DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Mariah Ghant

Phone

3024684890

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $388K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $510K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 31% operating deficit.

Mission

Inspired by Shakespeare's creative vision and the broad societal mix of audiences of his era, Delaware Shakespeare Festival brings our community together for vibrant theatre and learning experiences.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $168,759 Revenue: $61,248

SUMMER FESTIVAL: The Summer Festival presents a professional Shakespeare production each July on the grounds of Rockwood park in New Castle, Delaware. Ticket prices for the Summer Festival are kept low so that many members of the community can attend. Picnicking and pre-show entertainment create a relaxed, informal environment for the whole family. Revenue includes ticketing fees, concessions, etc. shown on Schedule O.

Program 2

Expenses: $84,365 Revenue: $127,285

COMMUNITY TOUR: The community tour brings a professional Shakespeare production to individuals with limited or no access to the arts with performances in locations such as homeless shelters...

COMMUNITY TOUR: The community tour brings a professional Shakespeare production to individuals with limited or no access to the arts with performances in locations such as homeless shelters, detention facilities, and centers for individuals with cognitive or physical disabilities. Performances are offered throughout the state at no charge to partner organizations. Revenue includes ticketing fees, concessions, etc. reported on Schedule O.

Program 3

Expenses: $22,338 Revenue: $14,718

EDUCATION PROGRAMMING: The central programs bring theatre education class to low-to-moderate income youth, including classes in area juvenile justice facilities. In a normal year, the organization...

EDUCATION PROGRAMMING: The central programs bring theatre education class to low-to-moderate income youth, including classes in area juvenile justice facilities. In a normal year, the organization also operates college apprentice and high school internship programs with its Summer Festival.

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $290,342

Program Service Revenue $60,157

Investment Income $265

Other Revenue $37,212

TOTAL REVENUE $387,976

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $209,748

Fundraising Expenses $77,895

Program Expenses $315,632

Other Expenses $300,161

TOTAL EXPENSES $510,134

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$387,976	$379,769	+0.0%
Expenses	$510,134	$454,639	+0.1%
Net Income	$-122,158	$-74,870	+0.6%

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

$70,885

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Mariah Ghant	Producing Artistic Director	40	Key Emp Highest	$64,885	$6,000	$70,885
Vanesa Simon	Acting Board President	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
George H Watson	Treasurer	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Susan Guarino	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ellen Cappard	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Matthew Kinservik	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Eric Mills	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mari Pack	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Stefan Tuomanen Masure	Board Member	1	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	$387,976	$510,134	$75,587	$-122,158
2024	$379,769	$454,639	$190,496	$-74,870
2023	$514,084	$421,957	$264,910	$92,127
2022	$395,543	$536,627	$172,768	$-141,084
2022	$395,543	$536,627	$172,768	$-141,084
2021	$419,926	$390,093	$313,885	$29,833
2020	$399,037	$284,119	$284,034	$114,918