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 primary $92KATC'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS SERVE MORE THAN 4,500 STUDENTS PER YEAR THROUGH OUR STUDENT MATINEE PERFORMANCES, ANNUAL SUMMER ON STAGE STUDENT-LED PRODUCTION, AND THROUGH OUR ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM. THIS TOTALS MORE THAN 20,000 HOURS OF THEATRE EDUCATION LEARNING HOURS FOR STUDENTS PER YEAR, WITH 70 TITLE I SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING IN THESE PROGRAMS. THESE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ALSO INCORPORATE PRE-PERFORMANCE CLASSROOM VISITS, POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS, AND ON-DEMAND CLASSROOM VIEWING. THESE ROBUST PROGRAMS HELP STUDENTS UNLEASH THEIR INNER STORYTELLER, ALLOWING YOUNG ARTISTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE THEIR OWN PROJECTS AND HONE THEIR CRAFT, FROM PERFORMANCE TO DESIGN AND TECHNICAL THEATRE MAKING.
- #2 $45KATC'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES ENCOMPASS VALUABLE PARTNERSHIPS WITH OVER 50 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND OTHER NON-PROFITS THAT ALIGN WITH OUR CORE VALUES, MISSION, AND SPECIFIC WORKS ON OUR STAGES. THESE MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL PARTNERSHIPS HELP TO PROMOTE AND ENGAGE STAKEHOLDERS TO INCREASE BRAND AWARENESS, FOSTER CONVERSATIONS, AND THOUGHTFULLY SUPPORT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE WORK AND LIVE THROUGH TRADE AGREEMENTS, EDUCATIONAL ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS, JOINT FUNDRAISERS, AND THROUGH IN-KIND DONATIONS. WE CONTINUE TO STRIVE TO REACH COMMUNITIES THAT ARE UNDERSERVED AND HAVE LITTLE TO NO ACCESS TO THEATRE THROUGH THESE UNIQUE PARTNERSHIPS AND INITIATIVES.
named programs · 6 · from sources
what they call their work
Community Night
Special performance nights that may include pre-show conversations with playwrights and directors.
Education
Programs dedicated to educating Arizonans about theatre and providing students opportunities to see and participate in the theatre experience.
Flex Pass Advantage
Flexible ticket voucher packages (4, 6, or 8 vouchers) that can be redeemed for shows and dates of the subscriber's choice.
Pride Night
Special performance nights for the LGBTQ+ community.
Season Tickets
Subscription packages offering access to all plays in a season with benefits like discounts, priority seating, and free exchanges.
Teacher Preview
Preview performances offered to teachers.
activities · 5 clusters
what they do
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Youth Food Drive Coordination 2 activities
- Conduct community outreach through collectionsCollects non-perishable food items during specific play runs to support local charitable organizations like The Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
- Support community initiativesCollects non-perishable food items during specific play runs to support local organizations like The Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
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Youth Performing Arts Camps & Classes 2 activities
- Educate Arizonans about theatreEducates Arizonans about theatre and provides students with opportunities to experience and participate in theatrical activities.
- Educate Arizonans about theatreEducates Arizonans about theatre and provides students with opportunities to experience and participate in theatrical activities.
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Member-Focused Social Events 2 activities
- Host special event performancesHosts special event performances such as Community Night and Pride Night in Tucson and Tempe/Phoenix, which include pre-show conversations.
- Host special event performancesHosts special event performances such as Community Night and Pride Night in Tucson and Tempe/Phoenix, which include pre-show conversations, to engage diverse audiences.
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Arts Event Ticketing & Access Programs 2 activities
- Offer flexible season subscriptionsOffers Flex Pass subscriptions for upcoming seasons, allowing audiences to select and schedule performances according to their preferences.
- Offer flexible season subscriptionsOffers Flex Pass subscriptions for upcoming seasons, allowing audiences to select and schedule their preferred performances.
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Youth & Family Theatrical Productions 2 activities
- Produce and stage theatrical performancesProduces and stages a season of theatrical productions, including comedies, dramas, musicals, and premieres, for audiences in Tucson and Tempe/Phoenix. These productions vary in length and may include intermissions.
- Produce and stage theatrical performancesProduces and stages a theatrical season featuring a variety of plays and musicals, including comedies, dramas, and premieres, for audiences in Tucson and Tempe/Phoenix. Over its 56-year history, the organization has produced more than 350 world-class productions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$10.00M
Contributions & grants$6.40M64%
Program service revenue$3.68M37%
Investment income$7960%
Other revenue$-77K
expenses
Total expenses$6.44M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$3.27M
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.17M
Cash$3.66M
Investments$1K
Liabilities$1.89M
Net assets$3.28M
Liquid reserves6.8 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +101.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERALDINE WRIGHT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $179K |
| SEAN DANIELS | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $177K |
| MARK KOCHMAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $40K |
board members · 17
- ADAM JAMES MICHAEL — TRUSTEE
- BRIAN JORGENSEN — TRUSTEE
- CHAR AUGENSTEIN — CHAIR
- DEANNA EVENCHIK-BRAV — TRUSTEE
- DR MARY JO GHORY — TRUSTEE
- ERICA STUTMAN — TRUSTEE
- GARY JACKSON — TRUSTEE
- JEFF GULDNER — TRUSTEE
- JOAN SHERWOOD — TRUSTEE
- JOANIE FLATT — TRUSTEE
- KAREN PETERS — TRUSTEE
- KAY OLIVER — SECRETARY
- MICHAEL O'CONNOR — TRUSTEE
- NORA HANNAH — TREASURER
- PAT ENGELS — CHAIR-ELECT
- PHIL COWEN — TRUSTEE
- STEPHEN HEITZ — TRUSTEE
relationships · 15
who they work with
- I. Michael & Beth Kasser Funder — Season Sponsor
- I. Michael and Beth Kasser Funder — Season sponsor of Arizona Theatre Company
- I. Michael and Beth Kasser Partner — Season sponsor for Arizona Theatre Company
- Jen Silverman Partner — Produces plays written by Jen Silverman, including The Roommate.
- Kasser Family Partner — Family foundation whose name is associated with the Artistic Director role, indicating a funding or naming partnership.
- Kay and Walter Oliver Funder — Individual production sponsor for Deceived
- Marsha Mason Partner — Collaborates with Marsha Mason as director for theatrical productions, including The Roommate.
- Marsha Mason Partner — Directed "The Roommate" for Arizona Theatre Company, her third time directing for ATC.
- Pioneer Theatre Company Partner — Co-produced "Little Shop of Horrors"
- Portland Center Stage Partner — Co-produced "The Play that Goes Wrong"
- Seattle Rep Partner — Co-produced "The Play that Goes Wrong"
- THE TRC COMPANY Partner — Casting partner for "Ain't Misbehavin'"
- Tempe Center for the Arts Partner — Partnered with ATC to collect food donations during the run of 'Heist'.
- The Century Arts Foundation Partner — Production partner for "Ain't Misbehavin'"
- The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Partner — Beneficiary of food item donations collected by ATC during the run of 'Heist'.