BLACK ENSEMBLE THEATER CORPORATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1976

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JACKIE TAYLOR

Phone

7737694451

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BLACK ENSEMBLE THEATER CORPORATION, founded in 1976, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $5.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

BLACK ENSEMBLE THEATER CORPORATIONS MISSION IS TO ERADICATE RACISM AND ITS HARMFUL EFFECTS THROUGH THE UTILIZATION OF THEATER ARTS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THIS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PRODUCING CULTURALLY RELEVANT ARTISTIC PRODUCTIONS, EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND CREA

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,979,226 Revenue: $1,026,376

THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES AND PRESENTS PROFESSIONAL THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS THAT SERVE AS THE PRIMARY VEHICLE FOR ADVANCING ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. THESE PRODUCTIONS HIGHLIGHT AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY...

THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES AND PRESENTS PROFESSIONAL THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS THAT SERVE AS THE PRIMARY VEHICLE FOR ADVANCING ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. THESE PRODUCTIONS HIGHLIGHT AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY, CULTURE, AND CONTRIBUTIONS, AND ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND PROMOTE DIALOGUE AMONG DIVERSE AUDIENCES.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,489,613

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND YOUTH-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO USE THEATER ARTS AS A TOOL FOR LEARNING, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND CULTURAL AWARENESS. THESE PROGRAMS AIM TO EMPOWER...

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND YOUTH-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO USE THEATER ARTS AS A TOOL FOR LEARNING, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND CULTURAL AWARENESS. THESE PROGRAMS AIM TO EMPOWER PARTICIPANTS THROUGH CREATIVE EXPRESSION AND EXPOSURE TO THE PERFORMING ARTS.

Program 3

Expenses: $496,537

THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING TO BROADEN ACCESS TO THE ARTS AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE...

THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING TO BROADEN ACCESS TO THE ARTS AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE INCLUSIVE SPACES FOR CULTURAL EXPRESSION AND DIALOGUE.

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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 $3,562,473

Program Service Revenue $1,026,376

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $576,844

TOTAL REVENUE $5,165,693

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,383,633

Fundraising Expenses $98,055

Program Expenses $4,965,376

Other Expenses $4,158,622

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,542,255

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$5,165,693	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$5,542,255	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$-376,562	N/A	N/A

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

N/A

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

$180,678

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JACKIE TAYLOR	FOUNDER	40.00	Officer	$180,678	$0	$180,678
ANDREA ZOPP	BOARD CHAIR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALAN BELL	VICE CHAIRMAN	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HELEN SHILLER	SECRETARY	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON STAPLETON	TREASURER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES BRYAN	VICE CHAIRMAN - RETIRED	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RON REDD	SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES CALLOWAY JR	PARTNER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICK HENDRICKS	DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTIN HAYES	US SEGMENT TALENT DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TYRONNE STOUDEMIRE	CHAIRMAN EMERITUS	2.00	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
2024	$5,165,693	$5,542,255	$24,476,221	$-376,562
2023	$5,027,137	$5,288,113	$24,444,850	$-260,976
2022	$2,004,758	$3,838,885	$23,894,712	$-1,834,127
2021	$7,980,643	$4,488,769	$20,384,078	$3,491,874
2020	$1,679,792	$2,137,753	$17,805,486	$-457,961
2019	$2,968,712	$2,998,106	$18,126,950	$-29,394
2019	$2,795,432	$3,019,244	$17,810,293	$-223,812
2018	$2,667,540	$2,900,906	$20,374,047	$-233,366