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Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

CIRCUIT PLAYHOUSE INC

EIN 23-7185772 · Arts, Culture & Humanities (A65Z)

What they do

to PRODUCE A CHALLENGING and DIVERSE REPERTOIRE of THEATRICAL WORK for THE MEMPHIS COMMUNITY, to PROVIDE A NURTURING ARTISTIC HOME WHERE ARTISTS CAN PRACTICE THEIR CRAFT, SHARE THEIR TALENT, and to MAKE ALL PRODUCTIONS AVAILABLE THROUGH ACCESS, OUTREACH, and EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $75.30 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders29 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

109.66%of revenue went to mission work75.3% of expenses · Program services
3.96%of revenue went to fundraising2.7% of expenses
$145.72spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.
32.10%of revenue went to management and office costs22.0% of expenses
$3.95in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.
54.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $1,211,844 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $102,445 for MICHAEL DETROIT (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

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How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$2,650,468
Mission workProgram services$2,906,401109.66% of revenue75.3% of expenses
ManagementOffice and general costs$850,82532.10% of revenue22.0% of expenses
FundraisingAsking for donations$105,0863.96% of revenue2.7% of expenses
Total expenses$3,862,312145.72% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails
2024CurrentExpense mix: 75.3% mission · 22.0% management · 2.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 145.72% of revenue
2023Expense mix: 77.5% mission · 19.7% management · 2.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 105.02% of revenue
2022Expense mix: 72.6% mission · 23.7% management · 3.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 122.18% of revenue
2021Expense mix: 65.3% mission · 29.6% management · 5.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 82.48% of revenue
2020Expense mix: 60.4% mission · 33.9% management · 5.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 84.24% of revenue
2019Expense mix: 69.7% mission · 26.7% management · 3.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 77.29% of revenue
2018Expense mix: 71.6% mission · 23.9% management · 4.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.72% of revenue
2017Expense mix: 69.6% mission · 26.6% management · 3.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 118.80% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$2,650,468
Expenses$3,862,312
Annual shortfall $1,211,844 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$2,906,401 · 75.3% of expenses
Management and office costs$850,825 · 22.0% of expenses
Fundraising$105,086 · 2.7% of expenses
See all reported dollar amounts
Revenue$2,650,468
Expenses$3,862,312
Assets$15,255,113
Income$2,667,948
Contributions$1,439,702
Mission work (program services)$2,906,401
Fundraising$105,086
Management and general$850,825
Investing fees$44,164
People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation
MICHAEL DETROITEXECUTIVE PRODUCER · 40 hrs/week $102,445

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (29)

MICHAEL DETROITEXECUTIVE PRODUCER

LISA WILLIAMSPRESIDENT

VIC PRICESECRETARY

TINA FOCKLERBOARD MEMBER

SUZANNE JACKSONBOARD MEMBER

SUSAN COURSON-SMITHTREASURER

SUE GUARINOBOARD MEMBER

SONYA FLECKBOARD MEMBER

SHARON YOUNGERAT LARGE

SCOTT LEWISAT LARGE

RUCHEE PATELBOARD MEMBER

RONALD KWOKABOARD MEMBER

RICHARD ROSSBOARD MEMBER

PAT BOGANBOARD MEMBER

MIKE MCLARENBOARD MEMBER

ALLISON PRESCOTTVICE PRESIDENT

LEIGH MCLEANBOARD MEMBER

KINNAWA KAITIBIBOARD MEMBER

KATHY FISHBOARD MEMBER

JONATHAN EALYBOARD MEMBER

JO PATTERSONBOARD MEMBER

JESSICA LOTZBOARD MEMBER

HALLIE FLANAGANBOARD MEMBER

FRANCES PAULSONBOARD MEMBER

DAVID WAYNE BROWNBOARD MEMBER

DAVID RICHARDSONBOARD MEMBER

CLAIRE KOLHEIMBOARD MEMBER

BAKER GROSSBOARD MEMBER

APRIL GARNERBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since
January 1972
Location
66 S COOPER ST, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-4211
County
Shelby
In care of
% DBA PLAYHOUSE ON THE SQUARE
Primary officer
LISA WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(901) 725-0776

Filing and classification

Latest tax year
2024
Tax period began
July 1, 2024
Return type
990
Tax preparer
THE MARSTON GROUP PLC
NTEE classification
Arts, Culture & Humanities (A65Z)

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