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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE.

Totals

Total revenue
$28,554,805
Total expenses
$29,887,431
Contributions and grants received
$5,163,432
Grants paid
$12,000
Program service revenue
$22,010,146
Investment income
$1,233,596
Other revenue
$147,631
Total assets, end of year
$54,148,559
Total liabilities, end of year
$18,979,491
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$35,169,068
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$24,949,903
Management and general expenses
$3,121,782
Fundraising expenses
$1,815,746
Program service expenses (Part III)
$24,949,903

Program services were 83.5% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $1,011,899

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $1,705,154

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $2,446,379

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $189,374

  • 2a · Program service revenue: SALE OF ADMISSIONS

    total $12,253,467 · related or exempt $12,253,467

  • 2b · Program service revenue: ENHANCEMENT INCOME

    total $6,343,073 · related or exempt $6,343,073

  • 2c · Program service revenue: CONCESSION & RESTAURANT INCOME

    total $1,407,492 · related or exempt $1,407,492

  • 2d · Program service revenue: FACILITY & TICKETING FEES

    total $1,052,798 · related or exempt $1,052,798

  • 2e · Program service revenue: TUITION INCOME

    total $806,308 · related or exempt $806,308

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $147,008 · related or exempt $147,008

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $1,006,260 · excluded $1,006,260

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $68,827 · related or exempt $68,827

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $12,956,618 · other assets $1,695

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $12,730,977

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $225,641 · other assets $1,695

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $227,336 · excluded $227,336

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $206,312

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $1,011,899

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $206,312

  • 9a · Gaming: gross income

    $0

  • 9b · Gaming: direct expenses

    $0

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $0

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: ADVERTISING INCOME

    total $46,513 · unrelated business $46,513

  • 11b · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME

    total $32,291 · related or exempt $32,291

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $78,804

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $0

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $12,000 · program services $12,000

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $904,816 · program services $739,338 · management and general $144,793 · fundraising $20,685

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $11,652,902 · program services $9,692,381 · management and general $1,202,172 · fundraising $758,349

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $1,650,249 · program services $1,650,249

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $912,122 · program services $677,182 · management and general $79,174 · fundraising $155,766

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $1,614,939 · program services $1,377,320 · management and general $148,001 · fundraising $89,618

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $100,411 · program services $41,867 · management and general $22,340 · fundraising $36,204

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $83,250 · management and general $83,250

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $97,500 · fundraising $97,500

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $107,603 · fundraising $107,603

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $88,977 · management and general $88,977

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $516,262 · program services $296,469 · management and general $109,638 · fundraising $110,155

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $1,232,069 · program services $1,232,069

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $1,598,291 · program services $993,424 · management and general $256,489 · fundraising $348,378

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $268,401 · program services $7,064 · management and general $246,526 · fundraising $14,811

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $886,374 · program services $885,696 · management and general $678

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $734,457 · program services $354,877 · management and general $379,580

  • 17 · Travel

    total $378,967 · program services $375,277 · management and general $2,161 · fundraising $1,529

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $533,449 · program services $389,418 · management and general $117,359 · fundraising $26,672

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $732,546 · program services $534,759 · management and general $161,160 · fundraising $36,627

  • 24a · Other expenses: PRODUCTION COSTS

    total $4,789,321 · program services $4,789,321

  • 24b · Other expenses: REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE

    total $494,498 · program services $410,396 · management and general $75,697 · fundraising $8,405

  • 24c · Other expenses: ARTISTIC FEES

    total $474,711 · program services $474,711

  • 24d · Other expenses: DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS

    total $23,316 · program services $16,085 · management and general $3,787 · fundraising $3,444

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $13,756 · end of year $13,448

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $11,779,825 · end of year $16,040,448

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $3,880,023 · end of year $3,303,679

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $172,249 · end of year $192,777

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $140,260 · end of year $156,567

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $431,570 · end of year $679,447

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $15,219,390

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $7,708,842

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $6,933,631 · end of year $7,510,548

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $21,409,699 · end of year $17,886,993

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $8,682,294 · end of year $8,364,652

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $2,885,617 · end of year $4,212,985

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $6,009,543 · end of year $6,067,242

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $8,902,495 · end of year $8,699,264

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $17,459,376 · end of year $17,110,617

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $18,186,276 · end of year $18,058,451

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

MISSION PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE ENTERTAINS, INSPIRES, AND ENRICHES LIVES. AS THE NATION'S PREMIER MUSICAL THEATER, WE FOSTER A CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT TO ADVANCE THE ART FORM, EDUCATE STUDENTS, DEVELOP FUTURE THEATER LOVERS, NURTURE INCLUSION, AND PROVIDE ACCESS FOR ALL. VISION THE VISION OF PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE IS TO BE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS THE LEADING MUSICAL THEATER WHERE NEW AND REIMAGINED MUSICALS AND INNOVATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE CULTIVATED. PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE IS THE PLACE WHERE ARTISTS, THEATER LOVERS, AND STUDENTS COME TOGETHER TO REALIZE THEIR CREATIVITY AND TO BE INSPIRED BY THE THEATER'S UNMATCHED PASSION AND COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE.

