Shotgun Players Inc
- Assets
- $5.5m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $1.8m
- Employees
- 193
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 12/1997
- Data as of
- 01/2024
- EIN
- 94-3265879
Organization Overview
Shotgun Players Inc is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 1997. 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 01/2024, Shotgun Players Inc employed 193 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Shotgun Players Inc 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 01/2024, Shotgun Players Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 01/2024. While expenses have increased by 4.9% per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SHOTGUN PLAYERS IS A COMPANY OF ARTISTS DETERMINED TO CREATE BOLD, RELEVANT, AFFORDABLE THEATRE THAT INSPIRES AND CHALLENGES AUDIENCE AND ARTIST ALIKE TO RE-EXAMINE OUR LIVES, OUR COMMUNITY, AND THE EVER-CHANGING WORLD AROUND US.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MAINSTAGE SEASONEACH YEAR SHOTGUN PLAYERS PRODUCES FIVE - SIX PLAYS. SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PLAYWRIGHTS IS EVIDENT EACH SEASON WITH OUR INCLUSION OF WORLD PREMIERE COMMISSIONS, AND PRODUCTIONS OF PLAYS WRITTEN WITHIN THE LAST TEN YEARS. SHOTGUN PLAYERS HAS DEVELOPED A LOYAL AUDIENCE IN THE BAY AREA, WITH PATRONS WHO ARE EAGER TO EXPERIENCE OUR ECLECTIC MIX OF CLASSICS AND NEW WORKS. WITH OUR ABILITY TO PRODUCE LARGE CAST SHOWS AT OUR 120 SEAT ASHBY STAGE, WE ARE PROUDLY KNOWN AS THE BIGGEST LITTLE THEATRE IN TOWN.
ARTISTIC COMPANYSHOTGUN PLAYERS HAS A COMPANY OF RESIDENT ARTISTS INCLUDING ACTORS, DIRECTORS, PLAYWRIGHTS AND DESIGNERS WHO SHAPE THE VISION FOR THE ORGANIZATION. ARTISTS ATTEND REGULAR MEETINGS TO DISCUSS CURRENT AND UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS, AND OFFER SUGGESTIONS/FEEDBACK FOR THE SEASON. EACH YEAR THERE IS AN ANNUAL RETREAT DURING WHICH ARTISTS PARTICIPATE IN LONG-RANGE PLANNING FOR THE ORGANIZATION. OUR ARTISTS ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE NEW ROLES AND SUGGEST PROJECTS FOR THE COMPANY. WE BELIEVE IT IS IMPORTANT TO GIVE ARTISTS A HOME WHERE THEY NOT ONLY HAVE A VOICE IN THE COMPANY BUT THE CHANCE TO EXPAND THEIR ARTISTIC HORIZONS.
MAKE A DIFFERENCESHOTGUNS MAKE A DIFFERENCE PROGRAM HAS THE CAPACITY TO PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE UP-AND-COMING GENERATION OF THEATERGOERS AND THEATER-MAKERS, CREATING A FORUM FOR THEIR VOICES TO BE HEARD, AND THEIR WORK TO BE EXPERIENCED. BY PROVIDING THIS NEW GENERATION WITH SUBSIDIZED TICKETS, SPACE, RESOURCES, AND MENTORSHIP, SHOTGUN CREATES LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND PASSES ON KNOWLEDGE THAT COMES FROM OUR OWN EXPERIENCE OF GROWING INTO THE COMPANY WE ARE TODAY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patrick Dooley Artistic Dir | Officer | 40 | $101,550 |
Elizabeth Lisle Managing Dir | Officer | 40 | $84,800 |
Margaret Salop President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lyndsey Heaton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard West Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Debbie Arthur Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $34,760 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $33,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,397,852 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,465,612 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $535,320 |
| Investment income | $78,431 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$36,615 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $25,723 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,070,944 |
| 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. | $187,200 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $64,740 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $772,415 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $69,830 |
| Payroll taxes | $81,185 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $42,242 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $135,125 |
| Advertising and promotion | $70,123 |
| Office expenses | $35,570 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $83,919 |
| Travel | $560 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $41,887 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $95,370 |
| Insurance | $12,316 |
| All other expenses | $9,928 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,889,441 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $200 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $842,250 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $194,000 |
| 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 | $40,207 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,615,154 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,772,579 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,464,390 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $96,912 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $105,297 |
| 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 | $228,238 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $648,973 |
| Other liabilities | $107,160 |
| Total liabilities | $1,186,580 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,208,875 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,068,935 |
| 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 | $5,464,390 |