The Commonwealth Shakespeare Co Inc

EIN: 042947682 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Boston, MA

Total Revenue
$2,005,148
Total Expenses
$2,271,972
Total Assets
$1,859,897
Net Assets
$993,063
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
TERRY REGAN
Phone
6174260863
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

The Commonwealth Shakespeare Co Inc, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PRODUCE HIGHLY ACCESSIBLE THEATER THAT CELEBRATES IDEAS AND LANGUAGE, ESPECIALLY FREE SHAKESPEARE ON THE BOSTON COMMON, AND TO USE THEATER TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND ACTOR TRAINING IN THE GREATER BOSTON COMMUNITY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,832,326
Program Service Revenue $191,335
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $-18,513
TOTAL REVENUE $2,005,148

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,051,944
Fundraising Expenses $267,627
Program Expenses $1,420,129
Other Expenses $1,220,028
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,271,972

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,005,148 $2,221,128 -0.1%
Expenses $2,271,972 $1,770,977 +0.3%
Net Income $-266,824 $450,151 -1.6%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
10
Employees
144
Volunteers
80

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$73,563
Total Directors
11
$73,563
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEVEN MALER FOUNDING ARTISTIC DIR./PRES. 35.0
Officer Director
$66,238 $7,325 $73,563
DAVID FRIEDMAN Chair 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOAN MOYNAGH SECRETARY 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY REGAN TRASURER 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTY CASHMAN TRUSTEE 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY DOCKRAY-MILLER TRUSTEE 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB HAGAN TRUSTEE 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRY HEALEY TRUSTEE 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
IRWIN HELLER TRUSTEE 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT ORAN TRUSTEE 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN PODUSKA TRUSTEE 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $2,005,148 $2,271,972 $1,859,897 $-266,824
2023 $2,221,128 $1,770,977 $1,814,987 $450,151
2022 $2,118,675 $1,763,724 $1,137,011 $354,951
2021 $1,387,343 $1,200,761 $627,274 $186,582
2020 $825,089 $774,604 $530,296 $50,485
2019 $1,419,263 $1,419,749 $312,102 $-486
2018 $1,853,161 $1,811,541 $280,928 $41,620
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