THEATERWORKS INC

EIN: 061172413 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

HARTFORD, CT

Total Revenue
$3,010,039
Total Expenses
$3,443,586
Total Assets
$5,618,148
Net Assets
$4,501,487
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
LAWRENCE SAMPLATSKY
Phone
8609867460
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

THEATERWORKS INC, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $3.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

THEATERWORKS' MISSION IS TO SHARE INTIMATE STORIES THAT ENGAGE ALL AUDIENCES. IT CREATES EXCEPTIONAL CONTEMPORARY THEATER THAT ENTERTAINS, CELEBRATES NEW VOICES, AND INVITES MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS. ITS VISION IS TO INSPIRE A MORE MEANINGFUL CONNECTION TO EACH OTHER AND TO OUR COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,441,965
Program Service Revenue $1,422,269
Investment Income $20,482
Other Revenue $125,323
TOTAL REVENUE $3,010,039

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,984,574
Fundraising Expenses $271,688
Program Expenses $2,660,610
Other Expenses $1,459,012
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,443,586

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,010,039 $2,682,254 +0.1%
Expenses $3,443,586 $3,231,764 +0.1%
Net Income $-433,547 $-549,510 -0.2%
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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
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
93
Volunteers
8

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
7
$244,356
Total Directors
21
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROB RUGGIERO ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$120,000 $12,954 $132,954
GRIFFIN JEFF PAYNE MANAGING DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$105,000 $6,402 $111,402
DINA PLAPLER CO-PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL G ALBANO CO-PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWRENCE SAMPLATSKY TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE A JOHNSON VICE PRES./SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER DIBELLA ASST SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIS BOLDING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FERNANDO FERRO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRACE FIGUEREDO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC T FINER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM HARRISON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER R HAYES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GORDON HUI DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARISA KOTTKE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE G KUCKRO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE LAMBERT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCOISE A MILLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FELIX OKWANING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTEN PHILLIPS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT PULITO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSHUA TORRENCE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 03/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER WHITE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 11/24) 1.00
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 $3,010,039 $3,443,586 $5,618,148 $-433,547
2024 $2,682,254 $3,231,764 $5,745,106 $-549,510
2023 $2,435,889 $3,327,439 $6,241,050 $-891,550
2022 $2,300,522 $2,882,916 $6,924,717 $-582,394
2021 $2,855,194 $2,655,109 $7,845,916 $200,085
2020 $2,889,781 $2,495,824 $8,561,051 $393,957
2019 $6,287,736 $2,646,736 $8,862,312 $3,641,000
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