Spotlight Youth Theatre is located in Glendale, AZ. 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 06/2023, Spotlight Youth Theatre employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Spotlight Youth Theatre 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 06/2023, Spotlight Youth Theatre generated $369.0k 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 $390.3k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.8% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
SPOTLIGHT YOUTH THEATRE'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER YOUTH THROUGH PERFORMING ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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YOUTH THEATRE BUILDS CONFIDENCE, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND RESPONSIBILITY IN THE PERFORMERS AND CREW, WHICH IN TURN ENRICHES CULTURE, ARTS, AND CREATIVITY IN OUR COMMUNITY. SPOTLIGHT PRODUCED ELEVEN HIGH QUALITY, BIG-STAGE PRODUCTIONS WHILE OFFERING A SAFE, FAMILY-ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT WHERE KIDS CAN LEARN, GROW, AND PERFORM. EVERY CHILD HAS A CHANCE TO SHINE, A PLACE THAT IS SAFE AND FREE FROM NEGATIVITY AND AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE FUN AND HARD WORK COMBINE INTO AMAZING GROWTH EXPERIENCES, BOTH ON AND OFF STAGE. OUR THEATRE PROGRAM IS AS DIVERSE AS THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE AND WHERE ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY CAN JOIN IN THE ENDEAVOR TO PRODUCE HIGH QUALITY THEATRE PRODUCTIONS THAT AMAZE AND ENTERTAIN.
IN AN EFFORT TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS, SPOTLIGHT HELD ITS THIRD ANNUAL PLAYWRIGHTS CONTEST. THREE ORIGINAL PLAYS WERE CHOSEN, AND MENTORS WORKED WITH THE PLAYWRIGHTS TO ASSIST DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS. A HIGH QUALITY THREE ACT PLAY WAS PRODUCED AND INCLUDED IN OUR SEASON USING ALL YOUTH DIRECTORS, DESIGNERS AND ACTORS.
SPOTLIGHT CONTINUED PROVIDING ACCESS TO REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SPACE TO A LOCAL COMMUNITY THEATRE GROUP WITHOUT FACILITIES. IMAGINE THEATRE COMPANY PROVIDES PERFORMING ARTS OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kenny Grossman Artistic Director | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $48,335 |
Debra Czajkowski Managing Director | Trustee | 8 | $11,050 |
Heather Walker Director | Trustee | 8 | $10,200 |
Robert Waller Director | Trustee | 15 | $8,450 |
Kelly Swope Director | Trustee | 13 | $3,850 |
Josh Hontz Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $3,800 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $10,691 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $37,250 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $131,070 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,975 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $179,011 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $189,702 |
Investment income | $1 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $46 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,402 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $360 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,234 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $368,952 |
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. | $83,520 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,564 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $12,170 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,857 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,719 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $63,803 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,944 |
Office expenses | $14,022 |
Information technology | $3,241 |
Royalties | $12,109 |
Occupancy | $107,034 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,735 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,431 |
Insurance | $2,524 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $390,302 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,799 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $28,809 |
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 | $406 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $18,455 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $43,071 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $111,540 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,789 |
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 | $5,257 |
Total liabilities | $14,046 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $97,494 |
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 | $111,540 |