CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY

EIN: 311413229 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Cincinnati, OH

Total Revenue
$3,701,332
Total Expenses
$4,033,075
Total Assets
$19,107,984
Net Assets
$18,575,177
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
Brian Isaac Phillips
Phone
5133812273
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 61% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $18.6M represent 60 months of operating reserves.

Mission

The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is a resident ensemble theatre bringing Shakespeare and the classics to life for audiences of all ages.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,563,183 Revenue: $1,260,511

Presentation of Shakespeare and other classical plays to the public.

Program 2
Expenses: $489,048 Revenue: $204,384

Presentation of Shakespeare and other classical plays to school children as part of their education.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,934,004
Program Service Revenue $1,464,895
Investment Income $65,961
Other Revenue $236,472
TOTAL REVENUE $3,701,332

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,411,405
Fundraising Expenses $295,887
Program Expenses $3,052,231
Other Expenses $1,621,670
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,033,075

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,701,332 $9,412,659 -0.6%
Expenses $4,033,075 $3,734,732 +0.1%
Net Income $-331,743 $5,677,927 -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
28
Independent Members
28
Employees
144
Volunteers
200

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
5
$164,747
Total Directors
28
$0
Key Employees
1
$164,747
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Brian Phillips Producing Artistic Director 60
Officer Key Emp
$164,747 $0 $164,747
Otto Budig Jr President 4
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Damiano Vice President 4
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Bischoff Treasurer 4
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Marilyn Duke Secretary 4
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Maureen Bickley Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rick Eder Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Esler Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dan Fales Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Angie Fischer Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Graber Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Myron Hughes Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steven Kane Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Kanter Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marcene Kinney Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jean Lauterbach Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Debby Mason Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Travis McElroy Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Isabel Mendez Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maggie Muething Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher Nare Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Nevers Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Niamh O'Leary Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Whitney Owens Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rich Schultz Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephanie Smith Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carole Williams Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jonathan Winterkorn Trustee 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jay Woffington Trustee 2
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $3,701,332 $4,033,075 $19,107,984 $-331,743
2023 $9,412,659 $3,734,732 $18,997,559 $5,677,927
2022 $4,731,587 $3,152,427 $14,840,812 $1,579,160
2021 $2,453,459 $2,005,300 $14,048,147 $448,159
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