Activities or mission (Part I)

Paper Mill Playhouse brings its audiences the best in musical theatre, from celebrated revivals to groundbreaking new works. See attachment 1.

  • Paper Mill Playhouse has been a cherished New Jersey arts institution for 85 years, with a national reputation that continues to grow. As a producing theater, Paper Mill's collaboration with other regional theaters and leading independent producers brings audiences the best in musical theater, from celebrated revivals to groundbreaking new works. Education and outreach programs nurture young people's creativity and empathy. Paper Mill brings decades of leadership in cultural access and is at the forefront of autism-friendly theater. Paper Mill Playhouse received the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award in recognition of its contribution to the national field. During the FY24 season, Paper Mill produced the world premiere of the musical, "The Great Gatsby", which played to sold out audiences. It quickly transferred to Broadway, where it is still running. The season also included acclaimed productions of "Beautiful, the Carole King Musical the dance extravaganza, "After Midnight and a moving production of "Fiddler on the Roof" featuring Jerome Robbins' original choreography. Paper Mill produced the new musical "Gun and Powder", which was a critical and artistic success, also aiming for a Broadway transfer. Several new marketing and program initiatives introduced new, younger and more diverse audiences to Paper Mill throughout the season. Paper Mill is still recovering from the effects of the Covid 19 pandemic. The company has experienced a significant increase in expenses, and a decline in the subscriber audience base and associated revenues, since re-opening in 2021.

    Expenses $23,028,600 · Revenue $21,351,469

  • Paper Mill's Education, Outreach and Access programs engage young people in the joy of live theater through the Adopt-A-School Project, Paper Mill Theater School, Rising Star Awards, Summer Musical Theater Conservatory and its New Voices concerts, and Theater for Young Audiences. Paper Mill has decades of leadership in breaking barriers to the arts, including accessibility for individuals with disabilities and cultural partnerships with New Jersey's schools and community-based organizations. As the first theater in the country to present a comprehensive autism-friendly performance, Paper Mill has expanded its offerings of welcoming and inclusive shows, theater classes and outreach for children with autism and developmental disabilities, their families and friends.

    Expenses $1,921,303 · Grants $12,000 · Revenue $806,308

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Mark S Hoebee

    Artistic Director

    Total calculated
    $498,107
    From this org
    $450,723
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $47,384
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $349,919
    Bonus
    $100,804
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $47,384
    Filer's total
    $498,107
  • Michael Stotts

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $411,167
    From this org
    $383,685
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $27,482
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $348,885
    Bonus
    $34,800
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $27,482
    Filer's total
    $411,167
  • Joshua Cohen

    DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

    Total calculated
    $174,719
    From this org
    $140,723
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $33,996
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $135,723
    Bonus
    $5,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $33,996
    Filer's total
    $174,719
  • Laura Green

    DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION

    Total calculated
    $172,365
    From this org
    $149,565
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $22,800
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $144,565
    Bonus
    $5,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $22,800
    Filer's total
    $172,365
  • Thomas Brennan

    MASTER CARPENTER

    Total calculated
    $172,322
    From this org
    $149,537
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $22,785
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $149,537
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $22,785
    Filer's total
    $172,322
  • Andrew Kawczynski

    HEAD ELECTRICIAN

    Total calculated
    $156,946
    From this org
    $132,286
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $24,660
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $132,286
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $24,660
    Filer's total
    $156,946
  • David FOWLER

    Head Sound

    Total calculated
    $150,175
    From this org
    $125,527
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $24,648
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $125,527
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $24,648
    Filer's total
    $150,175
  • Carolyn Ferolito

    Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Jesse Hermann

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Andrew Gottesman

    Vice-Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Deborah Kennedy

    Vice-Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Ted Bourke

    Vice-Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Howard Hirsch

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Joan Palermo

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Chris Akoury

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Howard Albert

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Bob Allison

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Audrey Bartner

    board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Ruthi Byrne

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Robert Clarke

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Cuong Do

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • James Fakult

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jane Higgins

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Reed S Kean

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Dale Lazarovitch

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Alexander McDonald

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Ian Mount

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Nuno Rodrigues

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Rita Sallis

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Robert Szerlip

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Elsa Thomas

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Lana Gold Walder

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Nancy Weeks

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Glenn Yarnis

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Independent compensation consultant
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
30 January 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202530319349301603

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