Ripple Productions
- Assets
- $743.1k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 50
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 12/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 86-1081027
Organization Overview
Ripple Productions, operating under the name Cafe Nordo, is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2005. 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, Cafe Nordo employed 50 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cafe Nordo 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, Cafe Nordo generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.4% per year over the past 6 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
INNOVATIVE STORY TELLING IN A DINNER THEATER ENVIRONMENT THAT INTEGRATES CULINARY PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS ALL IN ONE EXPERIENCE THAT ATTRACTS A WIDE VARIETY OF AUDIENCES IN THE GREATER PNW
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ALL OTHER THEATRE PRESENTATIONS INCLUDING THE SPECIAL EVENTS LIKE THEMED DINNERS, WINE NIGHTS, AND PRIVATE EVENTS ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE KNIFE ROOM EXPERIENCE AND ENCOURAGE CUSTOMERS TO COME BACK FOR ANOTHER SHOW.
HOMICIDE FOR THE HOLIDAYS; NORDOS HOLIDAY SPECATULAR PROMISES TO CRAM YOU CHOCK FULL OF EVERYTHING YOUVE COME TO LOVE ABOUT THE SEASON, GIFT WRAPPED IN BAWDY HUMOR, NOSTALGIC CHRISTMAS DISCO, AND A FESTIVE FEAST
DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: ALICE AND FRIENDS RETURN TO THE KNIFE ROOM AT NORDO WITH THE AUDIENCE FAVORITE DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE. THIS NONSENSICAL CABARET FEATURES IMMERSIVE POP-UP ART INSTALLATIONS FOR YOU TO WANDER THROUGH TAKING PICTURES, LIKE THE INFINITY GARDEN OF LIVING FLOWERS BY KATE JESSUP,THE MAD HATTERS TEAROOM BY LUSIO LIGHTS AND THE WONDERLAND MENAGERIE BY MANDY GREER. YOULL DINE ON A LOCALLY CRAFTED TASTING MENU OF EAT MES THEMED COCKTAILS WITH YOUR FAVORITE LEWIS CARROLL CHARACTERS GREETING YOU AT YOUR TABLE
DRAGON SPIRIT PARLOR: WHEN PRESENTED WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A QUICK FORTUNE, MARIA MUST MAKE AN IMPORTANT DECISION: LEAVE HER DEBT RIDDEN MOTHER, FOUR YOUNG SIBLINGS, AND NEWBORN DAUGHTER FOR THE WILD UNKNOWN OF ALASKA OR STAY CLOSE TO HOME, FAMILY AND INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA. TRAVERSING 25 YEARS FILLED WITH QUEER LOVE IN A BARREN LAND, DRAGON MAMA FEATURES GHOSTS, FILIPINO GANGSTERS, AND A DOPE 80S AND 90S SOUNDTRACK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Terry Podgorski Exec Producing Director | Officer | 40 | $64,000 |
Erin Brindley Exec Artistic Director | Officer | 40 | $64,000 |
Barbara Davidoff Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Corinne Smith Board Of Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Taylor Board Of Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Alan Davidoff Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $46,330 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $122,602 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $168,932 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $946,321 |
| Investment income | $1,330 |
| 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 | $1,116,583 |
| 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. | $128,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $128,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $442,058 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,836 |
| Payroll taxes | $59,041 |
| Fees for services: Management | $1,490 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,345 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $250 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $182,007 |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,214 |
| Office expenses | $31,206 |
| Information technology | $10,581 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $167,476 |
| Travel | $3,509 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,279 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,084 |
| Insurance | $18,296 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,430,970 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $702,975 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,711 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,378 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $743,064 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,977 |
| 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 | $507,700 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $4,314 |
| Total liabilities | $513,991 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $229,073 |
| 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 | $743,064 |