Portland Center Stage
- Assets
- $4.1m
- Revenue
- $7.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 215
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 03/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 93-1134865
Organization Overview
Portland Center Stage is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1994. 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, Portland Center Stage employed 215 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Portland Center Stage 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, Portland Center Stage generated $7.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.3m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.1%) per year over the past 8 years. 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:
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TO CREATE TRANSCENDENT THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT BREAK DOWN THE BARRIERS SEPARATING PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PORTLAND CENTER STAGE PRODUCED NINE PLAYS ON OUR 2022-23 SEASON, INCLUIDNG LARSON'S "TICK, TICK ... BOOM!; CHRISTINA ANDERSON'S "THE RIPPLE, THE WAVE THAT CARRIED ME HOME" (2022 WINNER OF THE PRESTIGIOUS HORTON FOOTE PRIZE); KRISTINA WONG'S "KRISTINA WONG: SWEATSHOP OVERLORD; JOE LANDRY'S "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY; KATE HAMILL'S "MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON APT. 2B; THE WORLD PREMIERE OF LAUREN YEE'S "YOUNG AMERICANS," A WORK COMMISSIONED BY PCS; MADELINE SAYET'S "WHERE WE BELONG; TARELL ALVIN MCCRANEY'S "CHOIR BOY; AND SHAKESPEARE'S "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM." ATTENDANCE FOR THE SEASON WAS NEARLY 78,000.
PCS OFFERED A WIDE ARRAY OF FREE AND NOMINAL-COST COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AIMED AT EXPANDING ACCESS, INCREASING ENGAGEMENT, ELEVATING LOCAL ARTISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND SPARKING CONVERSATIONS ABOUT OUR REGION'S HISTORY, CURRENT ISSUES, AND ASPIRATIONS. DURING 2022-23, WE PARTNERED WITH MORE THAN 70 ARTISTS, CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS, ENGAGING MORE THAN 6,500 PEOPLE; 66% OF OUR ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS WERE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC, AS WERE 84% OF INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS.WITH A FEW OF THE YEAR'S COMMUNITY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED: 1) MONTHLY "FIRST THURSDAY" EVENTS WITH PERFORMANCES BY MUSICAL ARTISTS, AS WELL AS VISUAL ART EXHIBITS; B) "PRESS PLAY" PERFORMANCES AT THE 2023 JAW FESTIVAL THAT FEATURED THE WWJP STREET DANCE SHOWCASE, VOCALISTS LO STEELE AND KIMO CAMAT, MUSICIAN LUVJONEZ, PORTLAND POLE + DANCE, AND DJ PERREO PRINCESS; C) PANEL DISCUSSIONS ON HOW TO MAKE A LIVING AS A MUSICIAN AND ELIMINATING RACISM IN AQUATIC SPORTS; D) OUR "PIANO BAR," A FREE, MONTLY OPEN-MIC EVENT FOR AREA SINGERS; AND E) COMMUNITY QUILTMAKING WORKSHOPS IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR PRODUCTION OF "KRISTINA WONG: SWEATSHOP OVERLORD."WE ALSO PROVIDED FREE OR REDUCED-COST PERFORMANCE, REHEARSAL, MEETING, AND EVENT SPACE TO A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS, INCLUDING ARTISTS REPERTORY THEATER, LITERARY ARTS, STEPS PDX, ANONYMOUS THEATER, CHAMBER MUSIC NORTHWEST, THEATER DIASPORA, AND MORE.
PORTLAND CENTER STAGE IS DEEPLY INVESTED IN PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FRESH, DIVERSE, AND POWER THEATRICAL VOICES AND IN DEVELOPING AND PRODUCING NEW WORKS THAT ENRICH THE CONTEMPORARY THEATER REPERTOIRE. THE PRINCIPAL COMPONENT OF OUR NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS OUR ANNUAL JAW ("JUST ADD WATER") NEW PLAY FESTIVAL, HELD EACH JULY, WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER PLAYWRIGHTS AND OTHER THEATER ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY TO DEVELOP NEW WORKS IN A CURATED, ARTIST-FOCUSED PROCESS THAT ALSO INVITES AUDIENCES ALONG FOR THE CREATIVE JOURNEY. THE 2023 FESTIVAL FEATURED THREE NEW PLAYS: "BEST AVAILABLE" BY JONATHAN SPECTOR; "IN THE BASEMENT" BY BAILEY WILLIAMS, AND "SAFE RIDE" BY DORCAS SOWUNMI. PUBLIC READINGS OF THE WORKS-IN-PROGRESS WERE PRESENTED AT THE ARMORY DURING JAW'S CLOSING WEEKEND OF FREE EVENTS.
MORE THAN 6,000 YOUNG PEOPLE WERE SERVED BY PCS'S YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WHICH INCLUDED STAGE DOOR YOUTH MATINEES, WORKSHOPS, AND TOURS; TEEN PLAYWRIGHTS IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCIES; THE PCS TEEN COUNCIL; AND PCS TEEN ACADEMY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Liam Katz-Lentz Managing Director | Officer | 40 | $170,000 |
Marissa Wolf Artisic Director | Officer | 40 | $170,000 |
Elizabeth Comer Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $90,000 |
Ticia Evans Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $65,000 |
Jennifer Lanier Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susannah Mars Teasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,579,417 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,729,199 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $521,858 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,308,616 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,087,154 |
| Investment income | $1,886 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $322,769 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $3,033 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $26,482 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,749,940 |
| 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. | $432,597 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,796 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,929,329 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $535,978 |
| Other employee benefits | $448,337 |
| Payroll taxes | $343,279 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $73,407 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $625,557 |
| Advertising and promotion | $476,271 |
| Office expenses | $776,380 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $210,022 |
| Occupancy | $844,911 |
| Travel | $130,099 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,685 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $115,796 |
| Insurance | $122,339 |
| All other expenses | $128,488 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,314,934 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $134,034 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $304 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $478,822 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $86,368 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $30,751 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $151,167 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $461,111 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $480,692 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,288,239 |
| Total assets | $4,111,488 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $401,255 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,571,727 |
| 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 | $120,389 |
| Other liabilities | $2,304,477 |
| Total liabilities | $4,397,848 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$781,174 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $494,814 |
| 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 | $4,111,488 |