NORTHERN STAGE COMPANY

EIN: 043387268 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT

Total Revenue
$7,674,440
Total Expenses
$6,432,921
Total Assets
$21,038,599
Net Assets
$13,792,544
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
JASON SMOLLER
Phone
8022967000
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

NORTHERN STAGE COMPANY, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $7.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.2M, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CHANGE LIVES ONE STORY AT A TIME. ITS PURPOSE IS TO CREATE, PRODUCE AND PROMOTE THE ARTS BY PRESENTING PROFESSIONAL THEATER IN AN INTIMATE SETTING. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG ARTISTS THROUGH PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES AND PRODUCTION EXPERIENCES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,796,248 Revenue: $1,413,673

THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS - THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS 4-6 MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS FROM JUNE TO MAY. OPERATING UNDER A LORT-D CONTRACT WITH ACTORS' EQUITY, THE ORGANIZATION DRAWS TALENT FROM THE REGION AND...

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THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS - THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS 4-6 MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS FROM JUNE TO MAY. OPERATING UNDER A LORT-D CONTRACT WITH ACTORS' EQUITY, THE ORGANIZATION DRAWS TALENT FROM THE REGION AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY, INCLUDING MANY WITH BROADWAY, REGIONAL THEATER, AND NATIONAL TOUR CREDITS. SEASONS INCLUDE COMEDIES, DRAMAS, MUSICALS FROM THE CLASSIC CANNON, NEW SHOWS FRESH FROM BROADWAY AND LONDON'S WEST END, AND WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW WORKS FOR THE AMERICAN THEATER WITH ITS NEW WORKS NOW FESTIVAL OF STAGED READINGS AND NEW PLAY READINGS AND WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE SEASON. THE THEATER ALSO HOSTS, UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF THE PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, THE BOLD THEATER WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CIRCLE WHICH NURTURES EMERGING WOMEN DIRECTORS, PLAYWRIGHTS AND DESIGNERS IN A MAJOR NATIONAL PROGRAM. BOLD ARTISTS WORK FREQUENTLY ON AND OFFSTAGE AT NORTHERN STAGE.

Program 2
Expenses: $431,322 Revenue: $201,578

EDUCATION - AT THE HEART OF NORTHERN STAGE'S MISSION TO CHANGE LIVES ONE STORY AT A TIME, IS OUR WORK WITH STUDENTS OF ALL AGES. WE VALUE EDUCATION AND OFFER PROGRAMS THAT NURTURE, DELIGHT, AND...

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EDUCATION - AT THE HEART OF NORTHERN STAGE'S MISSION TO CHANGE LIVES ONE STORY AT A TIME, IS OUR WORK WITH STUDENTS OF ALL AGES. WE VALUE EDUCATION AND OFFER PROGRAMS THAT NURTURE, DELIGHT, AND CHALLENGE THE GENERATIONS OF THEATER LOVERS. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS STUDENTS OF ALL AGES A YEAR-ROUND SCHEDULE OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AND SUMMER CAMPS. THE PROGRAMS ARE TAUGHT BY WORKING THEATER PROFESSIONALS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES A THEATER INTENSIVE EACH SUMMER FOR STUDENTS AGES 12-18, WHICH INCLUDES FOUR WEEKS OF REHEARSAL AND CULMINATES IN A ONE-TWO WEEK RUN OF A FULLY-STAGED, FULY-REALIZED THEATER WORK. INTEGRAL TO THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS IS THE YOUTH ENSEMBLE STUDIO YES), A GROUP OF YOUNG ACTORS WHO DEVELOP, REHEARSE, AND PERFORM WORK AT THE ORGANIZATION.BRIDGEUP: THEATER IN THE SCHOOLS HAS OPERATED SINCE 2017. BRIDGEUP IS AN EIGHT-WEEK IN-SCHOOL THEATER PROGRAM WITH A MISSION TO INCREASE THEATER ACCESS AND LEARNING RESOURCES THROUGH SHAKESPEARE IN THE SCHOOLS AND MUSICAL THEATRE IN THE SCHOOLS RESIDENCIES. ALL OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND REPORT DIRECTLY THE PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,018,990
Program Service Revenue $1,615,251
Investment Income $109,967
Other Revenue $-69,768
TOTAL REVENUE $7,674,440

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,127,500
Salaries & Benefits $2,278,374
Fundraising Expenses $297,045
Program Expenses $5,227,570
Other Expenses $2,027,047
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,432,921

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,674,440 $6,047,020 +0.3%
Expenses $6,432,921 $5,623,857 +0.1%
Net Income $1,241,519 $423,163 +1.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
14
Employees
88
Volunteers
75

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
6
$256,647
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CAROL DUNNE PROD. ARTIST 40.00
Officer
$130,889 $5,575 $136,464
JASON SMOLLER MANAGING DIR 40.00
Officer
$120,183 $0 $120,183
JENNIFER KAYE ARGENTI CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY MURRAY VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN SPECTOR TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE MAJOR SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BALA CHAUDHARY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KERI CRAFT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW DELMONT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL DICKSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID GRANT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE IMMELT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA JACKSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISON KAPADIA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER LANGHUS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES LYNCH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SANDERS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI SHIPULSKI BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUBI SIMON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY SMITH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CURTIS WELLING BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARMARIS DARIASLEFT IN OCT 2024 BOARD MEMBER 2.00
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
2025 $7,674,440 $6,432,921 $21,038,599 $1,241,519
2024 $6,047,020 $5,623,857 $16,836,227 $423,163
2023 $6,356,445 $6,082,179 $16,901,347 $274,266
2022 $10,516,275 $7,347,252 $17,129,255 $3,169,023
2021 $1,971,269 $3,280,726 $10,796,589 $-1,309,457
2020 $6,513,388 $4,780,618 $11,562,834 $1,732,770
2019 $4,824,124 $5,010,314 $9,384,036 $-186,190
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