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← ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY.

Totals

Total revenue
$7,444,540
Total expenses
$9,112,174
Contributions and grants received
$3,381,584
Grants paid
$3,653
Program service revenue
$4,013,212
Investment income
$48,010
Other revenue
$1,734
Total assets, end of year
$3,562,892
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,982,726
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
-$419,834
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$6,983,418
Management and general expenses
$1,541,657
Fundraising expenses
$587,099
Program service expenses (Part III)
$6,983,418

Program services were 76.6% 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

    $249,676

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $60,000

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $3,071,908

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $1,082,002

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Ticket Sales

    total $3,817,701 · related or exempt $3,817,701

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Program Revenue

    total $127,174 · related or exempt $127,174

  • 2c · Program service revenue: Facility Rentals

    total $63,508 · related or exempt $63,508

  • 2d · Program service revenue: Other

    total $4,829 · related or exempt $4,829

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $59,206 · excluded $59,206

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $34 · excluded $34

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $1,043,857 · other assets $27,000

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

    securities $1,064,889 · other assets $17,164

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities -$21,032 · other assets $9,836

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$11,196 · excluded -$11,196

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $27,700

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

    $249,676

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $26,000

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $1,700 · excluded $1,700

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $3,653 · program services $3,653

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $627,360 · program services $481,419 · management and general $95,466 · fundraising $50,475

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $3,498,978 · program services $2,682,413 · management and general $532,034 · fundraising $284,531

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $146,654 · program services $146,654

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $393,163 · program services $306,609 · management and general $60,586 · fundraising $25,968

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $303,670 · program services $235,094 · management and general $43,696 · fundraising $24,880

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $10,000 · management and general $10,000

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $8,606 · program services $8,606

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $87,310 · management and general $87,310

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $357,950 · program services $314,655 · management and general $43,295

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $933,383 · program services $783,538 · management and general $12,665 · fundraising $137,180

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $123,823 · program services $77,123 · management and general $43,704 · fundraising $2,996

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $127,473 · management and general $127,473

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $280,099 · program services $280,328 · management and general -$229

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $1,208,060 · program services $1,089,893 · management and general $85,760 · fundraising $32,407

  • 17 · Travel

    total $160,341 · program services $144,531 · management and general $11,626 · fundraising $4,184

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $10,852 · program services $3,961 · management and general $5,556 · fundraising $1,335

  • 20 · Interest

    total $11,100 · management and general $11,100

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $149,362 · program services $43,610 · management and general $105,752

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $53,090 · management and general $53,090

  • 24a · Other expenses: Production Expenses

    total $390,801 · program services $299,165 · management and general $81,629 · fundraising $10,007

  • 24b · Other expenses: Dues, Licenses and Fees

    total $133,023 · program services $24,099 · management and general $95,844 · fundraising $13,080

  • 24c · Other expenses: Miscellaneous

    total $60,276 · program services $50,574 · management and general $9,646 · fundraising $56

  • 24d · Other expenses: Operating Expenses

    total $17,113 · management and general $17,113

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $16,034 · program services $7,493 · management and general $8,541

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $22,766 · end of year $17,076

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $2,146,887 · end of year $824,874

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $31,094 · end of year $47,211

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $6,017 · end of year $3,566

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $216,451 · end of year $409,298

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

    $1,582,264

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

    $1,034,188

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $663,462 · end of year $548,076

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $1,166 · end of year $978

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $1,693,431 · end of year $1,711,813

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $296,999 · end of year $369,969

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $1,617,923 · end of year $1,556,298

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $1,616,512 · end of year $2,056,459

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $855,010 · end of year -$886,833

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $394,830 · end of year $466,999

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

ATC's mission is to create world-class theatre about what it means to be alive today - inspiring curiosity and creativity, sparking empathy and joy - bringing all Arizonans together.

  • Setting the gold standard for artistic excellence, Arizona Theatre Company (ATC) is the state's only LORT (League of Resident Theatres) professional regional theatre. Under the visionary leadership of Executive Director Geri Wright and Kasser Family Artistic Director Matt August, ATC brings world-class artists together to create exceptional theatrical experiences for Tucson and the Tempe/Phoenix metro area. Beyond the stage, ATC enriches lives through outreach, education, and community engagement, reaching over 300,000 annually. From mainstage productions to student matinees and the National Latine Playwrights Award and Festival, we believe in the transformative power of theatre to inspire and connect.Join us in celebrating the magic of live performance-where creativity thrives, boundaries dissolve, and communities unite.

    Expenses $6,644,570 · Revenue $3,906,205

  • Arizona Theatre Company provides professional theatre arts programming to students across Arizona through our student matinee program. During the 2023-24 season, this initiative enriched the lives of more than 3,500 students.ATC's student matinee program provides affordable access to live theatre for students from K-12 grades. We offer $1 tickets to Title I schools and discounted tickets to all other student groups, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent young audiences from experiencing professional theatre. Following each performance, students engage in dynamic panel discussions with the artistic team and actors, deepening their understanding of the production. To further enhance the educational experience, ATC provides show-specific study guides and educator resources at no additional cost.

    Expenses $174,223 · Revenue $35,415

  • ATC is committed to fostering strong connections and engaging with our local communities. Our community engagement initiatives establish ATC as a vital cultural resource, extending our impact beyond the stage. Through diverse programs, including accessibility programming, audience engagement events, and the National Latine Playwright Award and Festival, we continuously expand our presence and strengthen our relationship with the community. Each of our productions features special events such as Community Night, Pride Night, and Teacher Preview Night, while offering reduced-price tickets to ensure the theatre remains accessible to all. ATC collaborates with more than 50 community organizations, local businesses, and nonprofits, forging meaningful partnerships that enhance engagement, elevate brand awareness, and support community well-being. Examples of these partnerships include Vet Tix, Phoenix Pride, Loving Library, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Valors Veterans.

    Expenses $164,625 · Grants $3,653 · Revenue $71,592

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

Listed in Part VII

  • Geraldine Wright

    Executive Director

    Total calculated
    $214,131
    From this org
    $198,019
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $16,112
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $198,019
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $16,112
    Filer's total
    $214,131
  • Matthew August

    Artistic Director

    Total calculated
    $196,212
    From this org
    $190,084
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $6,128
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $190,084
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $6,128
    Filer's total
    $196,212
  • Pat Engels

    Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Kay Oliver

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Adam Michael

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Char Augenstein

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Nora Hannah

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Phil Cowen

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Gary Jackson

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Brian Jorgensen

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Deanna Evenchik-Brav

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Stephen Heitz

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Joanie Flatt

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Michael O'Connor

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Beverly Arrington

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Joan Sherwood

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Erica Stutman

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Brian Boylan

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Don Riegger

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Karen Wohlgemuth

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Michael Bradford

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Hugh Hallman

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Debra Larson

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Analise Ortiz

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Mary Beth Radke

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Patrick Jones

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Mark Kochman

    Chief Financial Officer

    Total calculated
    $91,219
    From this org
    $84,583
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $6,636
    Hours/week
    40
  • Paula Taylor

    Chief Development & Market

    Total calculated
    $125,798
    From this org
    $119,206
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $6,592
    Hours/week
    40

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 · Written employment contract
  • 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
3 April 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202540979349301794

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