Great Plains Theatre Commons

Organization Overview

Great Plains Theatre Commons is located in Omaha, NE. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Great Plains Theatre Commons employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great Plains Theatre Commons is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF THE GREAT PLAINS THEATRE COMMONS IS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING THE CREATION AND SHARING OF DIVERSE NEW STORIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WE HELD OUR NEW PLAY CONFERENCE FROM MAY 29-JUNE 6, 2021, OVER ZOOM FOR NEARLY 400 ATTENDEES VIA WORKSHOPS, READINGS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS WITH GUEST ARTISTS. WE COMPENSATED OVER 100 LOCAL AND NATIONAL THEATRE ARTISTS AT A TIME WHEN WORK WAS SCARCE.


WE CONDUCTED COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WITH BOTH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON THEATRE WORKSHOPS, COHORT PLAY DEVELOPMENT RESIDENCIES, AND DISCUSSION PANELS. WORKSHOPS WERE DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SERVING UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS, SUCH AS: IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE GROUPS, SENIORS, AND OPPORTUNITY YOUTH. DISCUSSION PANELS WERE HELD VIRTUALLY ONCE A MONTH, SELECTING A SPECIFIC WORK SAMPLE AND A GROUP OF ARTISTS/SCHOLARS TO DISCUSS THE IMPACT OF THE WORK. WE REACHED ANOTHER 400 INDIVIDUALS WITH COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING DURING THIS TIME.


WE HELD A VIRTUAL PLAYFEST PRODUCTION OF UGLY LIES THE BONE BY LINDSEY FERRENTINO IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY FOR AUDIENCES IN APRIL 2021, STREAMING THE RECORDED PERFORMANCE ON FIVE NIGHTS. APPROXIMATELY 50 ARTISTS PARTICIPATED IN THE PRODUCTION WITH 175 AUDIENCE MEMBERS ATTENDING THE VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Diane Watson
Treasurer
$0
Carolyn Anderson
President
$0
Susan Baer Collins
Secretary
$0
Ronald J Zank
Director
$0
Raydell Cordell III
Director
$0
Ted Lane
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $101,211
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$328,086
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$429,297
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $24
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 $429,321

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Great Plains Theatre Commons has recieved totaling $111,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Annette And Paul Smith Charitable Fund

Omaha, NE

PURPOSE: Arts, Culture, Humanities

$50,000
The Fred And Eve Simon Charitable Foundation

Omaha, NE

PURPOSE: SUPPORT CREATION & SHARING OF DIVERSE NEW STORIES

$50,000
Peter Kiewit Foundation

Omaha, NE

PURPOSE: ARTSTOCK 2021: TO PROVIDE ARTSTOCK 21/22 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.

$10,000
Mutual Of Omaha Foundation

Omaha, NE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,000
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