COLUMBUS CHILDREN'S THEATRE

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1963

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SUSAN PRINGLE

Phone

6142246673

Tax Period

2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

COLUMBUS CHILDREN'S THEATRE, founded in 1963, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

TO INSPIRE AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH LIVE THEATRE AND THEATRE EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $497,538 Revenue: $117,447

COLUMBUS CHILDREN'S THEATRE PRODUCES A DIVERSE SEASON OF PLAYS AND MUSICALS DESIGNED FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY AUDIENCES. PERFORMANCES PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE, HIGH-QUALITY THEATRE EXPERIENCES...

COLUMBUS CHILDREN'S THEATRE PRODUCES A DIVERSE SEASON OF PLAYS AND MUSICALS DESIGNED FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY AUDIENCES. PERFORMANCES PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE, HIGH-QUALITY THEATRE EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE IMAGINATION, FOSTER CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT, AND BUILD LIFELONG APPRECIATION FOR THE ARTS.

Program 2

Expenses: $608,622 Revenue: $621,056

COLUMBUS CHILDREN'S THEATRE PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND THEATRE EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CLASSES, CAMPS, AND WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AGES 218. THESE PROGRAMS DEVELOP CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, AND...

COLUMBUS CHILDREN'S THEATRE PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND THEATRE EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CLASSES, CAMPS, AND WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AGES 218. THESE PROGRAMS DEVELOP CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, AND CONFIDENCE WHILE OFFERING HANDS-ON TRAINING IN ACTING, TECHNICAL THEATRE, AND PERFORMANCE.

Program 3

Expenses: $31,462 Revenue: $98,064

CCT SCENIC PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SCENIC DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO SUPPORT COLUMBUS CHILDREN'S THEATRE PRODUCTIONS AS WELL AS OTHER NONPROFIT AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THE SHOP OFFERS STUDENTS AND EMERGING ARTISTS HANDS-ON TRAINING WITH INDUSTRY-STANDARD TOOLS WHILE GENERATING REVENUE THAT STRENGTHENS CCT'S MISSION.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $587,272

Program Service Revenue $830,028

Investment Income $43,390

Other Revenue $6,539

TOTAL REVENUE $1,467,229

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $607,163

Fundraising Expenses $33,847

Program Expenses $1,137,622

Other Expenses $856,180

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,463,343

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,467,229	$1,489,734	0.0%
Expenses	$1,463,343	$1,547,301	-0.1%
Net Income	$3,886	$-57,567	-1.1%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

112

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

$94,892

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MICHAEL BOWMAN	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOANNE GOLDHAND	PAST PRESIDENT	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NOAH JELLISON	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILLY FISCHER	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NICK FORTINE	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MAGGIE L ELLISON	SECRETARY	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATE SPIRKO	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
COLIN J KALVAS	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA TAVRELL	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GREGORY TAVRELL	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA SWEARINGEN	EMERITUS BOARD	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GIACOMO CONTE	EMERITUS BOARD	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARLA DONEV	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RYAN BODA	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLI CLARK	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY HUELSKAMP	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN PRINGLE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$85,995	$8,897	$94,892

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	$1,467,229	$1,463,343	$1,869,127	$3,886
2024	$1,489,734	$1,547,301	$1,786,557	$-57,567
2023	$1,230,404	$1,379,762	$1,723,934	$-149,358
2022	$1,600,415	$953,536	$1,663,098	$646,879
2021	$1,556,870	$591,989	$1,066,920	$964,881
2020	$1,193,768	$1,376,210	$454,758	$-182,442
2019	$1,473,070	$1,744,837	$501,502	$-271,767
2018	$1,544,753	$1,573,038	$500,110	$-28,285