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MUSICAL THEATRE OF ANTHEM INC

ANTHEM, AZ · EIN 262408540 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE B90 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org
revenue
$534K
expenses
$576K
net assets
$143K
employees
1
volunteers
100
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

A MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY THAT PRODUCES MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS AND TEACHES WORKSHOPS

profile · synthesized from sources

Musical Theatre of Anthem Inc is a youth-focused theater organization based in Arizona that produces high-quality musical theater productions for children and teens. The organization is committed to casting every child who auditions and provides training in acting, vocals, and dance. It serves young performers through age-specific productions, workshops, and an elite outreach group that performs at community events across the Phoenix metropolitan area.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $52K
    THEATRICAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG AND ADULT ARTIST WITHIN THE FIELD OF PERFORMING ARTS FROM SINGING, DANCING, ACTING, AND AUDITIONING AS WELL AS OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. CLASSES/WORKSHOPS INCLUDE WEEKLY DANCE AND ACTING CLASS OFFERED ALL YEAR PLUS AN 8 WEEK CLASS SESSIONS IN BOTH FALL AND SPRING 1500 PARTICIPANTS IN PROGRAMS/CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Improv Games
Improvisational theater instruction for youth, taught by experienced teen instructors and company members
Minis Program
Theater program for younger children (ages 6-9) featuring age-appropriate shows and instruction in performance skills
Outreach Group
Elite performance group of teens aged 13-18 that represents MTA at community events, festivals, veterans' gatherings, and professional sports games across the Valley
Youth Musical Theatre Productions
Age-grouped musical theater productions (6-9, 10-12, 13-19) with full casting of all auditioning youth; includes training in acting, vocals, and dance
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Youth & Family Theatrical Productions 4 activities
    • Community Outreach Performances
      Operates an Outreach Group that performs at various community events, including holiday events, festivals, nursing homes, and other venues, providing 10-20 performance opportunities annually for participants.
    • Community Outreach Performances
      Operates an Outreach Group that performs at various community events, including holiday events, festivals, nursing homes, and other venues, providing 10-20 performance opportunities annually for participants.
    • Community Theatrical Performances
      Produces a full lineup of theatrical productions annually as part of its season programming, including at least one combined age production that includes adults. The organization also has an Outreach Group that performs at various community events and venues.
    • Outreach Group Training and Performance
      Provides participants in the Outreach Group with 10-20 performance opportunities annually, along with extensive vocal training, ear training, and harmony skill-building over several months.
  • Arts Event Ticketing & Access Programs 4 activities
    • Ticket Sales and Management
      Operates a box office for in-person ticket sales, manages ticket exchanges, and offers discounted group ticket pricing for orders of at least 10 tickets.
    • Ticket Sales and Management
      Manages ticket sales for its productions, offering in-person sales one hour before showtime, discounted group pricing for orders of at least 10 tickets, and ticket exchange options for a fee.
    • Ticket Sales and Management
      Manages ticket sales for its productions, including in-person sales one hour before showtime, discounted group pricing for orders of at least 10 tickets, and ticket exchange options for a fee.
    • Ticket Sales and Management
      Manages ticket sales for its productions, including in-person sales one hour before showtime, discounted group pricing for orders of at least 10 tickets, and ticket exchange options for a fee.
  • Youth Theater Access & Workforce Support 3 activities
    • Scholarship and Financial Aid Programs
      Offers various scholarships, including the Lyle Kishbaugh Scholarship (one per production during its 10-show season, or 1-2 per production) and the annual Claude File Scholarship (up to $400), to enable youth participation in productions. The organization also provides payment plans and flexible payment options for tuition fees.
    • Scholarship and Financial Aid Programs
      Offers scholarships, including the Lyle Kishbaugh Scholarship and the annual Claude File Scholarship, to youth participants to cover tuition for productions. The organization also provides payment plans and flexible payment options for production fees and is an approved vendor for Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) funds.
    • Scholarship and Financial Aid Programs
      Offers various scholarships, including the Lyle Kishbaugh Scholarship (one per production during its 10-show season, or 1-2 per production) and the annual Claude File Scholarship (up to $400), to enable youth participation in productions. The organization also provides payment plans and flexible payment options for tuition fees.
  • Theatrical & Performance Space Rental 3 activities
    • Theatrical Facility Rental
      Offers facility rental for various events, including theatrical performances, concerts, dance recitals, classes, rehearsals, parties, receptions, corporate meetings, seminars, trade shows, conventions, and church groups. The facility includes a 110-seat theater with a 22’x35’ stage and a 17’x35’ dance/rehearsal room.
    • Theatrical Facility Rental
      Offers facility rental for various events, including theatrical performances, concerts, dance recitals, classes, rehearsals, parties, receptions, corporate meetings, seminars, trade shows, conventions, and church groups. The facility includes a 110-seat theater with a 22’x35’ stage and a 17’x35’ dance/rehearsal room.
    • Theatrical Facility Rental
      Offers facility rental for various events, including theatrical performances, concerts, dance recitals, classes, rehearsals, parties, receptions, corporate meetings, seminars, trade shows, conventions, and church groups. The facility includes a 110-seat theater and a dance/rehearsal room.
  • Youth Performing Arts Camps & Classes 3 activities
    • Youth Theatrical Education and Production
      Provides artistic development for youth through theatrical classes and productions, fostering growth in singing, acting, and dancing. This includes ongoing classes, audition preparation workshops, and a full lineup of theatrical productions annually, grouped by age ranges (6-19) with at least one combined age production including adults.
    • Youth Theatrical Education and Production
      Provides artistic development for youth through theatrical classes and productions, fostering growth in singing, acting, and dancing. This includes ongoing classes, audition preparation workshops, and full-scale theatrical productions for various age groups (6-19), with all auditioning youth performers cast.
    • Youth Theatrical Education and Production
      Provides artistic development for youth through theatrical classes and productions, fostering growth in singing, acting, and dancing. This includes ongoing classes, audition preparation workshops, and a full lineup of theatrical productions annually, grouped by age ranges (6-19) with at least one combined age production including adults.
  • ESA Program Vendor Services 2 activities
    • ESA Funds Acceptance
      Operates as an approved vendor for Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) funds, allowing families to use public education funds for its programs.
    • ESA Funds Acceptance
      Operates as an approved vendor for Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) funds, allowing families to use public education funds for its programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$534K
Contributions & grants$208K39%
Program service revenue$262K49%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$63K
expenses
Total expenses$576K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$143K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$210K
Cash$139K
Investments$0
Liabilities$67K
Net assets$143K
Liquid reserves2.9 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +60.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JACQUELYN HAMMOND PRESIDENT 50 $100K
JEFFREY HAMMOND VICE-PRESIDE 35 $17K
GLORIA FOY DIRECTOR 2 $10K
SHANNON MCCARTHY DIRECTOR 5 $4K
board members · 4
  • ALISON WESTERLIND — DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS CIOFFI — DIRECTOR
  • EVON KISHBAUGH — TREASURER
  • JUDD CARLSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 24

