THE WESTON PLAYHOUSE THEATER

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1988

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

WAYNE FISHER

Phone

8028248167

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE WESTON PLAYHOUSE THEATER, founded in 1988, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $11.8M represent 49 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE WESTON PLAYHOUSE THEATER IS VERMONT'S OLDEST PROFESSIONAL THEATER COMPANY AND, WITH ITS MULTI-STAGE SUMMER FESTIVAL AND YEAR-ROUND EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS, IS DEDICATED TO QUALITY THEATER AND BROAD COMMUNITY SUPPORT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,779,660 Revenue: $668,335

THE WESTON PLAYHOUSE THEATER, VERMONT'S OLDEST PROFESSIONAL THEATER COMPANY, IS AN AWARD WINNING REGIONAL THEATER WITH A MULTI-STAGE SUMMER FESTIVAL, FALL TOURS, AND YEAR-ROUND EDUCATIONAL AND...

THE WESTON PLAYHOUSE THEATER, VERMONT'S OLDEST PROFESSIONAL THEATER COMPANY, IS AN AWARD WINNING REGIONAL THEATER WITH A MULTI-STAGE SUMMER FESTIVAL, FALL TOURS, AND YEAR-ROUND EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS. THE PLAYHOUSE IS DEDICATED TO QUALITY THEATER AND BROAD COMMUNITY SUPPORT WITH OVER 20,000 ATTENDEES INCLUDING MANY SCHOOL GROUPS. DUE TO CATASTROPHIC FLOODING IN WESTON, VT IN JULY 2023, THE SEASON WAS SHORTENED AND REDUCED THE FESTIVAL TO ONE VENUE FROM JULY 10 - AUGUST 20, 2023.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,179,179

Program Service Revenue $442,138

Investment Income $7,236

Other Revenue $246,481

TOTAL REVENUE $2,875,034

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,363,091

Fundraising Expenses $188,155

Program Expenses $1,779,660

Other Expenses $1,762,514

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,125,605

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,875,034	$2,366,360	+0.2%
Expenses	$3,125,605	$2,679,722	+0.2%
Net Income	$-250,571	$-313,362	-0.2%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

130

Volunteers

100

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

$123,781

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MICHAEL WP NEFF	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CLAIRE STERN	VICE-CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WAYNE FISHER	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANCIS P DEVINE JR	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LUDY BIDDLE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WAYNE GRANQUIST	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VICKY LINVILLE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN MCHUGH	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA OSKAM	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL WATSON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARRY KOEGEL	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLAUDIA HARRIS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL PLAUT	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MURIEL SCOTT	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID KATZ	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES WILBUR	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GWEN GAUTSCH	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSANNA GELLERT	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$120,176	$3,605	$123,781

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$2,875,034	$3,125,605	$12,156,107	$-250,571
2022	$2,366,360	$2,679,722	$12,583,371	$-313,362
2021	$3,528,204	$2,047,270	$13,011,461	$1,480,934
2020	$2,153,923	$1,299,791	$11,744,451	$854,132
2019	$2,977,942	$2,794,176	$10,993,014	$183,766
2018	$3,569,934	$3,306,751	$12,124,102	$263,183