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THE PHOENIX THEATRE

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860108839 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE A650 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Large ($10M-$50M) · www.phoenixtheatre.com
revenue
$17.1M
expenses
$11.2M
net assets
$25.1M
employees
334
volunteers
416
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

PHOENIX THEATRE CREATES EXCEPTIONAL THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES TO (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) ARTICULATE MESSAGES THAT INSPIRE HOPE AND UNDERSTANDING.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Phoenix Theatre Company is a nonprofit organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to creating exceptional theatrical experiences. They produce a variety of performances, including musicals and plays, that aim to inspire hope and understanding through storytelling. The organization serves the local community by providing accessible and engaging arts programming.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $518K
    EDUCATION: PHOENIX THEATRE BELIEVES THE ARTS ARE ESSENTIAL BECAUSE THEY BUILD COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE ARE PROUD TO WORK AND LIVE. FOSTER THE HERO WITHIN, CREATE GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF CULTURAL AND POLITICAL DIFFERENCES AND, IN AN ERA OF SIMULATED VIRTUAL GATHERINGS, CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A FORUM IN WHICH THE COMMUNITY FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE CAN GATHER, LIVE AND IN-PERSON. PHOENIX THEATRE BELIEVES THE PROCESS OF CREATING THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS THE EXPERIENCE ITSELF. PHOENIX THEATRE STRIVES TO PRODUCE THE NEXT GENERATION OF PEOPLE WHO PRODUCE THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES. PHOENIX THEATRE CREATED A COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS - FROM THE ACTOR TO THE PROP DESIGNER; FROM THE MUSICIAN TO THE SET BUILDER, AND SO ON. PHOENIX THEATRE IS A PLACE WHERE THESE ARTISTS LIVE, CREATE, AND LEARN. THROUGH MENTORSHIP, AND APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS, PHOENIX THEATRE DEVELOPS MUCH NEEDED PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE AND TRAIN THOSE WHO MAKE EXCEPTIONAL THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES POSSIBLE.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Come From Away
A musical that tells the true story of a small Newfoundland town that welcomed 7,000 stranded travelers after 9/11, highlighting themes of kindness and humanity.
Daddy Long Legs
A romantic musical about a young woman who forms a bond with her benefactor through letters, exploring themes of love and connection.
Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical
A musical tribute to Rosemary Clooney, exploring her rise to fame and personal struggles through her iconic songs.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Arts Event Ticketing & Access Programs 3 activities
    • Offer discounts at ArtBar + Bistro
      Offers discounts at the ArtBar + Bistro for Flex Pass holders (10%), season ticket holders (10% or 15%), and All Access Pass holders (20% year-round).
    • Offer flexible ticketing and subscription packages
      Offers various ticketing options including season tickets for 11 shows, Flex Pass 8 and 12 for multiple productions, and an "All Access Pass" subscription for unlimited viewing. These packages include benefits such as free unlimited date and ticket exchanges, "SWAP + SEE" exchange programs, and discounts on additional single tickets, concessions, and merchandise.
    • Offer ticketing and subscription services
      Offers various ticketing and subscription services, including Flex Passes (8 or 12 tickets), season tickets to 11 shows or six musicals, and an "All Access Pass" for unlimited viewing. These services include benefits such as free unlimited date and ticket exchanges, "SWAP + SEE" exchange programs, and discounts on additional single tickets, concessions, and merchandise.
  • Summer and School Break Camps 2 activities
    • Offer a summer camp program
      Offers a summer camp program.
    • Offer theatrical summer camp programs
      Offers a summer camp program for youth.
  • Professional Theatrical Production and Performance 2 activities
    • Produce and present theatrical performances
      Produces and presents a season of theatrical performances, including musicals and dramas, across its campus in various theaters such as the Dr. Stacie J. and Richard J Stephenson Theatre, Judith Hardes Theatre, and Hormel Theatre. This includes bold new works, Broadway favorites, and thrilling new works, with specific productions like "Come From Away," "Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical," "Daddy Long Legs," "Ever After," "Dear Evan Hansen," "Les Misérables," "Disney’s Frozen," "The Roads to Loch Lomond," "Looking Over The President’s Shoulder," "A Christmas Carol," and "Million Dollar Quartet."
    • Produce and present theatrical performances
      Produces and presents a season of theatrical performances, including musicals and dramas, across its campus in various theaters such as the Dr. Stacie J. and Richard J Stephenson Theatre, Hormel Theatre, and Judith Hardes Theatre. This includes bold new works, Broadway favorites, and thrilling new works, with specific productions like "Come From Away," "Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical," "Daddy Long Legs," "Ever After," "Dear Evan Hansen," "Les Misérables," "Disney’s Frozen," "The Roads to Loch Lomond," "Looking Over The President’s Shoulder," "A Christmas Carol," and "Million Dollar Quartet."
  • Event Accessibility & Experience Enhancement 2 activities
    • Provide accessibility services
      Provides accessibility services for its productions, including Audio Description and American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation, with dedicated ASL/Audio Describe Nights.
    • Provide accessibility services for performances
      Provides Audio Description and American Sign Language Interpretation for its productions, including dedicated ASL/Audio Describe Nights, to enhance accessibility for patrons.
  • Senior Meal Delivery and Congregate Dining 1 activity
    • Operate an ArtBar + Bistro
      Operates an ArtBar + Bistro on its campus, offering dining options to patrons.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Operate an ArtBar + Bistro
      Operates an ArtBar + Bistro on its campus, offering dining options to patrons, with discounts available for season ticket holders and All Access Pass holders.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$17.05M
Contributions & grants$11.80M69%
Program service revenue$5.11M30%
Investment income$-93K-1%
Other revenue$232K
expenses
Total expenses$11.18M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$4.34M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$31.56M
Cash$9.10M
Investments$25K
Liabilities$6.46M
Net assets$25.10M
Liquid reserves9.8 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +75.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MICHAEL BARNARD PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 40 $221K
VINCENT VANVLEET EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $212K
MATTHEW SCHAEFER MANAGING DIRECTOR 40 $147K
MARISA FAITH BUTLER DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40 $107K
board members · 21
  • ANGELA DEROSA — DIRECTOR
  • BRIAN GUZMAN — DIRECTOR
  • BRIAN JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
  • CY BROWN — SECRETARY
  • DONNY PEPER — TREASURER
  • ELENA CANEZ — DIRECTOR
  • GARY GEPHART — DIRECTOR
  • GREG SAETRUM — DIRECTOR
  • JAMIE HORMEL — DIRECTOR (THRU 8/22)
  • JAMIE MAYROSE — PRESIDENT
  • JANET RICHTER — DIRECTOR
  • JEANIE BRAINARD — DIRECTOR
  • JEFF GARDNER — DIRECTOR
  • JIM MANLEY — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JUDITH HARDES — DIRECTOR
  • KELLI TONKIN — DIRECTOR
  • KIM LLUMIQUINGA — DIRECTOR
  • MEGAN FINNERTY — DIRECTOR
  • MEGHAN COX — DIRECTOR
  • MELISSA WEBBER — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL GIAVANTI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Miracle Mile Delicatessen Funder — Sponsor of the "Come From Away" production.
  • Miracle Mile Delicatessen Funder — Sponsored the production of "Come From Away".
  • Miracle Mile Delicatessen Funder — Sponsored the production of "Come From Away."
  • Stephenson Theatre Capital Campaign Partner — All Access Pass holders contribute to the Stephenson Theatre Capital Campaign.