Seattle Shakespeare Festival
- Assets
- $4.3m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 112
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 07/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 91-1512717
Organization Overview
Seattle Shakespeare Festival, operating under the name Seattle Shakespeare Company, is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1996. 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 06/2022, Seattle Shakespeare Company employed 112 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seattle Shakespeare Company 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 06/2022, Seattle Shakespeare Company generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
SEATTLE SHAKESPEARE ENGAGES AUDIENCES, ARTISTS, AND THE COMMUNITY IN THE UNIVERSAL HUMAN EXPERIENCE IN CLASSIC DRAMA THROUGH THE VITALITY, IMMEDIACY AND INTIMACY IN THE LIVE PERFORMANCE OF THE PLAYS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DUE TO THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC SEATTLE SHAKESPEARE HAD TO LIMIT STAGED PRODUCTIONS DURING ITS 2021-22 SEASON. IN SPRING 2022 THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING AND DRUM & COLORS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS RESUMED FULL PRODUCTION FOR THE 2022-23 SEASON. DURING THE LAST PRE-COVID SEASON SEATTLE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY SERVED MORE THAN 53,000 PEOPLE FROM ACROSS WASHINGTON STATE WITH ALL ITS PROGRAM SERVICES.
THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS MULTIPLE EDUCATION PROGRAMS RELATING TO THE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE INCLUDING CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, SUMMER CAMPS AND IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCIES. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, A LIMITED AMOUNT OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS WERE OFFERED DURING THE 2021-22 FISCAL YEAR.
SEATTLE SHAKESPEARE OPERATES TRAVELING PRODUCTIONS OF PLAYS TO SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, MAKING SHAKESPEARE PRODUCTIONS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS AND OTHER AUDIENCE MEMBERS WHO RESIDE IN AREAS OF THE STATE THAT HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL THEATRE PERFORMANCES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SPONSORS A "WOODEN O" SERIES OF FREE PERFORMANCES OF SHAKESPEARE CLASSIC PLAYS IN SEATTLE AREA PARKS DURING JULY & AUGUST. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC LIMITED TOURING OCCURED DURING THE 2021-22 FISCAL YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Bradshaw Managing Dir | Officer | 40 | $90,096 |
Kristina Silja Bennard Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David C Allais Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jain Rutherford Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Patrick O'kelley President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Darrell Sanders Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $82,570 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $524,265 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,488,883 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $118,177 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,095,718 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $342,932 |
| Investment income | $553 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$5,574 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,190 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,436,819 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $648 |
| 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. | $90,096 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $90,096 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $512,059 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $94,829 |
| Payroll taxes | $114,662 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,850 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $102,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $133,186 |
| Advertising and promotion | $72,973 |
| Office expenses | $37,420 |
| Information technology | $12,098 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $36,470 |
| Travel | $17,315 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $94 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,132 |
| Insurance | $8,223 |
| All other expenses | $6,741 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,316,536 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50,534 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,130,596 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,525 |
| 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 | $39,204 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $60,864 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,282,723 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,272 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $154,159 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $200,431 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,464,158 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,618,134 |
| 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 | $4,282,723 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Seattle Shakespeare Festival has recieved totaling $300,319.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $146,150 |
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE | $32,000 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT; ANNUAL FUND; TO PROVIDE SUPPORT PER THE 2021 GRANT PROPOSAL | $28,350 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $26,056 |
Arts Midwest Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: Shakepeare in American Communities: Schools | $25,000 |
Raynier Institute & Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Taproot Theatre Seattle, WA | $7,891,610 | $2,609,460 |