The Catastrophic Theatre Inc is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2007. 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, Catastrophic Theatre Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Catastrophic Theatre 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, Catastrophic Theatre Inc generated $679.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $691.7k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.9% 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:
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ENSEMBLE-BASED THEATRE COMPANY CREATING A MEANINGFUL EXCHANGE BETWEEN ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SEE SCHEDULE OTHE CATASTROPHIC THEATRE PRODUCED FIVE PLAYS DURING OUR 2022/2023 SEASON. SAMUEL BECKETT'S HAPPY DAYS FEATURED CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTORS TAMARIE COOPER AND JASON NODLER IN THE ROLES OF "WINNIE AND DIRECTOR, OPENING OUR SEASON TO SOLD-OUT HOUSES AND CRITICAL ACCLAIM, A HALLMARK OF A SEASON DURING WHICH HEADLINES IN THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE NAMED US "HOUSTON'S BOLDEST THEATER," "HOUSTON'S MOST ADVENTUROUS THEATER, AND "HOUSTON'S LEADING AVANT-GARDE THEATER." THE WORLD PREMIERE OF EXPERIMENTAL DANCE-THEATRE PIECE. THEY DO NOT MOVE WAS CREATED BY VIEWPOINTS-BASED NYC DIRECTOR BRIAN JUCHA IN CONCERT WITH THE CATASTROPHIC ENSEMBLE. FOUNDING CORE ARTIST GREG DEAN DIRECTED THE MIND-BENDING PHANTASMAGORIA EDDIE GOES TO POETRY CITY BY THE GODFATHER OF EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE, RICHARD FOREMAN. THE WORLD PREMIERE OF A MAROON'S GUIDE TO TIME AND SPACE BY CATASTROPHIC CORE ARTIST CANDICE D'MEZA WAS A MULTIMEDIA EXPLORATION OF AFROFUTURISM. ROUNDING OUT THE SEASON WAS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF TAMARIE'S ALL-TRUE REVUE (PLUS LIES TOO)!, CONCEIVED, DIRECTED, CHOREOGRAPHED, AND STARRING CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTOR TAMARIE COOPER IN THE LATEST INSTALLMENT OF HER CULT-SENSATION SUMMER MUSICALS. WE REACHED OVER 5,000 PEOPLE AND EMPLOYED MORE THAN 150 ARTISTS. WE ALSO WORKED WITH LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE MASTERCLASSES AND ON-SITE LECTURES, PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIPS, GUIDANCE AND OVERSIGHT TO GRADUATE STUDENTS COMPLETING THEIR THESES, AND TARGETED POSTSHOW QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSIONS WITH STUDENT GROUPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susanna Kise President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Chara Gafford Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ryan Goodland Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann Christensen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Cisneros Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anton Montano Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $39,196 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $6,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $482,356 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,046 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $528,052 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $145,170 |
Investment income | $2,934 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $3,236 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $679,392 |
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. | $174,831 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,214 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $78,019 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $8,033 |
Payroll taxes | $17,526 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,419 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $21,731 |
Advertising and promotion | $34,660 |
Office expenses | $27,098 |
Information technology | $7,247 |
Royalties | $3,925 |
Occupancy | $87,380 |
Travel | $2,621 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,453 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,860 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $691,672 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $169,724 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $207,658 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $109,536 |
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 | $18,273 |
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 | $505,191 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,704 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,281 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,985 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $501,206 |
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 | $505,191 |