVE DISCOUNTED TICKETS AND FREE STUDY GUIDES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR CURRICULUM-RELATED ACTIVITIES. DCT ALSO OFFERS FREE OR DEEPLY DISCOUNTED TICKETS TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THAT DO NOT NATURALLY THINK OF THEATER AS A TOP FORM OF ENTERTAINMENT FOR VARIOUS REASONS INCLUDING HISTORIC RACIAL DISPARITIES, AND FOR TITLE 1 SCHOOLS. PRODUCTIONS ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN WITH SENSORY SENSITIVITIES CONTINUE TO BE A PART OF THE SEASON AS WELL. PROFESSIONAL ACTORS AND TEACHING ARTISTS GO INTO LIBRARIES AND OTHER COMMUNITY VENUES AS A WAY OF BOTH INTRODUCING THE CONCEPT OF THEATER TO SOME AUDIENCES AND CREATING A DEEPER CONNECTION BETWEEN DCT AND OTHERS. PRESENTATIONS CAN INCLUDE PERFORMANCES, HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS, EARLY SCRIPT READINGS, PLAY FOCUS GROUPS AND MUCH MORE.
DCT'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE DCT ACADEMY WHICH OFFERS YEAR-ROUND CLASSES TO MORE THAN 2,100 CHILDREN, AGES 3-18. IN-PERSON CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN BEGINNING TO ADVANCED THEATER ARTS AND TAUGHT BY DEGREED THEATER PROFESSIONALS WITH FOCUS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMAGINATION, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUES. DCT ALSO HAS DEDICATED SENSORY-FRIENDLY CLASSES. ADDITIONALLY, AFTER SCHOOL DRAMA CLASSES ARE CREATED AND ADMINISTERED BY DCT TO BENEFIT YOUTH THROUGH AFTER SCHOOL SATELLITE THEATER ARTS PROGRAMS. THE CURTAINS UP ON READING PROGRAM IS AN IN-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM INTEGRATING DRAMA, LITERATURE, LANGUAGE ARTS, SOCIAL STUDIES, AND HISTORY. DCT ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE COLLABORATE WITH EDUCATORS IN DALLAS AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TO INCORPORATE THE ARTS INTO THE CORE CURRICULUM FOR OVER 1,600 STUDENTS. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE OFFERED SO THAT DCT CLASS OFFERINGS ARE AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jim Markus Trustee/president | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Todd Ranta Advisor/chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Leah Mora Trustee/president-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Parolisi Trustee/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Everett Spaeth Trustee/vp Of Facilities | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lauren Herrington Trustee/vp Of Finance | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $12,269 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $720,129 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,639,628 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,065 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,372,026 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,500,663 |
| Investment income | $51,580 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $129,977 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$16,744 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,045,834 |
| 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. | $144,123 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,390 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,606,702 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $58,572 |
| Other employee benefits | $217,574 |
| Payroll taxes | $166,198 |
| 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 | $543,447 |
| Advertising and promotion | $161,341 |
| Office expenses | $204,991 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $87,887 |
| Occupancy | $296,452 |
| Travel | $20,536 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,838 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $346,604 |
| Insurance | $112,427 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,023,108 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,838,587 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $172,182 |
| 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 | $146,589 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,653,693 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $450,507 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $18,279 |
| Other assets | $9,429 |
| Total assets | $10,289,266 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $135,457 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $198,536 |
| 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 | $6,188 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $9,377 |
| Total liabilities | $349,558 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,006,893 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $932,815 |
| 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 | $10,289,266 |