Ripple Productions
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 12/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Cafe Nordo employed 13 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 12/2021, Cafe Nordo generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $998.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.0% per year over the past 7 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
2021
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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CURIOSER & CURIOUSER: AN ORGINAL ADAPTATION OF LEWIS CAROLLS ALICE IN WONDERLAND AND THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS FEATURING A FOUR COURSE DINNER AND IMMERSIVE THEATER. DUAL PERFORMANCES TAKING PLACE SIMULTANEOUSLY TRANSPORT GUESTS INTO A MAD TEA PARTY, AN INFINITE GARDEN OF LIVING FLOWERS AND A LIFE-SIZED CHESSBOARD.
ALL OTHER THEATRE PRESENTATIONS INCLUDING THE SPECIAL EVENTS LIKE THEMED DINNERS, WINE NIGHTS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE KNIFE ROOM EXPERIENCE AND ENCOURAGE CUSTOMERS TO COME BACK FOR ANOTHER SHOW.
THE INTERROGATION OF ALICE: A NORDO ROOM SERVICE EXPERIENCE. AN IMMERSIVE STORYTELLING BOX BASED ON LEWIS CARROLLS ALICE IN WONDERLAND THAT INVITES GUESTS TO SOLVE THE CRIMES OF ALICE. ACCOMPANIED BY FILM VIGNETTES AND TEA PARTY ACCOUTTREMEMENTS, THIS AT-HOME EXPERIENCE IS A PREQUEL TO NORDOS IN-PERSON DINNER THEATER SHOW CURIOUSER & CURIOUSER.
THE WITCHING HOUR, A NORDO ROOM SERVICE EXPERIENCE: A HYBRID OF IMMERSIVE DINNER THEATER AND AN AT-HOME ESCAPE ROOM. THE WITCHING HOUR IMMERSIVE STORYTELLING BOX INITIATES GUESTS INTO THE SOCIETY OF NOCTURNAL MYSTERIES TO SOLVE PUZZLES, MIX ELIXIRS, AND PERFORM RITUALS WHILE FOLLOWING THE STORY OF THE ARMY OF FEARS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erin Brindley Exec Artistic Director | Officer | 40 | $65,120 |
Terry Podgorski Exec Producing Director | Officer | 40 | $65,120 |
Scott Feldman Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anne Swetonic Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Kathryn Wahlberg Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Tom Hajduk Board Of Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $782,160 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $121,753 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $903,913 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $545,697 |
| Investment income | $893 |
| 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 | $1,619,078 |
| 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. | $130,240 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $130,240 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $223,488 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,045 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,803 |
| Fees for services: Management | $650 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,195 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $769 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $100,060 |
| Advertising and promotion | $31,837 |
| Office expenses | $3,707 |
| Information technology | $24,532 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $147,177 |
| Travel | $3,915 |
| 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 | $1,084 |
| Insurance | $10,777 |
| All other expenses | $1,029 |
| Total functional expenses | $998,510 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $823,366 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $210,181 |
| 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 | $29,462 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,063,009 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,149 |
| 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 | $509,900 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $7,500 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $519,549 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $543,460 |
| 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 | $1,063,009 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Ripple Productions has recieved totaling $13,419.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,156 |
Verizon Foundation Basking Ridge, NJ PURPOSE: MIP PAYOUT FOR 12/03/21 | $212 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $51 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
5th Avenue Theatre Association Seattle, WA | $19,781,467 | $22,661,308 |
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association Ashland, OR | $57,188,884 | $18,740,778 |
Seattle Repertory Theatre Seattle, WA | $11,018,492 | $11,241,562 |
Village Theatre Issaquah, WA | $23,494,101 | $8,767,180 |
A Contemporary Theatre Inc Seattle, WA | $4,152,223 | $6,596,754 |
Portland Center Stage Portland, OR | $4,466,227 | $5,640,293 |
Tacoma Arts Live Tacoma, WA | $3,194,540 | $3,456,801 |
Artists Repertory Theatre Portland, OR | $14,727,144 | $2,680,665 |
Idaho Shakespeare Festival Inc Boise, ID | $8,329,786 | $2,964,259 |
Music For Life Institute Bellingham, WA | $1,486,118 | $1,674,576 |
Tower Theatre Foundation Inc Bend, OR | $3,447,410 | $2,473,687 |
Lakewood Theatre Company Lake Oswego, OR | $5,470,972 | $2,767,462 |