Play On Shakespeare is located in Ashland, OR. The organization was established in 2019. 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 12/2022, Play On Shakespeare employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Play On Shakespeare 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 12/2022, Play On Shakespeare generated $9.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (73.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Play On Shakespeare has awarded 34 individual grants totaling $879,843. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE HAS BEEN ORGANIZED TO ENHANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS IN PERFORMANCE FOR THEATRE PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS, AND AUDIENCES BY ENGAGING WITH CONTEMPORARY TRANSLATIONS AND ADAPTATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GENERAL PROGRAMS - INCLUDES ALL THE WORK INVOLVED IN PROMOTING PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE, ITS COMMISSIONED PLAYS, AND EDUCATION-RELATED ACTIVITIES.
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE MARKETING AND PUBLICATION.
SPONSORSHIPS - ARE GRANTS TO ARTS ORGANIZATIONS WHO PRODUCE PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE COMMISSIONED WORK OR TRANSLATED OR ADAPTED SHAKESPEARE, ALIGNED WITH PLAY ON'S MISSION.
ANNUAL GIFTS - ARE AWARDS TO OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS TO CARRY OUT THEIR WORK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lue Douthit President & Co-Founder | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $154,500 |
Kenneth Hitz Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Hitz Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ayanna Thompson Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Miriam Laube Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,253 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,253 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $220 |
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 | $2,183 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $9,656 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $625,665 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,437 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $90,000 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $154,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,171 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $591,984 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,595 |
Other employee benefits | $72,749 |
Payroll taxes | $36,091 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,897 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $48,490 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $242,934 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,200 |
Office expenses | $37,454 |
Information technology | $685 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,739 |
Travel | $95,937 |
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 | $1,433 |
Insurance | $4,032 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,049,012 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,404,672 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $1,022 |
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 | $2,405,694 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $90,909 |
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 | $8,544 |
Total liabilities | $99,453 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,306,241 |
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 | $2,405,694 |
Over the last fiscal year, Play On Shakespeare has awarded $552,250 in support to 18 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CALIFORNIA SHAKESPEARE THEATRE PURPOSE: CAL SHAKES KING LEAR PRODUCTION SPONSORSHIP | $170,000 |
PORTLAND SHAKESPEARE PROJECT PURPOSE: LLL PRODUCTION SPONSORSHIP | $70,000 |
HUNTINGTON THEATRE COMPANY INC PURPOSE: TWELVE NIGHT COMMISSION | $60,000 |
MAGIC THEATRE INC PURPOSE: PRODUCTION OF RICHARD II WORKSHOP AND MAGIC GALA | $31,000 |
AFRICAN-AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PURPOSE: SUPPORT SHAKESPEARE-RELATED PERFORMANCES AND WORKSHOPS | $30,000 |
PRAGUE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY AMERICA PURPOSE: PERFORMATION IN THE SUMMER OF 2022 | $30,000 |