FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE INC

EIN: 351551064 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

FORT WAYNE, IN

Total Revenue
$317,644
Total Expenses
$332,550
Total Assets
$560,009
Net Assets
$413,972
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1934
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
HEATHER CLOSSON
Phone
2604226900
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE INC, founded in 1934, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $318K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE IS TO EDUCATE, ENGAGE, AND ENTERTAIN AREA YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH THEATRE ARTS. FOUNDED BY MRS. CHAN RAY AND MRS. LESTER JACOBS IN 1934 AS PART OF OLD FORT PLAYERS (NOW THE CIVIC THEATRE), THE FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE IS THE FIFTH OLDEST CHILDREN'S THEATRE IN THE NATION AND OFFERS A COMPLETE THEATRE EXPERIENCE TO CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 18 THROUGH THREE KEY PROGRAMS; PRODUCTIONS, CLASSES AND CAMPS, AND OUTREACH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $225,084 Revenue: $126,353

YOUTHEATRE ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS: CLASSES AND CAMPS PROVIDE HANDS-ON TRAINING IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEATRE, FROM ACTING AND STAGE PRESENCE TO TECHNICAL PRODUCTION AND CREATING ORIGINAL WORKS. IN...

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YOUTHEATRE ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS: CLASSES AND CAMPS PROVIDE HANDS-ON TRAINING IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEATRE, FROM ACTING AND STAGE PRESENCE TO TECHNICAL PRODUCTION AND CREATING ORIGINAL WORKS. IN 2024-2025, ACADEMY PROGRAMS BUILT THE CONFIDENCE OF NEARLY 450 YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE FALL, SPRING, AND SUMMER SEMESTERS. YOUTHEATRE PARTNERS WITH THE EMBASSY THEATRE EACH SUMMER TO PRESENT "LET'S PUT ON A SHOW," A PERFORMANCE-BASED CAMP OPPORTUNITY AT THE HISTORIC EMBASSY THEATRE. IN JUNE 2025, YOUTHEATRE ANNOUNCED A NEW PROGRAM 'YOUNG @ HEART,' PRESENTING VARIOUS WORKSHOPS FOR THEATRE ENTHUSIASTS AND FAMILIES OF ALL AGES IN COLLABORATION WITH INDIANA MUSICAL THEATRE FOUNDATION. MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS: IN 2024-2025, YOUTHEATRE MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS ENGAGED 114 YOUTH ON-STAGE, OFFERED 30 YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES OFF-STAGE AS TECHNICIANS, AND FACILITATED SCHOOL SHOWS ATTENDED BY 1,503 STUDENTS. A GRAND TOTAL OF 5,696 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH MAINSTAGE SHOWS. OUR YOUNG HEROES OF CONSCIOUS PRODUCTION, SOMETHING HAPPENED IN OUR TOWN, FACILITATED IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE, POLICING, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH A STRUCTURED COMMUNITY DIALOGUE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FORT WAYNE URBAN LEAGUE AND UNITED FRONT. THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF OUR 'STORIES FROM THE STACKS: THEATRE FOR YOUNG READERS' COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM WITH THE ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY WAS BROUGHT TO 1,480 INDIVIDUALS COMPLETELY FREE OF COST, REMOVING THE FINANCIAL BARRIER. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: ACCESS TO THE ARTS IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO YOUTHEATRE. WE WORK TO ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY BY OFFERING A WIDE SELECTION OF PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE BROAD PARTICIPATION. OUTREACH EFFORTS IN 2024-2025 INCLUDED: WORKSHOPS WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB; SUMMER PROGRAMMING WITH CAMP RED CEDAR; AFTER-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS WITH ELEMENTARY-AGED GIRL SCOUTS; AND PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY EVENTS, INCLUDING PBS EXPLORER DAY, FRIGHT NIGHT AND TASTE OF THE ARTS. YOUTHEATRE ON-THE-GO PRODUCTIONS INCREASED THEIR REACH FROM THE YEAR PRIOR, REACHING 1,185 YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH FREE PERFORMANCES AT SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $187,748
Program Service Revenue $128,353
Investment Income $214
Other Revenue $1,329
TOTAL REVENUE $317,644

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $169,637
Fundraising Expenses $9,185
Program Expenses $225,084
Other Expenses $158,635
TOTAL EXPENSES $332,550

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $317,644 $270,799 +0.2%
Expenses $332,550 $369,489 -0.1%
Net Income $-14,906 $-98,690 -0.8%
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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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
7
Volunteers
125

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
$64,217
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
M SUSANA WORTH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTIN FISHER VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HANNAH JANSSEN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB KLINE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR KEN BUGAJSKI SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THERESA BRADY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID NELSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN LOWDEN PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY WARDLAW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER CLOSSON EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$64,217 $0 $64,217
KARI SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCUS WEEMES DIRECTOR 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 $317,644 $332,550 $560,009 $-14,906
2024 $270,799 $369,489 $831,784 $-98,690
2023 $346,510 $355,548 $934,608 $-9,038
2022 $360,527 $325,852 $506,886 $34,675
2021 $339,082 $234,295 $521,652 $104,787
2020 $292,129 $279,267 $382,273 $12,862
2019 $298,594 $296,897 $355,373 $1,697
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