who they work with

  • American Musical Theatre of San Jose Partner — Jackie Hammond has directed and performed in productions at this organization, indicating a professional artistic relationship with MTA.
  • Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce Partner — Karen Gallagher represents MTA at the Chamber of Commerce meetings to gain local business and community support.
  • Arizona Broadway Theater Partner — Jackie Hammond has performed at this organization, indicating a professional artistic relationship with MTA.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks Partner — The Outreach Group performed the National Anthem for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • Cabrillo Stage Partner — Jackie Hammond has directed and performed in productions at this organization, indicating a professional artistic relationship with MTA.
  • Class Wallet Partner — Partner platform through which ESA reimbursement requests are processed for participation in MTA programs.
  • Daisy Mountain Veterans Partner — The Outreach Group has performed at Veterans Events including Daisy Mountain Veterans.
  • Desert Foothills Theater Partner — Jackie Hammond has directed and performed in productions at this organization, indicating a professional artistic relationship with MTA.
  • Disneyland Partner — The Outreach Group has performed at Disneyland.
  • Evon and Jessica Kishbaugh Partner — Established the Lyle Kishbaugh Scholarship Fund in honor of Lyle Kishbaugh.
  • Foothill Music Theatre Partner — Jackie Hammond has directed and performed in productions at this organization, indicating a professional artistic relationship with MTA.
  • Fry's Food Stores Partner — Partner in the Community Rewards program, enabling donations based on customer spending.
  • Gompers Rehabilitation Center Partner — The Outreach Group has performed at Gompers Rehabilitation Center.
  • Google Maps Partner — Partners with Google Maps to provide location information for the venue.
  • Jackie and Jeff Hammond Partner — Founded Musical Theatre of Anthem in 2008.
  • Jeff Hammond Partner — Contact person for facility rental inquiries and bookings
  • Joe and Lorraine Bousard Partner — Provided funding to establish the annual Claude File Scholarship in honor of Claude File.
  • Korean War Veterans Partner — The Outreach Group has performed at Veterans Events including Korean War Veterans.
  • North Valley Regional Library Partner — The Outreach Group has performed at North Valley Regional Library.
  • Phoenix Suns Partner — The Outreach Group performed the National Anthem for the Phoenix Suns.
  • Phoenix Theatre Partner — Jackie Hammond has performed at this organization, indicating a professional artistic relationship with MTA.
  • Veterans Heritage Project Partner — The Outreach Group has performed at Veterans Events including Veterans Heritage Project.
  • Walmart Partner — Partner in the Spark Good Round Up program, allowing customers to donate rounded-up change from online purchases.
  • mtatickets@yahoo.com Partner — Email contact point for group ticket sales inquiries and orders.